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Yes indeed. I've seen the Duhks a couple times, had a great time. I have an earlier version of their album. Love it. Good songs & tunes, well arranged, well produced. A blend of traditional-music elements, powerful stuff. Reminds me of the 80's version of Trapezoid with Freyda & Lorarine. I ...

Kevin,

Finally I'm applying skills learned in pipemaking to make something really useful - a backscratcher.

Nick

There are many ways to skin a cat. Here is what works for me: I use #24 galvanized wire for bridles, two times around the reed just above the winding. It's a light iron(?) wire used for picture hanging. I used to use copper or brass sheet but found myself cracking reeds too often. #24 wire is not to...

I make uilleann pipes & sell reedmaking supplies.

FYI, my (very simple) Web site is up & running. I'll be adding to it in coming weeks/months.

More pipemaker data for your, umm, enjoyment.

www.lightlink.com/nwhitmer

Nick

Yes indeed I am still making pipes. For a glimpse of what I do have a look at

http://www.lightlink.com/nwhitmer

Nick

Yes, that's me, back when I lived in Virginia.

Nick Whitmer

Here are a couple impressions I have from over the years of making pipes. I prefer african blackwood for its sound, stability (tendancy to warp, or shrink and expand with the seasons), looks and ease of turning. Ebony is less stable & harder to work than blackwood. All things being equal (how of...

Thanks for the welcoming messages... Yes I have reedmaking stuff to sell. I still make the bass drone regulator in a shape which was inspired by a poppy seed pod. I can mail paper copies of price lists, or maybe send them as email attachments. No web site as yet. Someday probably. I had a fine time ...

Hi there. This is Nick Whitmer. I've been making uilleann pipes for about 15 years. I also sell reedmaking supplies. My wife & I recently relocated from near Charlottesville, Virginia to Ithaca, New York. After a period of relative inactivity I am back to making pipes to sell. I have no waiting ...