Can making this rainstick transform your life?

[@adamdiaz84]

It's like the old saying goes, "When it rains, it.. MicroJig" I miss those intro ads!

[@jacobblomdahl557]

Me too. Makes me smile every time I see a MicroJig. Maker of the Gripperr

[@kneadnyou]

My father has bamboo growing around his house, he’s made many rain stick with them. Using bamboo skewers in a spiral pattern going down. And he uses aquarium gravel to make the rain sound

[@SteveRamsey]

Neat! I've seen some of those bamboo versions. They sound so good!

[@paulandersen9386]

Steve I have been watching your videos for a long long time. Not only are they informative but you just add more fun to an already fun hobby. I have made many of your projects and had fun with every one. I have a sign in my shop that says WE ONLY MAKE FUN STUFF. Keep up the good work.

[@alexialucero8207]

Great video! I've made rain sticks using bamboo and bamboo skewers that are set thru the outside wall, then added popcorn and beans to get the right sound. This looks like a fun project - I'd still use the skewers - it's what makes the plinking sound of the "rain"

[@SteveRamsey]

Oh I never thought about popcorn...that's a great suggestion!

[@billprocter942]

Best looking rainstick I ever saw. At least in the past 30 years. Okay it’s the only rainstick I have seen in 30 years. As always enjoyed your video.

[@joeduffy52]

I live in Scotland. Simulate the sound of rain? Ha bleeding ha!

[@jeffstanley4593]

I heard that there was an island somewhere in Scotland. If you could see it, it was going to rain. If you could not see it, it was raining. Any truth to that?

[@SW-zu7ve]

Because only in Scotland do they know the sound of rain.....

[@eustache_dauger]

Try simulating the sound of the monsoon

[@SteveRamsey]

It's been pretty Scotland in California this year! 😄

[@Wydglide]

Omg... Y'ALL be in East Tennessee this year not only have we been having the monsoons but we've been having earthquakes and massive holes opening up and swallowing houses and all men are wonderful things...LOL 🖖🇺🇸😋

[@summerswoodworking]

Yay... another rain stick! Just playing. I liked it.

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Very cool project Steve!

[@jjohnston94]

"All I got was this dumbass stick sounds like it's raining." - Jayne Cobb, "Firefly"

[@SuperDavidBrothers]

Man I love rainsticks because the noise is so satisfying. I remember I used to own one as a kid and I loved it to death, so thanks so much for making this project Steve!!

[@darren1139]

It never ceases to amaze me how many different styles of clamps you have (the rip fence clamps this time)

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Nice

[@edwardholmes91]

It looks great Steve! I just wanted to say, having watched your videos for some time now and thoroughly enjoying them, I had a go at making some speaker cabinets with my Dad. They're made from 18mm plywood and joined at the edges with double rebate joints and the front panel held in place with a dado. We made a circle cutting jig for the router to cut the speaker holes and also a simple router table that we can clamp in the workmate, which we used to round over all of the edges. They were lined with fire resistant acoustic padding and then covered in a leather cloth.

[@PerfectlyReasonableNecessities]

I like the creativity on this one and i do like the cheap tool guide it gives most of us a chance to make things with a small amount for gear..... thanks steve!!

[@MixingGBP]

7:11 judging by the pitch between screens (about the width of your thumb based on watching you put several of them on), I would say you have installed about 2 screens per inch. So a 40" rod would need approximately 80-ish screens? I am making this project next for my music studio so I can tell you how many I made. I will plan on making at least 80 screens to start.

[@ShanaCali]

Thank you for the tutorials, your a down to earth guy and that is what makes your channel fantastic. Your Student, Shana and Chris (new homeowners).

[@Made2hack]

Well, it did transform my life. I now know what a rainstick is!

[@SteveRamsey]

See!! It's a transformative experience!

