I am a 68 year old former 8 year combat veteran of The Royal Marines and a twelve year veteran wounded combat veteran of The Jaegerkommandoen of Norway (Norway version of Navy Seal). Watching you make your instruments has helped me concentrate on something other than the constant pain I experience at night from arthritis caused by my bullet wounds from a sniper in 1992. I don’t have a drill press or a table saw of any kind by feel I can accomplish this (maybe) with an electric handsaw and my cordless drill if I am careful. I am going to give it a shot anyway. I will let you know if I succeed. Even if I don’t succeed I thank you sir for your entertaining and informative KZbin channel. You are good at what you do! Keep posting the instruments you complete and playing them.
@SK-dw3ed Жыл бұрын
Did you succeed?
@ericponce1221 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service Sir.
@bene885511 ай бұрын
Another easy plug to make is to cut the desired length from the same pvc and fill it with hot glue gun thermoplastic All surfaces should be well lubricated first. Good luck.
@Steinersgarage7 күн бұрын
man blir alltid lite mer berörd när en veteran bor en nära. tack för din tjänst
@marvinojordan16277 жыл бұрын
I have watched several videos on how to make a flute but out of all of them this one's the best. Thanks for this video, I've made my own pvc flute and it works pretty good..
@joelwestra11192 жыл бұрын
cool
@aydenmorgan95707 жыл бұрын
He is the Best and most under appreciated DIY KZbin out there in my opinikn
@abefrohman17597 жыл бұрын
I can't believe that pvc pipe sounds like a wooden flute. Nick can make anything.
@Mehdiemporio6 жыл бұрын
Flute materials doesn't change the sound. With flutes, it is the Air that is vibrating thus making the sound, hence the fact that the material containing this air doesn't matter. Only the dimensions are important for tuning, but it could be PVC or Wood no difference.
@jbossultra81132 жыл бұрын
@@Mehdiemporio Agreed but I do find it funny that he isn't mentioning whether it's 1/2", 3/4" or another pipe diameter. Need to know the total volume of air to be created.
@claytonhobbs13604 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your simple straight forward teaching. Not dragged out. Perfect video. Thanks.
@nathanconley27266 жыл бұрын
I love nick,not only is he the best diy person on KZbin but he has the best personality and some awesome flute skills
@jackwoods80612 жыл бұрын
Nice work. Diction, volume, and grammar all usable. Thanks. Don't stop here.
@MatusKollarik7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for flutorial. I made my flute of sch 40 pvc and it sounds good with your dimensions.I tuned it to G to be able to play with other instruments.
@jdubya71397 жыл бұрын
Matúš Kollárik thumbs up for "flutorial" LoL!
@larzhillbot14435 жыл бұрын
For finger hole placement measure from your sound hole to the tail end of the flute, Divide that distance in to thirds . The sound holes will fall into the middle third. Very simple ......
@irvinwheeler61414 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m building flutes for my shut-in (Covid-19) grands. This is simple, direct and easy. I wish that I’d seen it before watching several other diy flute videos.
@dabestiesbroken27392 жыл бұрын
this is the best pvc flute tutorial on youtube thanks
@jurassicsurvivor92047 жыл бұрын
I don't know what's better, the fact that you're really smart when it comes to this stuff or the fact that it works so well.
@bobdaly26966 жыл бұрын
Yout info on. Flute hole placement proved invaluable. I appreciate you. Thanks
@robb40446 жыл бұрын
I just got a wild hair this weekend and decided to make one with some old pvc pipe that a close family friend had given to me years ago and a small piece of tree branch for the plug. It's just a rough job, almost no sandpaper used, no files, just a hacksaw and a utility knife. BUT IT WORKS! Of course it's out of tune and and I don't know how to play a flute, but the notes that come out of it are really nice. Thank you for posting this video!
