illusionist heart

Ok… I see how it works, but…

HOW DOES IT WORK? :-)

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Cool idea. Simple. I like it.

-- Dave, Downers Grove, Il. When you run out of ideas, start building your dreams

There are actual plans you can look up but they are wayyy long and complicated compared to my short, easy process. I’d like to see if anyone can replicate what I did, consider it a challenge :)

my guess:

You have to put the object that makes the piveting point, BEFORE cutting the actual shape.
You can then keep sanding it down on each side, till they match perfectly when they open/close.

Shame there is a whole year till mothers day :-)

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Now you have to make it open up like in the movie. I remember seeing that and thinking, “bullsh*t!” Nice job, though!! Very cool.

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What movie?

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I like it.

-- Todd

The movie “The Illusionist”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvKWNyp5bbI&feature=player_embedded

I have just been informed that, now, there does in fact exist such a locket. IllusionLocket.com. Jim Anderson, the creator of the locket, apparently watched the movie “The Illusionist” and was fascinated with the locket in the movie. He went on to actually create a fully functioning locket. It is quite amazing. I suggest checking out the site.

-- When a 'want' meets 'simplicity', it creats 'progress'.

1. Cut the shape outside on the bandsaw (oval).
2. Round over all the edges on the router
3. bisect the piece on the bandsaw
4. Use drillpress and forstner bit to remove space for large rare earth magnet in each half to be mounted flush (on freshly revelead faces)
5. Glue RE magnets into place
6. Stick together with magnets – the hold strength will be enough to keep it from “loosening” as the two pieces are rotated opposite each other

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