Has anybody made Scotty's wrench (polarity tool) from TOS? Can someone make one?
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Careful, I hear they can slice your finger right off.
Just ask Scotty.
Just ask Scotty.
asalaw
Sr Member
I can do it at Techshop -- the machining is pretty straightforward. But I'd need better reference pictures before I could commit, and at least approximate measurements. The jewel parts I'd cast probably in tinted clear epoxy, and those acrylic fins would be short work on the laser cutter.
I could create it in 3D first and get your approval before starting construction, but you'd have to cover my time for that.
It has to get stuck sometimes though when reversing polarity.
Dammit!...and nobody called me?!
Here are some pics from the run a couple of years ago.
Happy New Year, Funky. :cheers
I'm interested and would commit to a run... but I guess we'll need a few more than just the two of us to make it cost effective.
Happy New Year to you as well!
I've been in contact with the maker of the last run and the first thing we need is a FIRM commitment of 20 units. I hate to say it but with this being such an obscure piece I don't think we'll get there.
For those that want to learn more about this awesome tool, watch the TOS episode, "That Which Survives". (season 3)
You could print it in stainless steel. The original was probably aluminum so it wouldn't be 100% accurate, but it would look like a real tool. I've printed a ton of stuff in stainless steel from Shapeways... it's a God sent.
Luke Skyvader
Sr Member
You've got 3 now. I'll be keeping my eye out for an interest thread in the Project Runs. I'm just an average trekie but I'll always remember my brother and I changing the polarity on a socket wrench with a metal sleeve from a salt shaker slid over the handle.
There might be more interest than you think and my brother, who's not a trek fan at all would flip if he saw me with one of those.
ballpark price? I might commit.
gaston
New Member
I'm the guy who built the above mag Probe. I was contacted by Funky Jedi and another collector to see if I could do another run. If there are enough of y'all to warrant the materials and shop time (rough estimated: about a dozen), I'd be glad, Those collectors interested, please let me know asap so I can make an accurate estimation of aluminum.
Here are my shots and videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWhkzSsGJ98
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFFC3ySKg94
Cheers,
Gaston
Here are my shots and videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWhkzSsGJ98
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFFC3ySKg94
Cheers,
Gaston
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gaston
New Member
UPDATE #2
Hey guys, got your 2nd update here!
The prongs’ order is in the works. I’ve been told by the 3rd-party shop’s foreman he’s fallen behind, but ought to have them ready for pick-up Friday afternoon.
The aluminum bar was ordered and showed up ahead of schedule. A delay in hearing back from collectors put the order of aluminum bar on hold. A total of 8 buyers, who initially said they were “in", somehow found it in within themselves to let me know last week they were no longer interested. Let’s all give them a great big had, shall we?
End caps were machined yesterday evening. Check out the Youtube link for a short video of their job. Special thanks to Dave S. and Annie L. for the tunes… I was told that sometime this afternoon or tomorrow the handles should go into production (spot the prototype next to the caps), followed by the nub. If the shop’s schedule and mine mesh, I can spend some time and get photos of their birth.
Thanks for everyone’s patience and if you’ve got questions, please feel free to contact me.
Cheers,
Gaston
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Hey guys, got your 2nd update here!
The prongs’ order is in the works. I’ve been told by the 3rd-party shop’s foreman he’s fallen behind, but ought to have them ready for pick-up Friday afternoon.
The aluminum bar was ordered and showed up ahead of schedule. A delay in hearing back from collectors put the order of aluminum bar on hold. A total of 8 buyers, who initially said they were “in", somehow found it in within themselves to let me know last week they were no longer interested. Let’s all give them a great big had, shall we?
End caps were machined yesterday evening. Check out the Youtube link for a short video of their job. Special thanks to Dave S. and Annie L. for the tunes… I was told that sometime this afternoon or tomorrow the handles should go into production (spot the prototype next to the caps), followed by the nub. If the shop’s schedule and mine mesh, I can spend some time and get photos of their birth.
Thanks for everyone’s patience and if you’ve got questions, please feel free to contact me.
Cheers,
Gaston
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I guess I need to build a Jeffries tube now to go with it!
Now where can I find the old sparklers fireworks to make for an authentic
emergency situation?
Now where can I find the old sparklers fireworks to make for an authentic
emergency situation?
