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- Sun Dec 17, 2023 6:30 pm
- Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
- Topic: measuring bore..any diy methods?
- Replies: 6
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Re: measuring bore..any diy methods?
Dave Quinn has some excellent papers on his CD ROM. Get one. Easy way is as Dave Boling said, and I have done so with a brass rod with plastic inserts turned to precision diameter pairs, one round and the other oval. You can measure with a machinist ruler or get fancy with a DRO.
- Sat Jul 09, 2022 7:34 am
- Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
- Topic: Second octave e not sounding cleanly
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3389
Re: Second octave e not sounding cleanly
From Pat Sky's book: Problem: There is a squawk in the 2nd octave E Play it: As you go to the high E try increasing the pressure and see if the squawk goes away, if it does then learn to use this technique. The E should take the same amount of pressure as the back D. More tape: First take Seth’s adv...
- Thu May 19, 2022 9:46 pm
- Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
- Topic: Uilleann Tunable Chanter?
- Replies: 12
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Re: Uilleann Tunable Chanter?
From an engineering standpoint, the bulk of the housing lends itself to be unobtrusive on GHB, not so much with UP. It would look weird like this. Andreas' tuning slides are very easy and out-of-the-way, particularly for his regulators with the external knob behind the keys. Very smart setup.
- Mon Mar 21, 2022 8:15 am
- Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
- Topic: Uilleann pipe making lathe
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2826
Re: Uilleann pipe making lathe
Nothing wrong with getting a new one, especially if you can get into a DRO and other useful things that will help you hit the ground running. Getting an old one has the benefit of jumping in at a lower cost (my 1940s Atlas was free), but you have the drawbacks of dealing with its own quirks, such as...
- Thu Mar 03, 2022 4:45 pm
- Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
- Topic: I've been doing it all wrong this whole time
- Replies: 1
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- Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:53 pm
- Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
- Topic: Seeking Wooff NB D chanter
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2538
Re: Seeking Wooff NB D chanter
How about talking to the man, himself?
- Mon Feb 28, 2022 7:41 pm
- Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
- Topic: Galloway Deluxe Set! Wow
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2091
Re: Galloway Deluxe Set! Wow
Shiny!
- Tue Feb 01, 2022 9:54 pm
- Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
- Topic: When to Add Regulators
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5255
Re: When to Add Regulators
When you're feeling regular.
- Mon Jan 24, 2022 11:14 pm
- Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
- Topic: Good Plane for Reducing Cane Slips
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3401
Re: Good Plane for Reducing Cane Slips
I use a China special from Home Depot. Keep a keen edge and set your blade height real low.
- Mon Jan 24, 2022 8:30 pm
- Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
- Topic: Where the heck do reed gouges lurk?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3749
Re: Where the heck do reed gouges lurk?
I dunno. I G00gled ´in-cannel gouges´ and got this :https://toolsforworkingwood.com/store/item/EE-SG500.99IN/Set_of_4__In-cannel_Straight_Gouges_by_Two_Cherries Alternatively just re-grind a ´normal´ gouge. Slowly so you don´t fubar the temper. :D Bob Still using a FUBAR'd gouge, as a bit of a remi...
- Mon Nov 15, 2021 1:54 pm
- Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
- Topic: Reedmaking and tone.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9986
Re: Reedmaking and tone.
It is a part of the system, or a link in the chain, so to speak. Much of the tone is in the chanter. The reed is simply an air pressure valve that delivers the impulse. I also think a part of that chain is the player, as fingers do provide some degree of control of how the tone is delivered to the l...
- Tue Sep 01, 2020 9:19 am
- Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
- Topic: Tenor Drone Reed
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5739
Re: Tenor Drone Reed
Cane drone reeds are a pain; I have better luck with brass bodied composites. If you're set on cane, get a hold of Ted Anderson. He's pretty knowledgeable with that kind of stuff, and might walk you through if you ask. Some initial thoughts on the screeching cat effect: 1. the bridle might be too ti...
- Wed Aug 26, 2020 10:44 am
- Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
- Topic: What's wrong with the fit of my pipes?
- Replies: 16
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Re: What's wrong with the fit of my pipes?
Do you have a teacher? They should help you, otherwise have a look at some videos and get an idea. The belt is pretty high, and should be buckled roughly around the belly button, or around where your elbow rests at your side.
- Sat Jul 25, 2020 2:53 pm
- Forum: The Trad Tech Forum
- Topic: Brass Non-Marring Rolled Staple Tool
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11559
Re: Brass Non-Marring Rolled Staple Tool
I don’t know what Benedict uses. My approach to reed making is different than his. This was my own response to getting into tight spaces and having more subtle control. I will likely change how I do staples entirely very soon.
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:50 pm
- Forum: The Trad Tech Forum
- Topic: Brass Non-Marring Rolled Staple Tool
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11559
Brass Non-Marring Rolled Staple Tool
Something I thought someone would find useful: Brass Non-Marring Rolled Staple Tool. From my blog. Enjoy!