I was comfortable enough with the knife design to start building my portion of the tools for the annual gathering. A few days ago, I ordered the necessary parts, like more stun guns and rubber training knives. Just getting the materials ready for assembly was a day's worth of work.
I thought about the design for the switch adapter, which was glued to the pipe, and trapped the nut. This design was not serviceable, so I took a day to add bolt holes so we could swap out switches if the pipe or adapter broke in a fight.
The printer ran continuously to make three adapters and spares. When it came time to assemble the knives, the procedure ran smoothly. The most challenging part was adding standoffs to the rubber knife blades since I made their sockets snug.
Finally, I had three working combat tools, but I had to show the rest of the group how to make them. I couldn't expect them to read through my whole procedure and pick out the necessary steps, so I revived the Hackaday.io page I started months ago. Of course, anyone who wants to see how we're working is welcome to view.
I tried to write a safety warning that would be fun to read, and still convey the importance of safety. It didn't have the conviction, and it wasn't necessary, so I toned it down. Then, I kept working on step-by-step instructions, starting with the bill of materials, and the plastic switch-pipe adapter.
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Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
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Enough parts for three electric knives
I thought about the design for the switch adapter, which was glued to the pipe, and trapped the nut. This design was not serviceable, so I took a day to add bolt holes so we could swap out switches if the pipe or adapter broke in a fight.
New switch adapter with countersunk bolt holes
The printer ran continuously to make three adapters and spares. When it came time to assemble the knives, the procedure ran smoothly. The most challenging part was adding standoffs to the rubber knife blades since I made their sockets snug.
Partially assembled knife
Finally, I had three working combat tools, but I had to show the rest of the group how to make them. I couldn't expect them to read through my whole procedure and pick out the necessary steps, so I revived the Hackaday.io page I started months ago. Of course, anyone who wants to see how we're working is welcome to view.
Reviving a Hackaday.io page
I tried to write a safety warning that would be fun to read, and still convey the importance of safety. It didn't have the conviction, and it wasn't necessary, so I toned it down. Then, I kept working on step-by-step instructions, starting with the bill of materials, and the plastic switch-pipe adapter.
Writing instructions
The rest of the summary posts have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
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