I've even just glued on a whole new piece of veneer at the "nest/sound hole" and started that part over. The depth of the flue makes a big difference. ...
I've also experimented with a wood "plastic" on two flutes--they were excessively "breathy", and after experimenting decided the sound hole was too ...
I've started experimenting with tapers using a band saw with a fence and a 1X2 jig that I tapered on one side using the jointer as Dusty described above. A...
Since you are going to use the joiner to finish the two sawed edges....you can use the joiner to create the taper by laying the head just past the joiner ...
Interestingly, I made two 1/2 inch oval bore flutes on Monday/Tuesday of this week. Despite the small (and according to Price) critical dimensions, I was ...
You summarized it nicely, Doug. I wouldn't wish my flute problems on anyone, but it is encouraging to know that I'm not the only one for whom the TSH is a...
I have a Yamaha Recorder that you could work with if it qualifies for this trial. Let me know.<br><br>BTW, regarding using your feet (or not) to catch things...
Yeah, I thought about this this and will try it next. Same technique. Just clamp a stop block on the infeed table so the flute is positioned the same for...
Those little flutes sound like birds, don't they?<br>I just finished hand carving a C# mode 1 six hole flute following Price's calculations, and by golly it ...
Dusty,<br><br>I'm not sure I understand your method here. Are you saying that you are laying the wood bore side down on the joiner? I know I must sound like a...
Somebody told me that flutes had to be sealed against moisture. He told me to use Linseed oil. I have a small bottle of "Windsor & Newton Oil Colour Refined ...
It would probably work, but don't use it. It stinks, dries slowly, and probably tastes bad. Anyway, Windsor Newton is likely the most expensive source you can...
In light of this discussion, I remembered that a Sears professional router table has a drawer-like slide out thingy in the fence just to the outfeed/left side ...
Yes , bore side down and begin the taper from the head to the foot. Start by CAREFULLY moving the cover away from the blades and gently lay the flute down ...
Start by using a tapered piece of wood, tapered on the left and right but NOT the top and bottom, not yet. The taper here can be done after routing the bore....
What's that??? One of the reasons I refraine from measuring most things is to just eyeball it and as one of my canvas teachers would say "if it looks OK then...
Is there any way to get the clear cap off of a bottle of titebond so I can clear out the dried glue? I don't want to yank it off if it's not supposed to come...
Store glue upside-down with the cap on tight. Turn it upright wait a moment for the air bubble to rise to the top and remove the top for use. This way if a...
Ahh, Dusty, is it possible that you missed the fact that my Msg #475 was a follow-up/reply to my own, earlier, Msg #472 in which I had wondered (mused, really)...
As a died-in-the-wool (and occasionally bloodied) safety-phile, I'd like to put in two cents for safety.<br><br>There are tools in a woodworking shop that...
Right on Bob!,,,,AND after 20+ years of doing the woodcraft business commercially, I can personally attest to three basic rules that all should follow.<br>1....
This is as true as it gets! Note to self: My method of "I'll just try this" has resulted in six bandaids this weekend. I seem to be unable to use a chisel ...
Route in little steps. I usually make no less than 8 slow passes on a half avoiding feeding wood quickly to prevent that bite. And the fence is centered or...
Very timely, Bob. Although some of us may be longer in years, many of the same are relative novices at intensive woodworking and are probably all too quick to...
One of the first things a newcomer to a shop should consider in setting up the shop is to try to place your power equipment so that when you are running it you...
