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Work Stations3192 views
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Buffin' Rags and Sanding Blocks2426 viewsThe younger students will be using these tools to prepare the bars for the finishing process.
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Mr. Radford is ready to begin.2172 viewsThe tools are gathered, the work space is prepared.
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Work Station2961 viewsEach work station is equipped with a mallet, chisel, and clamp. The electronic tuners in this pic will help us tune each bar to the correct pitch.
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Materials2306 viewsTone bars are ready, some of the tools that we'll use include a T square, a calculator, a clamp, a mallet, and an electric drill.
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Tone Bars are checked2123 viewsThe tone bars were placed on the Aussie frame to make sure all were there.
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Drill the Holes3345 viewsMr. Holl drills a hole at the 2/9 point for the nail hole that will hold the tone bar in place on the frame.
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Tuning the Bars2128 viewsStudents begin the tuning process.
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Tuning the Bars2207 views
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Drill the Holes2669 views
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Tuning the Bars2700 views
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Tuning the Bars2713 viewsStudents work in teams of two, taking turns with the mallet and chisel.
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Gathering Materials2172 viewsMr. Radford helps students find materials.
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Demonstrating the Tuning Process2261 viewsMr. Holl explains the tuner to some of the younger students.
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Demonstrating the Tuning Process2107 viewsMr. Holl explains the tuning process and how carving each bar will affect its pitch.
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Custom Fitting3025 viewsMr. Holl uses a file to custom fit each nail hole. If the nails fit too tightly it will dampen the sound.
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Sanding and Buffing2171 views
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Sanding and Buffing3349 viewsYounger students got to go outside to sand and buff each bar. This prepared them for the final finish coat.
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The Resonator Tube2190 viewsMr. Holl demonstrates a resonator tube for the Bass. Students will place the resonator under the bar and listen as it amplifies the sound. They are amazed!
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The Resonator Tube1873 views
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