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    That would be sweet! I have gotten a little...

    That would be sweet! I have gotten a little discouraged with flute making. I put a lot of effort and dont always get good results (50%). Dont get me wrong.. I love to make flutes!!! FUUUUN! But when...
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    Nice! I like the modification. BTW... How did you...

    Nice! I like the modification. BTW... How did you do the background in your photo?

    Jim
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    Matt - That would be beautiful! I look...

    Matt -

    That would be beautiful! I look forward to you getting off your holiday... The next thing that I would want to learn is how to take a holiday for few months like you do!!! :-
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    Native American Flute = NAF :rolleyes:

    Native American Flute = NAF :rolleyes:
  5. My Wife wants me to build a Mission Style Bed

    Anyone have plans for a Mission Style bed?? That they have built?:;
  6. Thread: Bore Finish

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    Bore Finish

    Good Afternoon Friends!

    Being fairly new in the flute making bidness.... I like (of which I
    assume I am like!) many beginner NAF'ers have questions. My question
    revolves around the Bore and Sac...
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    Sweet... I like the darker woods .. but I must...

    Sweet... I like the darker woods .. but I must say this does look classy and a pen I would be very proud of, :2tsup:
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    The "Strangest Secret"

    Im wondering about your "strangest NAF Secret". What do you think makes your flutes "Sing".

    Jim
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    You know what would be helpful to me? If someone...

    You know what would be helpful to me? If someone could post a movie on how they cut the ramp/tsh to their spec. I have seen other flutes and they always seem so PERFECT, straight and looks like it...
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    [QUOTE=SpiritFlutes;793962]Hi Jim, I make...

    [QUOTE=SpiritFlutes;793962]Hi Jim,

    I make flutes for a living in Australia. Do you want to learn more about flute making? Where are you at now with the craft?

    I bought a book from CherryCows...
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    HERE I IS!!!! :) Jim

    HERE I IS!!!!

    :)

    Jim
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    NAF - Flutes!

    Wow!

    I've been away for awhile, this forum has taken off!! I have gained some experiance in flute making and have made about 6 that have turned out to sound pretty good! Im investing in a lathe...
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    NAF - Flute Makers

    Where the heck are you?

    Im a beginner flute maker.. Anyone out there wanna get this forum going?


    jim
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    Native American Flutes (NAF) - I did it!

    Ok..

    Well most of you guys probably dont make NAF's but I thought I would pass it along that I have completed my first good flute and it sounded wonderful.

    If your interested in learning how...
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    send me some pics of what you do! Are you not...

    send me some pics of what you do! Are you not making them anymore?
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    Nice!

    Yes Sir - I would have to agree!

    Now send samples to .........:D
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    Native American Flutes (NAF)

    Anyone on this forum make NAF's? Or for that matter any other kind of flutes? Im a beginner at this and am putting together my tools to start. Just would like to make contact with those that have the...
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    Right! Chuck the Skew... Ahhhh. there's the...

    Right! Chuck the Skew...

    Ahhhh. there's the EEE! Nice.....

    out.
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    Dang!

    WOW.. I've been watching the pens that u post and I must say you do a fine job kicken out some quality look'n pens.
    :2tsup:

    Now.. where did I put my.... skew..........

    Jim
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    wood :D

    wood :D
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    SAAAAWeeeeeettt! Good job! :2tsup:

    SAAAAWeeeeeettt! Good job!

    :2tsup:
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    Simplified CA

    In my humble opinion... I think the CA finish that has been described with BLO is really not needed. I used to do the BLO+CA thang...

    1- finish my blank with micro mesh
    2- put a thin coat of CA...
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    :2tsup: Incredible! Im curious how much you...

    :2tsup:

    Incredible! Im curious how much you have into a pen like the ones your showing? If you dont mind me asking?

    Jim
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    Dang Funny

    HAHAH!

    Now .. Thats Funny!

    :U
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    New Amazing Idea for NewBe's

    Would not it be a great thing to forward this fine fellow with all the links that NewBe's ask (not this one!! He's got some fine work!):

    1) What is the best finish
    2) Whats Shellawax, EEE, and...
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    Very Nice! I too have started to do more xcuts....

    Very Nice! I too have started to do more xcuts. Give some very interesting results for sure, including the occasional "KA-PLEWEYYYY"

    I'm hearing lots of success with Rustins! Dang you guys......
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    That Is one Dang nice pen!

    I seems it will never end! New Pen Kits, new ideas, new reasons to turn more pens!

