I've been playing hg for over 35 years and I'm glad to see the Nerdy Gurdy is proving to be the best lower priced hg out there (kudos to Jaap for his project), a good "starter" hg (unlike too many "budget priced" hurdy shaped objects being hawked on Ebay and elsewhere)... looking forward to watching your progress!
I'm starting my build very soon and I wanted to thank you for your VERY CLEAR directions. I'm a visual learner and do best watching someone else do what I want to do.
Thank you so much for these videos. It is the nice side of youtube. Where you get guided through somebody elses mistakes so you don't have to male them. I hope you are satisfied with the sound?
This is an excellent video. I know I can build the gurdy after seeing this - I doubted I would be able to until I saw this video. Thank you for your work
Thanks for the great tutorial. I am in the beginning process of putting one together. What size screws (M?) did you use to secure the end block and brace? 22:20 mark? This is where I am at in the process. Not sure if you mention the size in future videos for other parts. Thanks so much. The video has been a huge help
I used #8x1/2" wood screws. I think you can see them in Part 7 around minute 5:30. Here's the Amazon link in case this information is not quite enough: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PXJ7231/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
What was the process of getting one of these kits? I recently got a small kit from Amazon and I really enjoy playing the instrument but it's a bit too small and I was looking for a full sized one, but a 2k full sized one.
I got my kit from a person in the US who make the kits. Her name is Marti Jo, and you can contact her at littlebitsofinteresting@gmail.com. You could also order a kit from the designer of the nerdy gurdy at nerdygurdy.nl. And lastly, if you are feeling adventurous and/or have access to a maker space, you can find all the plans and files at www.thingiverse.com/thing:5368197.
Hi Nora. I am actually finally on vid #7. However I noticed something I am not sure I need to correct. Re: the tailpiece. At the 7:25 mark the large holes are aligned so the right side is on the lower part of the center piece and the left side hole is in the middle. At the 10:04 mark they are reversed. Rt side middle and lft side lower. Does this make a difference? Not sure if I will need to re-drill the holes or try and turn it around. Thanks!
Thanks for an absolutely great video showing a step-by-step build of this Kit! 😎
I've been playing hg for over 35 years and I'm glad to see the Nerdy Gurdy is proving to be the best lower priced hg out there (kudos to Jaap for his project), a good "starter" hg (unlike too many "budget priced" hurdy shaped objects being hawked on Ebay and elsewhere)... looking forward to watching your progress!
Thank you for showing all these detailed steps. I already came to the conclusion that I will need to order a complete instrument.
I think so as well. Not that I can't build it, I just don't want to take chances with mistakes.
For extremely selfish reasons...like saving me a kajillion hours on messenger...I can't wait for the wheel video! Thanks for another great video.
I love your 2 videos. Keep going! I don’t want to build mine without you! 😁
I'm starting my build very soon and I wanted to thank you for your VERY CLEAR directions. I'm a visual learner and do best watching someone else do what I want to do.
Thank you so much for these videos. It is the nice side of youtube. Where you get guided through somebody elses mistakes so you don't have to male them. I hope you are satisfied with the sound?
This is an excellent video. I know I can build the gurdy after seeing this - I doubted I would be able to until I saw this video. Thank you for your work
What advice would you give to your pre-build self? These are great. I’m waiting for my nerdy to arrive
Thanks for the great tutorial. I am in the beginning process of putting one together. What size screws (M?) did you use to secure the end block and brace? 22:20 mark? This is where I am at in the process. Not sure if you mention the size in future videos for other parts. Thanks so much. The video has been a huge help
I used #8x1/2" wood screws. I think you can see them in Part 7 around minute 5:30. Here's the Amazon link in case this information is not quite enough: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PXJ7231/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
What was the process of getting one of these kits? I recently got a small kit from Amazon and I really enjoy playing the instrument but it's a bit too small and I was looking for a full sized one, but a 2k full sized one.
I got my kit from a person in the US who make the kits. Her name is Marti Jo, and you can contact her at littlebitsofinteresting@gmail.com. You could also order a kit from the designer of the nerdy gurdy at nerdygurdy.nl. And lastly, if you are feeling adventurous and/or have access to a maker space, you can find all the plans and files at www.thingiverse.com/thing:5368197.
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I wonder if you can help me please, is there anywhere I can buy a set of plans to build an Nerdy Gurdy ?
The plans for this version of the Nerdy Gurdy are available for free on Thingiverse. I think I have a link to it in the description of this video.
@@thegentleflamingo8540 Thank you, for help I’ll try and find the plans.
Hi Nora. I am actually finally on vid #7. However I noticed something I am not sure I need to correct. Re: the tailpiece. At the 7:25 mark the large holes are aligned so the right side is on the lower part of the center piece and the left side hole is in the middle. At the 10:04 mark they are reversed. Rt side middle and lft side lower. Does this make a difference? Not sure if I will need to re-drill the holes or try and turn it around. Thanks!
It shouldn't make a difference. Those holes are staggered like that so you can reach the pegs that the tyrant strings tie on to later.
What are the clamps you're using to secure the top and bottom parts of the nerdy gurdy?
Sorry for taking so long to respond. They are called spool clamps.