Hey thanks to all the helpful responses to my query. I think I'll send =
a message to Monty and see if he can be of further assistance.
~carlos
-----Original Message-----
From: edBeaty [mailto:edosan@boulder.net]
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2003 3:38 PM
To: Shakuhachi@communication.ucsd.edu
Subject: RE: Lacquer?
Monty Levenson uses a black or red epoxy paint (don't know the source=20
or brand, but I suspect Monty would tell you...) to finish his cast=20
bore flutes (and very likely his ji-nashi flutes--John Neptune does=20
the same.
His little old pamphlet suggests plugging the holes with gauze,=20
taping them off and pouring the paint into the bore, sloshing it=20
around and then pouring it out.
BUT his current method, which I think is much better, is to fashion a=20
swab out of medium density foam, using a 1/8" dowel inserted/glued=20
into the swab as a handle. Dip the dowel into the finish and swab it=20
in. The trick is in getting the foam swab to the right size, so as=20
not to "wring it out" within the bore, getting paint squirting out=20
all over.
A bit of experimentation on some PVC, and you're home free.
He paints the inside of the holes with a brush...
This method gives much more control.
eB
> >From shakuhachi-request@communication.ucsd.edu Tue Sep 30 13:55:42 =
2003
>>
>>Assuming this can be easily colored, what method of coating would you
>>advise?=20
>
>Well, I've painted cars, houses, and by-the-numbers "paintings" but
>not the inside of a tube. Someone else suggested taping off the
>finger holes and pouring it down the bore. I suspect that, if the
>stuff is really thin, and slow drying, you can do this quite nicely
>(after protecting the ends of the bamboo). Low viscosity and slow
>drying would mean that you could roll it around, get a good coating,
>and wait for the excess to drain out of the tube without worrying
>about drips or runs drying in the bore.
>
>If you're looking for suggestions, the Mejiro website sells all
>manner of shakuhachi making tools. Take a gander and see what kind
>of stuff for painting the inside of shakuhachi they're selling to
>the pros. Based on the tools, that should give you some idea of
>how other folks are doing that task.
>
>bj
>
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