How to Make a Cymbal Stand Out of PVC Pipe and Scrap Lumber
Cut or locate a piece of plywood, particle board, or oriented strand board around 18 inches (45.7 cm) square., Cut or locate a piece of 2x4 inch lumber about a foot long., Run two screws through the plywood into one end of the 2x4 piece so that it...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cut or locate a piece of plywood
Exact dimensions are not important. -
Step 2: particle board
Exact dimensions are not important. ,,,,,,, Optionally place a piece of rubber shelf liner between the pipes to make more friction between them.
Tighten the nut until the pipes begin to flatten slightly. , With a solid cap, drill a hole and insert a bolt through the hole, securing it with a nut.
The bolt should stick out
1.5 to 2 inches (3.8 to
5.1 cm) above the nut.
To use a threaded pipe fitting, place a large washer big enough not to pull through inside the fitting and another washer on the outside.
Secure a bolt through the washers with a nut.
Alternatively, large rectangular nuts can be used if available. ,, Hang a container that holds about 1 quart from this hole.
A plastic container secured with wire works well. , Then add the cymbal and another felt.
Secure with a nut and washer or just with a large nut. , Small stones, marbles, glass beads, or old nails will work for weights. , -
Step 3: or oriented strand board around 18 inches (45.7 cm) square.
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Step 4: Cut or locate a piece of 2x4 inch lumber about a foot long.
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Step 5: Run two screws through the plywood into one end of the 2x4 piece so that it is attached to the plywood at its center.
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Step 6: Cut a 30 inch (76.2 cm) length of 1 inch (2.5 cm) diameter PVC pipe.
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Step 7: Place the pipe next to the 2x4 and secure it with two screws through the pipe into the 2x4.
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Step 8: Cut a 34 inch (86.4 cm) length of 1 inch (2.5 cm) diameter PVC pipe.
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Step 9: Locate a bolt that is about 3 inches (7.6 cm) long and a nut for it.
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Step 10: Drill a hole near the top of the 30 inch (76.2 cm) pipe and a hole about 15 inches (38.1 cm) from one end of the 34 inch (86.4 cm) pipe.
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Step 11: Bolt the two pieces together using the holes drilled in the previous step.
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Step 12: Obtain a PVC pipe solid cap
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Step 13: or an adapter that goes from PVC to a male threaded fitting for a smaller diameter pipe.
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Step 14: Place the cap or adapter on the end of the 34 inch (86.4 cm) pipe nearest the spot where the two pipes are joined.
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Step 15: Drill a hole through this pipe near the other end.
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Step 16: Place a cymbal felt and a nylon cymbal sheath on the bolt coming out of the cap or adapter.
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Step 17: Add weight to the container hanging from the other end until the weight of the cymbal is balanced out.
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Step 18: Adjust the 34 inch (86.4 cm) pipe to the desired angle and position the stand as desired.
Detailed Guide
Exact dimensions are not important.
Exact dimensions are not important. ,,,,,,, Optionally place a piece of rubber shelf liner between the pipes to make more friction between them.
Tighten the nut until the pipes begin to flatten slightly. , With a solid cap, drill a hole and insert a bolt through the hole, securing it with a nut.
The bolt should stick out
1.5 to 2 inches (3.8 to
5.1 cm) above the nut.
To use a threaded pipe fitting, place a large washer big enough not to pull through inside the fitting and another washer on the outside.
Secure a bolt through the washers with a nut.
Alternatively, large rectangular nuts can be used if available. ,, Hang a container that holds about 1 quart from this hole.
A plastic container secured with wire works well. , Then add the cymbal and another felt.
Secure with a nut and washer or just with a large nut. , Small stones, marbles, glass beads, or old nails will work for weights. ,
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