Making Music Box

Music boxes have an undeniable charm.

Making music box. To make an ending loop of songs you can tape the sheet into a loop with very thin tape and they ll still go through the box. There is something about the sound of a music box that speaks directly to the heart with quiet simplicity. Since this project was starting entirely from scratch. Attach the lid to the box with the jewelry box hinges.

Drill a hole in the center of the box s back panel. Make your own music box 1261 a this easy to assemble music box comes with 4 different songs. Build a programmable mechanical music box step 1. And if you want to change the song you simply unscrew the parts that hold the cylinder in place and replace it.

The supplied soundbox makes the music box sound great. Sand the wooden box smooth and brush wood sealer outside and inside. I m going to assume you know how to use your planer. The make especially good gifts for children.

Decorate the lid if desired. If you want to make a music box yourself you have to drill a hole into a wood box to allow the handle to fit through the outside. How to make a music box from scratch step 1. Paint the wooden box outside and inside.

With the violin shaped screwdriver you put the music box together in no time. Making a music box part 1 of 2 duration. So its tough to find wood in the shapes you want at the. Glue feet to all four corners.

To make your own music box you need to know the notes of the song and how to build the drum of pins that plays the notes when it revolves. It is sometime a daunting process and it can drive you crazy in no time.