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09-04-15, 06:01 AM

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Wind chime

I have made a metal wind chime from 3/4" electrical conduit pipe.Will painting cause any problems with chiming if not will any kind of spray paint be ok.Thanks for your help

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09-04-15, 06:31 AM

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If you have an extra piece of conduit, paint it & see what it does.

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I would think that painting it will deaden the sound or pitch.

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09-05-15, 07:03 PM

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Ok I have cut 5 pcs. Of conduit for which I am making my 1st. Wind chime.When hanging the tubes do I start with longest tube and end with shortest or do I hang another way.Thanks for your help

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09-06-15, 05:36 AM

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It they are going to be hung in a circle I don't think it makes a difference. If hung in-line then largest to smallest.

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I would think that painting it will deaden the sound or pitch

While it may tone it down some I don't think it will eliminate the sound. I do agree that the pitch will be different.

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