a little help...

[kristalbell]

does any one know a web site that is free that show's how flute key's are put on the flute? are how flutes are made, or putting keys back on.

thanks

[ick27]

You can check out the "How it's made" video on youtube, filmed at Brannen.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=DHSu0trGkRg

Pearl also has a view videos of flute making on their website.
http://www.pearlflute.com/_english/tra_workshop.html

[pied_piper]

The videos mentioned by ick27 may give you some ideas, but perhaps this will help a bit. Everything is packed together pretty tightly with several interconnections between the key stacks, so the sequence is crucial for successful assembly. The basic assembly order can vary slightly with different brands and extra key options (i.e. split E, C# trill), but this generally works for most standard flutes:

1. Install the G# key.
2. For flutes with offset G keys, install the G keys.
3. Install the trill keys.
4. Install the right-hand keys.
5. Install the left-hand keys (including the G keys if an inline flute).
6. Install the thumb keys.
7. Install the footjoint keys.

Note: Some springs must be hooked while installing the keys but others can be hooked afterward. You just have look to see how they are arranged on your flute and figure out what works. A little mechanical ability helps. If you are good at figuring out "what makes things tick", you should be able to deduce the mechanics.

Disassembly is the reverse of the above.

My signature below is my disclaimer for flutists with little mechanical ability...