How to make a scissor mechanism for a Halloween prop
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- in this video I make a scissor mechanism out of some 25mm aluminium box section. This was used as part of a Halloween prop and extends out of the box by about 6 metres or 18 feet. I first saw a prop like this in a Facebook video and thought I’d have a go at making one myself (although mine is contained within a large casket with automatic opening door).
Great video from 6 years ago. We are making a scissor mechanism this way! I'm happy with this video because i was wondering how this worked for years
Excellent scissor mech and clear explanation of how you did it. Thanks!
You are welcome!
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I like the fact that, even though you have almost 200k subscribers, millions of views and ton of stuff to do, you continue to reply to every comment on your videos. Thank you for being genuine and greetings from Serbia!
I always try to reply to every comment, but I'm sure I miss the odd one as UA-cam's comment system is not perfect.
I'm happy to have to many subscribers, views and comments from all over the world ;-)
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A few years back I watched a witch connected to a scissor mechanism in a Facebook video. Last year I made my own version of the prop, although mine was contained in a casket with an automatic door. The witch extends about 18 feet out of the casket when activated.
I hope everyone has a great Sunday ;-)
Ultimate Handyman .
What drive mechanism for extending scissors and automatic door open/closing.?
The scissor mechanism was connected to a rod-less cylinder- ua-cam.com/video/YL3-0KoSAGI/v-deo.html
Which was activated by a P.I.R sensor, the door opened by using a small pneumatic cylinder. Both of the cylinders were connected to one solenoid valve.
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Ultimate Handyman .
Cheers. You're goodun'.
Ultimate Handyman you’re a man of many talents; a man after my own heart. Are you going to make more videos of how you’ve made this Halloween thing? I guarantee it would be a popular video.
Nice to see you widening your fantastic channel to “builds” like this
Always a fan of your videos 👍
Thanks Graham, I'll probably make a couple more videos showing how I made the door open and how the casket was made, but they might not be uploaded in any kind of order as some of the videos will need a lot of editing due to me filming this over several days (mostly at evenings).
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Very clever ! Loads of uses
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Great tutorial. Just ordered some of the aluminium box. How did you mount the prop on to the end if the scissor mech?
I think I drilled a couple of holes through the box section, then fixed it using two cable ties 👍
the most adorable thing in the world is cute little daughter
Absolutely.
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Can you give me the link too the tubing you used, and great video
I think I got 30mm *3mm aluminium box-
bit.ly/3vJuvAM
Excellent job and very well explained thank you
I’m going to try to give it shot
Do you know of a link or a place to get the shoulder bolts from
I got mine from a company in Blackpool- www.fyldefasteners.co.uk/index.html
Most bolt stockists will be able to get them.
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hello, this is way too advanced for me. can you sell a non-machinery version of this? like you can use your arms to control it?
I’m afraid I do not make things to sell, but you could make one that is operated by hand, as shown in the video at 5:41
@@ultimatehandyman yes ill try. does it require plenty of strength?
@@ultimatehandyman can you also got all that stuff from home depot?
@@Ratapocia It depends how long you make it, the longer it is- the harder it is to use.
@@Ratapocia No idea, sorry. I'm in the UK and sourced most of my components from eBay or specialist bolt suppliers ;-)
Just attach a big boxing glove on it and install it in your shed... whenever someone is trying to brake in they're up for quite a surprise.
Ha Ha, that would be funny ;-)
Thanks for posting it must of took ages to build that. Have you had a quiet week. I'll have to wait a full seven days for the next one.
I've had a busy week, but managed to edit this footage from last year.
I have loads of video footage on my computer that needs editing into videos, but not much time to edit it. It is often quicker for me to make a new video and upload it rather than editing some of the older ones with hours and hours of footage!
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can you please put the size of everything and can i get everything at home depot
That’s so awesome! How did you make the sisscor mech lung out and also how did you install the witch on it?
I use a linear actuator to make the mechanism move in and out-
ua-cam.com/video/YL3-0KoSAGI/v-deo.html
The witch is just connected to a hole in the box section using a cable tie.
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Hello, sorry to bother but may I get the link to all the materials on eBay? Thanks, mate.
Can you provide more information on the slide you used? I've been designing using a regular two way cylinder and linear slides but I like this as an all in one option.
You can see it in this video- ua-cam.com/video/YL3-0KoSAGI/v-deo.html
I bought it at auction a few years back. They are widely used in industry etc.
Is there a science of explanation as to why you used that particular order of washers?
Not really, it was just a case of filling up the space on the bolt.
I always ensured that a nylon washer was touching the aluminium to prevent any wear.
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Very clever I need to try this!!
PS Better description in title maybe? Left too many questions before i actually saw what you were doing - just a suggestion. :-)
I'm not very good at titles, so normally just put the first thing that pops into my head!
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Another GREAT vid, is this part 1?
There is more footage, such as connecting it all together and making the box etc.
I have started the video on how to make the door opening mechanism, but I'm not sure when I'll get time to edit it fully.Thanks for the comment
Brilliant - if only my mother-in-Law was still alive 😀
LOL
Out of interest which site do you work at - duckworth street or chapels park? We do all your electronic repairs and we’re just off to pick a repair up from Peter Thomson :)
I'm based at Duckworth street (but off today).
I worked at Chapels park for 18 years though. I know Peter well, I was working near him yesterday!
I've probably loaded one of your vehicles in the past at Orchard mill ;-)
I do still work at Chapels on asset care days and at their shutdown, or sometimes if there is a big job.
Where did you get that cylinder and sliding track for it?
I bought the rodless cylinder at auction (I bought about 5 of them as a job lot), but they are often sold on ebay cheaply- fave.co/2HBUYo7
I bought the pneumatic cylinder from ebay.
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IT CAN SCARE THE SOUL OUT AT NIGHT....
It scared a few people, but not as much as the bin I made a few years back
ua-cam.com/video/5rp3OkZxEMM/v-deo.html
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Hahaha that was awesome.
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Brilliant burglar deterrent!
Absolutely.
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The wife said that she was visiting friends fir the week-end. What the bloody hell is she doing in your cupboard.
Suggestion for your next vid.
How about magic tricks? Sawing a woa=man in half would be a nice starter.
LOL
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You're welcome. She's due back soon. I've retired to my man cave. Strung garlic wreathes around the door and hung crucifixes all o'er the place.
Dont let your cats anywhere near this. They'll be launched into the next town!
Absolutely.
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I just got a 1 1/16 with a 12” stroke I wonder if that is a big cylinder to do the job?
It depends on the length of the arms in the scissor mechanism, it should do the job though ;-)
Excellent job ! Not sure the children were as impressed though.😀
Thanks, they liked it once the project was finished ;-)
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Ultimate Handyman
I'm sure they did it looked fantastic. Take care.
That would scare any adult , never mind a kid. 😂
Yes, it scared a few! I did have to but barriers up so that nobody could walk near it as it is a bit of a finger trapping hazard!
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No problem it's a killer when I'm recuperating, bored.com. Another 4 weeks yet😵😵😵😵
I can imagine.
Best of luck with the break ;-)