Cheap and Easy Clock Hack for Heavy Sleepers

Step 2 Making the hinge

First what you want to do is cut the 1x1 and construct a rectangle a little smaller than the top of the CD case. (This will give room to attach the CD case to the frame)  Loop the wire around one of the handles on the CD case, slip on a crimp tube, and crimp it shut.  You are making a ring for the padlock.  Again, you can substitute other items instead of wire, ie. zip tie, chain, etc.  Now flip the CD case upside down and secure it to the frame with screws.