Pre-Bored Flute Making Kit

$35.00

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Meet our Pre Bored Native American style flute making kit.
This is our most advanced woodworking kit, ideal for confident woodworkers with fully equipped shops. The kit includes a set of western red cedar flute halves, a flat block base, a larger carving block, a leather strap, and a booklet with instructions and measurements for completing a flute in the key of A, G, or F#. The flute halves have been bored to a 7/8 inch bore diameter and have had the fipple holes precisely routed. The fipple holes are often referred to as the sound holes, not to be confused with the finger holes. This kit is long enough to make a flute in the key of F#, but can be cut down to either the G, or A flute length depending on what key you are interested in making. 

Below this product you will find some pre cut animal shapes that can be substituted for the included larger block. If added to the cart we will replace the larger unshaped block with the animal shaped block.
The two include blocks both have the precisely routed groove in the bottom. The small flat block base is ideal for quickly rubber banding on during the tuning process, but after the flute is finished it is wonderful for gluing objects to. Consider attaching a carving, a small piece of driftwood, a gemstone, or a small sculpture to this block to adorn your new flute!

The larger carving block is shaped in such a way that it will not impede the air flow of the block and it is large enough that you can carve many interesting things out of it.

Scroll down to the bottom of this page to watch a video on completing this kit.

What’s involved in making a Pre Bored Kit into a Flute?

-Glue the flute halves together using wood glue and spring clamps

-Sand the outside of the flute blank once dry to remove the glue bead and even any irregularity.

-Perfect the fipple holes using metal files

-Measure and pre drill the fingering holes and four direction hole using the provided measurements.

-shape the flute blank to the desired shape using either hand shaping tools or a lathe

- fully hand sand the blank down to 180 grit (it will need to be touched up after tuning, so don’t bother sanding with 220 grit yet)

-tune the flute using the instructions provided

- finish sand the flute and prepare for varnishing/oiling

- apply your desired finish to the inside and outside of the flute (you must apply finish after the flute is glued because the glue seam needs to be sealed to avoid delamination)

-carve your block avoiding the groove

- apply desired finish to the block

-Enjoy your new flute!

As you can see from the directions, this is not a quick or easy process. It may seem tempting to buy this less expensive kit to save money, but after buying all the supplies you need to complete it you may find that it was not the less expensive option after all!

If you are stuck along the way, you can always use the contact form to email us and we will help guide you. Most mess ups are fixable!

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Flute Totem Carving Block - Unfinished Animal Cutouts with 7/16ths Groove

$10.00

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Looking for a way to gussy up your flute? Our unfinished flute blocks are the perfect accessory for the woodworking enthusiast! These animal shaped flute totems are unfinished, rough shapes, with the groove in the bottom milled and sealed. Get your carving tools! These blocks need to be shaped, sanded, and varnished!

Add extra details by wood burning, painting, staining, and inlaying stones into these cutouts. We’ve done the precise groove milling, so these are ready for your creativity to take flight!
The groove in these blocks milled to a 7/16ths inch width which is perfect for all three of our flutes making kits as well as any Premiere or Beginner flute in the keys of A, G, F#, F, E. You can double check with me before purchasing or measure your existing flute to make sure the width of the sound hole matches the 7/16” wide groove in these blocks. Some stellar flutes in D, C, and B will also use this size of block, but it is best to ask before buying!

When sold separately these blocks will come with a piece of leather for tying the block on, when added to a kit order, they only come with extra leather upon request since the kits already come with leather.

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Allen Ughoc
Very happy

The flute kits I’ve received were so much fun to build, and they sound great. You’ve given me the knowledge to build my own from local wood. I just completed a F# using very old, spalted mango destined for the burn pile.
Thanks

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Laszlo Boldizsar
Take it from a novice.

I got 2 flute kits, I made one G and an other F# They are both turned out fantastic to my taste. I wanted a 5 hole flute,that is the reason I ordered just a bored one. The F# is in final construction,but here’s the picture of the G.

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Jim
My Second flute made for a very special friend

Made this flute for a special friend who found a way into my heart.

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Ken Hulme
Top Marks!!

As a retired Technical Writer and amateur luthier, I build a LOT of different musical instruments -- some from ideas, some from photos, some from detailed plans, and some from kits. This kit and instructions are hands down the best I have ever seen and had the pleasure to work with. The pre-cut/machine milled parts are perfectly made, the DIY parts to finish myself are also true and accuratelyy made. The descriptions are well written and easily understood!

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Sally
Fun Project

I am having fun making my flute. Your video instructions are great! Thanks for this fun project!

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Steve Mings
Yes. I love these prebored flute kits

Yes, I loves these prebored flute kits. They also smell very good. The smell of cedar is so good, it brings me a sense of peace and harmony.

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Michael Kuhn
Try something new

Fast delivery, instruction booklet very helpful and quality sound out of the box. Still sanding but while taking a break I'm learning how to play it. Very satisfied!

