Portable Mini-Lyre

Introduction-
A miniature  Lyre was constructed for a contest and it had to be carried  to various schools. It was then obvious  it needed protection
The lyre is similar to an earlier lyre type  that was demonstrated   in Instructable of Aug 5, 2009.
    After assembly it was discovered that it was easy to play  as a zither type instrument  while mounted inside the carrier.
The construction is straight forward and  if one uses a purchased box  they can make this  in 40 hours.

Step 1: Construction [general]

The construction of the box is minimal if one buys it at Jo-Ann"s or Micheals"s stores for about $4.00.  The inside dimensions  has to meet the size of the lyre component which is 3 x 7-1/2 x 2.8 in high. a larger inside  of about  9 in. wide would be fine for adding a microphone.The lrye resonator box can also be purchased  . The  size  used here is  3x 7wide x 2-1/2 high but can be longer to 5 in. and still be a lyre which is played from the front and rear. If mounted and played in the carrier it can only be played from the top side however.
     Make the lyre first of all and follow the key instructions  outlined in the above Instructable for the zither as far as  making the tuner screws, the 13 notes from B to G above high C., and he layout  here.
Tools- Pliers. ,Hemostat pliers,awl. drill bits  .093 and .105 dia. Dremel tool {R} or a drill press could be used, hand saw ,
  See first picture of the over-all construction.  
 

Comments

[askjerry]

It is a good project... but to make it a good instrcutable I think you should actually have the steps as part of this document instead of a photograph of your instructions.

If you broke it down to all the steps... it's a bit more work for you... but people trying to duplicate your efforts would have the additional steps you used instead of having to try to see them in a photograph.

My suggestion is to scan the documents you have above and include them as a PDF file so others can print them and follow along.

Thanks,
Jerry

[mistic]

I see your point here.I will type out the page and publish it. I will also make a drawing using Paint.

[askjerry]

If you already have the document, you can scan it (or photograph it) and then save it as a PDF. If you search for PRIMO PDF, they have a free program that installs a pseudo-printer. You then select that, hit print, and it prompts you for a file name. That's what I used in my instructables.

I think it would help others be able to duplicate your project. (thumbs up)

Jerry

[mistic]

thanks ,i will look up PRIMO PDF and learn to use it.

[askjerry]

Here is the direct link to get it: http://www.primopdf.com As for use it couldn't be simpler... just hit PRINT like you normally do, and select the Primo PDF "printer" for the job. In a couple of seconds it will ask you where to save the finished PDF.

Good luck!

Jerry

[mistic]

Note that  new information was added. See above Step 5. Some may want to add Sharps  notes with keys. I have added the steps to include the sharps keys.

[Treasure Tabby]

Very interesting. Now I can see someone like a friend of yours painting a beautiful decoration on the box part.

[mistic]

Thanks TT- I see what you mean. It could be an ancient performer holding the modern version shown.

[diajoh]

Don't suppose you've finished typing out the steps, or scanning them in? I have old eyes, and wasn't able to figure out from the photo what to do.
However, I also have trouble figuring out mechanical pencils, automatic litter boxes, and parmesan cheese containers with twisty tops.

[boarderline]

Another great use for those cigar boxes that tend to collect dust awaiting the perfect project.!

[mistic]

and also those elastic bands left over with no further uses.

[jensenr30]

Nice pictures!!! awesome inst'able

[mistic]

thanks rtty#21

[jensenr30]

"metal snap to hold lid at 45 deg."--you
are you sure that isn't a 90 degree angle? or a 135?

[mistic]

more like 50 from vertical. could be made as an adjustable degree also.

[kebmoore]

Emperor- "The Muse is upon me. Bring me a small lyre!"

Roman Officer- "Small liar, small liar!"

Small Liar- "I didn't do it! I didn't do it! I wasn't even there! I was at a friend's house. The Check is in the mail!"

[Housedog]

Is that python?

[kebmoore]

History of the World, Part 1. Mel Brooks and company. Dom DeLuise as the Emperor, Howard Morris as the Roman Official, and Johnny Silver as the Small Liar.

[Housedog]

Of course!, Thanks - now I'm gonna have to watch that tonight. Happens often. lol

[neuropol]

Not that kind of Lyre!

[rimar2000]

Beautiful!

From my experience with earphones as mic, you can use it as stereo mic, pugging it into the mic hole of the PC. That adds a nice effect if you put an earphone to the rigth side and the other to the left.

[mistic]

Thanks R- your suggestion was applied- These mikes do a good job ..
I had to use a stereo pre-amplifier though..