Introduction: Plastic Flute
Heres how to make a plastic flute using only scraps. It should only take about 15 minutes.
Supplies
- 3/4" PVC pipe, about 16" (Scrap)
- Scrap wood, 1" square trim (Scrap)
- A few basic tools
Step 1: Sand the Pipe
Start by sanding off the ugly letters. I used 150 grit sandpaper for this, but that's a bit coarse. You might want to go a bit finer, perhaps 220 grit. Beware the fumes! Do not use power tools for this!
Step 2: Mark the Holes
Mark where the mouth and finger holes are going to be. My finger holes are about 1/2" apart. Just look at the picture.
Step 3: Drill the Holes
Drill the where you marked them. Then, using a larger drill bit, bevel the edges of the holes, like a countersink.
Step 4: Carve the Plug and Hammer It In
Carve a plug for the mouth end of the pipe. I used a coarse rasp. Then tap it into the end of the pipe.
Step 5: Done!
Congratulations, you are done! I've done this with copper pipe too and it does look better that way.
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