The author made such a bell for a friend who was to undergo rehabilitation after surgery. With it, you can call someone from another room and at the same time cheer yourself up.
All materials for making the call, the author purchased in the store.
Tools and materials:
-Board;
- Stain;
-Bell;
-Perforated metal tape;
-Black adhesive tape or electrical tape (not blue
);- Antique button;
-Chain under the "gold";
-Ring;
- screw ring;
-Fasteners;
-Nail;
-Spring;
-Engraving machine;
-Soldering iron;
-Nylon cord;
-Circular pliers;
-Dremel;
Step One: Board
The author puts a stain on the board and, while it dries, proceeds to the next operation.
Step Two: Chain
The author divided the chain into two parts. One part will be fixed near the bell, the second near the user. A nylon cord will be fastened between them. For ease of use, a ring is soldered to the end of the chain, which will be near the bed.
Step Three: Bell Holder
Next, you need to make a part to which the bell will be attached.
Draws a sketch of the part.
Cuts a piece of the desired length from a metal tape. Decorates it with black duct tape. With the help of two pliers, she bends it into a spiral shape.
Step Four: Attaching the Bell and Chain
In order to hang a bell at the edge of a spiral, it cuts an eye and solders a chain to the center. Fastens the spiral to the board with a nail. Putting on a bell.
Step Five: Nameplate
Further, the author decided to give the bell a name. With the help of an engraving machine, he puts an inscription on the plate. For fastening, drills two holes in the plate. Fastens it to the board.
Step Six: Spring
For decor, the author solders a metal button to the center of the spiral.
From two opposite sides screw the screw ring. Threads a chain in one ring. The spring is attached to another ring. The second end of the spring is attached to the center of the spiral. Now if you pull the chain, the bell will ring, letting go of its spiral, it will become in its original position.
Step seven: set up a call
Fastens the board to the wall. Ties the cord to the end of the chain and pulls it to the right place using guides.On the other side of the cord ties a chain with a ring.
You can watch the manufacturing process in more detail in the video.