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When my kids started watching the new Star Wars cartoons, the result was instant fascination with lightsabers. So we built a few.
You will need a little LED flashlight
cardboard
packing tape
an old deceased CD (we all have burned some coasters)
clear or opaque tube, I used an old golf club protector tube thingy
Sharpie
scissors
Figure out how to mount your flashlight in the tube. I wrapped the flashlight in cardboard and taped it then slid it into the end of the tube.
If you want a colored light, you should add some colored cellophane at this point. Wrap it over the end of the flashlight and tape it down.
Once the flashlight is where you want it in the tube, tape it there.
Next trace the end of your tube on the old CD and cut it out.
Tape the CD with the reflective portion towards the flash light.
All done but the testing.
Finished product.
Permalink Comments (0) Michael Smith May 3, 2009
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I saw this on blog.Makezine.com. As many machines as I carry around for work and other stuff, this seemed perfect.
What you need:
A handle
2 old school bungie cords
1/4 inch bolts, nuts and washers, as needed, at least 4 of each.
Remove the hooks from the bungie cords
Thread the bolts through the holes on the handles
Thread one set of nuts down, securing the bolt to the handle.
Put the bungie cords on the bolts on the other side of the handle. put on washers. Tighten the bolts down.
Old and Busted!!
New Hotness!!
You may trim the bolts as needed.
Permalink Comments (0) Michael Smith Apr 29, 2009
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tehborken is just another how to site. This site will focus on how to and diy articles. Many of them will be building props for a charity haunted house that is run yearly benefiting Sertoma and the Crete Sokol organizations. But my interests range rather widely and I will also be touching on science, technology, engineering, robotics, pneumatics, electronics, gardening and whatever other shiny objects that grab my attention.
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Permalink Comments (0) Michael Smith Nov 13, 2008
