Bear "Fun", "Jungle" Tools, Ideas and Special / Member Projects

Or the concealed bear bang launcher.

 

OHHHHHHH.... so close @Hanzo... but technically you missed it on a technicality ....

It's a coconut "Grater".... for grating coconut while still in the shell for cooking or toppings.. and also to use to make coconut milk for cooking....

Sorry no grand prize or free limited edition "Bear Made!" 304 stainless coconut "grater".... (also makes a handy covert protection tool... sort of like @HK_User 's garden tool... the hori hori .... just tell tsa or the authorities it's a coconut grater you always keep handy ... LOL)

Aloha Gang...

First one is done... technique is down so I'll make the others now... but thought I would share...

Used the toothed template to lay out the teeth on the blanks...

Then off to the band saw for rough cuts... then off to the dremel for further refining.... final with a small file... and then a little cleaning up...

Drill three holes... will come with stainless phillips screws for mounting if my Uncles and Aunt wish to do so... either to a dedicated bench or a board to hang and then place on a stool or chair when it's time to "grate coconut"...

Old one is show in the picture... great expedient tool... someone probably made and served them well for years...

But I did some research and thinking... and designed this one... round head instead of squarish because well... none of the coconuts I've seen have square nuts.... (but then I've see @Hanzo up close so.... wait.... never mind... ewwwww! and Yuck!... terrible visual!"

Anyway... also tapered it to the grating ball end so if the user want's to hand hold it... they can comfortably....

Mine is also straight and the original has a slight bend to it.... that I reckon is user preference... so I left mine straight the relatives can decide how they like theirs and bend it or leave it....

Did not like the beveled edge as the tool can only be used one way... no bevel on mine so the coconut can be rocked both ways and still grate effectively... faster and more efficient....

Well there you go... one more project done!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Columbus Day!

Take Care and God Bless,

Bear

 

Have to say, @Bear, the coconut scraper/grater is sweet. Just take coconuts with you as part of the camouflage.

 

Special project is just awesome!! I likey that!!

Let me just say that Bear outdid himself this time. Not gonna steal his thunder. Bear can show it off and explain. But I think he approved of my idea for using it in a reverse grip. Fast and wicked!

 

You know I am never one for fancy terms. But "grating" is what I envisioned. Just called it the simpler scraping.

 

Make sure you bag them. You will get arrested for showing your nuts in public.

 

Especially my big hairy brown ones...

 

I have to say though, @Bear is a master craftsman. And as such, when handles what he is making, he gains insight into it. So when he handed it to me, I could appreciate that. Holding it differently gave me insight into its balance points and showed me how it should be used, at least in my hands. Everyone is different, so each persons' usage will vary. At first, from initially looking at it, I wanted a longer head, but after holding it, the way it is is better. I may feel differently if a shaft is installed. Now I want to order one too!

 

Aloha Gang,

At @HK_User 's request... Here's the details on the otherwise plain looking walking/hiking/trekking cane/stick/staff....

Started out with all 300 series stainless steel pipe and solid bar and pin stock.

The bar was ordered slightly oversized so I could grind it down to fit the pipe perfectly at a slight taper for a snug fit.

The inside dimension of the stainless pipe is slightly over 3/4"

The bar was cut shorter for the foot and longer for the head.

The final design of each element was based on a conversation with the member about their needs, abilities and the actual application(s)... IMHO the final design would differ for each individual based on each of these areas as well as their budget.
(stainless steel is not an inexpensive steel)

The foot was designed for heft as well as a notch for a bit of "grabby" effect to pin or push items down or out of the way. It was purposely ground thick and can be easily hand filed to re-profile it or knock off any "mushrooming" over time if the member so wishes.

The head is a "Sankaku Yari" design which I believe best suits the members needs, abilities and actual applications. It is a very old design and has a very effective and efficient application when put to purpose.

Neither the foot or head is heat treated as the 304 stainless is hard enough to meet and exceed the members needs.

The head can also easily be re-sharpened or reformed with a file as it is flat on 3 sides... hopefully with will never need to be done but if it does it will be a user friendly design and experience.

The pins are 316 stainless and 5/32" thick... they were set purposefully in an arrangement that would allow the member to easily index the tool in complete darkness just by feel.

The pins were peened at the center and offset and then coated with JB weld as well as the inside of the pin holes.... and driven in with a hammer. JB Weld is good up to 600 degrees at about a 4,000 psi strength.

The pins were not peened so that they could be driven out if need be to replace the head or the foot.

