Introduction: K'nex Ratchet Tool
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About: I like programming computer programs in Microsoft visual C# 2010/12 express. Make, Fix, and Tinker with electronics. Fix Vehicles, and Small Engines. Build with K'nex.
Here is my latest invention, a K'nex Ratchet tool, i saw nobody had posted one so i decided to make one myself.
Step 1: Parts List
Parts list:
-- Rods:
16 Green
10 White
1 Blue
-- Conectors:
8 Green
17 Grey
2 Orange
1 Tan Clip
Step 2: Build the Base
Build your "Base" With 8 Green Rods and the 8 Green Connectors.
Step 3: Add the White Rods
Attach 8 White rods to your base.
Step 4: Build the Back of the Base
Build the back of the base.
Step 5: Attach the Back of the Base
Attach your part from last step and add the Grey Connectors to hold it on.
Step 6: Build and Add the Ratchet Holder
Build the Stick and put it in the hole of the White Connetector.
Step 7: Add the Ratchet and Handle
Add the White Connector and the white rods, then add the Tan Clip, and add the 2 Orange Connectors.
11 Comments
5 years ago
I will try to make this into a knex gun
7 years ago
cool original idea:)
10 years ago on Introduction
That is cool first one I have ever seen.
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Thanks. The reason you have never seen one before is because no one has ever made one before i don't think.
10 years ago on Introduction
Nice, this is the first knex ratchet I ever saw :)
10 years ago on Introduction
sweet! thanks. I also subscribed : )
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Thanks!
10 years ago on Introduction
Thank you. If you want to see how i edit my photos check out my instructable on using GIMP, you can find it either in the photography contest or in my profile. You are right you can only spin it in one direction and not in the other, you can do 1 or more whites for the ratchet part and it will make it harder to spin and stronger, i like 2 whites because it is fairly easy to spin and still very strong.
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
A, ok. I saw your GIMP ible, but I must say, I don't use something to edit mine. Though I can try it to resize the pictures I upload. (large photos=long upload time)
10 years ago on Introduction
Very good instructions, good photo quality, and a part list. I haven't built it (almost all my pieces are in a gun right now), but am I correct in that you can spin the 'wheel' in one direction, but not in the other? And does it make a clicking noise, like some children toys? I want to rate it 4* for the quality of the instructable, but I can't see the rating stars.
10 years ago on Introduction
This is my second instructable so please give me ideas on how i can improve.
Thanks