[Oscar56]

I really enjoy making Native American Flutes (NAFs). Unfortunately, I have given all my flutes away. Whenever a good friend or family comes to visit they always remark on the flutes so I feel required to give them one.

I know know its not as classy to 3d print a flute totem but I think it can expand my creativity. I cnc'ed flying dragons and eagles for my last batch of NAFs. This batch I may 3d print one or two totems. The totems can easily be swapped out when I cnc carve something new in the future.

This is my first design from an old 3d model I made years ago.

I've had three print failures due to failure to adhere to the plate so I am currently drying out my filament. Hopefully, I get better results tomorrow after I finish drying it.

 

[Oscar56]

Really happy with the print. 100% infill at .2mm layer. Print is about 1.5" x 1" x 1.25" tall. About an hour to print.

I need to decide what color I want to paint it before gluing down to the totem.

 

[Oscar56]

Converted an old 3d model to a 3d print model for a temp totem for my flutes.

 

[difalkner]

Converted an old 3d model to a 3d print model for a temp totem for my flutes.

Creative!

 

[Oscar56]

I am having such a blast with my printer. Made a quick 3d model and then threw it into the printer for a new leather stamp for my flute. I have to reprint it so its a bit smaller and need to use lighter weight leather for the final piece but worked great.

 

[difalkner]

Pretty cool, Oscar, pretty cool.

 

[Oscar56]

Got the real totems cnc carved this weekend in mahogany. Still need to make a few more stamps for these flutes as well.

 

[Oscar56]

Did two more flutes. Finalized my design. I still have to clean up my woodworking workflow and tuning is still rough. Kind of an F/F# flute. Not really an issue unless playing with another instrument.

Same inner diameter of the resonance chamber and length but thicker flute walls.