Here's two of mine. What doesn't go as fast for you as it seems it
should?

I know _how to turn whistles that work and over closing box lids that
fit just right. DIY articles, instructional sites and video 'how to's'
abound, but the time and effort it takes me to 'get it right' seems out
of proportion to the expected results. Practice and repetition may be
the answer for some of you, but not always for me.

Getting the windows, tips, windways and fipples all matched up to
produce a consistent sound for a batch of whistles takes time and is hit
or miss for me in spite of trying to cut to fairly precise measurements
or applying memorized brain-muscle coordination. Proprioception and all
that ...yeah right!

Same with box lids. I often start out intending to turn a nice 'pop',
but bless the ladies who like loose lids so they can remove them with
one hand. Probably never happens to you. Same with a hole in the bottom
like the little girl's stocking ...or just as bad, a big thick bottom.


Pen and bottle top making have been made relatively straight forward by
easily made or reasonably priced components, jigs, predrilled exotic
blanks, etc.

Why not the same for whistles and box lids? Inserted rims seem
expensive and limiting to me. Any suggestions other than for me to take
up another hobby and join another ng?


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