I realised after posting that I had not identified myself - apologies.
Mike Dixon ( very new NPS member)
- msdixon wrote :
I wondered if anyone had tried one of Tom and Will trumpet cases:
http://www.tomandwill.com/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=22TP%2D555&Cat=Cases+%26+Bags+%2D+Trumpet
as a ca
I wondered if anyone had tried one of Tom and Will trumpet cases:
http://www.tomandwill.com/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=22TP%2D555&Cat=Cases+%26+Bags+%2D+Trumpet
as a case for as set of NSP? On paper they look about the same size as the
rigid case I already have. I suspect the issue might be
Thanks Barry, this looks handy for most purposes. How many sets of pipes can
be fitted into this bag? I sometimes have to carry two or three sets
including a set of border pipes. Also it seems the size of this one exceeds
airline cabin luggage maximum dimensions (56x45x25cm). Although I only very
That looks nice - as does the leather version.
Does anybody know whether there is an outlet for these cases in the US?
Thanks and best wishes.
Steve
On 4/9/10 4:08 PM, "Barry Say" wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I have just taken delivery of my new pipe case. It is a 24" Heavy duty
> toolbag by Kang
On 19 Feb 2010, Richard York wrote:
> And beware of the Wrong sort of foam!
> .. for the first 12 - 15 years. After which the foam de-natures
The old-style foam is grim stuff once past its use-by date. I've currently got
here
a "retired" NPS competition trophy which was packed in it and hasn'
And beware of the Wrong sort of foam!
For various instrument cases some years ago I got this superb stuff from
a car upholsterer: foam-backed cloth with quite a raised nap - smashing
and quite classy looking
.. for the first 12 - 15 years. After which the foam de-natures and
fills the case,
If you want to build your own, but don't have too much in the way of
(electric) tools...
I first made a skeleton/frame (1"/1"), then lay a thin sheet of plywood
(1 side top grade) on top of it
As you mention about cutting - this made the cutting much easier, I
used a cheap, ha
On 19 Feb 2010, at 13:36, Richard York wrote:
> This is especially true if you have the skill and the right saw to cut the
> whole thing in two with a decent straight line which meets up with itself in
> all the right places...
. . . . and the presence of mind to remove the pipes first.
Fran
This is especially true if you have the skill and the right saw to cut
the whole thing in two with a decent straight line which meets up with
itself in all the right places...
Richard.
Paul Gretton wrote:
BTW, anyone thinking of building their own (wooden) case might benefit
from the fo
If you are looking for soft bags this might be of interest,
http://www.sax.co.uk/
I will be passing one of their branches and will have a look.
Simon
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From: Philip Gruar
Subject: [NSP] Re: pipe cases
To: "Dartmouth NPS"
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
Richard,
If you modify your end plugs so that the outer parts are square, it
will not roll around in the back of your car. Also, if you have any
kind of a carrying strap affixed to it, that to will stop the rolling
effect.
Of course, depending on the slope of the river bank, anyt
I have a really useful lightweight case made from the ribbed black
duct/pipe/tube whatever you may call it, about 6 or 7 inch internal
diameter, which I rescued from surplus when they were laying new
electric cables near us some 12 years ago. The nice man said that that
pile was surplus offcuts
GHB will of course need a much bigger pipe,
and *both* ends should be stuck on.
John
-Original Message-
From: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu [mailto:lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu] On Behalf Of
Paul Gretton
Sent: 18 February 2010 16:52
To: 'colin'; 'Dartmouth NPS'
Subject:
I do recall, on another piping list, someone mentioning using a length of
(wide) plastic drainpipe with a strap riveted on for carrying purposes (the
ends being made from drainpipe "end bits" they use to seal off a pipe - the
unused end being stuck with the solvent..
Of course, quite waterproof
;
To: "Philip Gruar" ; "DEREK LOFTHOUSE"
Cc: "Dartmouth NPS"
Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 3:31 PM
Subject: [NSP] Re: pipe cases
I also use a Pelican 1550 case for my NSP when I am traveling between
Canada and the UK. As Derek says, it is too big to use as car
There are just too many obvious openings for unkind remarks about why
one would bother to take the Gurdy out before trying the test but as
a gurdy player I'm far too kind to make them. :-)
Richard.
There is a Belgian on the HurdyGurdy list, who is in the military, who
has tried
uot;
Cc: "Dartmouth NPS"
Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 9:30 AM
Subject: [NSP] Re: pipe cases
I use a Pelican 1550 case that holds my NSP, Border Pipes, Flute,
assorted whistles and even a few tune books. It is pretty big and bulky
but Pelican cases are literally indest
>>>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
You might perhaps consider the rigid cases sold for transporting camera
equipment. This kind of thing:
http://www.
On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 2:30 PM, DEREK LOFTHOUSE
<[1]dloftho...@shaw.ca> wrote:
There is a Belgian on the HurdyGurdy list, who is in the
military, who
has tried to blow up his Pelican case (empty) with grenades but it
survived intact.
DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME !
ut it
survived intact.
Granted the case is large, but if you travel and or fly it could save
your instruments.
Derek
- Original Message -
From: Philip Gruar
Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010 6:19 am
Subject: [NSP] Re: pipe cases
To: Dartmouth NPS
> T
The best and most ingenious pipes-carrying solution I ever saw was devised and
made by Jon Swayne. This consisted of a neat shoulder bag which unfolded to
become the pipes bag. As I remember, the drones and chanter were removed safely
and easily so they could be contained in the bag when on the
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
I never new Bill Hedworth, but the notion that he would buy anything
which he could make himself seems a bit unlikely.
Bill's cases are sturdy and long-lasting in our British climate,
however, I don't think they would respond well to modern baggage
handling methods. The main section has a soft
Hill
- Original Message -
From: "Julia Say"
To: "Dartmouth NPS"
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 9:51 AM
Subject: [NSP] Re: pipe cases
On 16 Feb 2010, ch...@harris405.plus.com wrote:
I've just bought a set of Uilleann pipes which was supplied with the case
see
On 16 Feb 2010, ch...@harris405.plus.com wrote:
> I've just bought a set of Uilleann pipes which was supplied with the case
> seen here: http://www.bagpipecase.com/
>
> May be a little bigger than strictly necessary for a set of NSP,
I've had one of these for several years. I bought it as a sa
Philip, while I have always loved the S&H cases, I was frustrated trying
to find something that worked well and protected well. I finally just
bought the materials and started making my own cases in the "light
weight road case" style (aluminum extruded edges, ABS covered thin
plywood panels, fo
I would certainly interested in this discussion, have kept mine in a sax gig
bag for years now with the chanter and drones inside plastic tubes (wrapped
in old scarves) this has been the most portable and enduring bag, however
after 13 years or so it is beginning to disintegrate. However I would li
I've just bought a set of Uilleann pipes which was supplied with the case
seen here: http://www.bagpipecase.com/
May be a little bigger than strictly necessary for a set of NSP, but one
always has extras to get in. The case takes both my (half) Uilleann pipes
and my NSP.
Very nice case with lots
I have a trumpet gig bag, lots of padding and perfect size.
On 16 February 2010 15:34, Philip Gruar <[1]phi...@gruar.clara.net>
wrote:
Not a controversial discussion point, or anything interesting about
the music, just a question to pipers and other pipe-makers - where
do
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