How Do You Build A Hammer Dulcimer Stand?
If you’re going to play the hammer or hammered dulcimer, you need to have a stand for your instrument. You could purchase a hammered dulcimer stand from a professional craftsman, or you could save money and build your own out of light lumber of any size–2-inch-by-2-inch or 1-inch-by-1-inch is easy to work with. This pattern may be modified to fit various sizes of dulcimer. Lay the two 31-inch pieces of wood out side by side and place the hinges on top, each about three inches away from the ends of the wood. Mark the holes in the hinges with a pencil. Fasten the hinges in place with wood screws. This forms the spine of your hammer dulcimer stand. Flip the two pieces of wood over so that they’re lying with the hinges downward. Place two of the 23-inch pieces of wood parallel to the spine of your stand, even with one edge of the spine. Slide the 23-inch pieces outward until they’re about 15 inches away from the spine to either side. Make sure they are parallel to the spine. Screw the two