[@jessemartin8919]

Same here but why? What kind of purpose could this possibly have? Besides being a really big paper weight

[@Julian-do7bv]

Cool little project

[@xuio67]

Wanted to say hi, couple of years ago i was a big fan of your channel, because of you i build my own closet. For my bday you send me a sticker which i still got after about 4 years anyway stil love what you do! Cheers from the Netherlands

[@SecretStashBrosBuilds]

That's really inspiring man! Nice to here some positivity in the comments section for once!

[@SteveRamsey]

Well thank you! I really appreciate that.

[@mpmarvin999]

So the moral of the story is I gotta move to the Netherlands to get a sticker? lol

[@philiphoverman8458]

That was just plain fun! It also pointed out several useful woodworking tips/skills which was nice! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@SteveRamsey]

Thank you Philip. Getting those bevels accurate is the only tricky part!

[@shaneconner5659]

Wonderful!

[@Assorted12]

Fun project. Thanks for sharing Steve.

[@andrewtongue7084]

I'd make this on a slightly smaller scale, & give them to nurseries as an audible stimulation device for children; the funky hexagonal shape would be alternatively tactile, too; nothing larger than rice or dried peas (tho' the latter would obviously not sound like 'rain') as a filler, & painted in bright primary colours - aesthetically pleasing, & three senses-in-one, activated. Great job as always, Steve - Thank you :D

[@andrewtongue7084]

bows graciously :D

[@frankorona1]

Wonderful project, thanks Steve for the plans.

[@SteveRamsey]

Thanks Francisco. Great to hear from you, as always.

[@braedenalexander4929]

Love the title!

[@Jeremoid]

Finally i made to be one of the first 5 comments. Want to thank you Steve for all your knowledge and being the funny down to earth master we all need. Too bad Micro Jig it's not sponsoring you anymore, miss the funny ads you came up with...

[@SecretStashBrosBuilds]

Yeah those were pretty good 😂

[@satanismybrother]

nice work Mr Steve!

[@sylviadelk9195]

Love your channel! So glad I found it!!! Lots of techniques, ideas, tips and great projects. Amazing versatility, great teaching style and very professional. Thank you!

[@SteveRamsey]

Thanks Sylvia, I really appreciate that!

[@christofix]

In Belgium we don't need this. It rains here a lot! but thats ok for me, when it rains i can go to my workshop and make some great stuff

[@lavieauxus]

So I'm not the only one ! I'm from Belgium too !

[@christofix]

@@lavieauxus ah zo leuk, nog een Belg! Leuk jou te ontmoeten! ik ben van de Vlaamse Ardennen, jij? Wees welkom op mijn kanaal en laat zeker eens een berichtje achter bij je bezoek. Wie weet komen we elkaar wel eens in het echt tegen ook, Belgie is zo groot niet he!

[@lavieauxus]

@@christofix Well long story short, I'm from Mons (Bergen) and moved to Chicago a few months ago ! ;) Yew we can meet in BE or US who knows !

[@christofix]

@@lavieauxus chicago is a litle bit further than mons!I think we will hear and meet each other faster through youtube😂

[@phunkissartisticcreations2316]

You always come up with something different and unique to make and never disappoint. 👍👏❤

[@SteveRamsey]

Thanks!

[@markbryan9989]

A birdsmouth bit in the router might be a little easier than the table saw. Little more set up but more glue area. I need to make a couple of these for my grandkids to drive their parents crazy! Thanks for the video Steve!

[@garynagle3093]

That sure is an interesting piece. Great job! Sounds rainish. Thanks for sharing

[@matthewcarpenter4716]

Danish Oil???? What happened to the old Steve??? Where's the spray lacquer? LMAO!

[@scottborder1949]

Or painting it purple!?

[@matthewcarpenter4716]

@@scottborder1949RIGHT?

[@matthewcarpenter4716]

ROTFLMAO!

[@iainportalupi]

Danish oi- Microjig maker of the Gripper...

[@NV..V]

Another clever video! Thank you.

