02-20-2011, 04:41 AM
Jef.
It would be very interesting if it were possible to find a picture of the top of that purse, for the opening device looks to be the lever at the left end of the bowl.
When I have made these in the past I make the locking device automatic where the handle is spring loaded, and just pulling the handle apart releases the locking pin and the tension of the lid throws' it open. Then to close it the lid is pushed down under it's own tension again which jumps the pin back to the lock position.
Indeed all views of that original would be most welcome.
It would be very interesting if it were possible to find a picture of the top of that purse, for the opening device looks to be the lever at the left end of the bowl.
When I have made these in the past I make the locking device automatic where the handle is spring loaded, and just pulling the handle apart releases the locking pin and the tension of the lid throws' it open. Then to close it the lid is pushed down under it's own tension again which jumps the pin back to the lock position.
Indeed all views of that original would be most welcome.
Brian Stobbs
