pcworth
12th May 2009, 10:12 PM
I am restoring an old Japanese puzzle box, which has a drawer that is "unlocked" by sliding some pieces on the box to release an internal catch.
This catch consists of a small piece of bamboo, mounted in a slot inside the box on the side, which locates in a wedge-shaped groove on the corresponding side of the drawer.
The bamboo catch is broken, but I think it has worked due to its natural springiness, allowing it to protude when uncovered by an overlying slide, and then locate in the groove on the drawer, locking it until the slide is reversed, forcing the bamboo to retract again.
Sorry, its all a bit of a mouthful isn't it, but I hope I have conveyed the general picture!
My question? Well, I was hoping someone may be able to give me ideas or advice on how best to work with a new piece of bamboo, in an attempt to make a new catch for this puzzle box. Any comments will be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Peter
This catch consists of a small piece of bamboo, mounted in a slot inside the box on the side, which locates in a wedge-shaped groove on the corresponding side of the drawer.
The bamboo catch is broken, but I think it has worked due to its natural springiness, allowing it to protude when uncovered by an overlying slide, and then locate in the groove on the drawer, locking it until the slide is reversed, forcing the bamboo to retract again.
Sorry, its all a bit of a mouthful isn't it, but I hope I have conveyed the general picture!
My question? Well, I was hoping someone may be able to give me ideas or advice on how best to work with a new piece of bamboo, in an attempt to make a new catch for this puzzle box. Any comments will be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Peter