Michael. I did a net search for Sears source #'s. I found that your tool was built by a company in Royersford pa. American Machine & Tool Co. Inc. They were...
Oh it's different now! Those fancy Maytag ones advertised with those little guys from outer space are Samsung. Maydog is now a part of the Whirlpool group....
I have had a problem with these two and their associations. But I have a hunch that they are one in the same. The terms and descriptions over time can change....
The splitting edge, cutting edge, ramp and labium all refer to the same part. When looking at the flute from the blowing end (proximal end) and focusing on the...
I'm new to the flute wood working group and excited to hear all these professionals give their advise. Please bear with me if I start asking all the basic ...
Hi John, It's a good group to learn from. Check out the files and photo section. Poke around the past posts, about everything you will have questions about are...
I don't want to be a pest, but this topic reminded me of something that has been bothering me for some time - the thickness, or thinness of the cutting edge. I...
JOHN, the physics is what it is. The sound is referred to as an "edge tone". Sharp, blunt, or round , half moon, square, two sided triangular edge, as long...
... Cool. Here's how I understand the process. Basically, as the air stream is pushed out of the flue, the stream (called a "jet") slows down as it crosses...
I'll stick my neck out here with a _conjecture_. I think it takes a tad more energy to keep the oscillation going on a blunt edged cutting edge. If it takes...
Hi Tejas Medicineman, thank you for the warm welcome. I sure will take advantage of the libraries and check out the pic's also. I have a feeling I'll be up...
Hi Bruce, thanks also for the warm welcome! I will keep my ears open and take in all the info. this groups has to offer. Someday I will be able to brag about...
Wonderful!! I thank you so much for clarifying a topic much misunderstood. You did it in simple language (ain't English grand). I will make no further...
You're in for a good time John though it can be a bit addictive. A suggestion, take it with a grain... Though it might seem a little boring, start with a 3/4...
Whew, again, amazing!!! Thanks so much for such an in-depth response. Kinda makes a person wonder tho; how did our ancient ancestors stumble onto such a...
the simple questions are the ones that are so unspecific, they require lengthy diatribes to get to the answer. Like asking Lew Price what makes the flute make...
Thanks. Creator figured it all out and made it work. Then he gave us the gift of curiosity so we could seek to understand it enough to tweak it... Mike...
Hey Kuz That's an awesome picture . Thanks for sharing . How come the ramp is upside down ? <S> Have a great day . Bob [Non-text portions of this message have...
I just posted a simulation video in the files section ("jet_sim100.mpg" in the moosewinds_mike files). It is based on the info provided in Fletcher &...
How come the ramp is upside down ? It's a heyoka flute.... Kuz **************Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area...
Mike thank you for the video, its kinda nice to see how the air is split on the cutting edge. Do you ramp down the top of your cutting edge? just interested...
... Denis, Yes I do. I put a slightly blunt cutting edge so that the bottom of the blunted flat area is just just above the flue floor, and the top of the...
