Thread: The Breathing Grave How To

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You could say that, I have about 14 of them actually. Don't worry, the casing is made of FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic). It's pretty durable as long as you don't go crazy with prying on the lock tabs. Just insert a flathead screwdriver under each tab (a door panel clip tool, or small prybar works exceptionally well too), and push the tab slightly over the lock. Hold it so it doesn't slip back in, and then do the same to the next. It's a little bit of a pain until you get the hang of it, after you figure out the trick for opening them, it's a pretty quick operation from there on out.

Yea, I've opened up probably 15 or more of those motors and never broke any of the clips.
One tip: Hold it shaft side DOWN and pull off the BACK of the motor casing. If you pull the front off, the gears can fall out.

Good point Dave, I tend to overlook the fact that many people haven't played with motors or gearboxes before Another tip for prop usage is: to make certain that the output shaft rotates counterclockwise so that the bolt is constantly torqued down, instead of clockwise rotation where it will eventually loosen the bolt if you don't use a thread locking compound of sorts (CA glue is great for thread locking duty).

UPDATE as most of you know I put up this How To so everyone that wanted to make this prop could.

Now someone (gooffy87) on the other Halloween forum decided they would copy my design and sell a cheaply built knock off as their own design (plainly see that it's a copy from my how to but they use plastic as the cover that will not let the rain go through and most likely burn the motor out from the weight of rain and dirt) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Halloween-Br...item41631c354a) so I will no longer leave this how to up.

If any forum members still want to build the prop you can PM me and I will help you but NO new members. I think most of us that's been around this forum for at least a year or so respect each others work enough not to try and past it off as their own then try to sell it.

I'm not a builder that sells props but a HAUNTER that just trying to cut down cost on a expensive Hobby so I sell the Breathing Grave to forum members that can't or don't want to build their own. So if anyone on the forum buys a prop from the ebay link I posted......IT ISN'T THE PROP THAT I MAKE IT LOOKS CHEAPLY BUILT and it has NO RETURNS

My prop will look like the one in the video below with a lower profile and it's 24 x 36 x 3.75 and way better built and I guarantee my prop to forum members through Halloween 2012......

I REPEAT THE PROP IN THIS LINK ISN'T MINE http://www.ebay.com/itm/Halloween-Br...item41631c354a


This is the look of my prop

Thanks guys. I figured it out. I used a small flat head and held it then worked the rest the same way. I had some difficulty soldering to the connectors but got it eventually. My soldering skills are rusty. I did also try what you suggested max as I too saw there were holes the wire could be tied to. When the lid is shut though it pushes down on the wire and could possibly sever it. I think the ideal situation is a connector but if not to solder. I am finished the project and it was an easy and enjoyable build. I may make another before the night of nights. Thnx to max for the idea and help.

UPDATE as most of you know I put up this How To so everyone that wanted to make this prop could.

Now someone (gooffy87) on the other Halloween forum decided they would copy my design and sell a cheap knock off as their own design (plainly see that it's a copy from my how to but they use plastic as the cover that will not let the rain go through and most likely burn the motor out from the weight of rain and dirt) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Halloween-Br...item41631c354a) so I will no longer leave this how to up.

If any forum members still want to build the prop you can PM me and I will help you but NO new members. I think most of us that's been around this forum for at least a year or so respect each others work enough not to try and past it off as their own then try to sell it.

I'm not a builder that sells props but a HAUNTER that just trying to cut down cost on a expensive Hobby so I sell the Breathing Grave to forum members that can't or don't want to build their own. So if anyone on the forum buys a prop from the ebay link I posted......IT ISN'T THE PROP THAT I MAKE IT LOOKS CHEAPLY BUILT and it has NO RETURNS

My prop will look like the one in the video below with a lower profile and it's 24 x 36 x 3.75 and way better built and I guarantee my prop to forum members through Halloween 2012......

I REPEAT THE PROP IN THIS LINK ISN'T MINE http://www.ebay.com/itm/Halloween-Br...item41631c354a


This is the look of my prop

madmax,

I completely understand your frustration. Last week end osenator and I went out in search of motors so we could each build one for our respective haunts. We didn't find them but will continue to scour the local surplus stores and perhaps a junk yard or two. I think I have your design memorized but I may contact you in the future for a few tips. Thank you for offering to help out once the tutorial is removed.

Wow MadMax, that is shameful. It's bad enough when companies are ripping off home haunters ideas, and then something like this happens... :/

A person sharing for everyone's benefit, getting screwed, really gets my goat. I don't blame you a bit for taking it down. It is very good of you continuing to offer to your help privately in lieu of leaving the tutorial in place. You sir, are awesome.

Originally Posted by doto

madmax,

I completely understand your frustration. Last week end osenator and I went out in search of motors so we could each build one for our respective haunts. We didn't find them but will continue to scour the local surplus stores and perhaps a junk yard or two. I think I have your design memorized but I may contact you in the future for a few tips. Thank you for offering to help out once the tutorial is removed.

I saw recently Electronic goldmine had more of the old style vent motor in stock and on sale.
If you guys can't order them, I'd be glad to ship a couple to Canada for you.

I don't blame you at all, Max. If he's really building a cheap knock-off, I bet the prop won't hold up very well.

I was gonna make this this year I guess I wont be able to now as I am new .... this is extremely dissapointing I really loved this idea