Bill Hughes

Making the Native American Style Flutes -
Using Basic Hand Tools


Making the Native American Style Flutes - Using Basic Hand Tools is perfect for those who do not own a large lathe or other machine tools. Bill Hughes provides step-by-step instructions that are both comprehensive and easy to follow. The techniques you will learn are priceless to the beginner and sure to inspire seasoned flute makers as well.

There is a complete list of the tools you will need, as well as many suggestions on ways to use tools you may already have. Using basic hand tools, such as a mallet, chisel, and scrapers, Bill guides you from the first rough steps of cutting and shaping, through sanding, and adding the final touches to create a beautiful, functional work of art.

Bill Hughes has been making flutes for many years and has made about 7,000 flutes. His specialty is teaching people who are new to the flute making world how to get started. He thinks that this saves them about 2-4 years of frustration and a lot of trial and error mistakes. He has taught for the Indian Walk-in Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, Whitehorse High School, Salt Lake Community College, Highland High School, the VA, the Sitka Center for Arts and Ecology, many Woodcraft stores in the West and countless hopeful souls who walk into his shop in Salt Lake City. Bill made the flutes used in the opening ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics and has flutes all over the world.

Running Time: 120 Minutes

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