How to make anti-roll feature for keyless Delrin flute?

[azw]

Does anyone have any ideas about how to build a Delrin keyless flute that won't roll off the table? I'd like to have one made with that feature. The flute will probably have metal rings. I'm hoping for an idea that would be fairly easy to implement.

I've considered the possibility of octagon metal rings, but you couldn't turn those on a lathe. I saw another post in which someone suggested having key posts built into the body (but without the keys). I think the Delrin will be turned, so I'm not sure how feasible that would be.

On the low tech side, I wonder if a couple of dots of Elmer's Glue would stick well enough to stop rolling? I'd think it'd be easily removable at a later date.

[Denny]

Does anyone have any ideas about how to build a Delrin keyless flute that won't roll off the table?

just drill a hole in the table and pound a dowel in it....

or assuming a conical flute,
bigger hole!

[Lightheaded Mike]

How about a teardrop or pointy-shaped ring that would fit snugly around the metal part of the tuning slide? It could be just wide enough so's not to interfere with tuning, and removeable by separating the barrel from the headjoint?
Or put a bead on a hair elastic and wrap it round a few times.
Or an L-shaped or star-shaped dealie that sticks out of the crown, like where the cork adjuster might go?
I just use a rolling pin stand.
Mike

[Irish Marine]

How about just getting the Eb key put on? At least it's good for keeping the flute on the table:)

[kkrell]

Make one of these
Just square it off a little

and clip it on.

[MTGuru]

Along the same lines as Kevin's suggestion ... How about a snap-on thumb rest at the foot? Or just a little blob of Blue Tack. Something to break the circularity, and easily removable.

[bang]

perhaps a cable tie:



snip the excess off and the knobby bit should prevent rolling.

enjoy! /dan

[jemtheflute]

I think having the Eb key (should be compulsory/standard anyway ) is the best suggestion so far, but the cable tie one is elegantly simple more secure than some of the others but unobtrusive if black to match the delrin and easily removable.

[david_h]

I have a short length of thin black shock-cord knotted into a snug loop with a big knot. It happened to be on my desk while I was reading a post from another member about a flute cracked by rolling off the table. I took it as a sign ! At about that time someone else suggested an octagonal end cap.

[johnkerr]

Here's the best low-tech solution for keeping a Delrin keyless flute from rolling off the table. As an added bonus, it works for any keyless flute, not just those made of Delrin.

Order a pint of Guinness (if you want to remain true to the tradition) or another beverage of choice. Place it next to your flute on the downslope side of the table. For extra added security in the rare chance your session pub actually has stable or level tables (there must be a pub like that somewhere, although I haven't encountered it yet), order two pints and place one on either side of the flute to secure it from rolling.

On the rare chance that a waiter actually clears the empty glass from the table after you've downed the pint, order another one. In the interim while your next pint is being pulled, live dangerously. Your flute is Delrin, after all. If the session drags on and you find yourself having consumed too many pints, your Delrin flute makes a nice cane as you stagger out of the pub into the night.

[Ben Shaffer]

I've found a 2 pound vise holds the flute to the table pretty securely, although I generally need to get to the session early to drill holes in the table and bolt down the vise
Actually, I've used a leather shoelace with a knot in it around the middle of the flute , it works well and kind of gives the Flute an earthy look... if you're into that sort of thing
BenS

[G1]

Umm... get a flute stand.

I carry one where ever I go. It gives me a safe place to park it, and allows the condensation to drip out while it's resting. A standard flute stand with the rubber sleeve removed from the wooden peg will generally fit a simple system flute.

OR you could super-glue a thumb rest from a bass clarinet to it... then it won't be going anywhere.

[I.D.10-t]

An end cap in the shape of a goat or ram's head.
The beard and horns will keep it from rolling off.

[Loren]

Sheesh, you guys all do things the hard way.

Forget the Delrin and just buy a Boxwood flute: It'll be warped by the time it arrives, so no crazy anti-roll devices will be required.



Loren

[Denny]