The Amateur Wind Instrument Maker

In The Amateur Wind Instrument Maker, Trevor Robinson provides clear, practical instructions for building a wide variety of wind instruments using materials and tools accessible to the dedicated amateur. Beginning with an introduction to the principles of wind instrument design and the basic woodworking materials required, Robinson proceeds through detailed plans and step-by-step guidance for constructing instruments including flutes and fifes, recorders, clarinets, shawms, and oboes, among others. Each chapter combines historical context with hands-on instruction, offering dimensions, bore specifications, tone hole placement, and finishing techniques that allow the builder to produce genuinely playable instruments. Compact and accessibly written, the revised edition of The Amateur Wind Instrument Maker remains a foundational reference in the field of amateur instrument building, enabling generations of amateur builders to craft their own instruments, from straightforward projects suitable for beginners to more demanding undertakings for experienced woodworkers.  Read more