How to Make a CPVC Overtone Flute

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Establish one end of your CPVC

   (50 cm) long, as the "blowing" end.
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   Step 2: which should measure about 20 in.

   The holes should begin 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm) from the blowing end.
   
   The holes should end 5 1/8 in. (13 cm) from the blowing end. , (1 cm) wide.
   
   You should now have a space that is 3/8 in. (1 cm) wide and 5/8 in. (1.6 cm) long. , (Look at photographs of a slide whistle or Irish tin whistle for reference.) , (0.6 cm) piece of dowel rod into the chamber of the flute. , (0.6 cm) from the sharpened edge. , (2.5 cm) piece of CPVC. , (1 cm).,, (1.9 cm) piece of dowel and push it inside the blowing end. , (1 cm) in diameter between the piece of dowel rod you just pushed in and the channel. ,,
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   Step 3: Drill a series of 5 holes in a straight line down the length of the flute.

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   Step 4: Using the holes as a starting point

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   Step 5: use your razor knife and cut a short channel in the flute 3/8 in.

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   Step 6: Sand the end of the channel furthest from the blowing end in a downward angle toward the blowing end.

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   Step 7: Insert a 1/4 in.

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   Step 8: Push it up until it rests 1/4 in.

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   Step 9: Cut a 1 in.

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    Step 10: From this piece

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    Step 11: saw a strip that measures 3/8 in.

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    Step 12: Slide the piece down the flute so that it aligns with the dowel piece.

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    Step 13: Cut a 3/4 in.

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    Step 14: Drill a hole 3/8 in.

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    Step 15: Sand down any rough edges.

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    Step 16: Blow into the hole you drilled -- you should hear a whistle.

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