    By the way.. Great looking pen. I want one. ....:U

    Jim
  28. Thread: Cigar Pens

    by Jiminidaho
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    Sweet look'n pens! I like that style of pen, I...

    Sweet look'n pens! I like that style of pen, I guess I will have to go buy some of these kits. It seems that this is a popular kit for both turner and customer.
    :brava
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    Where can I get Rustins in the USA?

    Where can I get Rustins in the USA?
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    Im curious if that was xcut? Is the wood you...

    Im curious if that was xcut? Is the wood you choose a burl, it pretty highly figured.

    Very Nice!
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    Pen Software link

    Pen Geeks

    Here is a neat little program that you can use to catalog your pens. I downloaded it and installed ... Still playing with it, but it may be useful.:2tsup:

    Here's the link <click...
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    Looks like Afzelia burl

    I just cut up a bunch of Afzelia burl the other day and I would swear that is what you have. It looks like you came over and kiped a stick or two of what I cut!!!!:rolleyes:

    But I would also admit...
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    Shellawax, the next best thing to a Sharp Skew

    Im sold on Shellawax. The whole world should use Shellawax and we would not have to deal with war and pestilence.

    Well.. I use it and am rather pleased with the results. I do not have Long term...
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    Wooooooo WEeee!

    Im following the comments of everyone else and only thing I have to say is -That's a nice pen! Incredible finish. Wow.:oo:

    Impressed in Idaho
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    I like how you made the rings on the top of the...

    I like how you made the rings on the top of the pen. How did you do that? Gives the pen some nice style.

    Jim
  36. Ripper Jig

    Hey.. Ya think you could make your own ripper jib thinger ma-jig? Has anyone done this?

    Jim
  37. Thread: chess set

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    Check Mate!

    Yup... that's DANG NICE! Impressive. :2tsup:

    There are so many talented people!!!!

    Jim
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    Pen Display Box

    Anyone have a plan or ideas to make a display box for my pens that I turn? I want to make a display box that would hold 40-50 pens for art shows.

    any ideas? h e l p....

    jim
  39. Here is a good video of the use of this tool. I...

    Here is a good video of the use of this tool. I think I will consider this investment.
    http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1214128570/bctid1231030481
  40. Cutting Pen Blanks - Shudda ask this before...

    Pen Addicts

    I just purchased a table saw as I had the brilliant idea to saw up my own pen blanks out of larger chunks of wood. You do the math and pretty soon it can make sense to have another...
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    Dang sweeeeeet. I like that pen kit... and the...

    Dang sweeeeeet. I like that pen kit... and the olive wood. Whats ur finish?
    :clap:

    Jim
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    Hanging Out To Dry - Burls that is

    Pen Geeks!

    I'm developing a great interest in Burls. However I have a question reguarding some "technical" issues that I just thought about.

    1) When I purchase burls covered in wax, do I...
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    VERY Nice.. I like that kit, and I think I have...

    VERY Nice.. I like that kit, and I think I have seen this one run about $24us.... I find myself moving away from the kits that are 1-4 bucks and into the nicer 6-20+ dollar range. they tend to make a...
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    I understand about not wanting to wait to put...

    I understand about not wanting to wait to put that pen together after you have turned it! It is the most excieting part of turning.

    What I do is purchase extra tubes and turn the timber of choice...
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    I going bump up my hobby to a small home business...

    I going bump up my hobby to a small home business and I think if you want to make any money at this you have to use the HIGHEST quality of timber specimens.

    This last chunk that I cut up cost me...
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    Amboynia Burl `

    Pen Addicts alike

    Anyone have a good source for burls in the US? I just purchased a chunk of burl for 50 bucks at WoodCraft and cut out enough for 30 pens (polaris/serria style).

    Boy I'll tell...
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    I could not agree more! I just had the same...

    I could not agree more! I just had the same experiance and have moved away from the CA. I am now using Shellawax and love it. Im sure it is not as durable as CA but I don't really care.

    I have...
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    I have an idea... I could set up shop to be a...

    I have an idea... I could set up shop to be a direct seller for your product here in the US! I'll sell it all for you.. You have a great product that many would use here....

    jim
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    Do you use the "GLOW" for pens? If you do why and...

    Do you use the "GLOW" for pens? If you do why and what are the results that are different from the liquid "Shellawax".

    Jim
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    I like what you have done! I have to say that...

    I like what you have done! I have to say that more people, especially the ladies, like this kind of material for pens.

    I made up a bunch of acrylics for a business group that I am in and half of...
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