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

Great project!

[@keerstonyoung3848]

I’m in the middle of making this:-) thanks to you!!!

[@paultr88]

I've used the hardware cloth before when making a standing (about 3 feet off the ground) garden box. Works great for holding in soil in the gaps between a wood frame while still allowing drainage.

[@JoseAlcerreca]

Don't slide them all the way down! Stop at the middle and flip it over later 😁

[@simonhopkins3867]

Yes 😂

[@kevinadams4238]

I thought the same thing! We are a special kind of lazy

[@simonmarcoux5879]

oh new music! Nice project also. The tape technique is REALLY useful for all sorts of things now that I think about it! I wish I could spare the time to make a couple of these with different particles (sand, rocks, rice etc..)

[@cnrart.claudiorodriguez9978]

muy bueno steve, saludos desde buenos aires

[@احمدالخزاعي-ع2ظ]

Very fun project indeed steve !

[@justinhoffman5339]

Tip for pressing the wire mesh onto the dowel: press them down halfway until you fill the top half, then flip the dowel over!

[@hossman333]

Great project and video! Thanks for sharing!

[@SteveRamsey]

Thanks Josh!

[@RickStewart1776]

Great video Steve. I always wondered how these were made and what was inside. Cool project.

[@SteveRamsey]

Thanks Rick

[@cherhanamiya1]

good solution to maintaining a consistent width, by being able to flip your piece so as to have the corner ride high on your fence thereby having the corner maintain a solid.

[@FredMcIntyre]

Really cool Steve! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@johnthompson3462]

Never heard of a rainstick, but will now be making one. Good vid

[@stunningmisadventures]

We love your work and are very inspired by you!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@marrazzowoodworkingdiy8118]

Hi Steve, This is a fun project build for beginners and a good gift idea! Thanks for all your help and videos over the years!

[@MrTarfu]

I was really expecting you too shoot a bunch a brad nails through that dowel.

[@SteveRamsey]

Wait...that's a really good idea!

[@GiovanniGiorgo]

That's EXACTLY what I thought!

[@sakal3940]

Your profile picture made me think that I have a hair on my screen

[@NWGR]

@@sakal3940 Same lol Every single time.

[@JusBidniss]

Life transformed! Mind blown! Pshooo!

[@garybarchas4984]

I love it! Have just the nephew in mind. Will drive his parents crazy !! Lol

[@SteveRamsey]

Make some drums to go with it!

[@garybarchas4984]

@@SteveRamsey he's already got a set! Lol

[@hotrodhog2170]

Alrighty then! Have to make this for the grandkids so they can take it home for mommy and daddy! Heck yeah!

[@RabevD]

One more great video you have produced. I stop counting them after the first million.

[@SteveRamsey]

Haha...thanks Harald.

[@CadetRedShirt]

I love your vids, I have been wanting to get back into woodworking and I happen to see a vid from you today! Looks like a sign ;)

[@stevenbrandon1077]

Please make plans for this. My daughter would love it.

[@safelinefleet6633]

When I make this I would fix this on a horizontal pivot at the middle, nested in a frame. Using a small dc motor to turn it 180 degrees at a preset or random time to keep the rain sound perpetual and without human intervention. That would perhaps add some value to this lovely project.

[@JohnMadeit]

i needed to go to the toilet a lot during this video with all that running water 😄 always love your video Steve. they have got a relaxing ability about them.

[@SteveRamsey]

I think most people watch my videos on the toilet! 😯

[@JarvisElian]

how do you figure out what width to set the rip fence at? or does it not matter?

[@mickepragen]

It does not matter so much. The angle is the most important to make it fit nicely.

[@doraft72]

Really like the addition of metrics system, you should use the overlay comments more.

[@Maxid1]

9:08 Rice-A-Ramsey a San Francisco treat!

