Benjamin Bagpiper
@benjaminelzerman.bsky.social
Hobbyist Bagpiper and bagpipe maker using 3D printing.
I wish I could upload videos of me playing music without Bluesky messing with the levels on the sound.
October 5, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I wish I could upload videos of me playing music without Bluesky messing with the levels on the sound.
The 20mm front bevel gouge seems to be the right size for smallpipe reeds from 1" cane tubes. One with an offset handle would be better, but those are hard to find. twocherriesusa.com/product/goug...
Front Bevel Gouge with Wooden Handle - Two Cherries USA
Crafted in Germany by skilled craftsmen to produce an heirloom quality tool. This firmer gouge has a curved edge and an inside bevel. Fitted with a high qua
twocherriesusa.com
September 27, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The 20mm front bevel gouge seems to be the right size for smallpipe reeds from 1" cane tubes. One with an offset handle would be better, but those are hard to find. twocherriesusa.com/product/goug...
Keep in mind though, none of those 9 have made it into a chanter in a finished state yet. I have successfully made a total of 3 reeds so far.
September 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Keep in mind though, none of those 9 have made it into a chanter in a finished state yet. I have successfully made a total of 3 reeds so far.
I started with Colin Ross's book. I have developed some tools to help that I printed on my 3D printer. I can tell you what size gouge to get from Two Cherries if you want.
September 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I started with Colin Ross's book. I have developed some tools to help that I printed on my 3D printer. I can tell you what size gouge to get from Two Cherries if you want.
Bluesky needs to stop messing with the sound on my videos! Why is the background noise really loud until I start playing?
June 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Bluesky needs to stop messing with the sound on my videos! Why is the background noise really loud until I start playing?
Why does Bluesky mess with the sound of uploaded videos, rendering them useless? Are they trying to remove background noise?
April 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Why does Bluesky mess with the sound of uploaded videos, rendering them useless? Are they trying to remove background noise?
Uploaded with Skylight Social Android, sound at beginning isn't right.
April 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Uploaded with Skylight Social Android, sound at beginning isn't right.
Uploaded with Skylight Social Android. Sound is messed up.
April 15, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Uploaded with Skylight Social Android. Sound is messed up.
Who made your pipes?
February 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Who made your pipes?