- November 7th, 2009, 9:12 pm#181771
Ok, so technically it's not the correct metal detector or the right potato masher but I figure since most people don't even know this thing exists who's gonna care.
Surprisingly the hardest parts to find were the utensils. After weeks of scouring my local flea markets and thrift stores I wound up swapping my mom a new strainer for her old one and finding a "close enough" masher at Target. The metal detector was an Ebay find, it was going for $10 as it was "broken". The only problem with it was corroded battery contacts and after cleaning them up it worked fine until I ripped the whole thing apart.
I've posted a full build up on my website here: http://www.angelfire.com/pa2/jdoud/kudmeter.html. It's got the blinky light, the needle moves and it will buzz when I push the red button so I can sweep people. I want to figure out a shoulder strap as having to hold it all the time will get to be a pain and I wouldn't trust hanging it on my belt. With 6 AA batteries and stainless steel utensils it's not exactly light. C&C welcome.
Surprisingly the hardest parts to find were the utensils. After weeks of scouring my local flea markets and thrift stores I wound up swapping my mom a new strainer for her old one and finding a "close enough" masher at Target. The metal detector was an Ebay find, it was going for $10 as it was "broken". The only problem with it was corroded battery contacts and after cleaning them up it worked fine until I ripped the whole thing apart.
I've posted a full build up on my website here: http://www.angelfire.com/pa2/jdoud/kudmeter.html. It's got the blinky light, the needle moves and it will buzz when I push the red button so I can sweep people. I want to figure out a shoulder strap as having to hold it all the time will get to be a pain and I wouldn't trust hanging it on my belt. With 6 AA batteries and stainless steel utensils it's not exactly light. C&C welcome.
Jack Doud
http://www.bloody-plastic.com/costumes.html
My Oddball props:
Statue of Liberty Controller, Slime Scoop, Keymaster Colander Helmet, KUD Meter.
http://www.bloody-plastic.com/costumes.html
My Oddball props:
Statue of Liberty Controller, Slime Scoop, Keymaster Colander Helmet, KUD Meter.