LET'S BUILD - Episode 2: How to Open a Lid with a Pneumatic Cylinder!
by FrightProps
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What this video covers
Episode 2 of FrightProps' LET'S BUILD series provides a step-by-step warehouse walkthrough for assembling and deploying a pneumatic lid opener kit. The tutorial covers how to use a pneumatic cylinder to automate the opening of a lid on a prop, such as a coffin or chest. FrightProps offers tiered kits designed for different lid weights, and an air compressor is required to complete the project.
Key takeaways
- ◆Pneumatic cylinders can be used to automate lid-opening effects on Halloween props
- ◆FrightProps offers pre-built kits scaled to different lid weight capacities
- ◆An air compressor is a required component for this build
- ◆The tutorial is filmed in the FrightProps warehouse with step-by-step guidance
Who this is for
Home haunters and prop builders who want to add automated pneumatic lid-opening effects to coffins, chests, or similar props.
Tools mentioned
- • air compressor
Materials mentioned
- • pneumatic lid opener kit
- • pneumatic cylinder
⚠ Safety notes
Pneumatic systems operate under pressurized air; ensure all fittings are secure and rated for the pressure used. Match the correct kit to your lid weight to avoid mechanical failure.
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