@maddog45auto664 жыл бұрын
Nick I have watched a lot of your videos ones you make bows aneros and everything you're an awesome inspiration to society I would really like to have one of your homemade flutes that would be authentic thanks for all the hard work you do in your videos and hopefully take care out there buddy through this crazy world we live in
@karolku33443 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for a video! Clear and simple instructions.
@MicaDeMijatovic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks much for this, Nicholas! So simple and effective.
@Brainchild697 жыл бұрын
That's awesome. I love hand made musical instruments.
@barnaclebill16152 жыл бұрын
That’s neat! Thanks! I can’t wait to start on my own! 👍👍😁🇺🇸
@C_U_R_I_E_L2 жыл бұрын
Clear explanation, good looking host, very good explanation And good editing for instruction. Thank you for sharing. Interested in heat shaping and doing a double flute.
@yourinnervoice63637 жыл бұрын
Yesss thank you, Nick. i never expected this at all.
@ao2005.6 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW GREAT FULL I AM FOR THIS VIDEO. 😂😫 I spent hours looking for a video that could easily explain how to make an instrument for my music class. Hopefully mine turns out as well. You did an amazing job. 🙏🏼‼️
@madisfilmz93674 жыл бұрын
Jinful Taemtations did it work
@antonioortiz45444 жыл бұрын
Very clear and simple. thank you. I can't wait to make one!
@stevebuckskinner54827 жыл бұрын
You are quite the accomplished Craftsman Nick. Very cool!
@LiiGitonga15 жыл бұрын
Impressive... very impressive!!! Good Job !!!!
@bellea-chuw1109 Жыл бұрын
it actually worked surprisingly at first i had absolutely no trust in this man. But had to build a musical instrument for my science class and this worked.Took a bit of time to master. But thank you, thanks to you i wont fail that class like i always do. My teacher will be surprised
@starman26716 жыл бұрын
That's a nice sounding flute and easy construction
@melvincollins58114 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see how to make: bone whistles, ocarinas (especially one made from a gourd and bamboo), clay flutes, etc...
@David-sc8fl7 жыл бұрын
Very nice building video. I love this traditioal Native American sounds. Really satisfied about your skills!
@MoreAmerican7 жыл бұрын
I had forgotten that I was subscribed to this channel. Welcome back!
@Koropokel2 жыл бұрын
dude I love your oblivion styled ears seriously
@ezekielbenavides27407 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a video for schedule 40! This is amazing, love all your work
@scienceking22607 жыл бұрын
great video I can't wait until I make one, I hope u can make a video on how to play it
@omecronrodneydheel3494 жыл бұрын
Hey, man, thanks for cutting through the chatter and getting to the guts of the build. Not to say the other guys aren't helpful with the extra info, but you make it seem easy, so I'll be checking out all your vids. 10 thumbs way up. And my flute sounds great.
@phillipfloyd65077 жыл бұрын
Thanks I made one of the thin walled flutes sounds great. Yes I would be interested in a video using schedule 40 pipe. I have picked some of your books on PVC bows and like your videos they are easy to understand and follow, I also made the PVC walking stick blowgun and darts and have a lot of fun with it. Have you ever thought making a walking stick flute out of PVC? I'm 72 and thanks to you I have something that I can do that doesn't cost a arm and a leg.
@sapphodesigns23777 жыл бұрын
Love everything you make!
@geotechms2 жыл бұрын
Nick you’re the best! 👍
@shaycarey86037 жыл бұрын
That flute sound awesome
@georgegates526 Жыл бұрын
Truly inventive!
@reidlingtheseedling7 жыл бұрын
You should try tuning one to a particular scale, with some reading I found that Native American flutes are usually tuned in or around the minor pentatonic (1 b3 4 5 b7) or a, c, d, e, g in the key of A. There are probably schematics online about how drill holes in those keys, although pitch in a flute probably depends on multiple other factors such as length and shape. Also, if you made bagpipes out of PVC that would be awesome.
@poliver123455 жыл бұрын
ReallyVery Creative & Articulate, appreciated!
