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Paper Claw

Paper Claw
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This is updated! Here is the link: http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Claw-20/

I was bored and i though about making a claw out of stuff i had lying around.
(I think?) I created the pull back mechanism so it opens.
it is made out of paper, string, and rubber bands.
I made two versions, and plan to make different add ons for them, it is expandable and the parts link together. One version is "2d", it only has two claws and it was made to prove that the pulling mechanism works. The other version has three claws and can pick up roundish objects. I might make a printable version of the design if someone asks.
Sorry about the darkness, i took it with my iPod Touch, and it is night time where i posted this, also, my desk is kinda cluttered, I have a lot of projects that I haven't posted yet
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Apr 4, 2011. 4:31 PMjstroh says:
Sir, or Ma'am,
would it be possible to see your design for this claw. My daughter is making a mechanical arm for her science project. We are using cardboard, rubber bands, brads, string, fishing line and binder clips. She needs to be able to pick up a pencil. It looks exactly what would be needed to do the job. Please let me know what can be done under this web site to obtain your permission to use your design.
Apr 5, 2011. 2:43 AMjstroh says:
No problem, dombeef, I will make sure my daughter lets the children and her teacher know where we found the claw for the design, and we will make sure we get some good pictures for you. As for size I am not sure at this point, due that we still have to contruct the length and width with the cardboard for the arm and base. IF I had to guess, I'll go with 2-4 inch diameter to connect to the arm. Claw has to be good enough to pick up a pencil size object, Other than that we are winging it.....LOL. She wanted to do something different for her project , I just didn't know how involved it was going to be, got to love kids imagination. Thanks again.
Apr 5, 2011. 1:16 PMjstroh says:
If needed I can see about construction paper or thin poster sheet for the claw.
Apr 5, 2011. 3:09 PMjstroh says:
My daughter thanks you very much
Apr 6, 2011. 6:09 PMjstroh says:
Ok so how will we obtain the template? Do you need our e-mail address, or will we be able to access it here on this forum? Just curious.
Apr 7, 2011. 5:30 PMjstroh says:
Hows the Image coming? We have started the construction of the carboard in Triangle pieces for running of lines and stuff. Let us know when your ready.
Apr 8, 2011. 6:59 PMjstroh says:
Hows the scanning coming?
Feb 20, 2011. 5:25 AMynze says:
Beautiful claw, dombeef! Really smart!
Feb 20, 2011. 5:24 PMhappyjo says:
:D
Feb 19, 2011. 9:59 PMhappyjo says:
This is absolutely awesome! :D
Feb 20, 2011. 5:14 PMhappyjo says:
that is perfectly fine! :D

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I like to make inventions, usually out of paper and stuff I have. I have a few projects that i haven't put up on instructables yet...