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In my last post I mentioned some of the many versions of my candle holder that have been build. It's really inspiring to see how people re-interpret a simple design.
Wanted to show you some of Alex Busado's work. Alex is 12 and has some really creative ideas. I really like natural-wood projects.
Kindle case update.
If it were me I'd have made a case that looked like a leather bound book. Then you could have the best of both worlds! I'm sure you'll come up with something but so far it all looks pretty clunky to me. Pure wood isn't the answer for every project.
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as for the Kindle-prop, there's also the whole other route (no pun intended) of a narrow, flat "prop stick" under the board that the Kindle would rest on when "upright" and the prop stick could swing down and drop into notches on a board on the bottom under it.
Sorry, sketchup is way beyond me...
anyway... one hinge at the front edge with a lip to hold the Kindle, and the angle adjustment is made by choosing the notch for the prop-up stick hinged underneath it.
and... i REALLY appreciate your work!
ps... here's something like what i had in mind...
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I like the idea of using rare-earth magnets instead of notches, though!
here's another idea i've been noodling for a while... my cat tends to eat from the "near side" of the wet-food bowl, shoving some of the food to the far side and he apparently can't get to it as easily.
i wondered if i (or you) could figure a way to let a small (3" dia. or so) bowl be held at a slight angle and rotate by gravity so the most food is "always at the bottom" or nearest edge.
enjoy!
Exciting.
ReplyDeleteGreat job.
Keep going.
Hi steve great ideas when are you going to build your scrap wood holder i need some ideas.
ReplyDeleteHi steve me again and i am building my very own woodshop and i was wandering if you had any ideas on storage.i just started in woodworking a year ago in 6 th grade and i love it although not many people, like my friends have the same interests.
ReplyDeleteHi steve i was just in the shop finishing a pencil holder i made. i also used your beloved wood filler because of tear out.i will try to send a pic but i am not subcribed to your channel. i am subscribed to your web cite but not the channel, can i still post pics and if i can how can i.
ReplyDeleteI emailed a drawing (actually a photo of a drawing) of a possible Kindle box solution which has an interesting locking mechanism. The lock is two dowels embedded in the lid that are pushed apart by a spring and engage the two sides of the case. Two slots in the lid allow for simple handles to operate the lock. Hope it helps.
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