Hello all, I hope to get some heads up information and direction from the group. I have a vacation planned and will be Flying into Mesa Arizona. area for the...
You're talking Flagstaff and vicinity....are you renting a car? If driving, and you don't mind going a ways, go to Chinle AZ on the Navajo rez. In Chinle is...
Good Day, There is so much to see and do out here that it is unbelievable. Canyon de Chelly would be a good place to visit. The thing you will have to keep in...
douglas0269 As mentioned, there is a lot to see in the area. I did my vision quest and journey back in 83. The most important site to see is Mesa Verde in...
John, Not to sound like a trip planner but coming to Arizona is not a trip it is truly an adventure. Rent a 4x4 so you can really see some of the sights we...
... group. ... and ... John, I lived in the nothern Arizona ,Flagstaff to be specific for 35 years. there's plenty to see and do. If I could add one warning to...
I haven't been a very active participant in the group for a while, but I have been working on flutes and I finally got around to getting some pictures taken...
Looking good Bill, keep up the good work. I haven't used any of those fancy woods yet, but I have a nice piece of purple heart that I'm dying to get started...
Good evening all, Here's a question for the folks who use or have used shellac to finish their flutes. I was recently talking with a few flutes creators about...
Joe, I am not a chemist, but I think one of the contributing causes of leather leaving marks on the shellac is due to the chemicals used in commercial tanned...
Joe: I am inclined to go along with the chemicals in the leather reacting to the shellac. Personally, I have gone along with Keith in the dipping of the...
Hi, Kieta mentioned that the shellac may be nearing the end of it's shelf life. I've just checked my barely used can of bullseye shellac, it's going to expire...
NG: If you check the files there should be a pdf on the dipping tanks we made to Keith's design. Personally, I took time to stir the contents of the can...
They look great Walk with God Marie ... From: "Bill" <bembrey@...> To: <basic_naf_making@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 5:46 PM Subject:...
Hi, not sure where to post this. I need to get used to the layout of this forum compared to what I am used too....lol. I am Ray Kessinger, I live in Vancouver,...
HI Joe, I don¹t use shellac but I do use an oil finish and until I started buffing on carnauba wax I could see this happen over night, it can still happen but...
DANG BILL IF THEY SOUND HALF AS GOOD AS THEY LOOK YOU GOT SOME WINNERS...HARD TO SAY WHICH ONE I LIKE THE BEST KEEP ON DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING BROTHER...
I suppose they both deal with crafting in wood, and things of the "spirit"? ... From: gothycdesigns <gothycdesigns@...> Subject: [basic_naf_making]...
First Breath Native American Flute Workshop with Cody LittleHawk Swimmer, Instructor January 24, 2009; 12:00 Noon ~~~~~~~~~~ The First Breath Native American...
Howdy folks - We had a good discussion today on Paltalk about 'finishes'. Thought I'd try to get some "action" going here on our forum by asking: What is your...
I like to wipe on tung oil with a rag in thin coats, allowing it to dry between coats. I like how it dries. I buff with a brown paper bag between coats. From:...
Howdy folks, Take a look at two new folders that Jack Thomas just posted in the PHOTOS section. One folder depicts his AWESOME fetsih-blocks and burnings and...
What a talented artist Jack is! Jack is so detailed in his work, thank you so much for sharing his great work. His work is AWESOME!!!!  Home of the Free ...
Tung/linseed oil dipped and then cured in a hot box. It is easy to work with, very forgiving in the application and makes a decent vapor barrier to protect the...
Just amazing is all I can say. Makes me want to hide my flutes. Great work. Thanks for sharing Roy from Navajo Land ... From: Keith Stanford <eenncar@...> ...
I have used pure tung oil on my first 5 flutes and like the way they turn out. I use OOOO steel wool between coats. Now I'm going to try the paper bag...
It is very dry in this part of the country, helps with the drying time. When/if I leave here I'll have to build a hot box to expedite drying time. From:...
Use some UV light bulbs for heat since the UV helps to accelerate the polymerization (curing). Mike Jones _____ From: basic_naf_making@yahoogroups.com ...
Having had real bad luck and bite back from Varathane, I looked for an alternative for a finish. After understanding the concept of sealing a flute inside and...
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