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Coconut Headset

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Jul 14, 2010. 11:20 AMyellow thumb says:

how did you get the coconuts so shiny? is there an Instructable coming up?

Jul 14, 2010. 5:16 PM

garagemonkeysan (author) says:

The coconuts were sanded down and a clear coated. I am working on another project right now but chris.t.r below is making a pair. Thanks! : )

Jul 21, 2011. 3:09 PMchris.t.r says:

Untill i do post and instructable though you're welcome to take a look at my first instructable it involves headphones as well
http://www.instructables.com/id/Retractable-ipod-Headphones/

Jul 27, 2011. 6:05 PM

garagemonkeysan (author) says:

Great idea! : )

Jul 21, 2011. 3:07 PMchris.t.r says:

Sorry i have been taking so long to finish mine they were almost done the coconuts looked perfect but then i cut one of them crooked and so they got pushed aside when school came around and because i was sad that i ruined them anyways i plan to buy a new coconut and redo the one side and hopefully post it as soon as possible.

Mar 7, 2011. 2:56 PMlaharl15 says:

Where did you get the headstrap you used for it? Or was it just something you already had lying around?

Mar 7, 2011. 4:50 PM

garagemonkeysan (author) says:

The headset is from some inexpensive ear protection. I think they are: Peltor H6A/V Optime Noise Reduction Earmuff. I covered them in fabric. Later! : )

Mar 21, 2011. 1:46 PMlaharl15 says:

Now. Second something. The....metal wirey bar parts in them, do they go straight through, or are the connected otherwise to something on the ends under the padded part of the strap?

Mar 21, 2011. 5:55 PM

unknownuser2007 says:

Hi. The wires go all the way through the head pad. The wires are spring steel and end in black plastic tubes with a "C" shaped hinge joint. Hope that helps! : )

Oct 16, 2010. 3:35 PMRSR1 says:

You have astonishing skills, and ideas, congratulations

Oct 18, 2010. 5:12 PM

garagemonkeysan (author) says:

Thank you very much! : )

Jun 14, 2010. 11:07 PMhaydenman says:

beautifully made I love the whole Gilligan's island look , do the coconuts add a echo effect to the speakers

Jun 15, 2010. 5:15 PM

garagemonkeysan (author) says:

Ha. : )

Jun 14, 2010. 6:07 PMeclecticrhetoric says:

Hey, i really liked the idea of the coconut headset, and i was just wondering how you put the string/rope around the audio cables.

Jun 14, 2010. 6:35 PM

garagemonkeysan (author) says:

Thanks! The cotton casing is drawstring cord bought at JoAnn Fabric. I simply pulled the center "guts" out, leaving just the casing. I sealed the ends with Super Glue to prevent fraying. Hint: before cutting for length, wrap cellophane tape around the circumference of the cord first then cut it. Credit for this idea goes to: http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Mouse/

Jun 15, 2010. 12:18 PMeclecticrhetoric says:

Thats Awesome, thanks for the quick reply!

Jun 13, 2010. 7:51 PMfang-diy hobbyist says:

so cool~

Jun 14, 2010. 2:38 PM

garagemonkeysan (author) says:

Thank you! : )

Jun 13, 2010. 5:52 PM

=D says:

This is one of the most craftsy-yet-functional projects I have seen. I MUST MAKE THIS! Did you use bamboo for the wood that covers the headphone jacks and all the other detailed pieces?

Jun 14, 2010. 2:38 PM

garagemonkeysan (author) says:

Thanks! : ) Yup, that is bamboo. The raw material came from bamboo fencing I found in the garden section of my favorite hardware store. : )

Jun 11, 2010. 7:46 PMwaffleman says:

hella sick. but i think it would be cooler if the cloth going across the top of your head and lining your ear pads would be awesome if they were white or a light tan leather.

Jun 12, 2010. 9:18 AM

garagemonkeysan (author) says:

Good idea! Thanks! : )

Jun 6, 2010. 3:17 PMchris.t.r says:

pertaining to my previous comment i know how u said there is already an instructable posted i know there is but he didnt put close to as much detail into his headphones as you did so i would like to see how you made yours.

Jun 9, 2010. 4:15 PM

garagemonkeysan (author) says:

Thanks. If I ever make a version 2, I'll make sure to make an Instructable. : )

Jun 10, 2010. 8:12 PMchris.t.r says:

thank you I will keep an eye out for that I only have one question though because I am making my own pair and that is for all the material you used for the headband and for the cushions is it leather and did you sew it by hand or use a sewing machine?

Jun 11, 2010. 4:44 PM

garagemonkeysan (author) says:

Hi chris.t.r The metal frame comes from off the shelf ear protection. Peltor H9A. Fabricating the pivot hinge is tricky. I just carved them from scrap wood in the same shape of the stock hinge. I made a square hole in the coconuts and used epoxy to secure them. Note, depending on the size of the coconut the headphones can be tight. Mine are! Yes, I did sew both the head band cover and ear muff covers. The material is faux suede. And yes, I used a sewing machine. If that is too much you can always buy replacement ear pads. The bamboo I sourced from Orchard Supply Hardware. In the gardening section they have U shaped bamboo fences. Good luck! Please post when you finish them! : )

Jun 11, 2010. 7:57 PMchris.t.r says:

thank you very much you have been a great help I am actually starting mine tomorow I'm going to go buy the coconuts sand them and prepare them also I had figured that the band was from ear protectors so I ordered a pair with the same band online for mine though I am going to not put the microphone and I am going to put a 3.5 mm headphone Jack on the right ear and pass the wire through the headband so that that way if the wire breaks at the Jack I just have to buy a new wire and I will make shure to post pictures so that you can see the results.

Jun 10, 2010. 12:37 AMmikeyx says:

Test sound is how?

Jun 5, 2010. 10:50 AM

garagemonkeysan (author) says:

Sorry, having problems adding text to this. Here are more details... Here is my take on the famous coconut headphone. http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/07/coconut_headphone_mod.html and http://www.instructables.com/id/coconut-headphones/ Was inspired after reading The Halo Effect by Phil Rozenzweig. http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Effect-Business-Delusions-Managers/dp/0743291263/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1275758412&sr=1-1#noop Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akX7E6hzSOc embed

Jun 9, 2010. 10:06 AMmikeyx says:

Wow amazing

Jun 9, 2010. 4:19 PM

garagemonkeysan (author) says:

Thanks! : )

Jun 7, 2010. 9:45 AMthepelton says:

LOL. Somehow, this reminds me of "Gilligan's Island".

Jun 8, 2010. 4:21 PM

DarkRubyMoon says:

Hahahah i was just gonna say it looks like was something the Professor on Gilligan's Island made.

Jun 9, 2010. 4:18 PM

garagemonkeysan (author) says:

Yoyology below, called it Tikipunk! : )

Jun 8, 2010. 12:27 PMbADiTCH says:

Flippin' awesome! And when your not wearing them you can use your coconut monkey as a stand.

Jun 9, 2010. 4:16 PM

garagemonkeysan (author) says:

Yup! : )

Jun 6, 2010. 3:13 PMchris.t.r says:

I love the headphones you made and I would really like to make a pair of my own and i congratulate you on all your hard work because they came out great but could you please post an instructable so that I can make my own pair.