Bennett, Ah, I'd forgotten the large piece needed to make that part:
12" x 5-1/8" x 1-3/8" Depending on the wood you are using, it's certainly possible to find a piece of that size. 6/4 stock, 6" wide, 12" long is fairly commonly available. Laminating is also a reasonable approach here. I think I mention in the Supplemental Notes on this instrument that from an engineering standpoint, this part is a good solution, but it's a nightmare from a fabrication viewpoint. Try making one from 2x6 construction lumber before you commit your good wood to it. ;-) Especially if you have a woodstove. ;-) Alden > I am trying to figure out how to build the one as described in the Making > and Playing of Musical Instruments. There is just that one piece on the > crank end (Base) that is fashioned out of a single piece of wood. It is > just slightly bigger than pieces of wood I have found but again my selection > and sources are limited. > > I am sure chris will help me out. >
