http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/ Basic (but complete) NAFlute making. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:58:14 GMT abellion http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10230 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10230 Ok. I taped over the 6th hole still quiet but far less breezy. The tsh is wider than long but I think I overly ramp the north side of it. I'm finish the flute Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:15:19 GMT Larry Evans http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10229 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10229 I agree with Tony, A leaky bore and red oak is really bad at that will cause all the symptoms mentioned. Blessings, Larry tonytonybellah@.../20/09 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:35:54 GMT tony http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10228 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10228 It could be that you need to seal your flute,oak is touchy like that,some shellak or a coat of beeswax inside and out,I'd try this before changing angles and Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:12:19 GMT Jeremy http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10227 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10227 All good suggestions. One other thing -- since you say the fundamental overblows very easily, what is the L/D ratio of your bore? A high L/D ratio will cause Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:55:47 GMT David Allen http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10226 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10226 Hi Abellion, First check the distance from N to S on your TSH. It should be wider side to side than N to S. I make mine: (N to S) = 2/3 (side to side). Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:32:44 GMT abellion http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10225 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10225 The latest flute I'm working on is red oak (my firs time using oak) it has a very quiet voice, the base note over blows unless I barely blow and the the top Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:44:56 GMT Randy http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10224 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10224 here is a link to some pictures i took of some of the wood i use for flutes. Have a good day Randy Taylor Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:52:35 GMT b_hxp http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10223 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10223 Are there any flute makers in the San Diego Ca. area? Lets talk. Thanks Bob Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:17:14 GMT Michael Jones http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10222 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10222 The warning about the rags is because when the oils polymerize (fancy term meaning hardens) they creat heat. a cloth rag has enough surface area that it can Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:46:37 GMT always.learning http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10221 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10221 By the way do not confuse salad bowel oil with salad bowel finish. You can buy salad bowel oil that is basically a highly refined mineral oil. Salad bowl Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:36:53 GMT always.learning http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10220 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10220 Hi all, I have used salad bowel finish and do like the results. It soaks in and creates a moderately hard shell but not as hard as polyurethane . Like other Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:45:03 GMT jodie_hughey http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10219 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10219 You should figure your measurements from the short side of the angle. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:41:15 GMT jodie_hughey http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10218 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10218 I feel Randy did make some good points. I usually use polyurethane, I was always under the impression that once cured, it's safe. I have heard folks talk about Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:59:25 GMT Randy http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10217 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10217 ... well that is alot to think about..seems this subject always has 2 sides...not sure for myself wich one to follow yet......... mr.Bryhn has brought up some Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:32:48 GMT the_kid_427 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10216 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/basic_naf_making/message/10216 Hello everyone, Usually I'm not very forthcoming with any advice unless I get asked by someone who's just starting out, or one of my friends that I deal with