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Offline GrayBeard

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Something I saw....
« on: March 29, 2011, 05:46:07 pm »
in an electronics accessories catalog that I thought would make an interesting project, be inexpensive and easy to make and be a hit with our friends who always have those damnable 'ear buds' stuck in their heads!

Have fun with it gang....

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« Last Edit: March 29, 2011, 07:09:34 pm by GrayBeard »
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Re: Something I saw....
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2011, 05:52:01 pm »
GB you need to get with a manufacturer or the Shark Tank and get this on the shelves. What a great idea and looks great. What did you make them from?
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Re: Something I saw....
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2011, 06:06:40 pm »
Those are currently available from many sources. They are made of a semi-flexible plastic material but I thought they would be an easy and quick thing to make for our "wood addicted" friends!
You can find more of that type thing at <WWW.cyberguys.com>

I personally am going to make some from 1/8" plywood and try them out and then maybe do some in thin acrylic in colors for my grandkids!

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Re: Something I saw....
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2011, 06:27:15 pm »
Okay, I'm dense and will admit it.  What are these?

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Re: Something I saw....
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2011, 06:58:56 pm »
People who use those tiny 'earbud' headphones use these to wrap the cords around so they don't get tangled in their backpacks or pockets.

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Re: Something I saw....
« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2011, 07:01:52 pm »
What are the dimensions of the finished items?  May be a nice little dollar item on the table this summer.
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Re: Something I saw....
« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2011, 07:07:40 pm »
The only size given is 2 1/4" long so just adjust to your scraps of wood!

I added another view of the 'bone in use' above.

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Re: Something I saw....
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2011, 07:50:52 pm »
Thanks, GB.  I need to get out more.

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Re: Something I saw....
« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2011, 07:52:09 pm »
I have seen one that looked a little like a fish skeleton. The art teacher at my schol showed me, thinking I could do one out of wood. I haven't gotten it done yet.
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Re: Something I saw....
« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2011, 07:55:24 pm »
Those have been around for awhile and there are many variations. I made some last year for my family but they where pretty plain.  :)
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Re: Something I saw....
« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2011, 09:09:59 pm »
Perhaps they could be personalized such as "GB's Buds".
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Re: Something I saw....
« Reply #11 on: March 29, 2011, 11:20:15 pm »
Dan...you say "Bud's" around here and you get a round of long necks with red and white labels!

But that was a thought...to personalize them.

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Re: Something I saw....
« Reply #12 on: March 29, 2011, 11:38:01 pm »
Well, that's what they are called, ear buds! And besides, I drink Corona's!
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Re: Something I saw....
« Reply #13 on: March 30, 2011, 09:40:27 am »
I was doing some looking online last night and found another style that can be made from wood. They look like a yo-yo, with a hole in the middle. This type of project might be a good seller.
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Re: Something I saw....
« Reply #14 on: March 30, 2011, 09:42:36 am »
Practical and functional idea.
Thanks for showing it.
I'll make one because it is badly needed
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