MSRaynsford

There is a large Rube Goldberg project in about to start (more details to follow). In preparation for that we needed an easy to activate trigger that could be set off in a number of different ways. I came up with this design that creates a large amount of force when activated but needs a minimal amount of force to trigger it (all of the holding force is passed through the frame rather than the latch). The ability to turn the trigger through different angles means that it can be pulled, pushed, lifted or dropped to activate. ( svg here ) 254/271

Snaps can be added to the joint to prevent them allow it to clip in an out easily. 253/271

Mortice and tenon joints can also be biased. 252/270

The mortice and tenon joint can be split into multiple tabs and slots 251/269

A simple mortice and tenon joint. This is the one I use in most of my designs already, the shoulder allows the piece to slot in and not go too far through the hole. 250/269

I'm working on a few 'secret' projects right now, which is fun and interesting but doesn't leave me much to post so it's back to the joinery for the time being. I know these are less interesting but it's allowed me to catch up and frees me up to work on the better items. 249/269

Ever since I did the previous laser cut pencil I've wanted to do more but I just can't find plain wooden pencils to buy. Help me lazy web if anyone knows where I can get plain unbranded pencils the please let me know ( msraynsford+website@gmail.com ) 248/266