Question 1

What tools and supplies are needed to complete this project? What skills are required to build it?

Accepted Answer

We supply all of the wood, hardware, and strings for this project.  You are responsible for providing woodworking glue, a finish, and tools.  You'll be able to build this kit using mostly basic hand tools.  You'll want several clamps and an electric sander.  A router will be helpful to trim some pieces flush or to install optional inlay.  A scroll saw makes cutting the soundholes easier.  A band saw comes in handy to shape the brass crank stock and using a polishing wheel makes the crank easy.  I would highly recommend downloading our assembly instructions which can be found on our website - www.harpkit.com.  Reading through these in advance will give you a clear idea of the scope of this project.

Question 2

Are there any videos of an instrument made from this kit being played?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for your interest in our Hurdy Gurdy! We have an older demonstration video on our web site at https://www.harpkit.com/hurdy-gurdy.html. Just scroll down the page to find the video. We have recently upgraded this Hurdy Gurdy with much nicer strings giving a very rich sound.

Question 3

Are there any videos of an instrument made from this kit being played?

Accepted Answer

I found this video on youtube of someone that built a Hurdy Gurdy from our blueprints - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5BZWenZURs

Question 4

Can it be built with only hand/non-electric tools?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can.  It would just take more elbow grease.  I would recommend reading through our assembly instructions to get a better understanding of the scope of this project. - https://www.harpkit.com/mm5/pdf/Instructions/Hurdkit.pdf

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