How to Make Wood Whistles
A wood whistle is made from a small piece of wood that is hollowed out. Some adults may remember making this type of whistle as a child. Making a wood whistle is a project suitable for Cub Scouts. Children can learn basic woodworking skills while creating something that is both useful and entertaining. Young children can complete this project with a small amount of assistance.
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Things You'll Need
- 3-inch x 3/4-inch x 3/4-inch piece of wood
- Drill
- 5/16-inch lip and spur drill bit
- Sharp knife
- Dowel rod
- Sandpaper
- Hand saw
- Wood glue
Instructions
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Drill a hole measuring 2 5/8 inch through the center of the length of the wood piece using a drill and a 5/16-inch lip and spur drill bit.
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Cut a wedge in the wood piece. Use a sharp knife to make a 3/8-inch deep cut ½ inch from the end. Hold the knife at a 45-degree angle and cut downward to the end of the first cut to remove a triangular wedge from the top of the whistle.
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Sand a dowel rod with a piece of sandpaper to make a flat edge on one side. Insert the dowel rod into the end of the whistle. Push the dowel rod inside the hole until it reaches the wedge. Use a hand saw to cut the dowel where it exits the whistle.
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Glue the dowel rod into place. Remove the rod and place a thin bead of wood glue along the rounded side. Place it back into the hole and allow it to dry.
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Sand the whistle to smooth the wood and round off the mouthpiece.
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Tips & Warnings
Adjust the dowel rod if the whistle does not work properly.
Attach a PVC ring to the back of the whistle with glue to make a neckerchief slide.
Adult supervision is recommended.
