[shuttertalk]

Hey, if you've ever wanted to make your own violin, here's how!
http://www.scuoladiliuteria.com/photostory/welcome.html

[de_axeman]

Hey cool! Interesting eventhough I don't play violin, but I've always wanted to build my own guitar...

They sell violin-kits at stewmac.com....

[Moreta]

Years ago my hubby and I built a lap dulcimer together from one of the stewmac kits when we were engaged. It was quite the experience. I'll never forget the thing hanging from a light fixture in my dining room while the finish was drying.

Building a violin would be fun... But, I should probably learn to play the lap dulcimer first. :grin:

[de_axeman]

How long did it take you and your husband from start to finish to complete the lap dulcimer, Moreta?

[shuttertalk]

Oooh... how about this kit, axeman
http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Kits/Acousti..._Kits.html

[de_axeman]

Thanks ST. Yes, I saw those - but I'm looking to build a solid-body electric (or bass) before I progress on to the acoustic kits...

[Moreta]

axeman, I think it was a total of 3 weeks, but we did little tiny bits at a time. The only real time consuming portions were waiting for the hide glue to set up and for each layer of finish to dry.