@liamthompson46866 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nicolas. I'll be making one of these soon.
@AngeltashaUK7 жыл бұрын
glad to see you back its been a while ! thanks for shring and showing us
@longbanhmi25194 ай бұрын
masterpiece
@ravipadiyar48796 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video!! The goal is to build something similar for my Musical Acoustics class and you’ve done a great job!
@JB-ti7bl10 ай бұрын
Interesting. I'm glad you mentioned mouthpieces. You suggest several different techniques to try. That kinda answers my question: Whatever works for you to deliver the air, right?
@rune.v54557 жыл бұрын
yaa make more flute vids this is amazing
@thepagankingthedarkone45234 жыл бұрын
Very impressive 👏🏻 I'm really starting to enjoy your channel man
@lawrenceneuenii35645 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Nick
@lenval5559 ай бұрын
life saver thanks... i found the solution, thanks for this video
@alessiopelusocoach2 жыл бұрын
Nice. Thanks
@wadeolder71936 жыл бұрын
Nicely done
@CrisMusiCanada4 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing the idea, bud! cheers
@gravitykillz9247 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this Vid!!!!
@dragontattooee7 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video Nic
@kelgolden33717 жыл бұрын
nice and easy instructions ..thanx brother
@BackyardBowyer7 жыл бұрын
+Kelvin Golden Thanks for watching!
@davebussard6523 жыл бұрын
If you plug the end and blow in it how does the air get past the plug?
@behrangkhosravi31577 жыл бұрын
Great work. Very entertaining.
@BackyardBowyer7 жыл бұрын
+Behrang Khosravi Thank you for watching!
@gonefishin22713 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I made a bow years ago how you described and it still works great. Now i made a flute and wish i would have saw your video before i did. It sounds cool, i like the idea of the 2" piece you split.. Please post anymore videos on flute making.
@NawtyPotato7 жыл бұрын
I was just about to ask for a tutorial. Sweet.
@maineoutdoorsman6777 жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@KeleMen1257 жыл бұрын
can you write the measurments in the description or in the comment ? thanks and keep up posting amazing videos
@SirSebGaming4 жыл бұрын
What diameter is the pipe your using?
@charlesblair66509 ай бұрын
at 1:33 into the video, pause and you can read 3/4" on the top end of the pipe.
@SirSebGaming9 ай бұрын
@@charlesblair6650 thanks!
@MrRob9137 жыл бұрын
Very cool bro.
@josesoares19862 жыл бұрын
Muito bom mesmo parabéns pelo seu trabalho 👏👏👏👏
@bijad38547 жыл бұрын
hey Nick, can you make a video on how to start smithing ? for example : -basic tools you need -advice etc
@zealot_fortza85854 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro !!!
@manoloramirez64564 жыл бұрын
Good video 👍
@steveharveysteveharvey28672 жыл бұрын
Awsome
@101boertjie7 жыл бұрын
Nice work man, very well made. If anyone is interested, here is a link to a site that has a lot of info and plans for similar instruments. More specifically this site deals with penny whistles made from pvc pipe. Getting the tuning right is not easy, but really worth the work.
@LovetoLaughPlaytime7 жыл бұрын
Where is the link?
@101boertjie7 жыл бұрын
My apologies, it appears the link did not go into my comment. www.ggwhistles.com/howto/ i hope it stay here now, if not, look for a site called ggwhistles dot com slash howto slash.
@Realtor-PennyLi7 жыл бұрын
Johan Combrinck really helpful link, best guide I have ever seen, thanks!
@anthonyfeatherstone76967 жыл бұрын
you're awesome dude
@RickMcQuay7 жыл бұрын
I've made a few of these, great video man.
@melyssa85857 жыл бұрын
so cool!
@Hesselaer7 жыл бұрын
Liked it!
@watcher6727 жыл бұрын
Yes, video for one out of sch 40 please
@b_ks8 ай бұрын
Hey Nick! How about a drone flute?
