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SLK · **Posted:** October 7th, 2010, 3:31 pm

The Finklestein & Matheson "Specter Dectector". 14 inches in lenth. Wood casing and hardwood handle.

In addition to supporting the unit the feet keep the back pipes and gears clear of resting directly on a countertop.
Note the scrollwork.

ThrowingChicken · **Posted:** October 7th, 2010, 4:30 pm

I wasn't so sure about that thing on top until I watched the video, but seeing it in motion I think it works well.

enchanted unicorn · **Posted:** October 7th, 2010, 4:45 pm

That little black switch on top is the only problem I have with it, otherwise, it's a work of art.

SLK · **Posted:** October 7th, 2010, 4:52 pm

enchanted unicorn wrote:

That little black switch on top is the only problem I have with it, otherwise, it's a work of art.

Kinda hard to find a ready made switch that looks accurate to the era so if a bit of slack could be cut for me I'd appreciate it. lol

Martog · **Posted:** October 7th, 2010, 4:55 pm

SLK wrote:

enchanted unicorn wrote:

That little black switch on top is the only problem I have with it, otherwise, it's a work of art.

Kinda hard to find a ready made switch that looks accurate to the era so if a bit of slack could be cut for me I'd appreciate it. lol

You could always attach something to the top of the switch, like the switch on the movie PKE?

enchanted unicorn · **Posted:** October 7th, 2010, 4:57 pm

I just wonder if you could glue something on top of that switch to give it an antique look. The rest of it is the bomb! Trust me, I'm not criticizing your pke, mine has a flower pattern on it.

Kingpin · **Posted:** October 7th, 2010, 6:10 pm

A typewriter key, perhapse? With the word/letter replaced with "On"?

GhostGuy · **Posted:** October 7th, 2010, 6:32 pm

Looks great!

The Stiff · **Posted:** October 8th, 2010, 10:33 am

Neato!

SLK · **Posted:** October 8th, 2010, 12:22 pm

For size reference/comparison.

Not404Error · **Posted:** October 8th, 2010, 7:54 pm

Holy shit, that's badass!

SLK · **Posted:** October 9th, 2010, 5:00 pm

Thank you.

It's on ebay as of today.

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Bob Wobbaz · **Posted:** October 10th, 2010, 11:35 am

Very cool, I love steampunk and this is just plain awesome :crunch:

aliencatx · **Posted:** January 29th, 2011, 8:14 pm

I never use this word but thats just plain "SICK"
the design is amazing and looks like its a real gizmo from a time passed.
great job.

coasterg · **Posted:** January 31st, 2011, 6:53 pm

That's great, very era/theme appropriate!

As for the switch, try and find a really small knife switch or a chunky toggle that you can age appropriately. Or, add a plate connected to the switch with On and an arrow on it with the proper aging.

Boomerjinks · **Posted:** January 31st, 2011, 6:56 pm

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cowbybill · **Posted:** January 31st, 2011, 7:19 pm

While I'm not a fan of the whole Steampunk thing- great job on that prop it looks great.

nicktheguy · **Posted:** March 5th, 2011, 6:47 pm

I think it looks great - the only thing I would change is the modern switch - a brass one would really finish it off nicely.

cklinejr · **Posted:** March 9th, 2011, 10:48 am

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Daniel Welch · **Posted:** March 13th, 2011, 4:42 am

Kingpin wrote:

A typewriter key, perhapse? With the word/letter replaced with "On"?

Or just a basic toggle switch would be better, anything but that modern plastic switch.

aliencatx · **Posted:** May 23rd, 2011, 1:07 am

as I said this is very awesome. I was wondering if you could help me come up with some ideas on a steampunk ghost trap. You can message me for I dont think this is a steam punk friendly place

Anthony Thomas · **Posted:** March 13th, 2012, 5:27 pm

Is it still for sale?

Lewis Tully · **Posted:** March 13th, 2012, 10:20 pm

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SLK · **Posted:** March 17th, 2012, 1:26 pm

Kingpin wrote:

A typewriter key, perhapse?

I'm liking that.

aliencatx · **Posted:** March 25th, 2012, 3:33 pm

may i ask did you make the gage? If so hows?

cowbybill · **Posted:** March 25th, 2012, 4:10 pm

I love the "Evil Dead" level on the meter..I have to say after meeting the league of steam guys at wondercon I have a whole new respect for the amount of detail and craftsmanship that goes into the steam punk gear. Great job on the Spector detector!

SLK · **Posted:** April 1st, 2012, 8:49 am

aliencatx wrote:

may i ask did you make the gage? If so hows?

I scratch built the casing. The dial graphics are taken from an old clock and the text from a font sample from that era.

JAPICO · **Posted:** April 4th, 2012, 5:26 pm

curious contraption, it seems it will work

SLK · **Posted:** April 5th, 2012, 6:08 pm

SLK wrote:

I scratch built the casing. The dial graphics are taken from an old clock and the text from a font sample from that era.

To elaborate, dial graphics are taken from and image of an old clock face making it easier to add the text digitally.

ecto27 · **Posted:** February 23rd, 2013, 4:27 pm

who's finkelstein and matheson??

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