Diy: Wind Chime Plans Recipe

How to make it

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• Creative DIYers can use commonly available tubing and rods as a foundation for metal wind chimes. Most often, DIYers need three to eight metal pieces for their wind chime. There are many potential sources for metal tubes and rods. In addition, they need a hoop, support wires to suspend the tubes, and other supplies.
• DIYers can find wind chime calculators online to help them determine the correct length for each tube or rod. When cutting the rods, its best to include an extra 1/8-inch in length to provide space for finishing. Experts recommend using a radial arm saw with a metal cutting blade to cut the rods or tubes. Next, DIYers should smooth the ends of the tubes using sand paper. Then they are ready to drill the support holes in the metal pieces.
• As a next step, DIYers need to fashion a support disk or ring. DIYers can select prefabricated rings or cut a wood shape and drill holes to suspend their chimes. Many wind chime designs require a striker, which makes contact with the chimes to produce sounds. Experts note that positioning the striker to make contact near the end of the chimes creates the best tones. There are three primary types of strikers: circular, radial, and open radial. DIYers can use various materials, such as hockey pucks, redwood, or treated lumber as striker material.
• Also, DIYers need to create a wind sail. Typically, a wind sail dangles below the metal pieces to catch the wind and activate the striker. DIYers can choose from artistic or whimsical patterns, such as suns, hearts, crescent moons, cats, and much more, for wind chime sails.
• Before assembling the wind chime, DIYers should apply an ultraviolet (UV) protective finish to the chimes, support disk or ring, striker, and sail. DIYers also need to decide whether they want to align the chimes at the top, center, or bottom. To finish the project, DIYers can attach the support line to the chimes and other components and create a top hanger.
• DIY Wood Wind Chimes
• DIYers can also build wooden wind chimes for a natural-look outdoor accent. Instead of metal for chimes, DIYers can select several pieces of hardwood, such as maple or oak. Next, DIYers can drill a hole approximately one-inch from the top end of each chime and attach jute or twine to each chime. If desired, DIYers can compare the tones produced by each wood chime with notes on a piano or computerized sound files. Trim wood pieces to achieve preferred sounds.
• As a next step, DIYers can evenly spaced holes for each wood chime around the perimeter of a wooden disk, along with one center hole for a striker. Use a metal or wooden ball or disk as a striker and a wider, flat piece of wood or metal as a sail. Attach the chimes, striker, and sail to the wood disk. Gather all the jute or twine pieces on top of the assembled chimes for hanging.
• How to Buy DIY Wind Chime Supplies on eBay
• If you have DIY skills, you can build your own metal or wooden wind chimes. You should review basic wind chime building concepts for both styles to help you make a choice and stock up on the supplies you need for your selected project. eBay is a reliable resource for all the DIY supplies you need. Get started by visiting any page of the eBay website and typing keywords into the search bar. You can find "metal tubing" for metal wind chimes or "wood" for wooden styles, along with all of the other required parts and tools. To save even more money, add the word "free shipping" to any search. This singles out sellers who are waiving shipping costs as a purchase incentive. Let eBay your one-stop shopping source for all your DIY wind chime supplies.
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