I need to figure out how to make a long tapered slit in the back side of the tube so I can taper the body. Or maybe try and "spin" the body to taper it. I think that will make it sound even better. Has anyone ever tried that?
Just made a whistle that I like a lot!
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Just made a whistle that I like a lot!
It's clear, sweet, and well-balanced. Its not very loud. I wish I had a good mic so I could show you guys a recording. This is one of the best instruments I have ever made.
I need to figure out how to make a long tapered slit in the back side of the tube so I can taper the body. Or maybe try and "spin" the body to taper it. I think that will make it sound even better. Has anyone ever tried that?
I need to figure out how to make a long tapered slit in the back side of the tube so I can taper the body. Or maybe try and "spin" the body to taper it. I think that will make it sound even better. Has anyone ever tried that?
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What's the key, Chuck?
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Chuck Key's in love .... 
Sorry.........just could'nt help myself...
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Looks real nice. Made of copper? Yup, I have tried it, with a pvc head.ctilbury wrote: Has anyone ever tried that?
Leaning, leaning , leaning on the ol anvil.
''Whistles of Wood'', cpvc and brass. viewtopic.php?f=1&t=69086
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Try a trick from the Uilleann crowd and insert a tapered reed from the bottom to mimic the effect of a narrowing bore.
If that works, you can try the effect of allowing a tapered depth of wax or eventually resin to harden along the bottom of the bore. If control the amount used and the slant of your tube carefully, you should be able to reproduce any taper effect exactly.
If that works, you can try the effect of allowing a tapered depth of wax or eventually resin to harden along the bottom of the bore. If control the amount used and the slant of your tube carefully, you should be able to reproduce any taper effect exactly.
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Soprano "D". It's made from 1/2" water pipe.MTGuru wrote:What's the key, Chuck?
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No, slitting the tube or spinning it on a lathe to taper the bore.Tommy wrote: Looks real nice. Made of copper? Yup, I have tried it, with a pvc head.
Leaning, leaning , leaning on the ol anvil.
What is the function of the ring on the bell end of the bore? Upper register tuning?
Nice looking instrument. How does it play?
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Interesting idea! Thanks.s1m0n wrote:Try a trick from the Uilleann crowd and insert a tapered reed from the bottom to mimic the effect of a narrowing bore.
If that works, you can try the effect of allowing a tapered depth of wax or eventually resin to harden along the bottom of the bore. If control the amount used and the slant of your tube carefully, you should be able to reproduce any taper effect exactly.
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The ring on the bell end insures that the slit will not open. The slit does not go all the way to the other end, and is made air tight with an adhesive. It plays with a pure stable tone, and the PVC head slides making it tunable.ctilbury wrote:
What is the function of the ring on the bell end of the bore?
Nice looking instrument. How does it play?
''Whistles of Wood'', cpvc and brass. viewtopic.php?f=1&t=69086
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Wow, that's a beautiful whistle!
Me not knowing anything at all concerning whistle construction, I can't help you.
But that is gorgeous, congrats on making your favorite! and good luck with the rest...
Me not knowing anything at all concerning whistle construction, I can't help you.
But that is gorgeous, congrats on making your favorite! and good luck with the rest...
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MTGuru wrote:What's the key, Chuck?
Heh heh... Chuck Key... can you tune it up with this?
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How about this one!
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Very nice! Don't you just love when the magic happens...
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Ha! There you go....ctilbury wrote:How about this one!
Say, how did you go about stretching the head so it would go over the tennon on the body? Pretty nice work there. Vehwy seksey.
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Thanks!Scott McCallister wrote:Ha! There you go....ctilbury wrote:How about this one!
Say, how did you go about stretching the head so it would go over the tennon on the body? Pretty nice work there. Vehwy seksey.
I made a steel mandrel and a press jig. I dip it in oil and then press the mandrel into the tube with a 6 ton arbor press. I had to fiddle with the edge where the mandrel contacts the tubing. You have to get it just right for it to really work. I made a dozen of them before I finally got it dialed in. Aluminium bar just self-destructs.