Puppet Mechanism Trigger Build, Short Version with Music. See the link below for the full tutorial.

A quick look at the making of a trigger for a puppet mechanism built into the handle of an arm-rod. See a more in-depth tutorial where Jeff Jantz explains the process step by step here.
• Mechanism Trigger for ...
supplies:
- 5/8" poplar dowel
- Flat ridged plastic 1/8" to 1/4" thick, for the trigger, PVC or plexiglass or comparable.
- Miscellaneous nuts, bolts, washers, and Nylock nuts
- 1/8" cable clamps
- 1/8" O.D. Nylon tubing
- 70 to 100 lb test braided fishing line
- Lobster clasp
- 3/32" welding rod
- 2 part quick setting epoxy
- White lithium grease
Also, check out Adam Kreutingers' tutorial "How to make Removable Arm Rods!"
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Music by Jason Shaw, audionautix.com/
This is an awesome music resource!