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NJJ Inner circle 6437 Posts 
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Can anyone recommend a good drill for a the growing head illusion?
The small ones don't have adjustable chucks and the big ones are VERY heavy. Anyone found a good, lightweight drill? |
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NJJ Inner circle 6437 Posts
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I've picked up one these babies but I'm not sure it will work.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fiskars-8511-......b=1#shId |
Mark Boody Illusionist Inner circle 1369 Posts
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I use mine without a drill.I put a metal "sleeve" over the bolt and then put a "lock" nut on the end. Hold the "sleeve" with your thumb and index finger and spin the disk by turning the "lock" nut. Practice in front of your mirror to check your spinning speed. I now have one less thing to pack.
This great idea came from Jason Hudy! Nicholas, I believe your hand crank drill will work just fine. Remember to keep a nice steady speed. Mark
Only he who can see the invisible can do the impossible. Frank L. Gaines
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jimhlou Inner circle 3706 Posts
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I use a black and decker power screw driver. You don't need an adjustable chuck, just stick the bolt on the spiral into the round end of the screwdriver. It just slides in and out - but if you turn on the screwdriver the wheel goes around.
Jim |
magicmanfrank Inner circle 1127 Posts
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Exactly what jimhlou says above,
and you can get one at Walmart for under nine bucks! =Frank=
The Early Bird may get the Worm, but it's the SECOND Mouse that gets the CHEESE!!!
Frank Thurston www.FrankThurstonMagic.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Magic-of-Frank-Thurston/116625117910?ref=nf |
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NJJ Inner circle 6437 Posts
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I guess I need a bigger bolt...
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magicgeorge Inner circle Belfast 4299 Posts
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Der dum Der dum.
I use a hand drill. Works well! |
Eldon Inner circle Virden, IL 1137 Posts
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No you don't need a bigger bolt. The bolt fits loose in the screwdriver but like the instructions say "Trust me it will work". The disk slips a little when you first turn on the screwdriver but inertia brings it up to speed quickly.
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NJJ Inner circle 6437 Posts
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It doesn't work with the screwdriver that I have. The screwdriver turns and the disk just wobbles and then falls off!
Perhaps we're using different versions... |
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Mindpro Eternal Order 10615 Posts
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Perhaps you've got a screw loose?
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts
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Nicholas
You have been gone for quite a long time welcome back.
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
http://www.juggleral.com http://home.comcast.net/~juggleral/ "Footprints on your ceiling are almost gone" |
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NJJ Inner circle 6437 Posts
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It arrived today and it's perfect. I highly recommend it to everyone.
 PROS Lighter than lightweight Small Silent The handle is more fun than a noisy drill I can control the speed easier than a drill CONS It requires two hands to use rather than one. |
MickNZ Special user Auckland, New Zealand 576 Posts
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On 2013-09-15 17:05, Nicholas J. Johnson wrote: Glue (two step epoxy or superglue, it has to be strong) your bolt to whatever it needs to be attached to in the drill. My bolt is glued to the spiral, I just slot the whole assembly into the cordless screwdriver (it's a hexagonal thing like an allen key) and then pull it back out when the effect is over. |
Posted: Sep 15, 2013 12:49 am 