Raise Lower Levers Material

[Scott Howard]

Bill
I just looked in the electrical section until I found something long enough . Ace is normally a little higher priced than Lowe's and it was 2.49 and will make 2 complete scissors . I will make a trip to Lowe's latter this week and see what they call it and pick up a few more. I have one done except for the rivet . Scott

[Bent]

Certainly looks good Scott.
Tell me how you make them: What tools you use and the actual procedure from A to Z
Just wondering, cause this was one of the most ignorant things for me to make.

[Allan]

Just a small point... I did dummy up a couple of changer scissors mechanisms when I started playing with the idea of building a steel. However, in my ignorance, I made them by cutting them out of a length of aluminum angle so the 'bend' was already there, if that makes sense. I found that to be quick and easy.

Allan.....

[Scott Howard]

I just mark it out leaving a ear extra long for the bend. Took it to the band saw and cut it out. at that point I put it in the vise with the ear up and the main section even with the top of the vise. Gently tap the ear over to make the 90 degree bend . I did the marking and drilling of all holes after the bend was done . Then you can trim any extra off and finish shaping it .

Real easy to do with just a band saw , drill press, center punch ,Grinder and a file. I have 4 to make for my project. I use a smaller rod than factory on the MSA. Most thing get better each time you make one. This one turned out good for my first try at it but I may save it for my pattern and make several more. Scott

[Eldon]

There are square box covers available without the center knockout if you look around. You might be able to get an extra lever out of them.