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Back in stock- Kinnaird Soft Pipe Cases &
Kinnaird Soft Deluxe Pipe Cases!!!
Also available, Kinnaird Aluminum Pipe Cases now
on special $100 while supplies last!
Also, we are counting inventory, there are plenty of
other items on special. Look at the "Specials"
section of our website for great deals!
Brand new in stock!!! McCallum McC2 Solo
Chanter. $350.00 Cdn.
Also new in stock is our "Scot in the Box".
Available in sizes M, L, XL.
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Don't forget to check out our selection of Celtic Christmas CDs.
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Events
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Summerside Drums Workshop '07
Dec 8th & 9th at The College of Piping,
Summerside, PEI
Featuring Jim Kilpatrick, Tyler Fry, John Fisher, and
Craig "Hoss" Colquhoun.
$125 includes the workshop, ceilidh, and t-shirt.
Register now, as seats are limited. For more
information or to register, contact Patsy
Martin patsy.martin@collegeofpiping.com 1-877-BAG-
PIPE
Bagpipe Fun Group in Saskatoon
Anyone interested please call Leigh at 373-
5672.
February 23, 2008 Winnipeg Highland Games
www.winnipegscottishfestival.org
Submit your entries by January 14 or late fees apply.
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Check out more upcoming events
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Feature Article
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Blowpipe Maintenance
Most blowpipe problems are caused by a faulty valve.
A typical blowpipe valve has a round rubber flapper
that is used as the sealing element. If the rubber has
hardened or does not lay flat against the seat,
replace the valve. If the rubber is dirty, sometimes a
good cleaning will get the valve working properly
again. With a flapper valve, you may need to adjust
how the valve seats on the bottom of the blowpipe.
You can move the copper stem up and down or bend
it to get the valve seated better. You can also check
that the bottom of the blowpipe is flat and smooth.
The blowpipe itself must also be airtight. To check
this, place the mouthpiece in your mouth and suck on
it. You should be able to stick your tongue to the
mouthpiece if there is no air leaking. If the valve is
good, then the leak is either at the joint between the
blowpipe and mouthpiece or the blowpipe is cracked.
If the joint is leaking, remove the mouthpiece and add
some waxed hemp or Teflon tape to the joint until the
leak is gone. If the blowpipe is cracked, you will need
to replace it or have it repaired.
The size of the blowpipe bore is also important. The
larger the bore, the more air that you can blow through
it for the same amount of effort. Ideally, the blowpipe
bore should be 3/8". If it is smaller than 1/4", you
should consider having it bored out to 3/8" by a
bagpipe maker/repairer.
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