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Pipemaking

In 2008 and 2009, thanks to funding from The Arts Council, Na Píobairí Uilleann filmed the working methods of four master pipe makers around the world, Cillian Ó Briain, David Quinn, Geoff Wooff and Andreas Rogge. The result was many hours of footage covering various aspects of making the instrument. The material has now been edited and uploaded to this section of Source. For those not already familiar with the craft of Uilleann Pipemaking, the material should ideally be viewed in the context of a formal training environment. Be aware that some of the material is still under review and may appear as ‘Restricted’ but please rest assured that all clips will be made available to members in due course.

Warning

The video content contains potentially hazardous operations using sharp tools and/or dangerous equipment or substances. Please ensure that you have received proper safety training and consult manufacturer’s equipment safety instructions before attempting any operation shown. Na Píobairí Uilleann Teo. accepts no liability for any personal injury, any loss of profit (whether incurred directly or indirectly), any loss of goodwill or business reputation or any loss of opportunity suffered by you in attempting any operation or process contained in this material. In order to view the material you must accept these Terms. Viewing the material constitutes acceptance of the Terms.

 

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Geoff Wooff - Assembling the hollow stock - Attaching the bass regulator rail - Part 1

Geoff Wooff - Assembling the hollow stock - Gluing regulator pipes into place

Geoff Wooff - Discussion on finishing the hollow stock

Geoff Wooff - Discussion on combining different design ideas for the pipes

Galleries

Bag Making with Daniela Ferretti - This project is supported by The Heritage Council

Mac Mathúna Coyne Set previously owned by Liam O'Flynn and Séamus Ennis

O'Flynn Rowsome made by Leo Rowsome previously owned by Liam O'Flynn and Seán Reid

Drawings by Daniel Hervé of Coyne set in B

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Videos - Bag Making with Daniela Ferretti

Bag Making with Daniela Ferretti - This project is supported...

Technical Data - Mac Mathúna Coyne in C#

Mac Mathúna Coyne Set previously owned by Liam O'Flynn and ...

Technical Data - O'Flynn Rowsome in D

O'Flynn Rowsome made by Leo Rowsome previously owned by Liam...

Technical Data - Coyne set in B (O'Hannigan set)

Drawings by Daniel Hervé of Coyne set in B

Techincal Data - Reck Kenna B

Reck Kenna B Plans - Courtesy of Tommy Reck - measured by Da...

Images - McKeon Rowsome - Flatbed Scans

McKeon Rowsome - Flatbed Scans

Images - Hannan Coyne - Flatbed Scans

Hannan Coyne - Flatbed Scans

Technical Data - Lyons Rowsome in C

Lyons Rowsome - C Set of Uilleann Pipes by William Rowsome c...

Technical Data - Hannan Coyne in B

A Set of Union Pipes in B Attributed to Coyne - Dublin c 184...

Technical Data - McKeon Rowsome in D

Concert D Uilleann Pipes by Leo Rowsome c1938 - Courtesy of ...

Geoff Wooff - making a ring F key (Gallery 6 of 6)

Geoff Wooff making a ring F key

Geoff Wooff - Voicing and Tuning (Gallery 5 of 6)

Geoff Wooff - Voicing and Tuning