Woodturning: A Super Loud Whistle from Olive Wood

[@nedk8321]

thanks scott,i have been turning for a long time and finally someone made a :Grandads revenge toy:i am going to make 4 of these 1 for each of the grandkids...payback time...thanks again

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Hahaha, that's awesome! Have fun and thanks for watching!

[@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

[@DrewJacobson61]

As an occasional turner I can really appreciate your considerable talent! Beautiful work ❤❤

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching!

[@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!

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Not sure why this popped up for me as an unanswered comment since there's already a comment by me, but thanks for watching (again 😆)

[@toddatglencovewoodworks]

Nice whistle and beautiful wood selection

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thanks very much!

[@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!

[@mattbarton362]

While the whistles look great, I have 2 trash cans. Full 3/4 / 3/4 wood. Now. I know what to do with it. Thanks a lot, Scott. They all look good. Maybe I can make just some mass productions of these keep up to good work.

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Wow, that's a lot of whistles! Experiment with size and depth of the main chamber. It will change the pitch. Have fun and thanks for watching!!

[@wakelywanderer12]

Great presentation and fun little project. Subscribed.

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thanks for watching!

[@wakelywanderer12]

@ I made two today and gave them both away. They make great gifts. One of the kids who wanted one is 81 years old.

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

@wakelywanderer12 that's awesome! Thanks so much for the feedback.

[@raymondnaterperez8726]

Nice whistle. Hi from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Hi Raymond! And, thank you!

[@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.

[@hussainhazari1519]

Enjoyed your video sir.

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thank you very much and thanks for watching!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Nice job Scott.

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thank you very much!

[@markanderson8768]

Most whistle videos I have seen cut the notch after rounding the blank. Are there any precautions to prevent edge breaking when rounding the whistle with the notch already in?

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Hi and thanks for the question. This is the way I was taught. I've always cut the notch before turning and I've never had any issues. I don't do anything special to keep the notch edges intact. Sharp tools and a speed fast enough that my gouge doesn't dip into the gap is all I do. I generally turn these at 1500 RPM only because I'm a bit too lazy to change the belt position to the high speed pulley. The pieces are fairly small so if I had the belt in the high speed pulley I'd be turning it faster. I cut the notch with a hand saw on the lathe. If I was batching them I'd have done the notch on the band saw. Its easy to cut the notch while it's square. I can imagine cutting the notch after it's round would be more difficult. Either way, do what's best for you. There's no right or wrong as long as you're safe and the whistle works. Thanks for watching

[@infohpreet]

Fantastic design👌

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thanks!

[@okanesmerligil7662]

Good job

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thanks! And thanks for watching!

[@gsilcoful]

Very cool.

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thanks! Much appreciated

[@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!

[@bitemyram2729]

Fantastic! ⭐️⭐️🏆⭐️⭐️

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

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.

[@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!

[@dblandshark]

Pretty neat.

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thanks Dave!

[@johnhartman8086]

Thanks!!

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Thanks for watching!

[@mwoodturner54]

My whistle only sounds a squeak when I take a deep breath and blow really hard - not sure what’s the issue

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

I can't be sure, but my first guess would be not a deep enough hole drilled past the notch

[@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

[@xneet00]

Lots of grandparents, nobody actively raising kids lol

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

😂😂😂. Thanks for watching!

[@AldoF-o1z]

Li faccio pure io col legno sambuco in Italia molto più grezzi e meno raffinato

[@ScottsMiniWoodshop]

Nearly any closed grain wood should work. Thanks for watching!