D4E1 Plectrum Assistance

This is a project started by D4E1 (designforeveryone). http://designforeveryone.howest.be/

the product is made with feeling and is different for everyone. These instructions are a basis to realize the concept.

The reason for aluminium is because it is easily deformable.

Supplies

1.file

2.hammer

3.cutting machine or knife (for aluminium )

4.glue (best silicone) I use tec 7

5.step drill or a normal drill minimum 10

6.plectrum

7.point stroke

8.Sheet metal minimum 60x30 mm

9.tube (I use 12 mm diameter

10.screw machine

11.sandpaper

12.ruler

Step 1: Contour Drawing

you cut out the contours with the dimensions of the sketch.

Step 2: Dot Stroke

In the middle of the hole, you put a dotted stroke so you can drill easier later on.

Step 3: Drill the Hole

you drill a hole where you put a point stroke, my diameter of the hole is 13 mm

The function of the hole is to get the 'feeling' with the plectrum.

Step 4: Contour Cutout

You cut the sheet metal to the desired shape, the dimensions may vary to your liking. I did that with a cutting machine, but you can also do that with a knife or scissors.

Step 5: Deburring Edges

Deburr edges with your file and sandpaper

Step 6: Tube Clamping

You can do this operation in different ways, I did it with a vice.

You make sure the tube has an oval shape. The reason is that the index finger is also oval.

Step 7: Shape Up

With the help of a hammer you make the shape by tapping the sheet metal on the tube.

Here you can choose how you want to deform it.

Step 8: Gluing

You glue the pick on the sheet metal. Therefore you can choose what is the best glue for you.

As an option the sheet metal can also be colored.