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Bookend made of CDs.

Bookend made of CDs.
Here's how to make a decent bookend out of used CDs.
Firstly, gather materials up(no glue needed):
1.soldering iron
2.three or more CDs
3.bow saw
 
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Step 1Cut the slices

cut the slices
As the picture shown below,three cds are needed here,two as the base and back ,and two slices as strengthening ribs.

Use a bow saw to cut all the cds with proper size and two grooves on the base cd for mount ribs.
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13 comments
Nov 17, 2009. 10:01 PMGonazar says:
Don't you get melted plastic stuck to your soldering iron?
I think I would go with an epoxy instead.
Nov 18, 2009. 2:28 PMLuminousObject says:
That's why you would either use a different tip from normal or use a different soldering iron.
Nov 23, 2009. 12:40 AMTreasure Tabby says:
Oh a great use for duds.
Will have to try. :)
Jul 10, 2009. 4:38 PMj574sbi says:
could super or gorilla glue accomplish this?
Jul 22, 2009. 12:00 PMgnuoy says:
I tried with super glue and it worked perfectly, already made 8 here
Jul 5, 2009. 12:09 PMgnuoy says:
Seems very interesting, will try to make some later :3
Jun 19, 2009. 8:55 PMDsk001 says:
I finally have a use for those extra clear disk's in the blank dvd spindles.
May 14, 2008. 8:59 AMNeonLime says:
Great Idea! "Soldering" Them Is A More Permanent Way To do It But Used A Soldering Iron On Anything Other Than The Solder Can Ruin It, Otherwise A Great Idea!
Mar 14, 2009. 10:34 PMOrtzinator says:
Just make sure the tips are replaceable. :P
May 14, 2008. 7:26 AMll.13 says:
Looks good! (:
May 14, 2008. 4:00 PMLinuxH4x0r says:
good idea!

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