[@huwdavies5264]

Hi Steve, I live in the South Wales Valleys in the UK so like Joe & The1sler simulating rain noise is not necessary here. Fun project though. Cheers, Huw

[@YouTubeCertified]

Great project. Thank you

[@MetaView7]

Love it

[@mypianojournal9485]

As a WWMM member this is great as I'm looking to make one of these. Saw one advertised here in the UK at around 80cm long for around £600 - they reckon the "rain" lasts for around 20 minutes though which is what I'm needing to accompany my sound/gong bath. Any tips on modifications to increase the time for the rain? I'm thinking more mesh with tighter spacing with the "seeds" or balls being just small enough to fit through - would that work or any other suggestions gratefully received. Thanks again Steve.

[@timpedzinski230]

I had a rain stick given to me a few years ago. Mine is made from a cardboard tube with finishing nails in it warped in contact paper. I must say your's looks nicer.

[@StandardNegative]

Left thumb injury, and yet, you kept going. True dedication. 😀

[@SecretStashBrosBuilds]

Indeed!

[@stevetrumbull4990]

Punctured on that hardware cloth, I'm guessing.

[@SteveRamsey]

@@stevetrumbull4990 Yup.

[@edwardholmes91]

@@SteveRamsey Ouch! I noticed that too. Not one for blood to be honest, makes me feel queasy!

[@npatrcevic]

Could you use brad nails or pins instead of the mesh?

[@emyoswald]

I've been watching these videos for a few weeks now - I've done an assortment of woodshop projects over the years, but woodworking forums are...kind of scary, and I never actually learned how to do anything "properly." I learned how to do a glueup here, which I used to make a top for my card catalog, so that it can act as a side table. Also, I bought a pair of Grripers. Turns out advertising totally works. Also also, I build smaller things and now I'm less worried about chopping my fingers off on my dad's table saw :'D

[@RandallCantrell]

Looks like a fun project Steve! How much rice did you use? And how tall did you make it? (You may have said but I don't remember)

[@MilmoWood]

You always make me laugh. Great video yet again. Thanks

[@SteveRamsey]

Thank you!

[@JonLarzon]

@@SteveRamsey I want to ditto Milmo Wood's comment. Love your enthusiasm and humor, Steve!

[@PR-WoodWorkingCreations]

*Very Great Steve* 👍👌👍👏 *It's Amazing* 👌👍👍👍

[@SteveRamsey]

Thanks Praneet! 👍

[@canesvenatici9588]

Wow didn't realize you 've already got a million subs. Been watching your videos for years. Keep up the good work, man.

[@SteveRamsey]

Thank you.

[@cherokeeproud9531]

Where's a good place to buy blade guards Steve? Love your channel! Can't wait to start my first project. Thanks.

[@tcandle695]

Nice project. Where can I buy those blue clamps that you use for holding the fence board? Thanks

[@SteveRamsey]

I got those from Rockler a while back. They probably still carry them.

[@tcandle695]

@@SteveRamsey Thanks Steve. I like your videos. I have been buying one by one some inexpensive tools inspired by your videos and by following your tool list. Thanks for sharing your hobby and passion for woodworking

[@TallerSalvatoreJimeno]

Vamos amigo que genial instrumento de música que nombre le pondrás ejjejej saludos quedo magnifico!

[@SteveRamsey]

Gracias!

[@bogsdolics]

Hi Steve great video , when putting the wire on you could have put it half way then turned it upside down and put it on from the other side , comments eh! it never rains but it pours, G.

[@marcogabriellopez9867]

Excelente great Job, thank you for Share this good video, greetings from Salamanca Guanajuato Mexico GBY

[@SteveRamsey]

Gracias Marco!

[@hazembata]

I dig it.

[@joshuadavis1770]

I would have gone nuts cutting all the wire squares. Brad nailer FTW.

[@IlanDavid]

I started watching and I was like "oh, this is a good idea. I'll build this!", then I got to the part where you were cutting all that cage pieces and I went "FUCK THAT". :-) great video, Steve!

