Introduction: My Apple IWipe
One of my co-workers was giving away and old Atari 800XL and Macintosh SE case. He had been planning to do a mini-ITX project, but had never gotten around to it. Always wanting an excuse to tinker with something, I decided to take them off of his hands.
Well, as soon as I saw the Mac SE case, I realized that this one had the most potential. So this weekend, I bought a few things at Home Depot and got started making my Apple-powered, wireless, portable toilet paper dispenser -- the iWipe.
The whole project took a couple of hours and cost about $15.
http://www.smorty71.com/2005/11/my-apple-iwipe.html
Step 1: Remove the Metal Brackets in the SE
There were still some metal brackets inside the case, so I had to get those out first. Using a T15 and a Philips head screwdriver, I removed the 7 or 8 screws holding the brackets in place.
Step 2: Clean the Case
The case still pretty grimy, so I soaked it in some warm soapy water for about 10 minutes. This loosened up all of the dirt and I was able to rinse it clean.
Step 3: Paint the Case
Because Apple has gotten all glossy white on us lately, I figured the SE needed a new paint job. So I painted the inside a metallic silver (to match the toilet paper holder) and the outside a gloss white.
Step 4: Mount the Toilet Paper Holder
Once the paint had dried, I used a heavy-duty Super Glue gel to mount the toilet paper holder to the case.
Step 5: Create a Faux Screen
I used a transluscent binder that I picked up at Target ($1.39) to create a screen for the SE. After I cut it to size, I super glued it into place.
Step 6: Installing the First Roll
I inserted a roll of toilet paper into the iWipe and slid the front of the case closed.
Step 7: Voila! the New Apple IWipe!
Finished
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51 Comments
11 years ago on Introduction
As much as I dislike apple computers, this is downright disrespectful to the apple name. But I like it!
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Trusting something/someone with something as sacred as TP is, arguably, very respectful.
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Very true. This was sooo long ago, I'm a completely different person than the seventh grader who posted that. XD
9 years ago on Introduction
dude, that is awesome.
9 years ago on Introduction
I'm sure there are plenty of better uses for an old Mac... now that I have a Mac going on my old PC makes me want to throw up.
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
WoW.................................???
12 years ago on Step 7
This is IT !
Finally something you CAN do with an apple computer :D
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
atleast it dont got a chunky desktop next 2 it.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
hahahahaha! mac faans had to have seen that coming.
11 years ago on Introduction
all apple lovers reply to this comment (cuz you cant thumbs up) woot wooot
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
GOOOOO APPPPPLEEEEEEE !!!!!!!!!!!! Why dont you do this with a pc!! bust out the old ms dos or windows 7 SAME DIFFERENCE!! :P
10 years ago on Introduction
Here is a clue.
Use a normal paperholder. There is no need to screen. You can understand when to refil with probably %100 accuracy
10 years ago on Introduction
what a upgrade!
now i just need to find that imac and give it a better use than a paperweight...
12 years ago on Introduction
That's definitely funny!
12 years ago on Introduction
how dare u ruin a perfectly good apple
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Isn't that an oxymoron? LOL!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
AGREED! hahahahah
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
how dare u defie the apple lovers
12 years ago on Introduction
Here's mine
12 years ago on Introduction
This is Apple comps at their very best!
The only thing that would be better than this would be to wipe my @ss with the apple itself... wouldn't be as comfortable though hm...