Dear visitors of the site, in the article brought to your attention, the process of making a boatswain whistle in the style will be described
steampunk do it yourself.
Masters engaged in the manufacture of unique gizmos in this style are very respected and love history, because the direction itself takes its roots from past years.
For work, mainly non-ferrous metal, such as copper and brass, is used, over time they become coated with a noble patina and acquire an incredibly mysterious appearance.
So our author used only non-ferrous metals for his product, as well as made historical references, took photos of the boatswain’s whistle on the Internet, made his sketches on a piece of paper, then worked with the program on the computer and only then got to work.
The master took very clear photos, thanks to which the novice artisan will be able to repeat this work, but before proceeding directly to independent activity, you should carefully study the necessary list of tools and materials.
Materials1) brass tube
2) brass bar
3) 1 mm copper wire
4) brass sheet
5) razor mesh
6) solder
Instruments1) jigsaw
2) file
3) metal sheet
4) pliers
5) burner
6) drill
7) vernier caliper
8) hammer
At first, as expected, the author made preliminary sketches, only then he started to work.
According to given sketches, he cut out blanks from brass sheets.
Then the core marks the mark for subsequent drilling.
Here is the result.
Drills marked locations.
Saws with a jigsaw.
Also prepared overhead elements.
Further, it makes rivets from copper wire with a diameter of 1 mm.
Then the author rivets overhead elements.
He does everything measuredly and slowly.
Here's what happens, one side.
The next step is tinning.
This is the result.
Then makes the markup.
And direct drilling for fasteners.
Makes fasteners from brass plates.
According to the given sizes, it cuts off the workpiece.
The whistle makes itself.
Makes a whistle mount.
Here's what the master did previously.
Carries out patination, it is done as follows; a little ammonia is poured into the jar and the product is placed in suspension without direct contact with the liquid, but only with vapors and the process of patination takes place.
Well, already according to the custom, he arranged a good photo shoot for his brainchild.
Actually, the boatswain whistle is ready, it emits a beautiful and melodic whistle, which the author is incredibly happy with.) I conclude this tale, I hope you enjoyed it) Thank you for your attention! Come visit, the site is always full of fresh and interesting ideas!
