I’ve also been careful to point out what not to attempt, and when it’s time to get your instrument to a professional.
For the moment, it will only be available directly from me, and I’d imagine at a lower price than if it eventually becomes available through retail distributors.
Mail me at hammy@eircom.net, I can accept credit cards directly or via Paypal ( €35 includes postage worldwide, overnight shipping at cost )
You'll save the cost of the DVD on the first bit of maintenance you do yourself.
Please don’t use the board here to communicate with me about this, but rather directly to my E-Mail address.
Can I remind you that latest posting dates ( to guarantee pre Xmas delivery) are:
Ireland Dec 19th
UK Dec. 18th
Europe Dec. 9th
USA & rest of world Dec. 7th
Here’s the content:
The Flute
- An Overview
-wood structure
-Parts of the the Flute
Setting up the Flute
-Assembly
-Alignment
-Disassembly
Maintenance
-Schedule
-Cleaning
-oiling
-head maintenance
Repairs
-Introduction
-Crack Repair
-Joint Repair
-Cork Joints
-thread Joints
-Key Repair
Tools and Materials
-Tools
-Materials
-Making your own Grease
Links
-to sources of tools and materials used above
Troubleshooting
-how to locate and solve your problems
Easyfind
-go directly to each section as required
And heres what it looks like: (click on the image to enlarge)
Text on cover reads as follows:
Wooden Flute Maintenance - a pratical guide to basic care
with Dr. Hammy Hamilton
For 30 years West Cork based Hammy Hamilton has been making restoring and repairing wooden flutes for musicians throughout the world. In this unique presentation the internationally renowned craftsman and performer shares his knowledge and techniques vital in maintaining instruments in good condition.
“I rarely come across a flute that could not play better by virtue of some simple adjustments easily carried out by the player themselves”
An essential guide for all owners of the wooden flute in all it’s forms. This extensive guide clearly demonstrates the techniques for maintaining a wooden flute in top playing condition. It shows the player how to prevent problems by carrying out regular maintainence and some simple joint and keywork repairs.
‘Most major repairs I undertake might have been minor had a few simple rules been followed”
Although based on the wooden flute, the techniques are applicable to all simple system and early woodwinds.
