Native American style Flutes

FireSong Flutes

I call them "FireSong Flutes" because we use them so much

around the camp fire at 4H events and when camping privately

NA style Flutes and how I make them

I am NOT Native American Indian but I do love so much about that way of life.

I like making the flutes because they are so beautiful to hear, so soothing.

My flutes are for 'therapy'; Relaxation and Healing!!

I use five clamps on short flute, six if 24" long or more. Not too tight, just snug enough for a little "squeeze-out".




Next day after clamps removed. I use yellow glue and leave in clamps 12-24 hours.




Here you can tell how well the halves lined up after the precision router table set up.
You can also see the chamfered edges from a couple of passes at 45 degrees on the Jointer.
The chamfered corners just make it a little easier to get a good start after moving to the lathe.

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