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Notes on Building
PVC Bagpipes
In the next few pages I hope show you how to build a set of PVC Bagpipes using materials available from any good hardware store. Since I work for ACE hardware here in Colorado, most of the materials that I use come from there. So I will give you the ACE catalog number when I can. The pipes are made out of build ups of PVC and epoxy and using simple hand tools. Plain or fancy build then to fit your style. If you build a set please send me a photo and I will post it here.
Duane

Material List                                       ACE #
1 ea 1/2 X 10' CPVC pipe                                                                                             41732
1 ea 3/4 X10"     "        "                                                                                                 41733
1 ea 1/2 X 10' non metallic electrical tubeing PVC                                                33200
1 ea 3/4 X 10'       "                                        "                                                                33201
1 ea 1" X 10'        "                                         "                                                                33202
Note some shops will sell half sticks of pipe  All pipe is Schedule 40
1 pk 3/8  Sink supply line                                                                                              4092375
1 ea 1 1/4 X 12"  sink drain extension tube                                                             4223186
4 ea 1/2' cupler electrical pvc                                                                                     33206
7 ea 3/4"      "                "                                                                                                  33207
12 ea 1"       "               "                                                                                                   33208
2 ea 1 1/4 pvc cupler white                                                                                           33209
4 ea 1/2 X 3/4 pvc bushings                                                                                          43144
3 ea 1/2 cpvc cap                                                                                                            41745
5 ea 3/4 copper cuple                                                                                                    46371
2 ea 3/32  brass welding rod
1 ea 5/8 X 36" brass tube                                                                                             5392345
Supplys
Glue 5 min Epoxy or JB Weld kwik I use the JB weld its thicker But cost more.
Sand paper assorted grits up to 400 I use wet and dry it cuts down on the dust if you wet sand..
Bondo Glazing Spot putty to fill in small holes.
Electrical tape and masking tape.
Buffing compound, Solder.
Primer bondo black.
Paint any color you like I use a dark brown and a clear sealer.
Tools
X-acto knife and blades, X-acto saw,  pipe cuter. small files, Dremel and bits..

I built this without the use of a lot of power tools but if you have them use them. But thay are not needed if you don't. The pipes on this site were designed to be built by all levels of craftsmen.
Safety
If your not wet sanding its best to wear a dust mask and gogles and dont forget to wear gloves when using Epoxy
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