Mary Queen of Scots was reputed to own one of these instruments of medieval Irish origin. The earliest instruments had sound boxes carved out of a solid piece of Willow; now they are fabricated. The front pillar is carved. This design by Gildas JaffrennouAuthor: G.JaffrennouPlan type: BSkill level: MProduct Code: WW108
Again designed by Gildas Jaffrennou this 34 string harp has a tapered square section sound box. It is the classic design favoured by the Celts and is still popular in Wales. No wood working difficultiesAuthor: AnonPlan type: ASkill level: AProduct Code: WW106
The first of the collection of harp plans was taken from a 1968 Woodworker article. The construction notes are particularly good. The sound box is built up of British Columbian pine (with veneer strips interleaving) with a white pine soundboard. The plan suggests home made hardwareAuthor: W.D.GollopPlan type: ESkill level: TProduct Code: WW329
The basic wood work of flutes is not difficult - you need careful choice of wood and the ability to bore out a long hole, The body of boxwood, Honduras and Brazilian Rosewood or Jacaranda is 520mm long. Tuning is achieved by careful reaming out of the finger holesAuthor: P.TomlinPlan type: DSkill level: TProduct Code: WW327