Static grass applicator

[torikoos]

I've just build myself a cheap static grass applicator. While I realise that it is probably not as good as a commercial product like that of Noch, it is also more than 20 times cheaper.
I used the electronics and handle from an old electric fly swatter, and a metal tea strainer. I opened the fly swatter cut the wires leading to the 'swatter part', soldered new wires to the circuit board , one of which onto the tea strainer, and one longer lead onto a small spike/screw.
I used a few bits of carpet underlay(the green tiles) in the end of the handle to clamp the tea strainer , and filled up all the gaps with hot glue, then put the assembly back together. After the glue had set, I ended up with a fairly sturdy construction. All in all, under 30 minutes work.
While I am still to test it with static grass (I have none at the moment), I know the circuit works, as it 'bit' me already once

So do be careful. This one runs of two AA batteries, and probably isn't deadly or could do much harm, it does 'tickle' in a nasty way, and one can never be too careful.

Koos


Static grass applicator by K2K Koos, on Flickr