[NSP] How to Make Bagpipes
Here's how to do it . . . these are GHBs though. http://ssa.nls.uk/film.cfm?fid=6832 It helps to put the fingerholes in the right places and these people have a nifty way of doing so at 02.40 Francis To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] More Pipes on Film
Again, its GHB. But very appealing because it's an animation from 1916 and silent, of course. http://ssa.nls.uk/film.cfm?fid=0635 Francis To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] NSP oil for pipes and key pads
Hi all, I know this question has probably been asked before, but what oil should I use to oil the wood and the key pads on my NSP? Also, how does one obtain the little nail polish bottle with the cap/brush that I've seen professional use when oiling their pipes? Thank you. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: NSP oil for pipes and key pads
Hi Tom, I'll let others advise on the oil, but the bottles are gained by boldly walking into a nail and beauty salon and asking for either an unused one or an empty, then applying loads of acetate to clean it up. Best wishes, Richard. Tom Childs wrote: Hi all, I know this question has probably been asked before, but what oil should I use to oil the wood and the key pads on my NSP? Also, how does one obtain the little nail polish bottle with the cap/brush that I've seen professional use when oiling their pipes? Thank you. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: NSP oil for pipes and key pads
On 12 Jan 2010, at 19:04, Richard York wrote: then applying loads of acetate to clean it up. Hello Richard, That's what I did, though I think you meant acetone. It's pretty awful stuff and needs to be treated with care. One source of small quantities is nail varnish remover. Francis To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: NSP oil for pipes and key pads
Errmmm, no actually I got lots of sheets from an overhead projector and wiped it until or there again I'm just getting old and forgetful and meant acetone all the time. Whooops. Thanks, Francis. Richard. Francis Wood wrote: On 12 Jan 2010, at 19:04, Richard York wrote: then applying loads of acetate to clean it up. Hello Richard, That's what I did, though I think you meant acetone. -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: NSP oil for pipes and key pads
Many chemists sell acetone by the bottle - at least they did a few years ago whilst I was modelling puppets from plastic wood :-) The nail varnish remover is quite a weak strength of it. The alternative is to get the remover, clean the brush with it and just empty the last dregs from the bottle by setting it upside down on a tissue (move often) and leave any residue in it and let it dry and harden. It won't mix with the oil and (if you used a coloured varnish) should any bits manage to come loose, you can see them (so change the oil). I'm now a convert to the liquid paraffin for oiling the pipes and pads (I've tried many other oils including lavender, almond, castor etc and nothing seems as good as the paraffin - no sticking pads etc or pads getting pulled off because they have stuck and no smell). I've used it for several years now . It also keeps the maintenance regular (sorry, couldn't help myself). For those not from the UK, liquid paraffin was used as a laxative and can still be purchased from a pharmacy - I got mine from Tesco but Lloyds pharmacy sells it as well). It has nothing to do with what you put in an oil lamp or stove etc. Here's the stuff. http://www.lloydspharmacy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=1008storeId=90productId=325219langId=-1 I'm sure we'll get a plethora of other suggestions ;) Colin Hill - Original Message - From: Richard York rich...@lizards.force9.co.uk To: Francis Wood oatenp...@googlemail.com; NSP group nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 7:58 PM Subject: [NSP] Re: NSP oil for pipes and key pads Errmmm, no actually I got lots of sheets from an overhead projector and wiped it until or there again I'm just getting old and forgetful and meant acetone all the time. Whooops. Thanks, Francis. Richard. Francis Wood wrote: On 12 Jan 2010, at 19:04, Richard York wrote: then applying loads of acetate to clean it up. Hello Richard, That's what I did, though I think you meant acetone. -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: NSP oil for pipes and key pads
Sorry forgot to mention, pipe cleaners are very handy if you don't want to use the nail varnish brush method. They reach everywhere including the bore (via the holes) and into those hard to get places near the keys. It's pretty easy to get a tiny bottle for the oil. To avoid getting too much oil on the pads, try popping a little oil onto a slip of kitchen towel (the paper ones, of course) and just inserting it under the open pad, close the pad, open up again and remove the towel. Just the right amount. If you get too much oil in the bore it soaks into the cotton wool bung so remember to change it. Sodden bungs mess up the tuning (he says knowingly after ages of despair before some kind soul on this list put me right about wet bungs). Colin Hill Colin Hill - Original Message - From: Tom Childs tomspip...@hotmail.com To: Dartmouth NPS nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 5:53 PM Subject: [NSP] NSP oil for pipes and key pads Hi all, I know this question has probably been asked before, but what oil should I use to oil the wood and the key pads on my NSP? Also, how does one obtain the little nail polish bottle with the cap/brush that I've seen professional use when oiling their pipes? Thank you. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: NSP oil for pipes and key pads
