Textercuffs - To stop habitual texters.

This is my first Instructable.  Mostly to learn how to create and publish an instructable, but, in this case, to also have some fun.
You need some novelty handcuffs, a rubber or tennis ball.  Any type of ball that can be drilled should work.  It also needs to be big enough to be cuffed.

Step 1: Drill a hole.

Since the thumb is too small to be cuffed by a typical pair of handcuffs, you need to add some size to it.  I found a rubber toy ball works, but I also think a tennis ball would work.  Whatever type of ball you use, it need to be something you can drill in to.

Drill a hole to hold the thumb.  In my case, it required a 3/4 inch hole.  But, if you are making these for someone else, then you need to use the size drill to fit their thumb.

Be careful not to drill all the way through the ball.  If the tip of the thumb can be stuck out the other side, it can be used for texting.

Comments

[hungyhipo 2]

Was this just a project or were you a habitual texter. If you were, did this help a lot or did you go back to habitual texting after you stopped using the "textercuffs?"

[CatalinRO]

Funny :)) - also it will make you feel comfortable with the handcuffs :))

[snotty]

Nice one! But as a cinematographer toy handcuff drive me apoplectic. You can get decent handcuffs for about $30 in Canada. They will slap on your wrist nicely just like in the movies. I use mine all the time as a bike lock that doubles as a punky bracelet. Hours of fun.

[dillydo]

wow thats kinda cool im new here so awsome

[Dr.Duckhunt]

doesnt everyone need one haha well done

[DRH1469]

Is that a Labrador in the second last picture? I absoluly love them.

And not to mention well done on your first instructable.

_{(well Done)}





Sorry just trying out the pro fetures

[rsmaudsley]

Yes, that is a Labrador. That is my dog Beauty who I adopted about 7 years ago when I fostered her for a local rescue. I've since gotten heavily involved in dog rescue and volunteer with Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue (www.lfdrg.org)

Thanks for the compliment.

[DRH1469]

pleasure

[J3DImindTRIP]

these are more effective
http://www.instructables.com/id/finger-trap/

[rsmaudsley]

The problem with the fingertrap is it prevents you from doing a lot of other things too. With the Textercuffs, you can still do just about everything you could without them...except text.

[Lt. Duct Tape]

This innovation will help hitch-hikers everywhere.

[MorNuN]

it's great
I would use thumcuffs instead, but I'll will be hurting them xD

[iminthebathroom]

ahhhahaahhaha, nice!!!

[rimar2000]

Genial.

[mikeasaurus]

Hilarious!

[jessyratfink]

Haha! This is great. Though the worst texters might need one for each hand. :)

[Truehart]

This is great! Some of my sister-in-laws could use this, lol!