weekend projects

[Mugsowner]

I am sure your work will be a welcomed addition for your wife that will be loved for years to come.

[oscarl48]

Carved out a new batch of flute totems in mahogany.

[want2b]

Awesome ! Perfect for your intended use and the detail will make them pop. Now all you have to do is get to the final product.

[oscarl48]

The flutes were done. I had three ready for the totems. I had attached some temp 3d printed ones but I think they need to be wood.

Really like the mahogany on the cedar.

[want2b]

Agreed, using the wood totems keeps the flutes 'real' and natural. IMHO the printed ones would ruin the authenticity of what you're making.
Looks great, thx for the pic.

[Mugsowner]

Well it is hard to tell in a picture that the totem is plastic, but once you know it is I would have to agree that it takes away from the authenticity of the flute. Yes I feel as well that the cedar and mahogany would look very nice together.

[oscarl48]

This is the plastic totem I made. I painted it blood red for the flute.

Also finalized my Native American flute design. Finished two more flutes in the final design dimensions. I am partial to F# so making all my flute to that tuning.

The bottom flute came from the last batch and have a thinner wall. I didn't like the look so going with a slightly thicker wall flute in the design.

[Mugsowner]

The doberman looks awesome and even if plastic will make a great totem. The flutes both look great, even being thin they should be around for years to come as I am sure that you ever ends up with it will treat it with tender loving care, so they have it forever, or at least as long as they can.