- 1). Drill six 1/16-inch diameter holes, evenly spaced, around the edge of a 4-inch diameter, 1/4-inch thick wooden disk. Drill a seventh hole in the center of the disk.
- 2). Smooth disk using medium and fine sandpaper to remove any splinters or rough edges. Apply clear acrylic wood sealant to one side and allow to dry overnight. Repeat for other side and the edges.
- 3). Use a pipe cutter to cut each piece of copper pipe into a 9-inch and 12-inch section.
- 4). Drill a 1/16-inch diameter hole all the way through each pipe from left to right, one inch from one end.
- 5). Use a high-speed, hand-held rotary tool with a sanding drum to remove any burrs or sharp edges on each pipe.
- 6). Use a polishing cloth and jeweler's rouge to give each pipe section a bright, reflective finish. Wipe clean with a second cloth.
- 7). Thread fishing line through the holes in the end of each pipe and tie with a reef or square knot or any other strong knot of your choice. Refer to Greg Grogono's Animated Knots.com for video tutorials on tying a square and other knots. Thread the line through the holes in the wooden disk and tie each through a hex nut to prevent lines from being pulled back through the disk by the weight of the pipes.
- 8). Twist the J-hook bolt through the hole in the center of the wooden disk. Screw the hex nut into place on the bolt. Hang where desired.
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