Bumping Tool - Idea

by **ThE_MasteR** » 30 Aug 2005 20:31

Well, today I was in school and I had my metal ruler in my hand and I was playing with it like as if it was a tomahawk like B.W has, and it has a hole at the end to attach a good piece od rubber at the tip to add some weight..

Maybe this is a good idea, lemme know for those that are into bumping

http://www.andyjonesdesign.co.uk/imagextra/photos/stat-off/ruler1.jpg

A picture of the ruler.

by **zeke79** » 30 Aug 2005 20:41

I had actually thought of using that same thing the other day. I think it would be a great idea as those types of rulers would provide just about the right amount of swing that is needed. Great post!!

by **vector40** » 30 Aug 2005 20:42

Ha... I too have had this exact idea, and I've been looking for my metal ruler for a few days. (Seems to have disappeared; I'll probably buy a new one.) Let me know if you think up a good solution for the weight.

by **zeke79** » 30 Aug 2005 20:52

I had not put alot of thought into that yet, but some stick on tape style wheel weights before you mount whatever you are using for an impact surface should work well.

by **vector40** » 30 Aug 2005 21:24

Wheel weights?

by **zeke79** » 30 Aug 2005 21:37

The flat stick on type. They are like a flat 1/16" thick tape type wheel weight that they use on the inside of wheels to balance them. The size is approximately 1/4"X1/16"thick which can easily be trimmed.

by **n2oah** » 30 Aug 2005 21:55

I am inspired. I am making a bumping tool, I'll post it later.

by **zeke79** » 30 Aug 2005 22:33

I'll expect to see it tonight.......

by **zeke79** » 30 Aug 2005 22:34

zeke79 wrote:The flat stick on type. They are like a flat 1/16" thick tape type wheel weight that they use on the inside of wheels to balance them. The size is approximately 1/4"X1/16"thick which can easily be trimmed.

Sorry to quote myself, but I meant to say that they are used to balance the wheels and tires on your car. Sometimes they use the hammer on type but if there are clearance issues they will use the stick on type :wink:

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by **Chucklz** » 30 Aug 2005 22:37

I think you could get on very nicely with the rubber from Staedler white drafting erasers. They look an awful lot like the rubber on the end of Barry's Tomahawk, and is moderately stiff and bounces nicely.

by **zeke79** » 30 Aug 2005 22:41

ehh, I use that stuff everyday. It tends to get crumbly if it falls off your desk and you step on it so striking a keyblank may not be the best idea for it. I really like the idea that was used in the toool video of using the cheap white cutting board material. It is stiff enough to last a long time, yet mallaeble enough to not damage the bump keys. Just my opinion though

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by **n2oah** » 30 Aug 2005 22:46

I found the (almost) perfect material: A rubber stop for a pair of rollerblades. Not too hard, nor too soft. I'm off to make my tomohawk.

by **ThE_MasteR** » 31 Aug 2005 6:51

n2oah wrote:I found the (almost) perfect material: A rubber stop for a pair of rollerblades. Not too hard, nor too soft. I'm off to make my tomohawk.

That's great also, very good idea !! I has the perfect dimensions also haha..

I can't make myself a "tomahawk-like" tool at the moment, and the reason is because I don't have any bump keys. I am awaiting a job interview soon enough which will get me some bacon to buy myself some keys.. :wink:

by **ThE_MasteR** » 31 Aug 2005 13:02

I just got another idea.

A shoehorn !!! The long flexible ones, they even look like the tomahawk..!!

by **n2oah** » 31 Aug 2005 14:30

Wow, we really know how to improvise!

Here's my finished tomohawk

I haven't tried to bump anything with it yet.

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