Xylophone Windchime From a Children's Toy

by zieak in Living > Decorating

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Xylophone Windchime From a Children's Toy

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Here is a quick, easy and inexpensive project that will bring back fond memories of childhood for almost anyone. Bright colors and memorable tones make this a nice gift for someone of almost any age and interest.

Any mention of this project must provide a link to www.zieak.com with credit to Ryan McFarland.

Materials:
Old toy xylophone (actually more accurately a Metallophone)
Beaded key chains
3 feet of beaded chain
2 oval compression sleeves for cable
Piece of scrap metal or wood

Tools:
Eye protection
Side cutting or diagonal cutting pliers
Power drill
Bits
Vice grip pliers
Square and tape measure
Hand saw for metal or wood