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Featured Article

Building an affordable, adjustable,

hammered dulcimer scissor stand is fun and easy.

Dawn Wilson shows you how in the step by step article.

Items Needed:

4  4' 3/4  x 1 1/2" oak (probably labeled 1" x 2") I purchase 2 in 8' lengths  
2  straps - leather or heavy belt web type - approximately 1 yard each  
2  pieces of strong thin (about 3/8") rope to tie the stand together, or thick leather for hinges. I prefer the thick leather which I purchased at a hobby store in a scrap bag, which gives me extra leather for hammers, hinges and padding on the front of the dulcimer stand.  
2  2" bolts and wing nut to fit (I use the more expensive plastic covered wing nuts)  
4  1 1/4" flat head wood screws (to screw small piece of wood at top of stand)  
6  1" flat head wood screws and washers (to screw strap or leather to top of stand)  
Wood glue; also fray check or clear nail polish if using web strap  
4  1" flat head screws to screw strap onto front of stand  
2  felt pads, or pieces of leather to put over strap where dulcimer touches front of stand  
Rope for hinges - about 3 feet, thin strong rope, or thick leather to make hinges with