Paper Claw

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

jstroh says: Apr 4, 2011. 4:31 PM

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.

dombeef (author) in reply to jstrohApr 4, 2011. 4:58 PM

Ok, you can use this design only if you don't show it commercially, sell it, etc... and credit me under this username
How big do you want it to be? I was going to post the template soon, I will make sure to do it as soon as possible.
When you make it make sure to post pictures!

jstroh in reply to dombeefApr 5, 2011. 2:43 AM

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.

dombeef (author) in reply to jstrohApr 5, 2011. 3:57 AM

Ok, I,ll make the template sometime this afternoon hopefully. For the claw 's size, it has a diameter of about a one inch, it can pick up pencils and the like. The only problem with the one that I made, is that the claw is kinda wobbly, but that is because I didnt make it thick enough(easy solution, just glue two pieces of cardstock together), what are you going to use for the paper that makes up the claw? Cardboard might not work well, it could bend.

jstroh in reply to dombeefApr 5, 2011. 1:16 PM

If needed I can see about construction paper or thin poster sheet for the claw.

dombeef (author) in reply to jstrohApr 5, 2011. 3:03 PM

Ok, make sure to double of triple layer it. I am making the template right now, it should be done by tonight, in my time zone, is about 4 to 5 hours

jstroh in reply to dombeefApr 5, 2011. 3:09 PM

My daughter thanks you very much

dombeef (author) in reply to jstrohApr 5, 2011. 4:28 PM

Your welcome, good luck at the science fair

jstroh in reply to dombeefApr 6, 2011. 6:09 PM

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.

dombeef (author) in reply to jstrohApr 6, 2011. 6:23 PM

It will be a image or pdf, i have to upload it, it is on my other computer

jstroh in reply to dombeefApr 7, 2011. 5:30 PM

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.

dombeef (author) in reply to jstrohApr 7, 2011. 6:25 PM

The scanner doesn't like te other haft of the parts that I am scanning, it will be done shortly,good luck!

jstroh in reply to dombeefApr 8, 2011. 6:59 PM

Hows the scanning coming?

dombeef (author) in reply to jstrohApr 26, 2011. 6:11 PM

Any new news?

dombeef (author) in reply to jstrohApr 17, 2011. 7:41 AM

here it is...

dombeef (author) in reply to jstrohApr 17, 2011. 7:24 AM

I am very sorry about the wait, I finished it finally, school has been extremely busy lately. I just have to upload it in a moment it might not be to the scale that i made it in, but it would work fine scaled up or down.

dombeef (author) in reply to jstrohApr 9, 2011. 5:13 AM

I am extremely sorry about the delay,school has been very sy lately. Now that it is Saturday here, I will try to do it, sorry about it.

ynze says: Feb 20, 2011. 5:25 AM

Beautiful claw, dombeef! Really smart!

dombeef (author) in reply to ynzeFeb 20, 2011. 5:30 AM

Thanks!

happyjo in reply to dombeefFeb 20, 2011. 5:24 PM

happyjo says: Feb 19, 2011. 9:59 PM

This is absolutely awesome! :D

dombeef (author) in reply to happyjoFeb 20, 2011. 5:29 AM

Thanks!
Sorry about the darkness, my old camera died after 6(or 7) years of use. I only recently got the newest iPod touch and it has a 0.7 megapixel camera. It is not the best, but it works for showing basic detail

happyjo in reply to dombeefFeb 20, 2011. 5:14 PM

that is perfectly fine! :D

dombeef (author) in reply to happyjoFeb 20, 2011. 5:20 PM

Thanks!