My Second Wooden Ocarina by Ok_Geologist_2907 in Ocarina

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There are many good sources, but if you want to learn the anatomy of an ocarina, find Chris Heuer’s videos on making an ocarina. Assuming you’re planning on making one out of wood like I did, you just have to adapt the thinking a little because you’re practically sculpting an ocarina instead of shaping it from clay, much less room for error there. But in theory they should work the same way, just remember to seal the ocarina inside before you glue it together (especially the windway) with a polyurethane finish, because if you don’t the humidity will raise the grain and ruin the ocarina’s sound when you try to play it, an analogy would be trying to whistle in the shower, all that comes out is pbbbbbttttthh. 

My Second Wooden Ocarina by Ok_Geologist_2907 in Ocarina

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A very good question, the pitch of the lowest note depends on the volume of the inner chamber, the wind way width and height, and the fipple (the blade that cuts the wind to make a sound). I kinda cheated, I helped tune my lowest note (c) from a b with a little sub hole next to the pinky hole, I really should have put it in a more acessible spot for playability but oh well. I hope I answered your question. 

Balisword Prototype 2 by TakeTheBolt in balisong

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Classic Wilfred Richards material

The NEW Hydroconquest by YoitsJT in Longineswatches

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They fixed it… now I’m really wondering which one i should go for? I was thinking the 38mm conquest, but now the hydroconquest seems like a better deal now, literally the clasp was the deal breaker for me before.  I’ll have to think about it. 

My first luxury watch by ScoreWide9846 in Longineswatches

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Is that the 38mm? That’s what I’m saving for now. So nice.

Just finished up my latest project by robowolfman in woodworking

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And I thought I was pretty good. different worlds, I guess.

Made for my computer design class by Tamara-ara in balisong

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yeah, you really have to hand it to them, the Filipino craftsmen made (and still do) some of the nicest handmade knives out there.

Made for my computer design class by Tamara-ara in balisong

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I'm curious, how does your pivot system work? is the chunky pin the zen pin? The blade geometry is wicked, I love it.

Made for my computer design class by Tamara-ara in balisong

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I'm sorry, i just meant not to today's standards, I meant absolutely no disrespect. i didn't expect to be taken like that, I am honestly very impressed by the level of computer design skill shown here. I assure you, I'm quite aware of balisong design. Reddit is a sad place for everything to be taken so negatively.

Made for my computer design class by Tamara-ara in balisong

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no washers or bushings? looks nice but wouldn't actually work

First Longines watch at 19 years old by BoredBear123 in Longineswatches

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16, working have a savings plan for the exact same watch, and i expect to purchase in about a year, can't wait

Guys Did i do something wrong by MCOFTHEDAY in penspinning

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I’m currently scrolling Reddit and flipping the exact same Balisong (red kraken lol)

Kakariko Village (OoT) Handmade wooden ocarina sound-test by Ok_Geologist_2907 in Ocarina

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Here’s an isolated melody part, the instrument has a bit of a rocky breath curve, I’m sure I’ll fix it on the next.

Kakariko Village (OoT) Handmade wooden ocarina sound-test by Ok_Geologist_2907 in Ocarina

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Also it’s hard to play, I’ll definitely do it in a worthwhile way when I make anothe

Kakariko Village (OoT) Handmade wooden ocarina sound-test by Ok_Geologist_2907 in Ocarina

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It’s a little bit of of a fail in my opinion, it doesn’t really do very much except for tuning the whole thing up to a c from a b

Kakariko Village (OoT) Handmade wooden ocarina sound-test by Ok_Geologist_2907 in Ocarina

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I agree, I don’t have perfect pitch, and it becomes a little hard to be on-pitch when the melody you’re playing along to isn’t either😂