Hello all.
I have today made my own Low D Whistle from 22mm copper tubing, and its all in tune, however I am looking for hints and tips to increase the volume, especially the lower notes. I think I may need to tinker with the air window and the fipple.
Are their any tips out there from fellow whistle makers?
Once this is done I can coat the whistle to get rid of that coppery smell on the fingers!
Best Regards
The Edster
Way to go! It’s hard to say what you may want to fiddle with having not seen the beast.
As for the copper, you can coat it with a clear lacquer.
Feadoggie
Beware, making your own whistles is more addictive than drugs… 
If you want to increase the volume of the lower notes you should increase the length of the window. However, doing so will increase the volume of the first octave at the expence of the second so there is a fine balance between getting it just right and too much.
Cheers,
Anders
Hi Feaddoggie,
I will post some pictures with other details, so you can get a better idea.
Problem is, being copper the flash bounces off. Never mind I will sort that out a.s.a.p.
Sure I read somewhere about adjusting volume but cannot remember where from, never mind it will come to me.
Regards
The Edster
Thanks Anders, thats it.
Just minor tweaks needed here.
regards
The Edster
You can solidify the lowest notes by beveling the edge of the fipple plug a BIT more. Take off a tiny amount with a file or sandpaper, test, repeat as needed.
Hello Paul, Do you mean at the mouth end, or the tube end?
Tube end
Hello Tommy,
Thanks for that, I’ll give it a try. Nice link by the way.
Thanks a lot
regards
The Edster
Hello Ahogrelius,
Point taken, making your own is very very addictive, but very satisfying when you stumble on something that actually works! lol.
By the way,
A BIG thank you to everyone who has responded and helped me with this,
I really appreciate the help & support, and already planning my next whistle.
Thanks Everyone