Thursday bonus

11/3/06, 1:20 AM #1

Dan Donaldson
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This does have wood parts ;-) What is it and what is different about it from what you might see in a "normal" one?

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

Re: Thursday bonus

11/3/06, 3:29 AM #2

Frederick Nelson
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Not certain of the name, but looking at the picture, I notice it has four drones instead of the usual three, and they all appear to be attached to a single holder of some type, instead of individual holes in the bag.

There were other cultures that had bagpipes besides the Scots and Irish. The Turks and what became the Pakistanis to name two. I suspect these are from even farther east, however.

Fred

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11/3/06, 4:05 AM #3

Howard In Toronto
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a hautboy or sumpn like that.

Howard

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11/3/06, 5:15 AM #4

Dan Donaldson
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Hint

The name that I am looking for starts with a "U". There is another thing different about this, and it has to do with how it is played. (The name is related to this, but not in English)

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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11/3/06, 8:04 AM #5

Verne
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They are Irish Uilleann bagpipes which are played seated and "powered" not by breath, but by a bellows held under the arm. It further differs from the typical Scottish "Highland" pipes in that it has in addition to the three drones and chanter, a recorder which is played by pressing on keys with the players wrist. Believe me, I have more than enough trouble with the nine notes of the Highland pipes to ever tackle something like that!!

Re: Thursday bonus

11/3/06, 12:32 PM #6

Dan Donaldson
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;-)

Just for interest, the name refers to the elbow, which, as was mentioned is what powers it. Thanks for playing.

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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