[@stathisbikos6563]

It would also be interesting if you made several of them in slightly different sizes (same length though) or different woods so they have different sounds and use them together. Maybe? BTW It was a good move to drill that indent and glue the rod to the base. I think it will make the tranfer of the sound to the body better (maybe maybe not, but couldn't hurt) Nice project

[@ConflictedSwitch]

I would love to hear it with BBs. About how much rice did you use?

[@SteveRamsey]

I used about a cup of rice. Yeah, I think anything metal would sound better.

[@ConflictedSwitch]

You could always make a modification video down the line. Drill a little hole in the end. Drain out the rice. Put BBs in. Plug the hole. Profit. 8)

[@johnme7049]

Hey Steve, Here is a thought for the hardware cloth. Why not build a bat house? There are lots of free plans on the internet. You can use the hardware cloth inside the bat house walls to help the bats climb up. They do this to regulate their temperature. This should be a fun project, you will help the bats, AND the bats will thank you by eating LOTS of bugs all summer.

[@csle1962]

Cool!

[@jerrybobteasdale]

That's also a cool way yo make many hexagonal frames? Form the long tube. Crosscut many times to make a lot of small hexagons.

[@bruceregittko7068]

Duke Makedo - Steve did what you suggested some time ago only with dodecagons and not hexagons.

[@piotrfi6613]

I'm lazy. It's raining so I'll listen to the rain simulating the sound of a rain stick...

[@coldspring624]

May need to work on the type of wood for that...great project

[@SteveRamsey]

I think a hardwood would sound much better than plywood.

[@jokeal3613]

I think because the hardware cloth is tight against the wood it acts like a guitar string and the rice makes a “ plucking” sound, if they were cut smaller you would get more of a rain sound

[@hansdegroot8549]

Hi, Rain Man! LOL Great, creative video. Thanks for sharing.

[@CodeSe77en]

Nice! How much rice would you guess you added? About a cup or so?

[@SteveRamsey]

Probably about a cup or so.

[@MarkChristopherpens]

Cool project Steve! How much rice do u fill it up with? Cheers from Nova Scotia -Mark

[@SteveRamsey]

About a cup or so.

[@MixingGBP]

Ha, I am a musician and a wood worker. I just bought and returned 2 "professionally" made rainsticks that were defective and DOA. I never thought to make my own. About how much rice did you pour in there? I think I'll use metal BBs.

[@Mcphilsmith]

Cool project Steve. They only had hardware cloth in 100' lengths, so I ended up having to buy 2 rabbits instead of just the one.

[@el737rs]

Very interesting idea. Got to try it 🤔

[@Wordsnwood]

I think "sort of" is even a bit generous! 😁. I wonder about maybe dried peas or beans for a more muted sound?

[@RU-HDD-4-HVN]

Here's a friendly tip for the next time you make a rain-stick. Use real thin leather skins like those that might be used on a bongo or conga drum head as end caps instead of wood. Decorative cloth/twine ties and or strapping can doll it up for aesthetics as well. The effect will be a pleasant organic sound of distant thunder as the rice, beans, pebbles or shells hit the dried drum skins at the end.......... It also looks nice and "natural" for the hippy folks of old. Just a thought.......

[@Uncadoo]

Soooo, I guess it rains in Scotland and Ireland. Got it, don't need the stick. Here in So Cal it rains every 5-10 years or so and the sound of the rain needs to be simulated, as does the sound of birds singing and the wind in the trees and, well, anything but traffic. Do you have a traffic stick we can send across the Pond?

[@kevinadams4238]

Can change your life! Naw, but it's cool. Best click bait ever! Love your videos!

[@Thirdplace4life]

Cool. Can you show how to make a snowstick next? :)

[@SteveRamsey]

I love the idea of a musical instrument designed to be silent!

[@bruceregittko7068]

Tony Montana - Instead of rice, fill it with air.