Make Your Own Wind Chimes - The Great Outdoors
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- čas přidán 17. 07. 2020
- MATERIALS NEEDED:
Two 10-foot sections of 3/4 inch electrical conduit
1/4-inch diameter eyebolt, 2 1/2 inches long, with washer and nut
1/4-inch diameter copper tubing, 2 1/2 inches long
1 x 8-inch board, 10 inches long
2 pieces of 12-inch fishing leader or chain
4 feet of light trimmer line
Wood or other material for wind catcher
PREPARING YOUR MATERIALS:
Using a hacksaw, cut-off blade, or a plumber’s pipe cutter, cut the 3/4 inch electrical conduit to these specific lengths (measured in inches): 20 1/2, 12 5/8, 15 1/2, 12 3/8, 18, 14 1/4, 16 3/4 and 11. Remove any metal burrs with a file or grinder. BE CAREFUL- THEY WILL BE SHARP.
Approximately 1/4 inch from the end of each pipe section, drill a 1/8 inch all the way through the pipe. You may want to use a large nail to create a starter spot- this will keep the drill from sliding around.
Next, lay the pipes side by side in the order listed above. This will assure the chimes are level during assembly.
Cut two circles out of the 1 x 8 inch board. The top circle: 5 3/4 inches in diameter, the bottom circle (striker): 3 1/4 inches. After cutting, sand the edges. Or for a more decorative look, you can router the edges.
On the top disk(larger circle), draw another circle 4 1/2 inches in diameter. Anywhere on that circle, make a pencil mark. This will be your starting point. Going around the circle, make another mark one inch away from your starting point. Just use a ruler, don’t worry about the curve. Next make a mark, 3/4 of an inch away from the second mark. Continue around the circle alternating the 1 inch and the 3/4 inch measurements.
Next drill holes on all the marks, using a 1/8-inch drill bit.
Drill a hole in the center of the two wooden circles (1/4 inch).
Drill a 1/8-inch hole near the end of the eyebolt. You may want to use a starter spot, as well as some lubricating oil to keep the bit cool.
Put the eyebolt through the center of the big disk, securing it with the washer and nut.
Push the 2 1/2 inch piece of copper tubing through the center of the smaller disk, and flatten the ends with your hammer. Drill a 1/8 inch hole through both flattened ends.
Make a wind catcher for the bottom. You can use any material you like, the shape isn’t important. Drill a 1/8 hole near the edge of the windcatcher.
ASSEMBLY:
Attach the 12-inch steel fishing chain to the hole at the end of the eyebolt. At the bottom of the chain, connect the striker, then add the other chain and the wind catcher.
Tie the pipes to the top disk. Begin by threading the trimmer line through any of the holes in the disk, down through the holes in the pipe and back through the disk. Be sure that you are using two holes, that are an inch apart. The smaller spaces (3/4) should be between the pipes.
Let the pipe hang approximately 3/4 of an inch below the top disk. Tie the knot, then secure the knot with fast drying glue.
Continue around the circle, making sure the pipes are in the same order as you laid them out before. This will ensure your chimes don’t tilt.
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One of the easiest methods I have seen here on CZcams for making wind chimes. Others take a simple task/project and make it 10 times more complicated than it needs to be. Well done that man. 👍👍
This is the best video on CZcams
I make windchimes also! I make them from aluminum and stainless, anywhere from 1/2 inch to 6 inches around. The longest one was about 7 feet from top of hanger to the bottom of the windcatcher. And hang them from jack chain. And I hang them so the clapper is about 1/3 the of length of pipe from the bottom. My holes are drilled at 22.4% of length to give a long tone sound. I get most my info from Lee Hites video's, and his website.
Good job! Thanks for sharing!
I made this project yesterday. Very happy. The ringing disk seemed too large so I cut another at 2 3/4. Thank you for posting.
I appreciate you very much ❣️ for taking the time too teach us all ... Thank you ☺️
Súper !! Thank you for helping me to make me feel my house is my musical home too !! Love from Argentina.
Thank you! My husband will love this as his 5th anniversary gift!
I think I just found my hobby for the remainder of my 30s lol
Fantastic video, you are an amazing teacher and I know more followers are coming in 2023!
At last a video with information. Thank you, Great detail,
Thank you for sharing! I will save this in a Playlist to make in the Spring time!
Beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing this with us!!
I have been pleasantly surprised by the detailed way in which you have developed this project as well as by how well it explained. I am so excited that I will go in search of the materials to have my wind chimes. Thanks for sharing. Cheers
How’d it turn out??
Excellent video! Other videos made this so much more complicated than it needs to be. This explanation is easy to follow and not overwhelming.
I do wonder if I could paint the conduit and seal it and how that would affect the sound.
I love this. Looks so easy. Now off to getting one made
Awsome teacher! Great video. I love it too.
From what I've read so far, the hang points should be 22.42% of the tube lenth from the top end of the tube.
So great !
Looks very nice
Great video
Great explanation. Turned out and sounds amazing👍
Very good video.
Wow very nice
Love this
Great Vid - thanks a ton!
Thank you
Love them
Great Job 👍 fs. 😎
Amazing sir
I got new idea from your video
Thank you so much dear 🙏🙏
I'm from India 🙏🤗
Love it
Adorei ❤️
Obrigado por ensinar 🥰
Awesome
I gotta say, no offense intended the Jigsaw is the best part of the video that has to be at least 50 years old, nice.
yeah i love it too
Very informative very interesting Video up to the Point Explained for Diy Lovers.
Absolutely Inspiring for Diy Lovers.
Sir Can you please share smaller size details for metal pipes , would love to try diy somedays.
Please guide
I just been to get tubing im on my way 😘
Hi I didn't see you discuss how the clapper was made ?
what did you use to attached the clapper please?
Hi, good job ! How do you calculate the order of the tube? I mean the numbers at 1.40 in the video :-)
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Can anyone help me out? Plan to make one for my daughter's birthday.....which is this Sunday. I am confused by watching the video and reading the directions. The images appear to be different than the directions? Are you using chain or nylon string? A 2 1/2 eyebolt wouldn't be long enough for the sample you are cutting. What is the purpose of the copper, looks or does it hold it steady? The picture looks like it has an eyebolt in the bottom disk. I didn't read anything about that? I am sorry if I come across as a complainer or dumb. I am just trying to figure it out. Thanks for any help.
I have done this; however within a few years that conduit rusts.....anyway this can be resolved?
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Thank you very much sir I am from India I would like to know that what is the length of wooden disc and wind Chimes rod and please tell what is the length between two wooden disc,name of the material, iron or aluminium?
its aluminium
Please send me the size of every poles I need to make the windshines my family like them
Were did get the tools from fred Flintstone
Which metal that pipe is?
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Pip material...?
i am like # 69 and proud
Thickness of pipe??
3/4 inch aluminum electrical conduit
Material...?
The pipes are 3/4" zinc coated steel EMT (Electric Metallic Tube) as known at thinwall conduit.
Why u look like Albert Einstein
Why not? Christ is Lord!
Awsome teacher! Great video. I love it too.