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Joshua Brueggemann

Pre-Bored Flute Making Kit

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S.(.L.
I could not be more satisfied with my flute kit than I am with Stellar Flutes right now

I spent quite a bit of time on the Stellar flute website looking at the various models available. Lilly can sure play and make them flutes sound great. I know where my next flute will come from but for now, I was after a specific challenge. I wanted to build a drone flute in F#.
I had several emails with Lily just asking questions and with each response, (that came back very rapidly I must add) that she was genuinely eager to please me and make sure I got what I wanted and needed.
I wanted to get a kit to build my own, and she made sure I was aware of the task I had chosen by pointing me to the how to videos, and making sure I got the right item selected. (Slightly different than I had in mind so I was grateful she was there to help me choose)
The wood they selected for me was beautiful and packaged real nice and safe.
I cant wait to get started and hear my new flutes voice sing.
Thanks Lily, Stellar Flutes.... Nick.

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Bryan Lopez
Pre-bored flute

I recently received my pre-bored flute. I look forward to assembling this quality blank in spring. I appreciate the ease of ordering on your website too!

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Gregory Cuvelier

Pre-Bored Flute Making Kit

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Marland Springer

Awesome for my first!have already learned one lesson!

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Terry Brown
exceptional all the way throughout the whole transaction.

Very happy with the flute i purchased. will be buying more product in the future. Arrived sooner than expected and I love the video presentations. Very informative!

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WYNAND STEYN

Pre-Bored Flute Making Kit

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Brenda Hunt
Flute kit

Enjoy working with the kit. Would like to see it offered in other woods.

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Tracey
Exciting

Just began working on this one but the wood is beautiful and the instructions are quite clear.

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Russ
Pre-Tuned and Bored Flute Kits

I purchased three of the Pre-Tuned Kits, F#, G and A. All three flutes sounded great right out of the box in block form. Now that I have finished all three flutes they are my daily players. I started playing flutes this past summer followed by making flutes and none of my flutes sound as clear or have the tone the Stellar Flutes voice as they are played. This company goes beyond just selling great flutes, their support and knowledge has greatly enhanced my playing and enjoyment making flutes. I just bought some of their Pre-Bored kits, ready to take my skills to the next level using these kits as the template.
Thank You Stellar Flutes

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David A
Flute Blank

Thank you very much for getting this blank to me so quickly ! This is exactly what was expected and is very much appreciated

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ken shapiro
Outstanding Business Woman

As a newbie to playing and building I’ve expose myself to a few other sellers. Lily and stellar are the best. Shipping is so quick… The quality of the products are outstanding, and the communication is as good as any business I’ve dealt with in my 69 years

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Bob Crutcher
Great flute body

Very happy with my first flute body from you. Excellent quality.

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Preston Gilbert
Great Resource

Service was great and the site looks extremely helpful. I was very pleased to find the all inclusive resources you offer. I am recently retired; I am very interested in the musical, spiritual and cultural dimensions of these wooden flutes. Beyond that my son - in law and daughter live in the Seattle region so I am happy that your wonderful resource is in their area.

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Steve Reich
Great flutes

Never had a bad product. Fast delivery. Awesome

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larry hall
Great product

I've purchased 3 of the pre-bored kits and have found them to be absolutely great. These kits are set up for you to make it as you want...you decide the key, you drill the holes, you finish it however you want. The parts are well made, the build directions are easy to follow, and final product plays and looks great! It is great for those of us who do not have the power tools, but want something that you can say You built this! Stellar flutes are the best. Thanks

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Wayne McLain
Great Flutes

Great Flutes, Great support & Great prices. So much support with training videos although I have just started I couldn't ask for more in the quality of the flutes and all the free training, this is a winning combination to help people of all levels of ability.
Wayne

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Bradly Hove
flute kit

5 stars

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Bradly Hove
flute kit

i received the kit in a timely manner, I made it into a f sharp very pleased with its voice hauntingly beautiful . I would highly recommend it for someone with a bit of wood working experience. thank you from a satisfied costumer .Brad

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Robert Sieveke
Survey

I am pleased with the speed at which you ship product. The quality of the flute blanks are acceptable and consistent. Thank you.

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Dragon's Breath Creations
Pre-Bored Flute Kits

The folks at Stellar flutes were extremely friendly and helpful and we couldn’t be happier with our Pre-Bored flute kits. The assembly and tuning instructions were clear and easy to follow and Stellar was available for help if we had any questions. We were amazed with the beautiful, warm voices that our completed flutes have. We’ve since recommended Stellar Flutes to family members and teachers for class projects. It was a great experience assembling the flutes – Working with hands, creative expression, and of course creating beautiful music. We’ll definitely be purchasing more.

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Marland Springer

How long are the pre bored halves kit? Thank you

Stellar Flutes

Hi Marland,
The Pre Bored kits are 23 3/4 inches to 24 inches long, or in otherwords they are long enough to make an F# (F Sharp) flute. Thye can be cut shorter to make the keys of A and G as well.