It's coming... KaBUMP!

by **Omikron** » 22 Dec 2005 23:01

vector40 wrote:The biggest drawback to these various ideas of no-harm bumping is the trouble involved. If you have a lot of bump keys, it's prohibitive to craft some elaborate system of glue and cushions for each.

I have a REALLY simple solution that I'm going to post here it a bit, just trying to get everything compressed and sorted. :-P

by **Omikron** » 22 Dec 2005 23:12

Alright, it took me longer to compress and upload everything than it did to add the "protection"... :lol:

It's just a standard zip tie, looped through the hole and around the shoulder. Quick, cheap, and darn simple. Enjoy!

by **vector40** » 23 Dec 2005 0:32

Looks... asymetrical. Like you'll end up pitching the key downward every time you hit -- the upper shoulder will "give," the lower shoulder will not.

by **vector40** » 23 Dec 2005 0:33

I should ask: have you tried it? Does it work? :-D

by **Omikron** » 23 Dec 2005 0:48

vector40 wrote:I should ask: have you tried it? Does it work?

I'm hurt, vector40! Why would I post something if it didn't work?

http://www.public.iastate.edu/~omikron/ ... trical.mpg

This one's just for you, champ. :wink:

by **Omikron** » 23 Dec 2005 0:52

Also, if you're going to use the zip-tie method, it look better probably work better (Yes, vector40, you're partially right. ;-)

) if you cut a slot down into the bow of the key, so that the zip tie is actually sitting flat, instead of at an angle. This will also allow you to tighten the zip tie more evenly and will have more even wear.

by **Omikron** » 23 Dec 2005 1:13

vector40 wrote:Looks... asymetrical. Like you'll end up pitching the key downward every time you hit -- the upper shoulder will "give," the lower shoulder will not.

Alright people, I'm feelin' a bit foolish at the moment. I was under the impression that vector40 was referring to the ZIP TIE being asymmetrical, when he was actually referring to the key shoulders themselves.

Yes, the key does work because the bottom "shoulder" never actually contacts anything. It goes right along through the keyway. I can see why such a key might present a problem in other systems, though. Sorry, vector40! :wink:

by **vector40** » 23 Dec 2005 1:48

Hmm. Not bad.

by **digital_blue** » 23 Dec 2005 2:54

Hot Dam*!

This is exactly the kind of thing I love. Simple! Cheap! It's one of those "why didn't I think of that" things. I love it.

Great idea Omi! Good work!

*db's been around a while and he gets excited by new ideas*

db

by **Omikron** » 23 Dec 2005 3:12

I would also like to note, just to people are aware, that the zip ties DO shear (Get it? SHEAR!) off after prolonged use or abuse, but it's so much simpler to replace a petty zip tie than to re-cut a new bumpkey or buy a new lock!

by **Omikron** » 23 Dec 2005 3:13

Omikron wrote:I would also like to note, just to people are aware, that the zip ties DO shear (Get it? SHEAR!) off after prolonged use or abuse, but it's so much simpler to replace a petty zip tie than to re-cut a new bumpkey or buy a new lock!

...just SO people are aware...

WHY, OH WHY IS THERE NO FREAKING EDIT BUTTON!?

by **eric343** » 24 Dec 2005 22:22

So where and when can we buy the KaBUMP tools?

by **skold** » 25 Dec 2005 4:50

Why don't those pretty photos work for me :cry:

all i get is:

FORBIDDEN

by **webidiot2** » 25 Dec 2005 12:24

I see them fine it must be a problem with your pc.

by **Auto45** » 25 Dec 2005 15:56

skold wrote:Why don't those pretty photos work for me all i get is:

FORBIDDEN

Are you run PeerGuardian turn it off and you will see photos

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