Hello John Talking about tuning . . . have you heard of anyone else that doesn't use a 440 A on their tuner ? I understand Grandfather tuning . Learned that...
Hi! and good morning, I wrote yesterday showing some of my feeling towards CONCERT tuning of our
beloved Native American Love Flute. (Should our initials not...
As far as I know, everyone uses 440 on the tuners as the base. In fact, I think all tuners from the manufacturer default to that setting. I would be glad to...
My wood shop/garage faces out to an alley, across from a condo unit where a wind chime plays, all day if I'm lucky during this heat wave. For some reason I...
Ah, Jon, you are enjoying life, as it was meant to be. I work outside under a pecan tree. Nearly every day, as I work, a mid sized grey bird sits and screeches...
Happy to say Jon that you're hooked for life, lol, how beautiful and peace bringing are the words behind this gift we all share, thank you, Patrick ... ...
Here's a couple of sites that might help ( or confuse! :-) ). http://www.earthmatrix.com/piano/octave.htm http://www.uk-piano.org/history/pitch.html Clif What...
I'm building an alternately tuned flute. That is to say, it is either Chinese Haung scale, or Arabic hitzaz......or uh, neither. My notes got all scrambled up....
Hi I am a beginning flute maker however I don't believe I ever got an A from a one inch bore, only from 3/4 inch bores. Did you use the 18 to 1 formula when...
Can anyone tell me if Skil makes a 7/8" corebox bit for their Model 1815 router? I just bought the router on Saturday, but I am having a hard time trying to...
Moonrunner, This is where I have purchased my core bits and roundover bits. I can't say they are the best or the cheapest, but I have had no problems with mine...
My advise would be to make your concert tuned flutes at several times during the year. For example if you need to make an "A" flute to play with your musician...
... Hi Moonrunner, Try MLCS, http://mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/routerbit .html? They have a large variety in 1/4 and 1/2 inch...
- Thanks for your response. As to measurments. ...uh I dont really measure anything, except to know I need 12-13" sound chamber for an A, w/ a 1" bore. My...
hello everybody, i'm new to the group and i'm wanting to make a few flutes by hand. I was wondering if anyone has any tips for tools and for the best wood to...
I wasn't sure which 'A' your speaking of so I'll guess is 440Hz. Also I'm assuming a wall thickness of 0.25" for starters. The bore for this quite wide spacing...
... the same ... note ... higher than ... Daniel......thanks for the calcs. I'm assuming this was flutomat data, and I've NEVER figured that thing out. even at...
... flutes by hand. I was wondering if anyone has any tips for tools and for the best wood to start with. I have built bamboo flutes, which turned out good,...
Hello Rick, This is the way I understand things There are a few simple rules here that tell you as to why the number 2 finger hole in to big. 1- The bore is...
Greg...I have a DVD on making flutes with hand tools that should be ready in a few weeks. Get a good gouge and a barrel bedding tool for sure. The barrel...
... I've been making 1" bore A flutes for years, for the sake of volume in my applications. Holes are 5/16" w/ 12" sound chamber. But with this scale....it...
I did this with my own program, TWCalc. I really think you need a much narrower bore size. If it's too hard to reach I can talk to you about making a key. ...
Hi guys, I have a flute that would drive me a little nuts. It sounds great...except there's the tiniest of raspiness to it's voice. I've worked on the cutting...
Hi all, just a short note of intro from a new member. I've played didjeridoo for 15 years along with many other woodwinds including fujara, double flute and...
With your experience Johnathan I'm sure you will develop a great connection with playing the Native American flute, but what ever you do, do not make one,...
... Hi Greg, You shouldnąt have to do this. What kind of finish have you put on it? When Iąm tuning for the first time and have the flute voiced for the ...
Greg, When you get a little splinter or hair of wood in the duct or around any of the voicing area it will affect playability of the instrument. I always ...
Thanks for the response Larry, and for the tip about the CA glue. I normally dip my flutes in salad bowl finish for an hour for the first dip, then give it two...
Thanks for your response Daniel, I too use the burner to remove small chaff from the edges before glue-up, and I also heat a nail to quickly run through the...
