Hurdy Gurdy KIT

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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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fun

I bought this kit because I felt depressed and wanted something to do to occupy my time. When it arrived I immediately opened it and started to assemble the kit. I concentrated and concentrated until I finally had my Hurd gurdy.When I first turned the crank handle a beautiful rainbow shot out of the sound holes and opened a portal to another dimension. ...I found myself on planet fun. But oh-oh space travelers it seems I had a stow away in my backpack...why it's blinky the incredible dancing turtle.I highly recommend you buy this item....see ya on planet fun!

12.02.2016

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R.I.P. MATT

Dont buy this item, once matt got to fun town he tried to ride Falcore over OZ. ( matt really jumped off a rooftop at time square on new years).

23.02.2016

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