I have heard reference to the lower (wide) end of the chanter being fitted with a metal ferrule which is actually smaller in diameter than the bore of the chanter at that point. Is this generally the case with chanters? What is the reason for it being smaller (if this is true)? I’m making a square chanter and was thinking of fitting one of these to it.
Are you speaking about a “tuning ring” ?
Etfleming wrote:
I have heard reference to the lower (wide) end of the chanter being fitted with a metal ferrule which is actually smaller in diameter than the bore of the chanter at that point. Is this generally the case with chanters? What is the reason for it being smaller.
The disc which you mentioned is a tuning device mainly for the bottom D note, you can obtain the same effect by placing a small 1/2" roll/ream of paper into the hole as well.
Davy.
I was under the impression he means the brass ring on the chanter bell…
It does look like the diameter is smaller than the chanter from looking at the outside…
Though he could be talking about a rush indeed…
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Thanks everyone for the replies. Actually, what I meant was the brass collar which is seen on the end of most chanters I’ve seen pictures of. AS a novice, I find it hard to describe some of this stuff intelligently.
ET,
Take a look at this closeup… Typically, the wood runs to the bottom of the chanter and the ferrule reinforces it. Some pipemakers set the ferrule with thread, while others glue it in place.
Does this help?
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=ferrule
Yes, that helps enormously. Thank you very much!