| Wind Chimes |
From "DIY Kids"
episode DIK-203 |
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Materials: A wooden triangle or other shape
Pipe cutter
Drill and small bit
Pencil or marker
Scrap board (to drill on)
Paint and brushes
Scissors
Brass tubing, 3' x 3/8" wide
Metal file
Fishing line or string
Ruler
Hammer and nail
Glitter
Vise
- From a 3' section of tubing, cut four pieces in different lengths. (Optional : If you don't have a pipe cutter, you could use a hacksaw.)
- Place the tubing in a vise or have someone hold it for you (figure A). Tap a small dent in the tube with a hammer and nail about 1/2" from the end. This will be where you drill.
- Begin drilling a hole all the way through the pipe (figure B). Let the bit do the work and apply gradual pressure. Do this on each of your pieces.
- Next, run the file over the tubes edges to knock any burrs off -- they can be sharp!
- Drill four holes in wood triangle along the bottom edge, then add a fifth hole at the top point to hang chime from (figure C).
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- Decorate wooden triangle with paint and glitter as desired.
- String chimes on wooden triangle through the holes you drilled (figure D)with fishing line or string.
Tips: - Safety tip: Be careful whenever you are using any tools like the drill. Always have an adult supervise.
- If you cannot find brass tubing, you can substitute aluminum or copper instead.
Products are available at any craft or hardware store nationwide.
RESOURCES :
Wind Toys That Spin, Sing, Whirl and Twirl
Model: 0806939346
Author: Cindy Burda
Order this book from Amazon.com.
(1999)
Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com
Brass Tubing
K&S Engineering
Chicago, IL 60638
Phone: 773-586-8503
Fax: 773 586-8556
Email: info@ksmetals.com
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