Steampunk Inspired Mechanical Eyepatch

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  Step 1

  For the iris mechanism I used this template, found on the internet (see attachments). You can also research on Google how the mechanism works

• Step 2

  Cut out all the shapes out of the brass sheet, sand the sharp corners and edges.
  Then, I made three extra pieces, so I could make mechanical iris box for the eyepatch. A back piece and a wall (around 7 milimeters wide) with an opening for the lenses to hold them together. Also, a piece, that holds the plexilass inside.
  Also, two handles on the sides so I could attach it.

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  Step 3

  After soldering the box, I started assembling the mechanism. Instead of the cut out parts in the template I used brass wire.
  After lots of adjustments i riveted everything in.

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  Step 4

  Also I made some plexiglass holders on the strap.

• Step 5

  As for the lenses, I went to a printing company and asked them to laser etch the pictures, but you can make your lenses out of anything. I thing colored lenses would look cool. Or even without them you are pretty bad ass looking.

• Step 6

  I got a long leather strap, where I sewed everything on with a simple thread. Oh, and I also put a thin strap of leather to hide all the imperfections and hide the opening for the lenses.

• Step 7

  Sand, polish and you're done!

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Collin F. · Arvada, Colorado, US 29th November 2016

I was wondering if you were willing to make and another one of these, and if so, how much would you ask for it??

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