making a practice chanter

Ian D Murray of Forfar, Scotland demonstrates some of the skills involved in turning a bagpipe.

[@jazzman1626]

There’s something relaxing about watching a craftsman turning something on a lathe.

[@handsomepiper5761]

I used to go into Sinclair bagpipes for years on end as a young lad from aged 10 onwards. I was learning the pipes and used to use any excuse to pop in for “old” Mr Sinclair to sort my chanter or pipes. Amazing man and always happy to help. I was tempted on many many occasions to ask him to teach me bagpipe making........I never did and regret it big time now. Glad you had the opportunity to learn from an amazing bagpipe maker. Keep up the good work 👍🎼

[@adamwiggins9865]

He was waiting for you to ask probably

[@therearenonamesinthevoid5772]

Spending time working at the lathe, seems like a peaceful and meditative activity. If nothing else, you got me interested in getting one of my own.

[@cheekychapman1]

I wish I could get my tools this sharp

[@Waldlaeufer70]

This is some really beautiful work to watch! And what a beautiful result! Thanks for sharing!

[@josephKEOarthur]

wow. inspirational! - thank you.

[@ian7583]

Sweet 😁

[@xdemon669]

Muy buen video, hasta se ve como si fuera algo sencillo, gran artesano. Very good video, even looks like it was something simple, great craftsman.

[@95zedjay]

wow you make it look so easy

[@rmachayes]

Craftsmanship......superb!

[@ericjohnson369]

This is so satisfying.

[@bagpipesMusap]

جميل

[@rmachayes]

I cringe when I watch all that material coming off the stock knowing that there is little margin for error. Great artist/craftsman at work!

[@fullstrutn]

had aDougie MacLean tape given to me by a friend from Edinburgh ,great artist,,is he still recording?

[@GeorgeCampbell1964]

I would like to have one for my collection. Do you do custom soles and bowles?

[@crazywhitedog78]

I would love to turn one myself. are there dimensions you could share?

[@adamwiggins9865]

Bagpipe makers group on Facebook.. they will give you dimensions

[@oskarback5124]

What materials are you turning for the chanter? And how do you know where to drill the finger holes? Can you recommend a school or workshop where I can learn how to do this, assuming I have a few years experience on the lathe?

[@silentalliance3269]

Oskar Back African Blackwood is the timber the most expensive and hardest (it sinks in water)) in the world apart from Snakewood

[@adamwiggins9865]

Ok… there are bagpipe makers groups on Facebook that will answer questions

[@AntJoCac]

What music is this?

[@matthewdenty7760]

Caladonia

[@matthewdenty7760]

Dougie maclean