Thanks for this really helpful video. I've been hoping to learn to make bamboo jaw harps for quite a while. I went to my local lumber shop and they didn't have any bamboo, do you know of any online shops where I could buy bamboo to make jaw harps out of? Also, I'm hoping to buy the tools you use to make the jaw harps, do you know the names of the tools that you use in this video? Thank you
Just about any bamboo nursery that sells bamboo poles will be able to ship them out to you in varying lengths. I suggest looking for nursery websites close to your town. I use bamboo that is 3" in diameter or more. This is the strongest stuff. You will just have to process those poles into smaller, more workable, pieces by cutting the culms at the nodes and splitting those culms into 3/4 inch strips. Make sure to get untreated bamboo that has been cured, or dried out slowly, in a controlled environment for at least 3-6 months. It should be golden yellow or black depending on species, not green. You can cure poles in a garage or something at home on your own, but it takes time and I think you'd rather be able to get to work right away. Bamboo can be kiln dried too, which I recommend. However, most places will charge extra for this process. You can do it yourself once you've processed the bamboo into smaller pieces in your home oven. Low and slow is the key. Proceed at the lowest temp you can run the oven at for a couple of hours, stacking bamboo strips in a lattice pattern on top of eachother. Just be sure to check it every so often to make sure you aren't overheating it. As far as tools are concerned, the large knife I use is a pisau raut, or expression knife. It is a traditional Indonesian carving knife. Because of strict export law, knives cannot be shipped out of the country. This means the only way to get one its to go to Indonesia in person. The smaller knives I use, chip carving knives are what I guess you could classify them as, were purchased on Etsy from this shop: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgedChisel That being said, you can use whatever blades you want when starting out. I began with a simple box cutter. I've seen people use Xacto knives and scalpels, too. So, you can get started with very inexpensive items. The reason I abandoned the box cutter is because the replaceable blades were becoming very expensive. In the long run, it makes more sense to get a good set of knives and a sharpening stone. I use a coping saw to make the vertical cuts on this particular style of harp, but just about any hacksaw will do. I hope this answers your questions. Let me know if you have any more.
hey Sean, what does your woodworking station look like? I've been curious about trying woodworking as a hobby but know nothing about it. all the videos and researching I've looked at kept talking about saw machinery and stuff like that but I know I'm not going to be using machines because I don't think any of places I live in aren't going to be that big.
My work space is pretty small, about the size of a drafting desk, but on a shared workbench. I have the black cutting mats you see in my videos, a sturdy surface, a few knives, saws, and a good LED lamp for light. The space and tools you need is entirely contingent on what you want to make. I prefer to make small-scale things specifically, so I can keep costs down and be able to make crafts from anywhere when I am travelling. If you want to do turning, or projects that require power saws or milling equipment, then you'll need that equipment and space to maneuver with it. If you don't have room at home, you might want to consider renting a space in a woodworking studio that allows you to use their tools or join a community wood shop, like this www.communitywoodshopla.com/ (first result in Google search). There are usually wood shop classes at city colleges where you can register for a semester and get to make projects in their space using their tools, too. This will also count towards college credit. Initially, I would say start small and work your way up. I buy my knives from a shop on Etsy. check it out: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgedChisel. I am quite happy with Svetlana's work. I hope this helps.
thank you for the response. my interest of woodworking is on small-scale as well, and I have no desire of getting any machinery. I will check those items you've recommended, though I will most likely not start any time soon cause of school, but perhaps when things get more chill with it, I'll look further into it.
Jaw harp, jew's harp, mouth harp, they are all interchangeable names for the same instrument. Pickle? Maybe. The blood it requires means it was made with love, but I don't like cutting myself =\
Wow, only at Sean Stinks will you find tutorials for things you didn't even know existed. thanks Sean
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I'm so happy that he made this because of my school project
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Making progress, heck yeah! 👍🏼
great video ! I hope I can make one with that tone your getting, very nice!!
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Great video! Keep it up!
I just skipped to the end because last time Sean trolled the fuck out of me
do more of these
Hey, thats pretty good!
using a G2, my favorite pen!
staringinward same here
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1 thing i wanted to hear its sound 1st - dammit - i'm not making one now :( taking my ball & going home :)
bit.ly/2iyHBw0 ok went heard a few harps no bambo ones anyway eeh
where are you Sean :(
George Thomas still around, but clients take priority over my UA-cam career. I've still got you guys in mind. Appreciate ya.
Thank you for the response!
what other wood can I use? You cant really get bamboo where I live
Dorfman any dense fibrous wood. palm midrib, from the fronds, works well, too.
