DIY Penny Whistle

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Great DIY project for kids or anyone looking for a fun challenge! Get ready to create your own musical masterpiece with this easy-to-make playable instrument. Simply print out the Whistle Window and Fipple, then connect them to the whistle body (instructions are below). You have two options for fipples: Straight or Round. * The Straight fipple produces a bright open sound. * The Round fipple creates a softer and mellower sound. To make the whistle body, you'll need: * 1/2 inch CPVC or PEX pipe (16mm diameter). You can get this in the USA for around $1.65 USD per two feet of pipe. Note: In the US, "1/2 inch" is just a nominal size. Don't worry, though - the whistle mouthpiece is designed to fit up to 16mm. You can use either SharkBite PEX 1/2 inch or Charlotte CPVC 1/2 inch pipe in the USA. I prefer PEX because it's easy to work with and sounds great! To cut out the sound holes, you'll need: * An Exacto knife, deburring tool, or power drill. * Drill bits in sizes: 3/16 (5mm), 15/64 (6mm), 9/32 (7mm), and 5/16 (8mm). * A tape measure or ruler in millimeters. * A pipe cutter or handsaw to cut the pipe. If you don't have a drill or Exacto knife, no problem! Use sharp scissors to shape each hole by turning the tip in place until you get the desired diameter. Work slowly and measure often! To assemble your whistle: 1. Measure and cut the pipe at 250mm length. 2. Mark the places for each hole: * 40mm from the end of the pipe * 67mm from the end of the pipe * 84mm from the end of the pipe * 106mm from the end of the pipe * 127mm from the end of the pipe * 149mm from the end of the pipe Use the tip of your Exacto knife to punch down and mark the center of each hole. Then, use a power drill or Exacto knife to carve out each hole. Attach the 3D printed Whistle Mouthpiece to the pipe, and you're ready to play! Note: I'm a professional musician and instrument maker (check me out on Instagram @flute_maker). If you need a custom whistle made, feel free to contact me.