Jeff Torres
Member
This is what I managed to bang out today after work. Took a trip to Hobby lobby and to Home Depot.
Excuse the Fuzzyness of the Shots, my camera is only good for nothing.
Also Please disregard the Dates on the Pictures
This shows the Cam and the Scissor Jack in the Recoiled and retracted position
This shows the Cam and the Scissor Jack in the Extended position
This is a detail shot of sorts, showing the spring used to help in the retraction after use.
I need to put another on the front.
This shows everything laid out.
The scissor jack is made out of Mini Popsicle sticks. I used a Machinists' square to ensure all of the holes are drilled correctly and spot on with the next. I used Brass Fasteners to Hold them together. Have yet to add another spring to the Scissor Jack, and I need to get a Constant force spring to make the cam exert a "retractable force" against my hand so when I lower my hand it (the hidden blade) retracts.
I have already completed the blade & Scabbard (part the the fist holds) portion, I will not divulge that as it is a engineering problem that I had immense fun trying to figure out. And someone serious who is trying to figure out this device as a whole will view it likewise.
So what do you think?
Excuse the Fuzzyness of the Shots, my camera is only good for nothing.
Also Please disregard the Dates on the Pictures
This shows the Cam and the Scissor Jack in the Recoiled and retracted position
This shows the Cam and the Scissor Jack in the Extended position
This is a detail shot of sorts, showing the spring used to help in the retraction after use.
I need to put another on the front.
This shows everything laid out.
- Base Board
- 2 Washers
- Scissor Jack Mechanism
- Cam
The scissor jack is made out of Mini Popsicle sticks. I used a Machinists' square to ensure all of the holes are drilled correctly and spot on with the next. I used Brass Fasteners to Hold them together. Have yet to add another spring to the Scissor Jack, and I need to get a Constant force spring to make the cam exert a "retractable force" against my hand so when I lower my hand it (the hidden blade) retracts.
I have already completed the blade & Scabbard (part the the fist holds) portion, I will not divulge that as it is a engineering problem that I had immense fun trying to figure out. And someone serious who is trying to figure out this device as a whole will view it likewise.
So what do you think?