Sean Stinks thanks. this sound so much better than the ones I heard
I have one made of metal that i bought at a medieval place
Zer0XoL those are dope, too. i want to learn to make iron/brass/steel harps in the future.
Thanks for this really helpful video. I've been hoping to learn to make bamboo jaw harps for quite a while. I went to my local lumber shop and they didn't have any bamboo, do you know of any online shops where I could buy bamboo to make jaw harps out of? Also, I'm hoping to buy the tools you use to make the jaw harps, do you know the names of the tools that you use in this video? Thank you
Just about any bamboo nursery that sells bamboo poles will be able to ship them out to you in varying lengths. I suggest looking for nursery websites close to your town. I use bamboo that is 3" in diameter or more. This is the strongest stuff. You will just have to process those poles into smaller, more workable, pieces by cutting the culms at the nodes and splitting those culms into 3/4 inch strips.
Make sure to get untreated bamboo that has been cured, or dried out slowly, in a controlled environment for at least 3-6 months. It should be golden yellow or black depending on species, not green. You can cure poles in a garage or something at home on your own, but it takes time and I think you'd rather be able to get to work right away. Bamboo can be kiln dried too, which I recommend. However, most places will charge extra for this process. You can do it yourself once you've processed the bamboo into smaller pieces in your home oven. Low and slow is the key. Proceed at the lowest temp you can run the oven at for a couple of hours, stacking bamboo strips in a lattice pattern on top of eachother. Just be sure to check it every so often to make sure you aren't overheating it.
As far as tools are concerned, the large knife I use is a pisau raut, or expression knife. It is a traditional Indonesian carving knife. Because of strict export law, knives cannot be shipped out of the country. This means the only way to get one its to go to Indonesia in person. The smaller knives I use, chip carving knives are what I guess you could classify them as, were purchased on Etsy from this shop: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgedChisel
That being said, you can use whatever blades you want when starting out. I began with a simple box cutter. I've seen people use Xacto knives and scalpels, too. So, you can get started with very inexpensive items. The reason I abandoned the box cutter is because the replaceable blades were becoming very expensive. In the long run, it makes more sense to get a good set of knives and a sharpening stone. I use a coping saw to make the vertical cuts on this particular style of harp, but just about any hacksaw will do.
I hope this answers your questions. Let me know if you have any more.
+Sean Stinks great thank you! I look forward to getting to try out making some jaw harps.
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hey Sean, what does your woodworking station look like? I've been curious about trying woodworking as a hobby but know nothing about it. all the videos and researching I've looked at kept talking about saw machinery and stuff like that but I know I'm not going to be using machines because I don't think any of places I live in aren't going to be that big.
My work space is pretty small, about the size of a drafting desk, but on a shared workbench. I have the black cutting mats you see in my videos, a sturdy surface, a few knives, saws, and a good LED lamp for light.
The space and tools you need is entirely contingent on what you want to make. I prefer to make small-scale things specifically, so I can keep costs down and be able to make crafts from anywhere when I am travelling.
If you want to do turning, or projects that require power saws or milling equipment, then you'll need that equipment and space to maneuver with it.
If you don't have room at home, you might want to consider renting a space in a woodworking studio that allows you to use their tools or join a community wood shop, like this www.communitywoodshopla.com/ (first result in Google search). There are usually wood shop classes at city colleges where you can register for a semester and get to make projects in their space using their tools, too. This will also count towards college credit.
Initially, I would say start small and work your way up. I buy my knives from a shop on Etsy. check it out: www.etsy.com/shop/ForgedChisel. I am quite happy with Svetlana's work.
I hope this helps.
thank you for the response.
my interest of woodworking is on small-scale as well, and I have no desire of getting any machinery. I will check those items you've recommended, though I will most likely not start any time soon cause of school, but perhaps when things get more chill with it, I'll look further into it.
You should consider making your sketches with a pencil, not a pen, that way you can make adjustments to your outline.
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super cool
is it a jaw harp or a jew harp??
vvery cool tutorial though, i want to make one! can you show how to make a "wooden pickle" next?
Jaw harp, jew's harp, mouth harp, they are all interchangeable names for the same instrument.
Pickle? Maybe. The blood it requires means it was made with love, but I don't like cutting myself =\
Torgo what the heck is a wooden pickle?
Nice to meet you ,i'm from Indonesian bro
Purnama Anggara di mana? Jawa barat?
Ya jawa barat , bandung
Suku sunda
Purnama Anggara mantap. Aku tadi mahasiswa di bandung.
pantesan, mungkin bukan tadi, tapi dulu, kalo tadi itu baru saja .haha
Dang u can barely hear u. A person u can barely be heard over it what a goofy thing to do.
This sux!
shut up man Sean rocks
George Thomas No, Sean stinks and sux