... Thanks for the heads up. I must admit I am a bit unsure on the actual danger. What is the real concern on larger bits with 1/4" shanks? Is it bending the...
1/4" shank is a small shank for such a large bit...but it can be used successfully. The trick to go extra slow when using it, you dont want to stress the...
Me either. I saw a 1/4 shank with a 3/4 come apart and luckily it did not hurt anyone but it sure did a number on the blank that was being routed. Chuck ... ...
I agree whole hartedly that a 1" dia bit on a 1/4" shank is a disaster waiting to happen. Spend the money on a 1/2" router and save your eyes and hands. John ...
I agree that 1/2" shank is best too. I have a 1/4" shank 1" dia bit and use it all the time, but am very gentle with it. I make 5 or 6 passes, nibbling a...
I live and make my flutes in the warm, damp climate of Florida. I've been contacted by someone living in the "high desert" out west interested in purchasing...
The softer woods more readily absorb moisture and are more affected by humidity and temperature changes. A denser wood can withstand the climate changes a...
Hi John, You know my situation, a Florida flute maker moved up to the Colorado Rockies. The biggest change I've noticed is how fast a cold dry atmosphere will...
Just new to the group here a few days ago. Been so busy just haven't had time to say hello. I live here in Northern Ontario Canada in a small town called Port...
We do have a few people from Canada in our group and we also have some branch flute makers. I received one in a flute trade and my wife liked it so well she...
Welcome George I know Port Loring well. My father has a Hunt camp on Le Grou Lake Rd just east of Arnstein, He has been going up there for the better part of...
Hi Jim good to hear from you. Yep I know where Le Grou Road is for sure just up the HWY aways. If your coming up and coming in from HWY 11 we are just past...
Hi Chuck nice to hear from you. Yep there is a few of us here in Canada that makes flutes. Not as many as in the good old US of A but a few. I will look up...
I've been looking for elk leather but haven't found a source yet. My first 2 flutes were kits by Dwight Lind - I had to round the exteriors and put a finish on...
Try Tandy Leather too Music produces the kind of pleasure that human nature cannot do without. - Confucius ... From: basic_naf_making@yahoogroups.com ...
Try Distant Drums or katmat on ebay. I have gotten great deals from them. I have found elk straps too hard to tie. I use deer and it works great in flute...
Another place is Zack White Leather Company http://www.eleatherworks.co m/home.php?cat=495 This takes you to elk and deer skins and one cow skin in the 2 1/2...
It doesn't have to be elk leather...I've used tanned deerskin, pigskin, regular tanned cowhide...I buy whole tanned hides from a friend who sells leather for...
Hi Bruce, I have been using soft buckskin thong lacing that I purchase from CrazyCrow. They have a nice print catalog of all sorts of Native American and early...
Well folks the Kokopellies Flute Circle is up and running! It can be found at Paltalk Ethnic Native American Kokopellies Flute Circle Saturday_ 10 A.M. ET...
it is an online group under Pal Talk. Join Pal Talk then ... log onto Pal Talk and join the room. Music produces the kind of pleasure that human nature cannot...
Hi it is time for our March exchange. If you want entered please send me your name, address and phone number. I have been having a hard time getting hold of...
I just upgraded my Router to one with a 1/2" arbor. Ans had to share my excitement. I picked up a Bosch 1617EVS at the Woodworking shop for $179. It is smooth...
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