[NSP] Re: Squeeky pipes

2008-01-09 Thread colin
I had squeaks that were caused by the cotton wool plug being soaked with the oil. That cotton wool has a lot to answer for - and don't we all forget about it? Colin Hill - Original Message - From: Helen Capes [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Dartmouth N.P.S. site nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Sent:

[NSP] Cotton and the end plug

2008-01-09 Thread Jack Rawlins
I am new to northumbrian small pipes and am self taught. My question is about the end plug. Is this to be adjusted in some manner to affect tuning and tone quality? Mine has no cotton in the bottom. I realize this could be a long response, but any help would be appreciated. Also, there

[NSP] Re: Cotton and the end plug

2008-01-09 Thread rosspipes
The original remedy to correct tuning and excessive vibrato on the top notes was to insert a small cane G reed into the end of the chanter and move it in and out until an optimum position was found. It was then cut off at that point and the end piece replaced. This would satisfy Chris's

[NSP] Re: Finger spacing

2008-01-09 Thread rosspipes
Dear Helen, I actually made a D set for someone with larger fingers which was comfortable for him and didn't worry him as he was not intending to play with other F pipers and to be realistic might be the only way to fix him up with a playing set he can manage. However if the finger holes are

[NSP] Re: Finger spacing

2008-01-09 Thread Francis Wood
On 9 Jan 2008, at 22:09, Richard Shuttleworth wrote: but would it be possible to lower the pitch of a chanter by narrowing the bore and, conversly, raise the pitch by widening the bore? Richard’s suggestion . . . spreading the finger-hole positions and widening the bore . . would

[NSP] Wax Twins

2008-01-09 Thread Alec
Hello All I used to buy 'wax twins' from Le Prevo leather in Newcastle for stitching hide bags. It seems they are now out of stock and can't get any for the moment Does anybody out there know where I may be able to come by some more? I have made a few bags since that I stitched with