@BackyardBowyer7 ай бұрын
That's awesome! Thanks for the suggestion!
@scheichi20005 жыл бұрын
Thank You!
@dogrimp31517 жыл бұрын
I'm going to try to make this, cuz why not amiright
@ahmedalwash71026 жыл бұрын
good idea
@TwoFeathersSurvival7 жыл бұрын
Great job on the flute. How about a Sakuhatchi next.
@sethdowner14427 жыл бұрын
would you make a video using schedule 40 PVC?
@sullyholmes93796 жыл бұрын
what diameter of the pipe?
@michaelpringle8047 жыл бұрын
Always love watching you r videos. Maybe you can make a pvc garage can for Doğukan Özdemir mouth.
@TuckerSP20117 жыл бұрын
Nick sell them on Etsy along with an instruction book.
@christophercruce24365 жыл бұрын
You should make one out of candy, like jolly ranchers... watching chitty chitty bang bang and trying to figure out how to do one here, i have an idea on how thanks to this video
@larrynewingham14947 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@ratroddiesels19817 жыл бұрын
excellent
@gloclocka7 жыл бұрын
Hey nick This thin wall pipe is the only type of pvc you can buy in Australia. What do you think about making a bow out of it? New project for you! Please could you Make us a video on how to make one of your awesome bows out of this stuff,for all your fans that can't get a hold of schedule 40? But it has to be a quality bow that you could hunt with (if you where in a situation where you had to) and look nice too. P.s your videos are top notch! Love all the new stuff you come up with.
@carterhiggins66255 жыл бұрын
Did anyone have trouble fitting the mouthpiece over the pipe??
@jodeeeastman8082 Жыл бұрын
IT SEEMS SIMPLE IT IS IMPOSSALBE!!!
@beowulfshaeffer84447 жыл бұрын
What about a pvc Ocarina?
@davidberrong6947 жыл бұрын
make a wooden flute pls :)
@poopdekjones2 жыл бұрын
You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. My only wonder now: how do you make sure the flute plays in tune? I noticed you didn't play the flute after you finished it.
@cuppy38742 жыл бұрын
He did play it at the end of the video with the bow picture i believe
@chemotsanglobsang8992 Жыл бұрын
Good
@aparadis31877 жыл бұрын
Would you make a video on how to play?
@BorealWoodsrunner7 жыл бұрын
plenty of vids on YT for that lol what he needs to to is make a log cabin out of pvc lol
@gblan7 жыл бұрын
He'd probably make it with a faux wood grain too.
@jurassicsurvivor92047 жыл бұрын
Boreal Woodsrunner he could make an empire state building out of paperclips.
@dragonwithamonocle7 жыл бұрын
AMAAAAZIIINGGGG Yusssss! I am SO happy you did this and I'm going to do my best to get your book. Also, can you make a video about peruvian flutes made of pvc? They seem to use a fipple that is just a notch in the end of the tube that is sharpened, and you kinda just shape your lips around that (or that's what I have been able to figure out, idk how correct that is).
@darrellallen79317 жыл бұрын
Great job on a simple PVC flute build Nick. Can I make a suggestion ? If your going to use a rounded top plug, and the split piece as the bird to seal the flue, which is also rounded on the inside, try making your fipple or cutting edge rounded as well so it catches or splits more cleanly, the air coming down the flue. Also try keeping your TSH ( true sound hole ) no bigger than 1/4" wide from the end of the flue to the cutting edge. That will help give a much cleaner, less windy tone. Love your videos brother, you are a true inspiration my friend. BTW , did you ever put that little wooden Ocarina kit together with your son that I sent you ?
@darrellallen79317 жыл бұрын
+BackyardBowyer ??
@danmonsterhog7 жыл бұрын
you can also make one from bamboo or river cain
@ryancam59223 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, i like to make one but i need hole plane please . Thanks a gain