"Static applicator hacked from a bug swatter" Topic
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| Jeff W | 20 Feb 2013 8:50 a.m. PST |
I just found this on instructables- a guy built a static grass applicator from a bug zapper. link Any opinions on how well this would work? It would have been nice if the instructable had included a photo of a surface flocked with the unit. |
| Heisler | 20 Feb 2013 9:53 a.m. PST |
The model railroaders have created a number of these ad hoc static grass applicators. What's been discovered is that the fly swatter type are a bit underpowered for the job. It will work but it can be frustrating at times. If you want to check out a commercial version of this that does work pretty well the folks at Grass Tech can help you out, they also make a much cheaper version of Noch's static grass applicator. grasstechusa.com |
| WeeSparky | 20 Feb 2013 12:47 p.m. PST |
There are a couple of videos on Youtube that not only show the construction of the applicator, but also of it in use. I made one and it works, it does have to be used really close to the glue to work. |
 Extra Crispy  | 20 Feb 2013 3:43 p.m. PST |
What's wrong with fingers? |
| Ron W DuBray | 20 Feb 2013 5:35 p.m. PST |
What's wrong with fingers? Then all you have to do to make it stand up is blow on it. Then spray some clear coat on it to keep it in place. |
| Jeff W | 21 Feb 2013 11:42 a.m. PST |
I don't recall being critical of using fingers in my post; I was just curious about the end result? |
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