Re: Mouthpieces

From: Peter Ross (peteross@cloudhandsmusic.com)
Date: Mon Mar 11 2002 - 10:34:24 PST


Hi,

Thanks for all the info. I starting making the pvc flutes about a year
ago after 30 years of using only bamboo. Since they play so well I think
I'll stick with it and look for ways to improve them esp. in terms of
looks.

Peter

Bruce Jones wrote:

> >From: Peter Ross <peteross@cloudhandsmusic.com>
> >Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2002 13:20:03 -0800
> >
> >Also, I've been unable to find a non toxic way to color the white pvc.
> >Left white they get very dirty looking.
>
> One solution would be to go down to your local plumbing supply
> house and get a length of Schedule 80 PVC. It's slightly thicker
> than the white stuff (Schedule 40) and it's a dark grey. You may
> have to purchase 20 ft, so take a hacksaw. You could also use
> Schedule 40 PVC electrical conduit which is the same wall-thickness
> as Sched 40 water PVC and a lighter grey. Conduit comes in 10'
> lengths and is available at Home Depot (or your local equivelant).
>
> bj
>
> -

-- Peter Ross
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