This
page is from the chapter on the Celtic harp, but seems to be needed
here.
Next, drill the
holes for the tuning pegs. Use a bit of the same size as the small
ends of the tuning pegs.
By
means of a taper pin hand reamer held in a wrench, enlarge the holes
from the back of the neck so that each tuning peg fits and protrudes
by the same amount. This can be done by wrapping a piece of masking
tape over the reamer at the point where it must not go any further
in the wood. The reamer is very sharp, and it is very easy to make
the hole too big.
Figs. 2.2 - click
for a larger view
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In
order to obtain a good fit for the tuning pegs the reader will be
well advised to make the tuning key and use it to push the tuning
pegs in and out of their holes. How to make the tuning key is fully
described in Fig. 2.2.
Figs.
2.3 - click for a larger view |
The
bridge pins consist of short lengths of steel rod with circular recesses
or notches for the strings, which are to ensure that all strings are
on the same plane. Two sizes of steel rod are used for making them
as illustrated in Fig. 2.3. The holes for the bridge pins are not
drilled right through the neck: leave about 5mm before the drill goes
through. The notches for the string should protrude 10mm from the
neck.
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tuning
key, bridge pins, tuning pins
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