australian pipemakers

Uilleann Pipes
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i’m looking for a pipemaker nearer to me (for logistic reasons, shipping etc). found these 2 makers from australia..also read a few posts about ian mckenzie though i have yet to find a website/email/contact. has anyone played or heard about the pipemakers below?

Chih
“A whistle a day keeps the doctor away”

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I have a Mackenzie practice set. The chanter is made from Red Lancewood and I’m currently having a half set made into a full set.
Ian is a great pipemaker (and great person) to deal with, exceptionally knowledgeable about his craft.
He can be reached at:
SIMACK
Sue and Ian Mackenzie
24 Belvidere Avenue
Blackheath, N.S.W.
Australia 2785
Ph. 02 47 876220
simack_2000@yahoo.com

His website was down for renovation last year but I guess he got too busy to finish it.
http://www.users.bigpond.com/cjhardiman/

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Check the uilleann pipe list, too

http://listserv.heanet.ie/lists/uilleann.html

Justin Pickford has been referenced here for some bad work.

Torben