... can ... little ... A jumpy fundamental can result from several things, including but not limited to a flute with a long bore. Other things to check are ...
A jumpy fundamental can result from several things, including but not limited to a flute with a long bore. Other things to check are whether the cutting edge...
Be careful when rounding over the flue edge because that changes the angle of the cutting edge to airstream too! What you are trying to do is to get that...
A jumpy fundamental is my single biggest challenge. I do remove a sharp edge on the front of the flue but I wouldn't call it rounding the edge. It has to be...
... <iafcan@y...> wrote: [SNIP] I disagree with the rounded over edge. I feel that the edge has to be 90 degrees to the airstream to split the air over and...
I've been working on a flute with a wide cutting edge (3/4") and it had a nice, strong fundamental before I started cutting the finger holes. After I cut the...
As to the flue, what I and some others here do is use either some Superglue or some thinned clear nail polish to coat the flue and the nest area. Not so much...
If this being made from Mahogany, why not use a small bit of Ebony or Rosewood on the trailing edge of the flue/top of the TSH opening? It will give a nice ...
As Dan indicated, a small piece of wood glued to the end of the flue works great. I'm a wood putty kind of guy. Rather than an epoxy putty, I just use the...
... Yes it does, just a bit. The flute isn't in front of me, but I'd guesstimate a little under 1/4", say 3/16". ... I'd love to do multi-wood flutes, but I'm...
All the comments following my note about softening sharp edges are both relevant and important to pay attention to. Yes, I agree that a 90-degree angle on the...
How is the TSH cutting edge positioned in relationship to the flue floor ? Is the bottom edge lined up with the floor or is the floor lined up with the middle...
Eric...to step back once in awhile is probably one of the most important lessons anyone can learn, especially if there is even a hint of competitiveness in...
I think I am getting mixed up...because I always thought the flue was an extra piece of wood on the front of the bird to direct some of the air flow upwards....
... was an extra piece of wood on the front of the bird to direct some of the air flow upwards. > ... channel that delivers air from the SAC to the TSH ". He...
Right you are....thanks for clearing that up! Akweriahne'ke, Bradd ... was an extra piece of wood on the front of the bird to direct some of the air flow...
Greetings all, Well I was hopin I didn't have to write a letter like this this year but 'fraid I have to. As some of you know i'm in the Air Force..and well if...
Hello everyone, It's me , the newbie from France , for those who remember me. I've just finish my two first flutes, a F and a F#...whoa , what a pleasure to...
... i've ... and ... the ... thanks ... say ... naturally. ... too ... knuckle ... not ... the ... bore ... Hau Turaipo Congratulations Bro. Yep thicker walls...
Steve, Our hearts go with you. Thank you for doing what the rest of are not able to do. I spent 20 years in the Navy during Viet Nam and understand ...
Hey Steve, I spent 21 years in Uncle Sam's flying circus too so I know where you're coming from. Good luck to you. Our prayers are with you and yours. AIM HIGH...
God be with you, Steve. And many thanks. I carved a yellow ribbon that I wear every day and every where. It's for you and the rest of the brave folks who work...
... will tell us if it is, I am sure) Brad, The trick is a good one and worth repeating. And you are right, except that procedures in the archive also tell...
Cool Don...thanks...I knew you would know where to direct people in the archives!...lol I haven't heard of the reverse taper bit but I'll be sure to look for...
Steve, The Great Spirit will watch over you during your tour. My daughters' boyfriend just got back from a tour over there in the sandpile. He didn't have much...
Jerry, Course i'm bringin my flutes! Brought em last year when I went. And while yes it bothered some I just went out to the bombshelters to play. Many...
Peace and love starts in our hearts, That is the only true place it can start. When we strike out with word and deed we are truly only crying out creator "I...
