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Laser Cut Ipod Dock

Laser Cut Ipod Dock
This is a custom Ipod dock, is laser cut out of 1/4" oak plywood. The power cord and audio cord are set in place with a heavy coat of epoxy. This dock handles your power needs (USB cord with AC plug attached) and allows you to plug R/L audio in the form of RCAs, for your TV or stereo receiver.

Great addition to the home stereo. I have the Ipod power plugged into the back of my receiver, so when I turn my stereo off, the Ipod turns off too.
16 comments
Mar 12, 2008. 4:54 PM!Andrew_Modder! says:
tight! ...1 problem, i need a laser :-)
Dec 21, 2010. 4:18 PMLivStoleYourPie says:
1 word: ponoko
Mar 12, 2008. 3:01 PMGorillazMiko says:
That looks cool! I wish I had a laser cutter... :-(
Mar 12, 2008. 3:25 PMmmmdonut says:
ponoko will do laser cutting for you if you provide a vector file that adheres to their pecifications
Mar 12, 2008. 8:45 PMFearthePenguin says:
and pay a hefty price for a single piece of work
Mar 13, 2008. 10:35 AMmmmdonut says:
it's still cheaper than buying the laser cutter yourself ;) I found it depends a lot on the cuts. A couple of extra cuts can increase cost quite a bit!
Dec 21, 2010. 4:16 PMLivStoleYourPie says:
Way cheaper
Aug 8, 2008. 11:48 AMbannana inventor says:
I architecture school fun/easy? (I really want to be an architect when I grow up.)
Aug 8, 2008. 2:10 PMbannana inventor says:
Thanks for answering!!! Sounds fun to me. :D
May 12, 2008. 3:42 PMmysticperson23 says:
That's pretty cool.
Mar 13, 2008. 1:48 AMgmjhowe says:
I like it, not seen a lazer cut version before. only downside, and this is the same for alot of docks, its very big! so either squash something into the box (amp or something) or make it smaller (tho i dont kno how small lazer cutting will let u got) Personally i think it looks great tho!
Mar 13, 2008. 8:56 AMgmjhowe says:
Well i guess its the height that gets me, my modification would proberly be to strip the wires, and glue in place. tho, i did have a bit out of an old ipod dock, which is flat, and would have worked a treat (but i broke it) PS i just love the way the burnt edges look on your joins.
Mar 12, 2008. 6:31 PMThe magical duct tape kid says:
This is pretty awesome!

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