Make a Didgeridoo Out of PVC and Wax
MAKE staffer Chris Connors made didgeridoos out of PVC pipes with a beeswax coating on one end, serving as the mouthpiece — he repeatedly dips the end into molten wax just like he was making a candle.
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Circus Freak Puppeteer Mannequin Mod
Spooky prop maker TwistedUK made this “Circus Freak Puppeteer” from multiple model forms, PVC pipe, and a wiper motor.
Build a Bright, Low-Power Little Big Lamp This Weekend
Little Big Lamp has been updated to take advantage of modern LED technology.
Use ShapeLock for Semi-Permanent PVC Glue Joints and Fittings
One of the downfalls of using PVC pipe as a construction media is that your joints are either permanent, or they fall apart when pulled. If only there was a way to make a robust, temporary connection. Thanks to Bill Waters’ happy mistake, he discovered how to do just that by using ShapeLock (PCL.)
How-To: Build a HAMP Nerf Blaster
Our “Better Nerf Gun” in MAKE Volume 29 is a beautifully overengineered Nerf dart blaster that’s built by metal lathing, woodworking, thread tapping, and other labors of love. You’d be proud to display it on the coffee table or above your cubicle as a warning to would-be office assailants. But as soon as we published […]
Sculpture from PVC Scrap
On the PVC-Innovations site, Adam Withrow walks you through how to heat and bend PVC end pieces into abstract sculptures. I can see other practical applications to this process as well, though it should be stressed that proper safety precautions be taken as PVC can get pretty noxious. I’d love to see someone attempt a piece like this and then dye it afterwards.
How-To: PVC and Cable Dyeing
I’m not surprised about the popularity of Sean Michael Ragan’s PVC dyeing technique write-up on Make: Projects. So many projects we feature use this boring white pipe because of its low price, widespread availability, and versatility. Since PVC doesn’t take paint very well, this PVC dyeing technique is perfect for adding those crucial finishing touches […]
