When I first began to make flutes, it seemed that I never had the right tool. Later I found out that there were no right tools. There was a general consensus that sandpaper on a stick was a good thing, but that was about it. The Luthiers have developed very elegant and efficient tools for their craft. I think the flutemakers should also pursue this goal.
This section is expected to grow exponentially as I get more tools developed and as I find new tools that really work for flute making. Until we get the electronic payment issue worked out you will just have to email me and let me know what you need and we will work it out.
If you have or know of tools that really work, let me know and I will put them here along with where to get them.
One of my best inventions has been a thin flexible sander that can have any grit of sandpaper that you want put on it. They are available in any size and come with a hardwood handle. You can use stick-it sandpaper or double sided tape or Dupont 77 to apply sandpaper to them. They seem essential to me for certain operations.
Another useful tool are these sanders that are square. There is a small (3/32") and a large (3/16"). They are ideal for little square places around the ramps.
If you sand your playing holes you will need something round. I have a plain brass rod which works just fine. I also have a very small needle file that is useful for general poking around. You know how it is. 
This is the best tool I know for filing corners at the True Sound Hole and the SAC Exit Hole. You will do that a lot.
Sanding can be very slow. If you are smoothing and shaping this small hand help scraper is the ideal thing. It is sharpened just like any cabinet scraper by turning an edge.
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