Quick Answer: The Tuning Fork with Resonance Box is a nickel-plated spring steel tuning fork fitted by an integral threaded mounting to a seasoned hardwood resonance box. The box is built as a 1/4 wavelength acoustic cavity to reinforce the tone of the fork.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Nickel-plated spring steel fork
Seasoned hardwood resonance box
Integral threaded mounting couples the fork to the box
Box dimensions based on a 1/4 wavelength acoustic cavity
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Fork
Nickel-plated spring steel
Resonance box
Seasoned hardwood
Mounting
Integral threaded fitting
Cavity
1/4 wavelength
About This Product
Striking the fork sets the air in the box vibrating in sympathy, so a pure tone is heard clearly across a classroom. It is used to demonstrate sympathetic vibration and resonance and in beat-frequency experiments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the resonance box of the Tuning Fork with Resonance Box made of?
Seasoned hardwood. The fork itself is nickel-plated spring steel and screws into the box through an integral threaded mounting.