CD Rack From Old CDs

This CD rack looks really good (if somewhat kitsch) and is not rocket science to make. You just have to measure stuff properly and be careful while you work, or, like me, you will have to start again three times.

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Step 1: What you need

15 CDs
1 5mm threaded rob (usually sold in 1m lengths)
8 5mm hex nuts
5 5mm lock nuts
100 5mm rivet washers (usually sold in packets of 100)
1 20mm dowel stick
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a_tinkers_damn says: Jul 30, 2012. 6:17 PM

May I suggest the use of spacers, instead of all those washers? A length of stainless steel tubing and a tubing cutter might add some complexity to this project, but also a cleaner look between the CD dividers. :)

georion in reply to a_tinkers_damnSep 4, 2012. 10:04 AM

Yeah,,, U maaaaaay.......................................

powerfool says: Apr 16, 2012. 12:40 PM

I think you need a final photo here :)
But it's great idea! Thanks! I have tons of old cd's to use!

thepelton says: Jul 7, 2011. 5:42 PM

Two other ideas. You could build a solar oven out of old disks, or maybe make a fishing lure.

lsmith254 in reply to thepeltonSep 11, 2011. 7:12 PM

Love the solar oven idea, can you flesh it out for me some? Thanks!

ILOSN says: Dec 2, 2008. 10:53 PM

omg thats brilliant lol.

jlb2458 says: Aug 9, 2008. 10:48 PM

What a cool idea! I can so see this in my nephew's dorm room. Thanks for the idea.

uguy says: May 12, 2008. 9:32 PM

Another fine use for all those AOL disks. Well done A+

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randofo in reply to uguyMay 13, 2008. 10:15 AM

Does anyone still have AOL CDs? They're probably collectors items.

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killerjackalope in reply to randofoMay 13, 2008. 4:00 PM

About seven from everyyear they've been issued in random items, once we got one in the box with our blender...

Grey_Wolfe in reply to killerjackalopeMay 25, 2008. 11:55 PM

Aol's branching out into the food processing industry, lol.

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killerjackalope in reply to Grey_WolfeMay 26, 2008. 3:20 AM

Hehe, seems that way...

zpersichetti in reply to killerjackalopeJun 13, 2008. 2:39 PM

y do they waste money on cds.... shouldnt they just sell the company or something and stop themselves from using money out of all the kids in my skool only 1 kid uses AOL and he like lives on a farm or something with no cable lines so he cant get comcast or sumthin like dat idk

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killerjackalope in reply to zpersichettiJun 13, 2008. 7:20 PM

CRACKHEADS use AOL... Ok that was a random chatroom joke from teh 'ibles room but it just felt right...

Grey_Wolfe says: May 25, 2008. 11:54 PM

CD Rack, lol. This pun will be loved by my techie buddy. Will have to try to get this done by the 29th for his B-day.