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General Category => Pattern Requests. => Topic started by: GrayBeard on March 29, 2011, 05:46:07 pm

Title: Something I saw....
Post by: GrayBeard 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....

~~~GrayBeard~~~
Title: Re: Something I saw....
Post by: wsmith0896 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?
Title: Re: Something I saw....
Post by: GrayBeard 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 (http://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!

~~~GB~~~
Title: Re: Something I saw....
Post by: Bill P on March 29, 2011, 06:27:15 pm: Okay, I'm dense and will admit it. What are these?

Bill
Title: Re: Something I saw....
Post by: GrayBeard 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.

~~~GB~~~
Title: Re: Something I saw....
Post by: dunk 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.
Title: Re: Something I saw....
Post by: GrayBeard 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.

~~~GB~~~
Title: Re: Something I saw....
Post by: Bill P on March 29, 2011, 07:50:52 pm: Thanks, GB. I need to get out more.

Bill
Title: Re: Something I saw....
Post by: mrsn 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.
Title: Re: Something I saw....
Post by: Russ C 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. :)
Title: Re: Something I saw....
Post by: dgman on March 29, 2011, 09:09:59 pm: Perhaps they could be personalized such as "GB's Buds".
Title: Re: Something I saw....
Post by: GrayBeard 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.

~~~GB~~~
Title: Re: Something I saw....
Post by: dgman on March 29, 2011, 11:38:01 pm: Well, that's what they are called, ear buds! And besides, I drink Corona's!
Title: Re: Something I saw....
Post by: mrsn 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.
Title: Re: Something I saw....
Post by: frankorona 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