It is recorded in many ancient books, such as Shi Yuan Gu Shi. He thinks that many tools and appliances used by carpenters were created by him, such as square (also called Lu Banchi), Mo Dou, planer, drill, and legendary chisel, shovel, saw and other tools were also invented by Lu Ban. According to historical records, the stone mill was also invented by Lu Ban.
Lu Ban's inventions are various and scattered in books after the Warring States Period, mainly including:
(1) machine seal. In the Book of Rites, Tan Gong, he designed a "mechanical seal" to bury Ji Kangzi's mother mechanically, which was convincing. However, at that time, thick burial prevailed and this method was not adopted.
(2) Agricultural machines and tools. The invention and adoption of advanced agricultural machinery is one of the important conditions for the development of ancient agriculture in China. Shiben said that Lu Ban made stones, and Wu Yuanqi Yuan said that he made hulling, grinding and milling machines, which were very advanced at that time. In addition, "Ancient History Examination" records that Lu Ban made a shovel.
(3) Woodworking tools. Many ancient vessels are made of wood, so exquisite tools are very important to carpenters. The original instrument says that Lu Ban made a drill (a tool to correct wood bending). Lu Ban Jing also called the ruler for carpentry "Lu Banchi", indicating that ancient craftsmen thought that the ruler was invented by Lu Ban, but this is only a legend. Ruler is a common woodworking tool used by Lu Ban.
(4) Lock the key. When I was in Zhou Muwang, I had a simple lock key, shaped like a fish. Luban's improved lock key, shaped like a button, has a built-in mechanism, which can only be opened with a key and can replace people's guards.
(5) weapons. Hooks and ladders are commonly used weapons in the late Spring and Autumn Period. Mo Wen records that Lu Ban changed the hook into a "strong hook" for ship warfare. Chu used this device to fight a water war with the Vietnamese army. Hook the boat when it retreats, and push it away when it passes. "Mozi's public loss" records that he changed the ladder into a ladder that can stand in the air to attack the city.
(6) bionic machinery. "Mo Jing Wen" also records that Lu Ban cut wood to make magpies, and magpies can fly for three days. According to Hongshu, he also made a wooden kite to show Song Cheng. Lun Heng Ji Zi Ruzeng recorded a rumor that he made wooden chariots and horses with organs that could carry his mother and a wooden ruler.
(7) carving. "Tales of Different Stories" records that Lu Ban once carved a "map of Kyushu" on a stone, which may be the earliest stone carving map. In addition, in ancient times, it is also said that Luban carved exquisite stone phoenix.
(8) Civil buildings. Both Shuo Yuan and Shi Shiyuan Yuan say that Lu Ban created the paving head, that is, the base for installing the knocker. In ancient times, it was also said that he presided over the construction of bridges; His wife, Yun, invented an umbrella to protect the craftsman from the sun and rain.
Ladder-ladder is an ancient siege equipment. Legend has it that it was invented by Lu Ban.
Hook strength-"Hook strength" is also called "Hook rejection" and "Hook giant". It is a war tool used in ancient water warfare, which can hook or hinder enemy warships.
Wooden kites are said to be war reconnaissance tools made of bamboo and wood.
Saw-Legend has it that the saw was also invented by Lu Ban. In fact, according to archaeologists, as early as the Neolithic Age, people living in China would process and use dental sickle and clam sickle. These are the rudiments of the saw. Hundreds of years before Lu Ban was born, in the Zhou Dynasty, copper saws were already used, and the word "saw" appeared.
Bending ruler-The earliest name of bending ruler is Moment, also called Lu Banchi. In Mozi Tianzhi, it is said that a car maker insisted on his rules in order to realize Fiona Fang in the world. Rules, namely compasses and rulers. A ruler consists of a ruler handle and a ruler wing, which are perpendicular to each other at right angles. The handle of the ruler is one foot shorter, mainly for measuring. The length of the ruler wing is uncertain, and the longest is twice that of the ruler handle, which is mainly used for measuring right angles and balance lines. Woodworkers use rulers to measure right angles, planes, lengths and even balance lines.