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Cylinder Puzzle - Finished Weekend Project!
BillTodd:
Bringing it back on topic....
I made a keyring sized one from 316 stainless steel
I'd show you inside, but i can't get it apart :D
raynerd:
Haha ! That is brilliant!
:bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:
Why can`t you open it - have you forgot the alignment or is something catching inside? I know I had a slight burr on the top edge of my groove which was originally making my first puzzle a bit tricky. I sanded it off but actually in retrospect quite liked it - made it a bit harder to open!!
I hope you can get it open soon - please post pics when you do! I originally wrote, what size are your balls? But I think it would be better worded - what diameter ball bearings did you use for that?
raynerd:
Just looking at the pics again - are the balls a little small for the groove only you have got quite a big rise on that of the lid?
BillTodd:
--- Quote ---what size are your balls?
--- End quote ---
:lol:
I started to cut the grooves to suit 4mm balls then realised I didn't have enough meat in the plunger part to make them deep enough (I was just making it up as I went along), so I'm using three 3.5mm balls running in ~4.5mm long grooves, hence the gap. I don't mind the gap, being able to see the hole and notch doesn't make it any easier to get apart.
It will come part (at least it did before I fitted the spring) ....
[edit] I've just noticed those balls are Kn****d, I might have one more go at the groove to fit 4mm balls
Ah here it is:
raynerd:
Nice job! :headbang: :headbang:
:ddb:
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