I posted a couple of pictures under Owl/Dawn Flute racks of the table model flute racks we made along with some of the other individual racks I have made. I...
Greetings All; I posted pictures, in Dennis' flutes, of a flute holder that I had borrowed the idea from John Suttles, the Ozark Guru. It is nice that it will...
I am having such difficulty in getting my flutes to sound right, they lack volume and especially the fact that so much effort is required to get them to play....
Hello DE, I am also fairly new to flute making but as many here have been helpful to me i wish to pass on what knowedge i do have to others so i'll give it a...
DE, You are right to assume that the TSH is where the magic is. Here are some things to consider when creating the TSH... 1. The width should be about 1/2 the...
Matt, Looks like you have a good handle on the things to look for. If there is one thing that I would recommend to all those crafting their first flutes, it...
The entire flute construction is a pile of tradeoffs. if the pile is made haphazardly then it is not likely to turn out well but an organized and neatly...
Oops, In the paragraph about the finger holes I intended to point out that most flutes need finger holes larger than 1/4" to have decent volume and good tone...
Russ Wolf's "Flute Shop: A Guide to Crafting the Native American Style Flute" has plans for an "Antler Style Stand" that is intended to sit on a flat surface,...
Howdy folks - Here is one from way out-in-left-field from our buddy Clint Goss. He is in Vietnam/Laos/Cambodia and while there saw how they make incense....
Keith  Funny you mention this. I started doing this with some leftover shavings. I bore my flutes and a lot of shavings leftover, not wanting to throw it...
thanks for the info, Â Â Â so, I've tried the different sizes of TSH dimensions 1/4" 3/8" even up to 1/2" and still little change , along with style of...
Keith: We have been having a few recent discussions about certain woods having toxicity and being sensitizers when enhaling the dust, and the wood burning...
This is excellent Donn! It is amazing how one topic can lead to another really good one. OK FOLKS, ANYONE HAVE A LIST OF RESPIATORY HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE...
It seems you are saying that you have a TSH that is nearly 3/8" square. The measurement N-S along the length of the flute should be a bit less than 1/4",...
Keith, A cool idea! I have been bagging up fine sawdust from cedar flutes for baggies as popouri. I also occasionally save a chip of the wood from a flute in...
Check out the "Tribute to Richard Oakes" section of our FONA website: NAF vendors welcomed http://www.georgetownnaturearea.org/-_tribute_to_richard_oakes ...
I would bag the idea of bagging cedar sawdust for anything but fixing cracks or gouges. Cedar is one of THE most toxic woods for many people. In fine sawdust...
In a message dated 3/4/2009 9:15:49 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, PrismConcept@... writes: would bag the idea of bagging cedar sawdust for anything but...
Hi! Beth, right on with the smudging, some people are allergic to Cedarwood not everyone! more importantly nearly all bugs, moths and flies are!!!!! my ma used...
Greetings flute junkies, I wanted to post an invite for all that can make it to the Potomac Flute Festival this month 27-28 & 29th. Please be sure to stop by...
DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching Flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the Chest and flings your...
I need to make two high range fundamental note flutes. The first should be a D5 fundamental (587 Hz)and the other a G5 fundamental (784Hz). Could somebody...
James Gilliland has a chart in the files section on the nativeflutewoodworking site that covers the D, 587.33 frequency. It uses a 1/2" bore with approximate...
Excellent! Ain't it the truth! Â ________________________________ From: cookmatt67 <cookmatt67@...> To: basic_naf_making@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday,...
Scott is a big favorite of everyone in the Inland Empire Flute Circle. Scott is a great performer and his classes are really good. Scott has great musical...
lol ... From: cookmatt67 To: basic_naf_making@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2009 2:44 AM Subject: [basic_naf_making] just thought i'd pass this on,...
Great stuff. Let's see... I've launched a 2x4 with a table saw. I've sanded the tip of my finger. Hammered the thumb. I've gotten bit by the rotating metal in...
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