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I wanted to make a steampunk ipod case for a while, but for me it had to be made of real wood and brass. The first attemp was constructed from mahogony, but alas was shorted lived as when I attempted to srew the two halves together it cracked to pieces.
So the idea was shelved for a while untill i found a lovely looking wooden card case online that looked suitable for moding.
None of the techniques I have used are particularly difficult. It just took a lot of care and time and patience. I only used basic hand tools an electric drill and a cheapy 'Dremel' during construction. Some of the items I used were tricky to track down. Alot of research went into this thing.
Hope you enjoy the pictures!
PS this is my first post on Instructibles so please excuse the quality of some of the photos and text!
So the idea was shelved for a while untill i found a lovely looking wooden card case online that looked suitable for moding.
None of the techniques I have used are particularly difficult. It just took a lot of care and time and patience. I only used basic hand tools an electric drill and a cheapy 'Dremel' during construction. Some of the items I used were tricky to track down. Alot of research went into this thing.
Hope you enjoy the pictures!
PS this is my first post on Instructibles so please excuse the quality of some of the photos and text!
Great quality stuff. The etched brass frets are very thin. I unded up glueing 3 layers together for each of the corners.
http://www.scalelink.co.uk/acatalog/Etched_Brass_Frets___Photo_decoupe.html
This should be the page for all brass frets :D
I love your work though! I've been looking for another wood-working project! :D
For those who are interested I am currently selling the Line Out Lead shown in these pictures, and another one I made with a right angled jack plug on it, on ebay.
Please see
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230662013343&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
for the LOD featured in these pics; and
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230662003194&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
for the other one.
Thanks!
I surely try it in that way too.
With steamy greetings
Yours Aeon Junophor
i have been looking for a cool ipod case idea for ages please make an instructable!!
This is where i got the card case from:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Burl-wood-Business-Credit-Card-Holder-Wooden-Case-A-/320558759444?pt=Women_s_Accessories_UK&hash=item4aa2ca7e14
I would love to see some pictures when your done!
What did you use in the end? Nice looking wood...
http://www.scalelink.co.uk/acatalog/Etched_Brass_Frets___Photo_decoupe.html
Im not sure about the wood verses leather question. I suppose it depends on which one you like the most. And which you find easiest / most enjoyable to work with.
I was looking at buying a pair of sleek audio SA1. They have rose wood bodies and nice detacheable cables with gold plated female sockets, so they wouild have looked the part.
In the end i got a pair of Ultimate Ears Triplefi 10 pro as I read alot of good reviews. There not really in keeping with the rest of the rig but thet do sound excellent. Once i have had them for a while i might modify there appearance.
I would really love to attempt something like this, not sure if I'd have the patience though. Excellent quality, a big fat well done!