Colours of Delrin/ synthetics and Flutes
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Colours of Delrin/ synthetics and Flutes
So I have seen that M&E can make an orange polymer whistle. Basically I want an orange keyless Seery. Yes, its insane, but its the kinda thing I'd keep forever.
So does anyone know if Mr. Seery could do it?
Thanks
demon_piper
So does anyone know if Mr. Seery could do it?
Thanks
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No doubt but that he could make one...to increase the chances of him actually doing so, I would get the material myself and send it to him rather than having him spend a lot of time chasing down a single piece....
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Re: Colours of Delrin/ synthetics and Flutes
It would definitely make an impression.demon_piper wrote:So I have seen that M&E can make an orange polymer whistle. Basically I want an orange keyless Seery. Yes, its insane, but its the kinda thing I'd keep forever.
So does anyone know if Mr. Seery could do it?
Thanks
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Why orange? In an Irish flute flute it is certainly an interesting preference.
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I think he uses ABS for his flutes, either that or it is PVC rod.demon_piper wrote:So I have seen that M&E can make an orange polymer whistle. Basically I want an orange keyless Seery. Yes, its insane, but its the kinda thing I'd keep forever.
So does anyone know if Mr. Seery could do it?
Thanks
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Re: Colours of Delrin/ synthetics and Flutes
Isn't the flute a symbol of Ulster the way the Harp is a symbol ofWormdiet wrote:It would definitely make an impression.
Why orange? In an Irish flute flute it is certainly an interesting preference.
the Republic? But, yeah, I wouldn't play it in Dublin or anything...
I thought Seery flutes were conical, like the M&E?Jon C. wrote:I think he [Mr. Seery] uses ABS for his flutes, either that or it is PVC rod.
(Edit: Just looked, he says on his website that they're Delrin)
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Michael Cronnolly is the one who uses solid food grade PVC rods...not to be confused with the cylindrical stuff - his are conical bored. I've noticed that my M&E actually swells a bit when being played directly in the sun on a 105 degree day (you notice it when pulling apart the joints). In contrast, my Seery didn't.
Isn't something around 140 the danger zone for PVC? Over 200 for Delrin?
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Isn't something around 140 the danger zone for PVC? Over 200 for Delrin?
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From the polymers I've dealt with (though none of them for flute construction) the color is just a matter of adding the right dye. You would have to contact a manufacturer to find out what it would take to get material with an odd color made. Material in a special color might be prohibitively expensive by itself, before any flute-making goes on.
Easiest thing would be to have the builder put you in touch with his supplier.
Easiest thing would be to have the builder put you in touch with his supplier.
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Re: Colours of Delrin/ synthetics and Flutes
Definitely - check the lyrics of "The ould orange flute".Wormdiet wrote: Why orange? In an Irish flute flute it is certainly an interesting preference.
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The last verse of "The ould orange flute":
At a council of priests that was held the next day
They decided to banish the ould flute away
They couldn't knock heresy out of its head
So they bought Bob a new one to play in its stead
Now the ould flute it was doomed and its fate was pathetic
'Twas fastened and burnt at the stake as heretic
As the flames roared around it, sure they heard a strange noise
'Twas the ould flute still playing 'The protestant boys'
See http://users.bigpond.net.au/kirwilli/so ... _flute.htm for the rest.
At a council of priests that was held the next day
They decided to banish the ould flute away
They couldn't knock heresy out of its head
So they bought Bob a new one to play in its stead
Now the ould flute it was doomed and its fate was pathetic
'Twas fastened and burnt at the stake as heretic
As the flames roared around it, sure they heard a strange noise
'Twas the ould flute still playing 'The protestant boys'
See http://users.bigpond.net.au/kirwilli/so ... _flute.htm for the rest.
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I know delrin comes in White, black and "natural" which is kind of a beige. Me an Jack Bradshaw were kicking around the idea (or I was kicking him with the idea ) of molding them with that imitation Ivory stuff for Ivory Monzani replicas...withak wrote:From the polymers I've dealt with (though none of them for flute construction) the color is just a matter of adding the right dye. You would have to contact a manufacturer to find out what it would take to get material with an odd color made. Material in a special color might be prohibitively expensive by itself, before any flute-making goes on.
Easiest thing would be to have the builder put you in touch with his supplier.
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