Make: Volume 43

Shishi-Odoshi Fountain

This Japanese water feature literally rocks — to scare hungry critters away from your garden

Written by Andrew Terranova

Hep Svadja

Time Required: A Weekend Cost: $50–$150

Materials

» Bamboo, about 8‘–20’ total length, diameters from 1"–3" see Steps 1–2

» Submersible pump, low volume 80 gallons per hour (GPH) or less

» Basin, pond, or sealed planter

» Clear vinyl tubing, ½", 3‘–10’ length

» Steel rod, zinc plated, 3/16" diameter, 2‘–3’ length

» Rope, ¼", about 6’ length

» PVC pipe, ½", about 1’ length

Tools

» Handsaw

» Drill and drill bits I recommend using a drill press.

» Forstner bits or hole saws

» Bench vise

» Hacksaw ...