When you want the flute to perform well, you have to make sure air can move freely inside. That means it needs to be super smooth…
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New product lines!
As of today, the “Custom Order” facility of my site has been beefed up with three “ranges” you can order from. The Buffalo Grass range is the starting point; it’s only £80 (fixed). You get to choose the key of the flute within a certain range and I do the rest; it’s finished in a […]
Flute 365 – Day 33 – A vital tool
The Dremel is a vital tool – shown here with a grinding attachment but has many, many tools used in flute making.
Flute 365 – Day 32 Carving a nice Bird
The piece on top of the flute isn’t just decorative: it’s critical to the playing. Nice if it can look pretty, though?
Flute 365 – Day 30 – Finished shaping…
Just about to remove this flute from the lathe…
Flute 365 Day 29 – Gluing up…
The bore is oiled, and glue applied ready for assembly…
Flute 365 Day 27 – Getting tuning info from the buyer.
If a buyer asks for a HUGE flute, I need to know if they can reach the holes…
Flute 365 Day 26 – When Couriers Strike!
This is what can happen when couriers forget about their duty of care. This flute is now (having been repaired) in the hands of a delighted new owner in India.
Flute 365 Day 24 – Inside!
Inside the flute once all the ramp carving is done.
Flute 365 – Day 23 – Lathe Work is done!
Having finished on the lathe, it’s transferred to the vice to have the final shaping done.