The cover for the head is a piece of the same stainless pipe with a simple rubber foot (available at any hardware store) attached with double stick carpet tape. This also allows for replacement but gives enough holding strength.

The end of the cover is carefully deformed to give a snug but not too tight a friction fit. This allows for a firm removal for a purpose specific application... but does not allow for casual or accidental removal. Friction or Electrical tape is added for a redundant seal and also to cover the obvious seam from a nosey looker who might wonder "hey what's underneath that".... it works very well indeed.

The solid shafts of the Sankaku Yari was also taper ground so that if the head cover is not snug and tight ... it will rattle ever so slightly ... so the user knows it's time to replace the tape and or give the stainless tubing head a few light taps with a hammer.

I purposely did not utilize any pin or other locking mechanism with this application. IMHO any more complicated method other than friction had a potential for deformation or failure with would render the whole purpose of that end of the tool useless. Given the application... failure was not at option. It works very very well.

The stainless tubing will accept 3/4 dowel from the hardware store and can be further reinforced by applying fiberglass or fiber tape to the area that will be covered by the tubing for a snug fit. This allows the member to customize the length of the tool to meet their needs and stature.

The holes for attaching the stainless screws with painted black heads (to match the rubber covers and tape) are also arranged to allow for indexing by feel in darkness or in the light depending on the situation.

The stainless screws are also sized to penetrate almost completely through whatever wood is selected.

The proper sized pilot drill bit for the screws is being provided as well as black electrical tape for practice and for final fitting and replacement.

All pins and screws are positioned at 90 degree angles for strength in the thick walled stainless tube.

Weight of the head - 1 pound 6 ounces
Weight of the foot - 10 ounces

Given the approximate stature of the member.... I believe this will achieve an excellent balance and give enough mass to meet and exceed their application requirements.

It is balanced and fast in the hand(s).

Phew!... I think that's about it... August 23 to now... mostly thinking, rethinking and planning... Hope the member likes it... this puppy is already securely packed and ships out tomorrow... should be there by Friday or the weekend...

A very simple looking tool with a few added "features"

Sorry for the long winded description and pics... hopefully it may help a member Monkey here with their own projects....

Thanks for looking... happy to answer any questions...

Have a great evening...

Take Care and God Bless,

Bear

 

Have to say, it is really sweet!!

 

Very nice.

 

Lots of thought
Lots of skill
Lots of finish work

Well done @Bear

 

Haven't seen a yari in ages. Rock on.

 

Aloha Gang,

Thanks for all the kind comments both here and in a couple conversations....

Really appreciate that....

@ghrit total assembled weight will depend on the type of wood and length chosen by the member to meet their stature, comfort and application... so add the weight of the length and type of wood chosen for the staff to the following
Weight of the head - 1 pound 6 ounces
Weight of the foot - 10 ounces

Pipe is 16 Gauge... or 1/16th of an inch thick walls for those note familiar with tubing or pipe measurements.... Outer diameter of the polished stainless pipe is 7/8ths of an inch. Very stout without the staff inside... more with it....

Hope that answers your questions... let me know if there are any others... happy to explain and answer.

Have a great day all!

Take Care and God Bless,

Bear

 

Aloha Gang,

As some are wondering about the length of the "head"... it was measured and purposely made to length to also serve as a "breaker bar" and resist and or stop sharp or high psi such as teeth and to also resist breakage....

@Hanzo @kellory @Brokor @AxesAreBetter and others here who are trained in various forms of street and martial arts utilizing short forms such as escrima can attest to the viability of the tool even if the wood breaks at the end of the polished stainless steel head... this was also part of the thought and design of this tool.

The material used to make the escrima sticks would make an excellent "stick" for mounting these given their flex and toughness... not sure about their thickness and availability.

Thanks again for all the very kind comments.

Have a great day!

Take Care and God Bless,
Bear

 

3/4" dowel is fine for a back up spear or escrima stick, either one.

Taking some time to step back and look at it, there is a nice potential for a "concealed weapon system" in place there.

 

That would be rattan, @Bear.

 

Which is tough, and is not supposed to be able to break bones easy, or splinter. That is why those SCA punks (if any of you are reading this, you know us HEMA guys have to give you some flak) use them.

P.S. for those of you who do not know, the SCA (Society of Creative Anachronism) and HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) get on about like the bastard cousins of one another that they are. I would also like to add I meant that in good fun.
*Should any SCA read this, I implore, let's start a riot! Haha.