Williams Workshop

chanterdan · Post by **chanterdan** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 4:36 pm

Don't forget Gordon Galloway, he's still turning out nice stuff AFAIK DOES GORDON MAKE FULL SETS,I HAVE ONE HIS CHANTERS IN EBONY,AND ITS A GREAT STICK!! THANKS

Joseph E. Smith · Post by **Joseph E. Smith** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 4:42 pm

chanterdan wrote:Don't forget Gordon Galloway, he's still turning out nice stuff AFAIK DOES GORDON MAKE FULL SETS,I HAVE ONE HIS CHANTERS IN EBONY,AND ITS A GREAT STICK!! THANKS

Shhhhhhh!!!! it's quiet time now.

patrick Jacob · Post by **patrick Jacob** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 1:27 am

djm wrote:The scuttlebutt that I heard is that the Vallelys are trying to set up a shop to teach pipemaking in Armagh using the stuff from Williams' shop, but they've a few hurdles to overcome first, like insurance. Probably best to contact the Armagh Pipers' club directly to find out what's going on there if you feel you need to know.

djm

Thanks,
I just wrote a mail. Now just waiting for a response.

Patrick

Steampacket · Post by **Steampacket** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:21 am

"Of your list, Martin K. as far as I know turns out few if any instruments these days, and I believe Cillian is trying to move out of production. Not sure how many hours Robbie or Kevin are spending making uilleann pipes these days either. I think Marty's back at the lathe though.
Don't forget Gordon Galloway, he's still turning out nice stuff AFAIK.´" Bil.

I haven't heard of Gordon Galloway before -does he only make chanters?
I heard a while back that Cillian was only making chanters and supplying reed making material. I think that Martin K/Carrigan only makes chanters and reeds Rowsome chanters.

Does this mean that there is only Bill Haneman, Lorcan Dunne, Michael Dooley, Donncha Keegan, Robbie Hughes, Kevin Thompson, Martin Prenshaw & possibly Caomhin O’Raghallaigh in the whole of Ireland that would take an order for a full set of pipes? Eight pipemakers and Cillian O'Briain & Martin Kerrigan making a chanter now and then.

In England there is Peter Hunter, Chris Bayley and Pat Stones. I think Keith Powell stopped making pipes some time ago.

Douglas · Post by **Douglas** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:48 am

Mark Donohoe, of Co. Kerry, is making very nice sets. Unfortunately only concert pitch at this time, well the last I asked him, 1 1/2 to 2 years ago. If you like Froment's work but can't get it, Mark is a good alternative. Mark is very affordable too.

AlanB · Post by **AlanB** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:48 am

Steampacket wrote:"
In England there is Peter Hunter, Chris Bayley and Pat Stones. I think Keith Powell stopped making pipes some time ago.

In England there is also Marcus Coulter, Tony Hebdon (I think, if we include Cornwall as Ingerland), Brian Howard, Sam Lawrence, Andy Faden, Davy Stephenson, not in any particular order of anything. And I'm sure there are more. Not counting Wales n Scotland of course.

billh · Post by **billh** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:52 am

Sorry, I didn't mean to forget Donncha and Mark. Maybe Michael Vignoles is still active, I don't know. I don't think Gordon G. or Mickey Dunne are making regs yet but I could be mistaken.

It's true that there aren't many of us, but even so, probably there are more of us at the moment than ever before.

BigDavy · Post by **BigDavy** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 12:25 pm

billh wrote:Sorry, I didn't mean to forget Donncha and Mark. Maybe Michael Vignoles is still active, I don't know. I don't think Gordon G. or Mickey Dunne are making regs yet but I could be mistaken.

It's true that there aren't many of us, but even so, probably there are more of us at the moment than ever before.

Hi Bill

One of the pipers in the Glasgow Pipers club has a Galloway half set and has asked Gordon about regs for the set.
The reply that he got, was that regs were under development at the moment, but that Galloway was not yet happy with the design as yet.

David

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 1:11 pm

BigDavy wrote:.....regs were under development at the moment, but that Galloway was not yet happy with the design as yet.

David

Yeah, they probably needed a rush!

tompipes · Post by **tompipes** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 1:18 pm

they probably needed a rush!

nice one

Tommy

Steampacket · Post by **Steampacket** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 3:16 am

"the Vallelys are trying to set up a shop to teach pipemaking in Armagh using the stuff from Williams' shop, but they've a few hurdles to overcome first, like insurance." djm

Who will be teaching, guesting pipemakers? I forgot to mention there is also Finbar McLaughlin in Derry who makes sets now and then. Are there any other pipemakers besides Finbar and Robbie Hughes in the north of Ireland?

Does the Armagh Pipers club also have Dave William's notes and measurements and his order book? Dave was particular about documentation and his writings and knowledge would have a historic worth in years to come.

djm · Post by **djm** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:22 am

Steampacket wrote:Who will be teaching, guesting pipemakers? I forgot to mention there is also Finbar McLaughlin in Derry who makes sets now and then. Are there any other pipemakers besides Finbar and Robbie Hughes in the north of Ireland?

Does the Armagh Pipers club also have Dave William's notes and measurements and his order book? Dave was particular about documentation and his writings and knowledge would have a historic worth in years to come.

This was already answered. The people who know all this are the Vallelys. Contact the Armagh Pipers' Club if you want these details.

djm

Uilliam · Post by **Uilliam** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:47 am

djm wrote:
Steampacket wrote:Who will be teaching, guesting pipemakers? I forgot to mention there is also Finbar McLaughlin in Derry who makes sets now and then. Are there any other pipemakers besides Finbar and Robbie Hughes in the north of Ireland?

Does the Armagh Pipers club also have Dave William's notes and measurements and his order book? Dave was particular about documentation and his writings and knowledge would have a historic worth in years to come.
This was already answered. The people who know all this are the Vallelys. Contact the Armagh Pipers' Club if you want these details.

djm

Where is it answered?? David I think ye are being a bit harsh on Thomas

Slán Go Foill
Uilliam

Steampacket · Post by **Steampacket** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 9:45 am

"This was already answered. The people who know all this are the Vallelys. Contact the Armagh Pipers' Club if you want these details." djm.

Pay attention!!! - the Valleys are not pipemakers as far as I know, so I wonder who will be teaching

patrick Jacob · Post by **patrick Jacob** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 12:30 pm

Hi,
I still got no answer from the Armagh Pipers club. I let you know what the answer will be. If I ever get one.....
Patrick