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7.3 Flexible Plate Switch<br />

This pressure sensitive switch is used f<strong>or</strong> initiating emplaced mines and explosives.<br />

Materials Required<br />

Two flexible metal sheets:<br />

one approximately 10 inches (25 cm) square<br />

one approximately 10 inches x 8 inches (20 cm)<br />

Piece of wood 10 inches square by 1 inch thick<br />

Four soft wood blocks 1 inch x 1 inch x 1/4 inch<br />

Eight flat head nails, 1 inch long<br />

Connecting wires<br />

Adhesive tape<br />

Procedure<br />

1. Nail 10 inch x 8 inch metal sheet to 10 inches<br />

square piece of wood so that 1 inch of wood<br />

shows on each side of metal. Leave one of the<br />

nails sticking up about 1/4 inch.

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