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Flute Blank Storage

I have acquired 40 blanks I will eventually make flutes out of. They are approximately 1 1/2" square by 30" long. The moisture % when I use my cheap moisture meter from Lowes says they vary from 9% to 14%. I have then in my unheated shop now in rows of 6 with 3/4" "stickers " between...
- Flute Maker
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- Dec 26, 2011
- blank flute storage
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- Forum: "How To" Forum
Method To Hold Flute on Tailstock End

I turn flutes in 3/4 , 7/8 and 1"...I rout two pieces and glue them together to achieve the bore....Then I put the hollow 1 1/2" blank onto a mandrel and turn it round....Sometimes I need to put it back into the lathe for just a little bit and and want another method beside the...
- Flute Maker
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- May 30, 2011
- end flute hold method tailstock
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- Forum: Woodturning
Flute Maker RE: Wanted: Wood Lathe to Turn Tubes for Flutes

Got 2x4's? Make it as big or as small as you want it ---> http://shopsmith-tool-hunter.blogspot.com/2008/05/shop-made-lathe.html What more does a store bought lathe have to offer, besides trouble?
- CrealBilly
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- Jan 9, 2010
- flute flutes lathe maker tubes turn wanted wood
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- Forum: Woodturning
Green Heron low E Woodlands flute

figured Black Walnut, Basswood used for Green Heron carved head, glass eyes
- weatherflute
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- Aug 25, 2009
- (large e file) flute green heron low
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