How To Make A SLIP-BARK WHISTLE

The makeing of a slip-bark whistle consists of these elements;

A smooth blemish tree branch from striped maple or willow

is all that is neded for an old fashioned slip-bark whistle.

The branch should be about 3/4 inches thick and is best

cut in the spring,when the sap is running.

Cut out a straight seven inch section from the branch.

The narrow end will be the whistle's mouth piece.

1.Peel a 1/8 in.wide ring of bark from center section of branch.

Loosen and remove bark around narrower half of branch

by tapping thorougly with knife handle,then twisting bark off.

2.Replace bark,grip it firmly to keep it in place,and shape

mouthpiece.by makeing upward curving cut on underside of narrow

end.Then cut wedge-shaped piece 1 in.from end.

3.With bark removed,whittle out wood from base of wedge to

within 1 1/2 in. of handle.Groove should extend half way through

the branch.Next,slice flat sliver from mouthpiece.

4.Dip whistle core in water to lubricate,then carefuuly replace

bark in original position.Test whistle;if necessary remove another

sliver from top of mouthpiece..