Sharing knowledge for the next generation of adapted musical instrument makers

​A long-held concern here at OHMI is that the demand for adapted instruments and enabling equipment far outstrips the number of instrument makers who can apply their talents to their design and creation.
 
Our project to create a 3D-printed one-handed recorder is one of the ways in which we are trying to facilitate the move from small to large-scale manufacturing. We were delighted to secure the support of Arts Council England in our endeavours, and commissioned Peter Worrell, a master instrument maker and long-time supporter of OHMI’s work, to set about designing and creating a 3D-printed one-handed recorder.
 
The project has led to the creation of a working prototype and Peter Worrell how in this 15-part video series, designed to support others who wish to follow the process.
 
The steps are as follows:
 

1. Part 1 (Introduction): How to make and assemble the 3D-printed one-handed soprano recorder
2. Part 2 (Foundation): How to make and assemble the 3D-printed one-handed soprano recorder
3. Part 3 (What you need): How to make and assemble the 3D-printed one-handed soprano recorder
4. Part 4 (The Body): How to make and assemble the 3D-printed one-handed soprano recorder
5. Part 5 (Supports): How to make and assemble the 3D-printed one-handed soprano recorder
6. Part 6 (Tools): How to make and assemble the 3D-printed one-handed soprano recorder
7. Part 7 (Drilling): How to make and assemble the 3D-printed one-handed soprano recorder
8. Part 8 (Springs): How to make and assemble the 3D-printed one-handed soprano recorder (Part 8: Springs)
9. Part 9 (Keywork): How to make and assemble the 3D-printed one-handed soprano recorder
10. Part 10 (Assembly): How to make and assemble the 3D-printed one-handed soprano recorder
11. Part 11 (Touchpiece): How to make and assemble the 3D-printed one-handed soprano recorder
12. Part 12 (Last Key): How to make and assemble the 3D-printed one-handed soprano recorder
13. Part 13 (Padding): How to make and assemble the 3D-printed one-handed soprano recorder
14. Part 14 (The Head): How to make and assemble the 3D-printed one-handed soprano recorder
15. Part 15 (Finale): How to make and assemble the 3D-printed one-handed soprano recorder

The full video playlist is available on OHMI’s YouTube channel here: Peter Worrell’s 3D-Printed Recorder Instructions.