Hi Y'all Ive been hanging out in the background with y'all but not to sure what I'm doing. So I thought I would let you know that I was here, and a little...
All messages are moderated so it takes until I read the message to get it posted. This is to keep SPAM and "football hooligans" in order. Some days may post...
I was wondering if there are any members here from Ontario Canada. I was also wondering if someone knows of any flute makers in this area as well. I would...
When I was out west I bought an elk antler thinking of carving it- haven't done it yet- so maybe ?? part of it could be made into a flute? Please let me know...
Cohodrifer, Here is an except from the NAFTipsTrick... doc in the file section... "Hole Placement and Tuning Perhaps the scariest and 2nd most exciting step...
You're welcome. My advice is read the guidelines or info you have twice and burn once since it is not fun to put the bamboo back. REMEMBER: start small and...
In a message dated 11/2/2008 11:12:12 A.M. Central Standard Time, cairowv@... writes: When I was out west I bought an elk antler thinking of carving it-...
Only advice I could give you about the first finger hole - Measure 2x cut Once!! I know what you mean. When I made my first flute I had beads of sweat on my...
Thank you so much Mike, I'm sorry about the late response I was out of town for a bit. I just tried to reverse engineer one of the flutes I have made with the...
Greeting to all. I am considering purchasing some more tools including a lathe. Any advice on lathes and things I should know before going shopping? Thanks, ...
Don't forget that NAFlutomat does not set any particular fingerhole spacing when you first fill in the information. You need to play with the fingerhole sizes...
There is NO definitive method for getting the finger holes exactly where you want them, and the size and spacing you want them the first time. Formulas such as...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvLgBTJXZUQ Ellie asked me to allow this non partisan plea to remember to GO VOTE tomorrow. (Like who could forget to vote?) If...
one comment on making a perfect flute. If you make a flute with perfect finger hole spacing and perfect finger hole size and perfect sound from every hole...
In a message dated 11/3/2008 1:30:41 P.M. Central Standard Time, cairowv@... writes: Thanks Beth-I will give that a try. Jenny Do all the research you...
Beware, Any non-hardening oil can permeate the skin and can cause poisoning or illnesses. Mineral spirits will evaporate as it dries. By using mineral oil as...
Hi! Kuz, I must tell you the first flutes I made I used pvc every one made works well enough some better than others quieter etc. I then went on and made a low...
... Space I would think would be the key factor. If you have enough for individual machines and the money to purchase them, they would be the way to go at...
Hi Maya, I have used Ark oil for the last four years and the onetime I needed a refill for my tank and thought I may be able to get the different oils cheaper...
My first 3 flutes were made with PVC. It's cheap, easy to work with, and you don't fall in love with it. This gave me, at least, a general idea where holes...
Tony, I posted an image in the photo section under the title "A Big PVC flute, Bigby." The main tube ends at the wall of the SAC. The SAC and mouthpiece are...
Tony: Go to the files and see Tejasmed PVC and see how to make a plug for a large bore PVC. Besides cutting a wood plug to size, you can use 1/4 in thick...
Is there a schedule of Flute Festivals somewhere? I am particularly interested whether there are any festivals in the Great Lakes Region. I would really love...
I have made a few of Gm flutes and know. I would like to make a C# flute. But have no info on a C#. I think that the Bore is 1" but know nothing as measurments...
