Woodturning: A Super Loud Whistle from Olive Wood

This video shows how I turned a super loud whistle from some scraps of olive wood. The pieces were approximately 3/4 inch square by 4 inches. About the same size as a standard pen blank. This is a fun and fast project for lathes of any size. I used the lathe's indexing system to hold the piece steady while sawing and chiseling

[@whackydad]

This is just fascinating. Thank you so much. My 5 year old granddaughter is going to love it. Take care and be well

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

You're very welcome! enjoy, and thanks for watching!

[@pouldes]

Thanks for the video. Inspired me to make three for the grandchildren to have on Christmas Day.

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thats awesome! Did they like the whistles? Thanks for the comment

[@robertcornelius3514]

I can tell you are an experienced turner by the nice grind on the detail gouge. Good video

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thank you very much. I've been turning about 10 years now. Such a fun hobby!

[@toddatglencovewoodworks]

Nice whistle and beautiful wood selection

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thanks very much!

[@infohpreet]

Fantastic design👌

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thanks!

[@raymondnaterperez8726]

Nice whistle. Hi from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Hi Raymond! And, thank you!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Nice job Scott.

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thank you very much!

[@brianwaters8754]

The flattened dowel that goes inside the mouthpiece is calle a 'fipple'.

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thanks for the info! I had no idea. And thanks for watching!

[@archiehebron8944]

I'm definitely going to start making these. I have a bunch of orchard peach that will be perfect.

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Have fun! You can change the pitch by varying the depth of the drilled hole. Thanks for watching!

[@lawrencelawrence3920]

Wow thanks for the idea and instruction

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

You'll have fun with this. Thanks for watching!

[@lawrencelawrence3920]

@@ScottsMiniWoodshop i would be interest in making a Aztec death whistle. Have you heard of these?

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

@@lawrencelawrence3920 I have not. I had to do a search for it. Very interesting.

[@gsilcoful]

Very cool.

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thanks! Much appreciated

[@dblandshark]

Pretty neat.

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thanks Dave!

[@okanesmerligil7662]

Good job

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thanks! And thanks for watching!

[@JuanGarcia-1125]

Hola Scott. Qué otras maderas recomiendas para éste silbato? Gracias de antemano por la respuesta, y abrazo gigante desde Reynosa México!

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Any tight grain hardwood should be fine. I'd probably stay away from open grain woods for a whistle this small. You might blow air right through it. 🤣 Thanks for watching!

[@tonylid]

Hi Scott, I was wondering if you knew if the loudness & tone could be altered. e.g. smaller or larger hole or even a longer piece?

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Hi Tony. Changing the diameter of the hole and/or it's depth will definitely have an effect on the pitch and loudness. Experiment with it a bit and let me know how it turns out.

[@razonable34]

Internal diameter ?

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

In the video I use a 3/8 inch forstner bit to drill the hole. But you could use any size you want within reason. Changing the diameter and depth of the hole will change the pitch of the whistle