More on tools and supplies....

- tools and supplies -

OKAY! Now, let's first get into what we'll be needing for supplies and such today - we'll go over what few tools we will need in these modest beginnings, as well.

For supplies, as we are in these beginning stages, let's use PVC pipe, of a 3/4" inside diameter - very inexpensive stuff, that can be gotten at some hardware stores, and most, if not all, home centers, such as Home Depot or Lowe's.

As mentioned earlier, we'll start with woodwind instruments. One thing we need for making woodwinds, is a good hand saw - something simple, and maybe compact - a good "best choice" would be a pull saw... you know, like those Japanese pull saws? We see a lot of these types in the tool section of home centers like Home Depot, or Lowes.

Another thing we need is a good hand drill - a drill press might sound ideal, but we really don't need anything big, clunky or expensive. You also really don't need to worry about making perfectly straight finger holes anyways, because you don't want to make them at full size at first.... you need to make them to be smaller, and then to shape them to tune until they reach the perfect size and shape. Which brings us to our final need, as far as tools go; some files and rasps. Round files (or, "rat-tail" files), half-rounds and flat ones, large and small.

One other thing to consider here - there is a basic math to finding where precisely to place all the fingerholes, and indeed, how long to make your flute. This will be touched upon in the next post, which should be up in a few small hours here. Until then, seeya later! ^_^

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