To locate and drill the fingerholes which penetrate the bore, a template is provided with special provisions to ensure that the drill enters in the right place and at the right angle. Easy to build, taking 10-20 hours. All parts are carefully machined so they fit accurately together, keeping soldering to an absolute minimum. The main constructional method uses bees wax, a traditional technique which allows for realignment while still producing a very rigid structure. A vent hole is provided for use with each pitch.
Ornamentation is kept to a minimum for easy construction.
Shawm Kit Makes an excellent quality instrument. The forerunner of the modern Oboe, the Renaissance Shawm is based on originals in the Brussels Conservatoire Collection. The kit is extremely simple to construct, involving only 3 pre-turned parts. The stem is supplied with tuning holes already drilled to ensure complete accuracy and a cane reed with brass staple for a full sound. Very easy to build taking under 10 hours.