Looks like I have to apologize for yet another long hiatus! Yowza...
Anyway, I'm happy to report that during the downtime, plans for the frame are close to finalized, and I have purchased most of the wood necessary to build the frame.
What is shown here is about 51 board feet of ash and a little over 9 board feet of cherry wood. These are both beautiful species of hardwoods that will make a very fine looking marimba frame! In the coming days, I'll be doing a lot of drawings and calculations to make sure this lumber is measured and cut correctly into the pieces I need to make the frame.
I'll do my best to keep you all updated on the progress I make in the following weeks as this project begins to come together. My goal is to have it finished by the time I start physical therapy school in January, but at the same time I will be trying not to rush. More posts and more pictures soon to come as I keep working! :D
