Wild Goose Studios

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Using the Shaft Diameter Reduction Tool to cut brass reed staples for uilleann bagpipes.

This is used for reducing the shaft diameter of D-bits safely, minimizing the risk of your D-bit blank whipping. The tool attaches to a quick-change toolpost holder. It employs a bronze bushing, which as many as needed can be drilled to suit the specific shaft OD that you wish to turn, and you can easily swap out the bushing with the tool still mounted to the QCTP. Plans available at wildgoosestudios.com.

Part 5 of building a Shaft Diameter Reduction Tool, which will be used to reduce the shank diameter of D-bit drills that will be used for step drilling long bores for bagpipes. This is inspired from an article " An Unusual Turning Tool-Holder For Slender Work-Pieces" by W.M.H., The Model Engineer, June, 1950. http://www.leebell.net/pdf/boxtool.pdf This video illustrates laying out, punching, drilling and tapping holes.

Part 3 of building a Shaft Diameter Reduction Tool, which will be used to reduce the shank diameter of D-bit drills that will be used for step drilling long bores for bagpipes. This is inspired from an article " An Unusual Turning Tool-Holder For Slender Work-Pieces" by W.M.H., The Model Engineer, June, 1950. http://www.leebell.net/pdf/boxtool.pdf This video illustrates the facing of the bronze shaft that the bronze bushings (or dies) will be cut from. Center drilling operations unfortunately done off-camera for safety.

Part 4 of building a Shaft Diameter Reduction Tool, which will be used to reduce the shank diameter of D-bit drills that will be used for step drilling long bores for bagpipes. This is inspired from an article " An Unusual Turning Tool-Holder For Slender Work-Pieces" by W.M.H., The Model Engineer, June, 1950. http://www.leebell.net/pdf/boxtool.pdf This video illustrates additional machining of the arm.

Part 2 of building a Shaft Diameter Reduction Tool, which will be used to reduce the shank diameter of D-bit drills that will be used for step drilling long bores for bagpipes. This is inspired from an article " An Unusual Turning Tool-Holder For Slender Work-Pieces" by W.M.H., The Model Engineer, June, 1950. http://www.leebell.net/pdf/boxtool.pdf This video illustrates the facing of the tool arm. Milling and saw operations unfortunately done off-camera due to extreme vibrations.

Part 1 of building a Shaft Diameter Reduction Tool, which will be used to reduce the shank diameter of D-bit drills that will be used for step drilling long bores for bagpipes. This is inspired from an article " An Unusual Turning Tool-Holder For Slender Work-Pieces" by W.M.H., The Model Engineer, June, 1950. http://www.leebell.net/pdf/boxtool.pdf This video illustrates the facing of the tool body. Milling operations unfortunately done off-camera due to extreme vibrations.

The video describes rushing the chanter bell to avoid autocran on the uilleann bagpipes.

May Morning Dew played on a Ray Sloan practice set.

Playing a traditional air from the Blasket Islands on the uilleann bagpipes. Wild Goose Studios Justin Rosander: songwriter, Producer, Uilleann Bagpipe and Reed Maker. https://www.wildgoosestudios.com

Piper Stewart Pittman playing on a Daye Penny Chanter on a Standard Reed. Reeds and pipemaking inquiries may be directed to: Wild Goose Studios Justin Rosander: songwriter, Producer, Uilleann Bagpipe and Reed Maker. https://www.wildgoosestudios.com

How to adjust your uilleann pipes chanter reed. This is aimed towards beginners, and draws no assumption the viewer knows anything about adjusting a reed.

Demonstrating the adjustment of my brass bodied drone reeds. Wild Goose Studios Justin Rosander: songwriter, Producer, Uilleann Bagpipe and Reed Maker. https://www.wildgoosestudios.com

Here is a quick tune played on and old set of uilleann pipes by R.L. O'Mealy.

Using the pattern tool to quickly distribute multiple keys along an uilleann bagpipe regulator using Fusion 360.

New work shed installed with a shed mule.

Continuing on the repair of a Craftsman vise, the next step is to center drill the shaft for the lead screw.

In preparation for a box tool build for the lathe, I need to repair a vintage Craftsman vise thread and nut.

Trouble with your second octave? Here’s a hack using an everyday household item that you already own. In fact, you’re probably holding it in your hand, right now! Yes, there’s an app for that. Like and follow for more!