| The flute cane below started out as a $1 flute (probably
from India) bought at a local thrift store. Since it has a 1/2 inch
bore, I was able to use a piece of 1/2 inch aluminum rod as the point of
attachment for the cane handle and walnut dowel shaft.
This is where my friend Allen's
machine shop came in handy. His equipment allowed me to accurately
bore and tap holes in the rod and shaft so they could be securely screwed
and glued together. It also was invaluable in the boring and turning
of the bocote handle. Again, brass candlestick parts were used to
reinforce the wood to metal joints and the end of a brass door hinge pin
was used as a finial on the end of the handle.
In use, the handle is unscrewed
and the flute removed for playing. |