Not advice just an historical point. When I was learning the pipes (two pipes teachers down the line from Tom Clough) I was told that Tom said the oil (olive - the sort for dissolving wax in lugs NOT premier virgin) should be dripping off the end of your chanter! I still use olive oil and if you play everyday it doesn't get the chance to stick the pads down. The other point is that I associate that gentle beautiful smell with my early, heavenly (gone eathwards ever since) experiences of piping! Each to his own I guess. As aye Anthony --- On Tue, 12/1/10, colin cwh...@santa-fe.freeserve.co.uk wrote: From: colin cwh...@santa-fe.freeserve.co.uk Subject: [NSP] Re: NSP oil for pipes and key pads To: Dartmouth NPS nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Date: Tuesday, 12 January, 2010, 21:34 Sorry forgot to mention, pipe cleaners are very handy if you don't want to use the nail varnish brush method. They reach everywhere including the bore (via the holes) and into those hard to get places near the keys. It's pretty easy to get a tiny bottle for the oil. To avoid getting too much oil on the pads, try popping a little oil onto a slip of kitchen towel (the paper ones, of course) and just inserting it under the open pad, close the pad, open up again and remove the towel. Just the right amount. If you get too much oil in the bore it soaks into the cotton wool bung so remember to change it. Sodden bungs mess up the tuning (he says knowingly after ages of despair before some kind soul on this list put me right about wet bungs). Colin Hill Colin Hill - Original Message - From: Tom Childs [1]tomspip...@hotmail.com To: Dartmouth NPS [2]...@cs.dartmouth.edu Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 5:53 PM Subject: [NSP] NSP oil for pipes and key pads Hi all, I know this question has probably been asked before, but what oil should I use to oil the wood and the key pads on my NSP? Also, how does one obtain the little nail polish bottle with the cap/brush that I've seen professional use when oiling their pipes? Thank you. To get on or off this list see list information at [3]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html -- References 1. http://uk.mc5.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=tomspip...@hotmail.com 2. http://uk.mc5.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=...@cs.dartmouth.edu 3. http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: NSP oil for pipes and key pads
No, its what frightens the dogs on Bunfire Nicht. Wasn't Sodden Bungs one of those British rock/blues bands from the 60s? To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: NSP oil for pipes and key pads
Hi I managed to buy little bottles with brushes and a wider neck (easier to pour oil in) on ebay-they're used for aromatherapy. Just to add to what has already been said on oils, I have gone through the various suggestions over the years and have come back to neatsfoot oil. Olive was OK. Liquid parafin becomes sticky and I have had problems with sticking keys, which an excellent piper reported he also had a similar problem. Like Anthony, the aroma of neatsfoot whilst playing has a similar effect on me as olive oil does to him!! Hilary - Original Message - From: Tom Childs tomspip...@hotmail.com To: Dartmouth NPS nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 5:53 PM Subject: [NSP] NSP oil for pipes and key pads Hi all, I know this question has probably been asked before, but what oil should I use to oil the wood and the key pads on my NSP? Also, how does one obtain the little nail polish bottle with the cap/brush that I've seen professional use when oiling their pipes? Thank you. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] NSP
I don't use anything for my pads, nor do I clean my chanter between 1 year or more. Inky-Adrian -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: NSP oil for pipes and key pads
I'm partial to almond oil. Very light and easy to apply and wipe off the excess. Never gets rancid or makes clots. Alec MacLean In a message dated 1/12/2010 9:56:52 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, tomspip...@hotmail.com writes: Hi all, I know this question has probably been asked before, but what oil should I use to oil the wood and the key pads on my NSP? Also, how does one obtain the little nail polish bottle with the cap/brush that I've seen professional use when oiling their pipes? Thank you. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html --
