How to make a Shock Glove

Earlier this year, I was reading a Popular Science magazine and I noticed an article about a new technology. Weapons designers were working on an armored gauntlet that would fire Taser darts with a laser site, for use in Law Enforcement.

Now that is cool. Having recalled that recently, I did some research. Last week I showed you how to make a Taser device out of a camera. Today, we'll be modifying it into a glove that will allow you to punch thieves and burglars with electric power.

Now, the original design involved simply strapping the capacitor to the glove. But there are a few issues with that. First of all, it would be all too easy to bump the capacitor and cause it to short accidentally. It would also not be effective if you were actually fighting a burglar: Hit too hard and the capacitor would fall off.

This design let's you hit anything as hard as you want, and still deliver the powerful shock of the camera capacitor. 

Ready?

First of all, you will need to determine if you are right or left handed. I really hope you already know this. I am right handed, so I will be using that for an example.

Buy a Right (or left) leather work glove and a right insulated, rubber glove. The rubber glove should be similar, possibly slightly smaller, size to the work glove. 

Or, if you want a really good glove, buy some fireproof Kevlar gloves on EBay for $40.

Now, insert the insulated glove inside the work glove. This is a safety precaution to avoid shorting the capacitor into your hand. You can either secure the opening of the glove(s) with duct tape, or superglue them together, your choice.

Now, you will need your Taser circuit. Cover the entire thing, except the pins, in electrical tape. Again, mark where the trigger is for future use. Remove the battery during the duration of this project. Short the capacitor with a screwdriver in case it was charged.

Either glue or securely tape the Circuit to the outside of the glove. Make sure that the trigger is facing upward and the capacitor is facing towards the fingers, but not too close. 

Solder a wire to each pin on the capacitor. Once the solder is cooled, wrap the pin and metal parts of the wire in electrical tape.

Grab two sheets of aluminum foil.

Fold each sheet into a strip of aluminum foil the size of a finger, and half the length. Take a strip and tape it to your POINTER and RING finger with electrical tape. Keep as much foil showing as possible, and make sure the foil is extending from just above the knuckle down to at least the first joint. This is to avoid, again, and accidental shorting of the capacitor. Lastly, the foil must be only on the front of the fingers.

Take the wires you soldered to the pins and SECURELY tape them to top of the foil, above the knuckle. Make sure the wire is connected firmly! This is essential.

You are finished! Put on the glove, plug in the battery, and press the trigger to charge it. Go punch a light pole. Seriously, hit something metal, making sure to touch the two foil strips to the metal. You probably will see some sparks or hear the capacitor sending the electricity through the light post.

Remember, this is a dangerous device. Do not use it unless your life or property is threatened. I am not responsible for any damage caused. Never touch the two foil strips or capacitor pins.

Enjoy!

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