DIY Brass Tumbler

A tumbler is a vessel that holds liquid such as water, pop and juice. It has a flat bottom that does not have a foot or stem. The shape of the tumbler does not matter as long as it sits stable on a flat surface. A brass tumbler made at home uses a 2-inch brass pipe and a pipe cap. Make a homemade brass tumbler in approximately 30 minutes.

Things You'll Need

• 2-inch brass pipe
• Ruler
• Soapstone or marker
• Safety glasses
• Bench vise
• Hacksaw
• 2-inch brass cap
• Plumber's tape
• Grinder
• Flat file
• Rattail file
• 320- to 400-grit sandpaper

Instructions

1. Mark and measure a section of 2-inch brass pipe 4 to 8 inches long from the threaded end of the pipe. The length of the pipe determines the height of the tumbler.

2. Secure the brass pipe in a bench vise so the length is on a horizontal plain. Cut the tumbler along the marked line with a hacksaw. Take your time. The metal is hard to cut through.

3. Wrap plumbers tape around the pipe threads. Secure the 2-inch brass cap over the end of the pipe.

4. Grind the bottom of the brass cap until the tumbler sits solidly on a flat surface without rocking.

5. File around the outer edge of the cut brass pipe with a flat file to remove all metal burrs. Shape the outside edge of the tumbler so it has a rounded feel. Use the rattail file to help shape the edge.

6. File the inside edge of the brass tumbler with the rattail file to remove all burrs and round the edge.

7. Sand the bottom of the tumbler and the inside and outside top edge with 320- to 400-grit sandpaper to smooth.