D4E1 Plectrum Assistance

This is a project started by D4E1 (designforeveryone). http://designforeveryone.howest.be/

the product is made with feeling and is different for everyone. These instructions are a basis to realize the concept.

The reason for aluminium is because it is easily deformable.

1.file

2.hammer

3.cutting machine or knife (for aluminium )

4.glue (best silicone) I use tec 7

5.step drill or a normal drill minimum 10

6.plectrum

7.point stroke

8.Sheet metal minimum 60x30 mm

9.tube (I use 12 mm diameter

10.screw machine

11.sandpaper

12.ruler

you cut out the contours with the dimensions of the sketch.

In the middle of the hole, you put a dotted stroke so you can drill easier later on.

you drill a hole where you put a point stroke, my diameter of the hole is 13 mm

The function of the hole is to get the 'feeling' with the plectrum.

You cut the sheet metal to the desired shape, the dimensions may vary to your liking. I did that with a cutting machine, but you can also do that with a knife or scissors.

Deburr edges with your file and sandpaper

You can do this operation in different ways, I did it with a vice.

You make sure the tube has an oval shape. The reason is that the index finger is also oval.

With the help of a hammer you make the shape by tapping the sheet metal on the tube.

Here you can choose how you want to deform it.

You glue the pick on the sheet metal. Therefore you can choose what is the best glue for you.

As an option the sheet metal can also be colored.