Machining Kazoo Project & Classical Music

Good news everyone!


This week’s Alternative Tuesday segment from the Acutabove Woodworking channel features a project to machine a Canadian-themed kazoo! Ken turned some of our red and white ABS blocks into something awesome!

What’s a Kazoo I hear you ask?

A kazoo is a musical instrument that requires the operator to hum, not blow. By humming, a "buzzing" sound is created thanks to internal vibrations - causing a rather unique sound. While the exact origins of this instrument are not certain, it is rumored to have originated in the USA in 1840.

In this short video, Ken uses a lathe and scroll saw to shape a fully functional kazoo with a demonstration at the end. If you love experimenting with making new things, this is the perfect hobby project to whet your appetite.


Be sure to check this channel out regularly for episodes using Plasti-Block™ plastics and get inspired by Ken’s creativity!

Upcoming Plasti-Block™ Themed Episodes

ABS Vise Jaws - Sept 18

ABS Mosaic Butterfly - Sept 25

ABS Finger Jointed Box - Oct 2

Melted ABS coasters - Oct 9

 

We all had them back in the sixties , round ones , long ones like yours , and we made our own using a hair comb and wax paper by just humming along the combs teeth we could vari the sounds. Pocket combs of course. All good Sunday school kids dressed in suits and decked out. Pocket knife Barlow, coins, hop toads to chase the girls away. Handkerchief and even picture wallets . Kazoos in the pockets too.

 

I actually didn't realize that this month is a National Classical Music Month, and even more surprising, you can play Classical music on the kazoo. I hope you enjoy reading this article: Classical Music and Plastic – a perfect combination!