The last step: Levers

You've already seen this picture, but I thought I'd post it again just to finish off my picture chronicle.


This is me levering. Although I'm sporting a gorgeous smile, do not be deceived into thinking I love this job. I described the raw feelings about levering in the post when I levered my first harp. I'd say it was the only bane of my experience in the harp builder's workshop. But like all things that test our patience and endurance, in the end we were happy we'd gone through that (I say "we" because when I'd get frustrated or drill the hole a hair too far off the mark, my ever patient harp master would step in and guide me or show me how to fix my mistakes). Our harps had levers, which means they could play songs in more than one key without having to re-tune the whole harp. (now THAT would test both harpers and listeners patience and endurance). Thank goodness for levers (and harp masters)!

We're reaching the final chapters of the story of the harp maker's apprentice. Stay tuned for video and photos of the finished product.
xoxo Jazzy