Chapter 6 Materials and Tools List

This chapter describes the materials and tools needed to construct a basic PVC didgeridoo and a basic PVC paixiao. Please note an optional beeswax mouthpiece may be constructed by molding warm, soft wax around one end of the PVC didgeridoo.

6.1 PVC Didgeridoo

Table 6.1: Materials for constructing a PVC Didgeridoo.

Name	Spec	Qty (2)	Qty (100)
PVC pipe	1.5", Schedule 40, ~3m	1	50
PVC trap adapter	1.5", Schedule 40	1	100
PVC Reducing Coupling	3.0“x1.5”, Schedule 40	1	100
Sandpaper	Medium Grit	as needed	as needed
Alcohol Prep Pads	-	as needed	as needed

6.2 PVC Paixiao

Table 6.2: Materials for constructing a PVC Paixiao.

Name	Spec	Qty (2)	Qty (100)
PVC pipe	0.5", Schedule 40, ~1m	1	50
Small coins	~0.5" diameter	3 to 5, as needed	300
Sandpaper	Medium Grit	1	50
Alcohol Prep Pads	-	as needed	as needed
Duct tape or hot glue	-	as needed	as needed

6.3 Suggested Tools

Table 6.3: Suggested tools for constructing a PVC Didgeridoo and Paixiao.

Name	Spec	Qty (2)	Qty (100)
Hacksaw or pull saw	small	1	Up to 50
Digital Tuner	multi-instrument, clip-on or phone app	1	Up to 50
Permanent markers, multicolor	any color	any	as needed
Safety glasses	polycarbonate, ANSI Z87.1-2015 or similar	1 per student	1 per student

6.4 Materials and Tools Gallery

Figure 6.1: PVC Pipe, Image Source

Figure 6.2: PVC Trap Adapter, Image Source

Figure 6.3: PVC Reducing Coupling, Image Source

Figure 6.4: Medium-grit sandpaper, Image Source

Figure 6.5: Alcohol prep pads, Image Source

Figure 6.6: Hacksaw, Image Source

Figure 6.7: Hot Glue Gun, Image Source

Figure 6.8: Clip-on tuner, Image Source

Figure 6.9: Permanent markers, Image Source

Figure 6.10: Safety glasses, Image Source