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Step 5Make The Vortex Tube
Obtain a one-metre long, or to suit, piece of 6 inch Polycarbonate tubing. Expect to pay $100 or more for a metre.
I don't advise to use plexiglas or acrylic for this project, as it tends to be too brittle and can shatter easily. Polycarbonate is virtually bulletproof in case of "eventualities" such as the motor flywheel coming apart at speed.
Drill 4 holes in the outer corners of one of the 8 inch poly squares. Drill 4 holes in the other square to correspond to the previous holes.
Make sure the end of the tube is square, flat and smooth, and apply solvent-glue (Methylene Chloride) to the tube end with it centred on the 8 inch poly square. Allow to set, and the Tornado Tube part s ready!
I don't advise to use plexiglas or acrylic for this project, as it tends to be too brittle and can shatter easily. Polycarbonate is virtually bulletproof in case of "eventualities" such as the motor flywheel coming apart at speed.
Drill 4 holes in the outer corners of one of the 8 inch poly squares. Drill 4 holes in the other square to correspond to the previous holes.
Make sure the end of the tube is square, flat and smooth, and apply solvent-glue (Methylene Chloride) to the tube end with it centred on the 8 inch poly square. Allow to set, and the Tornado Tube part s ready!
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