Hau Dave Shore thang Bro, glad to see it usefull Blessings BikerJoe ... and wondered if I could use it for my website that I am in the process of creating?...
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Larry Evans
numen99
Oct 29, 2005 3:36 pm
Hi Daniel, I checked ahead and didn't find a response so I will give you my two cents. I use an oil finish, linseed, tung oil, and orange oil, called Ark oil....
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Larry Evans
numen99
Oct 29, 2005 4:40 pm
Hi didj, If your talking about flattening out the curved end wall then I would use a very sharp chisel. I use a lot of hard woods as well as the soft woods and...
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healing_didj
Oct 29, 2005 6:03 pm
All good information :) Right now my flutes only have a flat back wall about as wide as the TSH. A little more but not less than the TSH width. If I can find...
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Canadian Mohawk
canadianmohawk
Oct 29, 2005 9:12 pm
Joe, would you happen to have the original that you could send me..if it is clearer than the one I found on the net. canadianmohawk@... is my email ...
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Canadian Mohawk
canadianmohawk
Oct 29, 2005 9:14 pm
No problem Bob. Just ask away and I will help with whatever I can! Dave ... From: stengerwbh@... To: nativeflutewoodworking@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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burt leavitt
burtleavitt
Oct 29, 2005 9:30 pm
Hi Greg : I made a dip tank from PVC . It is 4" round . I made mine 36" long. I put a cap on one end with the pvc cement, or pipe joint, then made a top out of...
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burt leavitt
burtleavitt
Oct 29, 2005 9:42 pm
Hello Ryan : Sit back, relax, and enjoy yourself. Welcome to the group. Burt"The VErmonter"Leavitt...
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BIKERJOE
bikerjoe_a1
Oct 29, 2005 10:00 pm
Hau Dave Sorry Brau, that one was done in windows paintbrush years ago and was always a little fuzzy, you might try one of tha autofix programs to spruce it up...
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Daniel J. Perra
dperra1
Oct 29, 2005 11:53 pm
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...
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Greg Jones
pararaptor500
Oct 30, 2005 12:59 am
Thanks for the info Burt. I really appreciate it. Greg...
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Canadian Mohawk
canadianmohawk
Oct 30, 2005 3:16 am
Thanks for all your help Joe. I really appreciate it and will do my best to try to clean it up...or maybe make another copy in a new format!? Dave ... From:...
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Pete
fithichite
Oct 30, 2005 2:43 pm
I have just joined the list and am wondering if anyone can recommend a good reference for making a drone flute? I have not made a flute before so this will be...
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dickschrei
Oct 30, 2005 4:09 pm
My memory is a little vague - but I think I remember seeing instructions on a drone in Russ Wolf's book - "Flute Shop - A Guide To Crafting the Native American...
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David Beig
davebeig
Oct 30, 2005 4:14 pm
Yes, there is. It's an Am drone Dave dickschrei <dickschrei@...> wrote: My memory is a little vague - but I think I remember seeing instructions on a...
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featherpemmican
Oct 30, 2005 6:48 pm
Would anyone know of flute makers in mid or northen Californis? Any work shops going on in mid or northern California? AND, Does anyone know of any flute...
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Ron
shadowhunter...
Oct 31, 2005 1:34 am
Hello to all, Does anyone know of a flute circle in or near Louisville KY. I'm new at playing the flute but it would be cool to be in a flute circle to watch...
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burt leavitt
burtleavitt
Oct 31, 2005 2:40 am
Hello Pete : Welcome to the group. A fine bunch of people. I'm sure others will answer this before me but I will say , get the book by Russ Wolf. That has a...
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Greg Jones
pararaptor500
Oct 31, 2005 3:45 am
Hi everyone, I suppose this is a stupid question, and it's probably been answered a thousand times, buuuut....Is it important for the flute to be at ambient...
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dale thomas
dalet1111
Oct 31, 2005 11:52 am
Hi, I completed a flute, however the sound is BREATHIE, what are the 3 most comon causes ??? I never had any music lessons and so my knowledge of music is...
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healing_didj
Oct 31, 2005 12:11 pm
Greg- Probably easier to tune it if it's at room temp of about 72 degrees, but it can be done at colder temperatures if you use the conversion charts...
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Larry Evans
numen99
Oct 31, 2005 2:03 pm
Hi Greg, If your bringing it in from 50 to a 72 degrees to tune it, then I play it for a while and let the wood reach the room temperature. Of course it can...
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jakeramos2002
Oct 31, 2005 10:35 pm
HI all, just wanted to know if there are any opinions concerning round TSH's as compared to square ones. Anybody have an opinion??? jake...
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BIKERJOE
bikerjoe_a1
Oct 31, 2005 10:54 pm
... round ... Howdy Jake Just my experince but for me they work better on smaller flutes than larger ones. Tha optium limit for a average human breath to...
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javier ramos
jakeramos2002
Oct 31, 2005 11:09 pm
Oval.... I have to know does the oval go head to toe (farthest points) or East to West (left to right)???? I do not believe I have ever seen an ovel hole on...
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javier ramos
jakeramos2002
Oct 31, 2005 11:18 pm
THANKS FOR YOUR INPUT BIKERJOE. jake javier ramos <jakeramos2002@...> wrote: Oval.... I have to know does the oval go head to toe (farthest points) or...
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kmcewan28104
Oct 31, 2005 11:29 pm
I've noticed some flutes will have 1 or more of the finger holes off center. What is the reason for this? Also what is the biggest contributing factor to...
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javier ramos
jakeramos2002
Oct 31, 2005 11:37 pm
I have found that the reason for finger holes being off center is for ergonomic considerations, easier on the hands to be in a more natural position. jake ...
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BIKERJOE
bikerjoe_a1
Nov 1, 2005 1:08 am
Howdy Jake My pleasure Brau,its a interesting topic we aint hashed over for a spell. Transverse flutes all use a oval TSH going north to south.In tha case of a...
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dale thomas
dalet1111
Nov 1, 2005 4:35 am
Ken, The two main factors that affect volume of a flute are the size of the hole for the sound mechanism and the size of the finger holes. dale t. kmcewan28104...
