i finally made my first whistle. it turned out a little crappy because i only had a hack saw, sand paper, scissors, and a file. i dont have any power tools. i think it will turn out better when i get some better tools. at least it is in tune and has a sound. it sounds like an original clarke, and it is quiet and woodsy or breathy sounding. hopefully it will turn out better next time.
Good for you. What key? What did you use? No review?
it is in the key of D. i made it out of pvc pipe, with a woodin block. there really isnt much to it to review. but thank you 
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cya!
Congrats on making your first whistle. However, no one can make just one. To much fun.
i know, i am making another one today. hope it turns out better.
I just finshed making two Low Tech Low F whistles. They are a lot of fun to make. I was making one for my wife and since I was making one, it was not that much more work to make two. I used 3/4 cpvc pipe and used the TWCALC program to locate the tone holes. They both came out nice and pretty well in tune. I tried one Low D with the 3/4 pipe but the holes came out so far apart it was almost impossible to play. I took a picture of them but I have no website so I can’t put the picture in this post.
Whistle Collector, I hope your second one comes out just the way you want it.
thanks Greg, i think it is cool that you made 2 low f whistles. i just need some power tools to make it easier.
It’s addictive, isn’t it?
I’ve made, so far, a Low-Tech low d that’s very easy to play, a high d - also an easy play, and a Bb with some tuning issues. I’m sure I’ll be completing the chromatic series soon. It’s amazing what you can do with some CPVC and wood.
A drill is nice to use, but other than than, just some hand tools work fine. A PVC pipe cutter and exacto knife make it very easy. A hand saw and some sand paper, and you’re set (not that a drill press and a mitre saw wouldn’t be nice.)
that is what i need, i use a file to make the holes, and it takes forever. i wish i had a drill press, and a mitre saw. also it would be good for me to get a mm and cm ruler. i was just guessing with inches.
TWC,
Congrats on your first whistle!! I’m sure there are many more in your future.
As a collectcor, what whistles have you collected that you are using as your models? What makers have given you inspiration and guidance?
my biggest inspiration is Pat O’Riordan, he is one of my heroes. i also like to use Abell for a simple design, it is good for the low-tech i am trying to make. also, Busman’s whislte really helped me out on figuring how to make a mouthpiece.
Congratulations on your first whistle, TWC! Isn’t it great to play a whistle that you’ve made? Don’t worry too much about big power tools to start. I’ve made a few whistles from cPVC, brass & Delrin and only use a Dremel, files & sandpaper. The right power tools probably make it easier to make a whistle, but not any more fun! 
I don’t know why this didn’t occur to me sooner, but it seems that a simple $5 mitre box would make quick work of the fipple, and assure that each part is the same cut. I’ll try it within the next few days (hopefully) and see.
Skip the hacksaw and miter box. Go with the tubing cutter and good measuring. A tubing cutter will make a nice clean cut every time. you may need to remove a little material inside if you screw the cutter blade in to soon. But it makes a nice smooth cut. The brand I have is a General. It is a pipe cutter but a tubing cutter wheel can be bought for it.
great advice guys, thank you.
Well, I just attempted to make one. I think it ended up being an E-flat. It was like Christmas every time I bore(d?) a new hole it- I never knew what note was going to come out next! (The lowest note was an E-flat, but when I tried to jump up an octave, it was a B-flat. And what should have been a C was nonexistant1 
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I think I’m just going to save up for a Howard low D and leave the whistlemaking to the pros…or at least until I get a little more experience.
congratulations.