My First DIY Project

[jiveturkey]

Springs straps!!! Can't wait to dive them. The first one took some time getting setup but after that it was pretty easy. I wish I had quick access to some delrin rod but the puck pieces will do. They don't look as good but it's not too bad.

My Dad and I put them together. We used some nylon strap from mountain equipment coop instead of rubber tubing. I like how that looks. They seem sturdy which is the most important thing I guess.

First view..

and closer...

and now the blades...

 

[Rick Inman]

Nice job! What did you use for the clips that attach the hockey puck to the turtles?

 

[Robert Siverby]

Looks like you've done a great job. Very neat!

 

[jiveturkey]

Nice job! What did you use for the clips that attach the hockey puck to the turtles?

I think they're just SS welding rods. My friend is a machinist so I gave him the original turtle buckles and he made them for me.

 

[SamDiver14]

How did you attach the spring to the puck pieces?

 

[jiveturkey]

The spring is attached to the welding rod inside the puck pieces. They're essentially just a housing for the welding rods.