[Woodcarver] A New Flute

[Mike & Patty Wilcox]

Thanks I have a fair amount of red cedar---
I just might give it ago.


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  From: Mike Bloomquist 
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  Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2004 10:01 PM
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  Mike,
  You basically split the wood blank lengthwise and carve or router channels with a semicircular cross section through each half.  Then, when you glue the two halves back together... Tadda! You have a long square stick with a circular hole through it.  I know there are some out there that rifle drill them from one end on a lathe, but that's a bit trickier and out of my range of tools.

  The wood I pulled this flute out of was a nice piece I was able to hand pick from Lakeshore Hardwoods (near Pulaski, NY).  With careful cutting it yielded about 6 flute blanks with a bit left over for knife handles.  Believe it or not... that western red cedar they sell for the pricier decks makes a good flute and is easy to get a hold of in "2x" dimensions.  It's expensive if you're going to build a deck from it, but a single 4x6 piece is enough for 8+ flutes.  Heck, if you know a contractor that builds decks, all it takes is one 20-24" cut-off, and you're on your way.

  Keep on Carvin'
  -Mike B.->
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    From: Mike & Patty Wilcox 
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    Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2004 8:08 AM
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    Nice  --you make me want to do a flute
              I guess that's about the best complement we can get.
    How do you get the hole through the wood to make it?
    Migraine has hit so having trouble.
    God bless & protect our people in uniform & help the countries they are in.


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      It's been a long time since I've had anything new on the website, but here 'tis...

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      Keep on Carvin'
      -Mike Bloomquist->

      Wooden Dreams Woodcarving
      http://www.borg.com/~bloomqum


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