When building a flute with the flue in the body, is
distance a factor, from the TSH to the SAC hole? I had
started one of yellow cedar, using the split, groove,
drill from both ends routine (3/4" dia bore). I had
left only a very thin wall. In finishing, I decided to
try the body flue method, but was unable to get any
sound at all. I filled the flue with beeswax, and used
my usual bird-flue, and it sounded fine. I am
wondering if maybe the distance was too short, or else
the cutting edge in the TSH was too high.

I know, I know, the body-bird flue distinction goes
with plains or woodland style, but without the old
messages available, I can't recall which is which,
forgive me.

I did run into an oops situation on this flute as
well, which I don't think has a bearing on the other
question, well, maybe. I had messed up my drilling
from both ends bit and left a much thinner wall than I
thought. In sanding the bore, I discovered the wall
was almost nonexistent. As I had already made the SAC
and TSH holes, I slid a dowel into the SAC hole as a
stop. I discovered that a penny was a snug sliding
fit, put tape on a 5/8 dowel to keep the penny
straight, slid it down to where the wall should be,
and glued it into place. Seems to do the job. At least
I know this flute will be worth good money!

walk in peace
Bill


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