Hi If you are interested in making flutes check out the Ki-e-ta's manual at www.cherrycowc.com this is no doubt the best manual I have ever seen I have 4...
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Michael Dennis Farmer
stonebear1876
May 7, 2006 9:59 pm
Trying to locate some info on two flute makers. One is refered to as Tall Bear out of Glenwood, Iowa and the other flute has NAVAJO etched on the barrel....
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Don Moore
oldmoore
May 7, 2006 11:16 pm
If you are interested in making flutes check out the Ki-e-ta's manual at www.cherrycowc.com ... Hi Bob-- I failed several times to access that site. Would...
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Dale Palmer
dalebaby12
May 7, 2006 11:16 pm
Re Michael Dennis Farmer's e-mail about Navajo flute maker: I have two flutes with Navajo etched on the barrel and both have a symbol beneath the word Navajo...
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decoustudio
May 7, 2006 11:34 pm
Hey folks, remember a few weeks ago about all the "talk" on dry vs. wet wood working for flutes? I just picked up the June 2006 Woodwork Magazine,...
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Mark DeCou
decoustudio
May 7, 2006 11:36 pm
www.cherrycows.com Mark DeCou mark@... www.decoustudio.com 620-273-8992 ... From: Don Moore To: nativeflutewoodworking@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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Michael Dennis Farmer
stonebear1876
May 8, 2006 12:28 am
I thank you. Just some curiosity questions. MF ... symbol ... short ... Albuquerque NM ... name who ... find out who...
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Michael Dennis Farmer
stonebear1876
May 8, 2006 12:52 am
Found him! Jonah Thompson appears to be the maker and the site his things were on is cedarflutes.com. Pilamaya, Mato Inyan, Stone Bear. ... a ... two ... ...
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dale thomas
dalet1111
May 8, 2006 1:34 am
Thanks Mark, The info sounds interesting. I'll look for the mag on my local rack asap. dale t. decoustudio <mark@...> wrote: Hey folks, remember a...
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Runningbear
kentukee2
May 8, 2006 1:51 am
Hey Don. This the other Bob lol He got the name wrong its www.cherrycows.com That should get it for you take care my friend. Bob Runningbear yo-nv-...
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drgoodharp
May 8, 2006 10:42 am
Hi y'all: I mainly build rustic furniture and an occassional flute from local materials, e.g. elder. I'm building a combo solar kiln and greenhouse behind my...
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charleswagon
May 8, 2006 4:43 pm
I put my finger holes to close to the end of the flute and now they are to big. I do not want to plug them and redrill them. I want to cut them ALL out and...
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Mark DeCou
decoustudio
May 8, 2006 5:03 pm
If that is the process you want to do, just route, carve, or do whatever you did the first time to make a hollow tube, such like you would do to make another...
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Bob Aldea
bobaldea
May 8, 2006 5:20 pm
Your options range from carefull cutting with hand tools to a drill press or router table. The choice depends on your available tools and the amount of effort...
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charleswagon
May 8, 2006 5:52 pm
So far I got some really good advice from Mark and Bob. Thanks fellas. I do have a drill press with a sliding vice so I am going to use it to cut my slot....
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Mark
mtnelsonus
May 8, 2006 6:00 pm
Another way is to put a dowel in the bore and fill the holes with wood filler. And then pull the dowel out and let dry. Then take a rectangular piece of...
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seeksotter
May 8, 2006 8:44 pm
... I find it's not too difficult to cut a rectangular strip of wood the right length and width, erring perhaps on the side of a touch of extra length. I use...
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utahflutes
May 9, 2006 2:16 am
Leroy Cully is the master of this operation. I don't know how he does it, but it is the right way. The outcome is perfect. Bill Hughes ... From: seeksotter ...
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playswithcookies1976
playswithcoo...
May 9, 2006 2:53 am
I'm trying to make a bass flute. If anyone has any insight on this please let me know.i have made 5 attempts, so far.The first 3 holes turn out great and then...
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remotecid
May 9, 2006 2:57 am
Hi Bill, I really like your input on this thread, but Russ Wolf is the master of this procedure. I remember some months ago Russ worked on an apricot flute...
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utahflutes
May 9, 2006 7:33 am
Spider. I have made a lot of them. What do you mean "turns to crap"? Are your normal flutes OK? What size bore are you talking about? What are the...
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Steve Call
massmeister
May 9, 2006 8:45 am
Re Michael Dennis Farmer's e-mail about Navajo flute maker: Sounds like the markings on my Jonah Thompson "bear" flute.......Anniversary present! Cheers, Steve...
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Dusty
greatwave
May 9, 2006 11:32 am
Brad Young had a large bass D monster flute at Echoes. Jonny Lipford ended up with it. I recall Brad saying the top hole cannot be any closer to the cutting...
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Dusty
greatwave
May 9, 2006 11:48 am
Dan, this is a temperature issue more than a barometric pressure issue. You play the flute and your breath and hands holding it will warm it up. You can also...
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Runningbear
kentukee2
May 9, 2006 2:21 pm
Hey Steve. I have a JT "bear" flute also got it at a pow-wow. You are right it has a great sounding high tone. It is the first flute I ever owned. Take care. ...
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decoustudio
May 9, 2006 2:34 pm
My Lord, there were some fine flutes shown in the photo section from this years meeting in Florida. Thanks to all that took the time to share with the rest of...
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Last Romantic
lastromantic49
May 9, 2006 3:01 pm
Hmm, you said part of the problem was that the holes were too close to the foot to begin with? Would it be possible to add to the length with a piece of ...
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Mark DeCou
decoustudio
May 9, 2006 3:16 pm
Hey Last Romantic: do you mind if I use your "early Risers - Lazy Men" quotation on my website? I like to collect phrases like that and add them to my site....
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Ray Dory
desredory
May 9, 2006 3:18 pm
Wow, there were some incredible flutes entered this year. Way to go folks!! ... From: nativeflutewoodworking@yahoogroups.com ...
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Larry Evans
numen99
May 9, 2006 5:07 pm
I for one was shocked that the flute done by Utah Ferris didnąt get first. His carving is far more intricate than what I did or can do. Lucky for me they...
