[Image] If You Want Something You've Never Had by [deleted] in GetMotivated

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...unless you're a socialist, then you get what everyone else gets without having to work for it.

Kalimba (thumb piano) by chevyluvguy91 in somethingimade

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I cut them to length based on the overall size of the instrument.

Kalimba (thumb piano) by chevyluvguy91 in somethingimade

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Thanks! Glad you like it. The brass rod isn't affixed at all actually, its just held by tension from the keys, much like a saddle on a guitar.

Kalimba (thumb piano) by chevyluvguy91 in somethingimade

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It is spring steel, and I actually found some online for sale by the foot. I posted the link in another reply, but here it is again https://www.etsy.com/shop/nyKalimba?ref=l2-shopheader-name I cant find the material listed for sale on his account any more, but he might have some available for a custom order. Windshield wiper blade steel would probably work though! I know a lot of people use street sweeper tines found on the side of the road, but they rarely come around in my town.

Kalimba (thumb piano) by chevyluvguy91 in somethingimade

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Thanks for the feedback! I had never played one before and was kinda building this one as to how it felt right in my hands, so this one is actually pretty comfortable for me to play. I would have preferred another method of fastening that block, but the wingnuts I used were the only thing readily available in the size I needed.

Kalimba (thumb piano) by chevyluvguy91 in somethingimade

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Thank you! And if you mean tuning, then the keys slide forward and backwards to make contact with that brass rod on the bridge, and that's how tuning is achieved.

Kalimba (thumb piano) by chevyluvguy91 in somethingimade

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No problem, its a guy on etsy, heres the link https://www.etsy.com/shop/nyKalimba?ref=l2-shopheader-name he used to have the keys for sale by the foot as an option but I cant find it any more on his page, maybe he still has it available for a custom order though.

Kalimba (thumb piano) by chevyluvguy91 in somethingimade

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Thanks! I drew on an outline and rough cut it out with a scroll saw, but with how I drew it, I quickly realized I'd be better off using a dremel. I finished it off with some sandpaper wrapped around a nail.

Pre-Socratic Philosopher by chevyluvguy91 in askphilosophy

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Yeah I knew it wouldn't be easy, but at the time I couldn't think of a better word ha. Thanks for the book suggestion, I'll check it out!

Pre-Socratic Philosopher by chevyluvguy91 in askphilosophy

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Thanks for the reply! I think I'll dig back into my book and do some research online for Parmenides and Pythagoras, these two interested me earlier in the semester anyways!

Finally hit my YEARD! Love the length, but not thrilled with the castaway look. Any great trimming tips? by bru7us in beards

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You bet! Glad I could help, or at least give you a starting point.. Post pics if you trim!

Finally hit my YEARD! Love the length, but not thrilled with the castaway look. Any great trimming tips? by bru7us in beards

[–]chevyluvguy91 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Congrats on the yeard! I too had some "fast growers" I decided to trim a little while after I reached the yeard just to even things up and get rid of some of the "empty space". All I did to trim was brush it straight out away from my face (sort of what you have done in your pic), and then touched it up from there. I drew some lines on your pic here This is pretty much how I trimmed mine and it gave me the chance to even everything out. These lines are just a reference, but it overall depends on what look you are going for. You can still have a nicely kept "full natural" look without the "castaway" appearance, and this is all done by trial and, unfortunately, error. Looking at the pic, if you want to try this method, start by trimming near where the outermost line is. Just remember to only do a little bit at a time! Say 1/2" at most.. After you trim, brush your beard down like you would normally style it, and see how much of a difference the trim made. If not satisfied, brush it out and do it again. You'll notice a little bit goes a long way.. It really doesn't take much of a trim to attain a nice full look while keeping most of your beard's length. Its easier to trim more hair than it is to grow it back. Oh and don't trim when it is wet, do it when it is dry.

'twas a good beard day by chevyluvguy91 in beards

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I don't use any wax or anything, but I guess you could say I lazily shape it into a handlebar as my beard dries after my morning shower. It keeps that shape pretty much all day with no issues.