[NSP] Reeds
I posted a question about reeds a while back and got some great answers. Anthony Robb suggested that perhaps we should start a free bank of working reeds that aren't really there for enthusiastic, would-be makers to mess around with?. Does anyone out there have any such reeds available? I'd like to try my hand at reed making in the not too distant future and would be grateful for any wonky reeds that anyone could send me to have a go scraping, trimming etc. I'm in Australia - Neil --- On Fri, 19/3/10, Anthony Robb anth...@robbpipes.com wrote: From: Anthony Robb anth...@robbpipes.com Subject: [NSP] Reeds To: Dartmouth NPS nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Received: Friday, 19 March, 2010, 7:02 AM Francis wood wrote: Unwelcome squeaking can arise from many causes (including mice in the bag, though I'm not qualified to advise on a solution to that one) and it takes a good amount of experience to determine what is really wrong. What should an isolated beginner do in such circumstances? Hello Francis, I know the feeling. 6 months after getting my set from Bill Hedworth I found myself alone in the Birmingham area (Sutton Coldfield) and stuck for any adivice on reeds. There were no professional makers whatsoever in those days but I'd made contact with Bob Reid who posted me 6 chanter reeds (I think about a quid each) and I set to work wrecking them and getting to know what not to do! At that time Finbar Furey lived in Coventry and we got together a few times and he made me a copy of one of Bob's reeds but the Irish seem to go for softer cane which didn't really have the tone I wanted. No amount of watching or getting advice can match first-hand tweaking and after getting through about -L-120 worth of reeds at today's money I had learned a lot and was reasonably proficient and setting reeds (thank you Colin Ross!) to suit my pipes. When I came to make my own first reed (used in her F set by Carole on Cut Dry Dolly) I didn't have a gouge so made the slip by patiently sanding from the flat cane on sandpaper drawing-pinned to a bit of broom-shank (not recommended but showed tenacity)! These days I snap lifeless reeds to stop me wasting time on them. Perhaps we should start a free bank of working reeds that aren't really there for enthusiastic, would-be makers to mess around with? As aye Anthony -- To get on or off this list see list information at [1]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html -- References 1. http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/%7Ewbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Oiling
Ok, so i know that there's some discussion out there about how much you should oil your chanter and which oil to use etc, but i was just wondering... What's the general consensus about oiling drones? Should you ever oil the bore? -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Noises from keys
I am just starting to try and use the keys on my 7-key chanter. I'm having a bit of a random issue with the lower 3 keys, when i open them i sometimes get a high pitched squeak rather than the appropriate note. Does anyone have any idea why this might be? Cheers - Neil -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: pipe cases
On the subject of pelican type cases, i am waiting to see what the following case is like. I've seen some of the companies other cases and they're very similar to pelican (100% waterproof, bombproof etc), but lighter. It seems like it would be the perfect fit for NSP and would fit all of your requirements. No idea on cost yet as apparently they won't be rolling of the production line for another couple of months. When i get to see one though i will report back. [1]http://www.plaber.com/2580.htm - Neil --- On Thu, 18/2/10, Philip Gruar phi...@gruar.clara.net wrote: From: Philip Gruar phi...@gruar.clara.net Subject: [NSP] Re: pipe cases To: Dartmouth NPS nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Date: Thursday, 18 February, 2010, 13:08 Thanks to all who have responded to my question, on- and off-list. The suggestions, and the pipes-carrying solutions actually used by people here range from Kingham, whose website is worth a look just for the gallery of exotic instruments, but whose prices may be a little steep even for the most up-market set of pipes (-L-200 just for a basic bow case) - to a plastic bag from Sainsbury's. I'm exploring a few ideas, but haven't found the solution yet, so any more info and ideas for suppliers of lightweight, weather-proof, and preferably rigid cases of the right size and at the right price will still be welcome. Philip To get on or off this list see list information at [2]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html -- References 1. http://www.plaber.com/2580.htm 2. http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Transporting pipes
I have a practical question. Can anyone suggest a decent hard case that i could use to transport a set of pipes in as hand luggage on a longhaul flight? What do other people use? Also, I'll be travelling for 20-30 hours, and would appreciate any hints on how to minimize humidity issues/effects on the pipes. Cheers - Neil -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
