This is a general question regarding the glue used to glue up your flute after routing. What glue do you use? Why, pros, cons? I have seen references to using...
I use Gorilla Glue because it's what I have. :) I add a couple drops of water first and let it foam up and then I spread that VERY thinly and clamp it up. I...
Hi Dan, The CA glue is used for inlay not the blanks, at least I don't think anyone uses it for blanks. I use tight bond 3, for most of the blanks but for some...
I have very little knowledge of music but alot of experince in wood working, so please bear with me. I've started a 5 hole bamboo flute based on the designs in...
Hello Dan, I've been pleased with TightBond 3 for all but flutes made with very light colored wood. Since it's a kind of light brown I can see a faint hair...
Hey Folks, I found a web site for the Zion Canyon Art and Flute Festival. Lots of photos of flute players and flutes, including the 3rd place winner by our...
... Well, I'll be diggle-danged, I never thought of that! I've always been frustrated with the foam-out (if that's what it's called) after clamping. Great...
I made my 1'st using epoxy,and no way do I recomend that stuff.Since then,all I use is titebond 2.If the glue sets around quite a while, I have had trouble...
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There are a few tuning charts in the files section: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nativeflutewoodworking/files/ These charts are for tuning to pentatonic...
Thanks Steve; I didn't know that they had updated the web site yet. My booth was the one with all the flute bags hanging. Matter of fact I think we sold almost...
This notice is for those of you living in the Western Washington area that are looking for a Native American flute circle to go to whether you make flutes or...
I believe that if your root note is a Bb with all holes closed then your first note starting from the bottom up would be (C#, D#, F, G#, Bb). If I am incorrect...
Jake, Thanks for the info. I give those notes a try. I've got plenty of bamboo if I mess it up. Ken ... From: nativeflutewoodworking@yahoogroups.com ...
Hi, I have one of myrtlewood and maple. It has a great sound. I think I would like to try walnut and Oregon white ash. It would make a great contrast. Chuck...
Well we get together a few times a week at Judy's house and make flutes. We are not really good at it yet. But we do have one heck of a good time doing it....
In a message dated 11/1/2005 10:02:05 PM US Mountain Standard Time, marieclay@... writes: Well we get together a few times a week at Judy's house and...
You may try here Jim http://www.littleleaf.com/flutemakers.htm Dale <turaipo@...> wrote: hello everybody, i would like to know where i can find a good...
Story of woe and sorrow To all the newbie's like myself Patience is a blessing and a gift that we all have but fail to use sometimes. Last night I was...
Hello Jake, I hear you on the patience thing. I'm still learning that lesson. I have been able to stretch my milage on flutes gone bad before they become fire...
Hi Chuck, I just made a blank out of some myrtle wood and was wondering if it was going to make a great sounding flute because the wood does look fantastic....
I have a flute I made that has a habbit of wistling slightly when I blow a littel harder. I was wondering what would cause that and what I could do to take it...
... I ... what I ... Howdy Ndnflutes Sounds like a air leak, I blow em full of smoke to find then fix tha leak. Tha fit betwix tha block & saddle is a likely...
