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DIY: Inexpensive PVC flute

This website has a lot of useful information on making a PVC flute. What makes this site unique is all the information on different pipe sizes and materials. There is even a link to software that will help you tune your finished flute. DIY PVC Flute

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Posted by: kuk on May 5, 2008 at 4:12 AM

don't lick pvc

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyvinyl_chloride#Health_and_safety

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Posted by: Marc de Vinck on May 5, 2008 at 5:27 AM

@kuk

Thanks for the info

It seems like PVC might not be the best material to use. The web site does describe alternative materials.

What about all the PVC in homes....I have a lot in mine.

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Posted by: Anonymous on May 5, 2008 at 3:46 PM

Just be sure to use PVC pipe approved for residential water systems.

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