Nick70587

The nice thing about the cup magnets is that most of the magnetic field is focused in one direction. When this is stored in my laptop bag i keep it pointed away from the computer. Even if the magnets were right up against my computer I wouldn't worry unless the hard drive was spinning as most of the damage would probably come from warping the small metal do-dads inside and possibly scratching the disk.

That's looking good! I like the blue.

I can't wait to see pictures!The handle pieces are about 32" in length from end to end and they are 1.5" wide except for the bulge where it is 2.0". This extra was for the fold and sewing to make a more rigid handle. My advice would be to test assemble it a few times. Since I pre-punched my holes I just put a few stitches in to hold it all in place so I could test fit the handles which is how I found out they were going to be too long. But if you are going to sew it with a stitching awl you could use masking tape to hold it together for some measurements.

No worries. This was the most challenging for me too. I really wanted it to look nice. Unfortunately like most things I make I don't start or finish with a written plan so I never end up with a reusable template. I'm working on that character flaw with each project.

When i'm just using the handle/roll i detach the strap altogether and put it inside. The two handles over the top are all that gets wrapped up in that roll.

Yes, that's correct.

That sounds amazing. Good luck.

The buckle straps are 1" wide, the handle straps are 1.5" wide and the padded shoulder straps are 2" wide. Hope that helps.

When its in backpack mode the padded sections on mine are 14" for the shoulder sections and 8" for that center piece. There is an additional 8" of the un-padded strap that connects to bottom D-rings on each side. So overall in this configuration the strap is about 52". I made the unpadded strap section so long because I wanted it to be long enough to work even if I were wearing a thick coat. Also I'm a little on the heavy side too. This does make the strap quite long when its in the shoulder-bag configuration so I have to adjust it to its shortest position when using it this way. The unpadded strap section only extends about 2" when adjusted like this so the whole shoulder strap is only about 40" in shoulder-bag mode.

They are actually individually cut pieces about an inch long with beveled edges so they fit closer together.

Thank you!

Wow! That looks amazing. Worth way more than $325 in my opinion. Its funny how much sourcing materials goes into even small projects. I wander around home depot or Ace quite a bit not sure what I'm looking for but I know it when I see it. I'm always sure they think I'm trying to shoplift when I wander around for an hour and then don't buy anything. For the jewelry box I made I also made faux metal banding and rivets but I used thin strips of wood and upholstery tacks. A planer was a good use of the profit.

Thank you. That sounds pretty smart using the ottoman. Mine could definitely use some feet.

Thank you.

Thank you. Good luck on your project.

That looks like a serious effort. Good job!

It was roughly $700 for the lumber, concrete, and hardware. I did have some extra wood and concrete left over though.

The last step briefly mentions it, but all it consists of is a pre-made steel bracket from Amazon. The legs are 4 x 4 and the header is a 4 x 6. The other end is bolted to the main structure.

Thank you!

It is a bit on the heavy side at 7 lbs. empty. The picture of me wearing it was on a couple mile hike when it was loaded with water and extra jackets for the kiddos but it was still comfortable.

That is the overall dimension of the flat piece of leather. It includes the 3/4" overlap on three sides for stitching and the 2" flap on the top.

Thank you. The wife and kids have all asked for one.

Thank you.

Glad I could help. I've been doing leather work for a few years and I still consider myself "new" to it.

I really appreciate that. Thank you. I hope its big enough to hold breakfast, second breakfast, elevenses, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and supper.

I'm sorry, I didn't make a pattern. I barely have the measurements anymore. :(

Thank you. Forrest green has always been my favorite color. Probably because I've lived in the desert all my life. :-\

It's a little hard to tell but did you take the time to put the Delorean Motor Company logo on the grille? That is awesome!!!

Very nice! You are much better at tooling than I am. I keep telling myself that I'm going to make a customer Outbacker hat and I think you've tipped me over the edge to do it. Good job!

Thank you! I was able to get a good portion of the green off but the brown dye stuck around for more than a week even after trying everything I had in the house to get it off.

Thank you. Maybe when I'm old and retired I'll start a shop, but I wouldn't have the time now.

Thank you. I appreciate the comment about the level of documentation. I worry that the process is not clear enough since that is exactly what I find helpful about other instructables that I read. I'd like to be able to take video some times but I'm just not that sophisticated. Maybe my kids can help with that.

Thank you!

This is a really nice table. I think I'm going to try it. Good job!

I really like this. I'm hoping to buy a laser cutter soon and would love to try this for my leather work. You're right about the cost of metal stamps being really high, and the press to put the stamps into is also kinda ridiculous.

Thank you! Glad I could help.

Thank you!

I used to work at a stainless shop where in the showroom we had things like a 10' cheese grater (the big cowbell shaped kind), a 6' egg whisk, and a 7' spatula. They were all solid stainless steel polished up nice. This has them beat hands down. You of course need to make the accompanying phillips now.

No particular reason other than its what the inspiration piece was made of. There may be a little more durability with the plastic...we'll see. I would like to make a fancy hardwood version with brass fittings.

Amazon.

The magnets have a hole in the middle that fits a #10-24 machine screw. The screw is connected into the tee-nut which was inserted into the plastic.

Agreed. Both on the minimal danger to my data and the banging around the laptop. Our technician's laptops have about a two year shelf life due to the environment which is a benefit of this device. It helps keep me from having to set the laptop down on dirty, wet surfaces, or worse...the ground.

Yes, it is intended for vertical surfaces. I stick it to Air Handlers on the roof more than anything. I stuck it to a steel door in a building the other day and scratched the paint so I won't do that anymore. I tried adding a thin piece of felt to the magnets but even that small gap drastically reduced the effectiveness of the magnets. It still held, but I was less confident every time i started typing.

They are cup magnets so the strongest part of the magnetic field is directed away from the computer. When its in my bag, i just make sure the magnets face away from my computer.

Thank you.

You are the coolest person ever to me now. The Quailman outfit is the topper. I need a piece of the crag now.

This suit is amazing! Samus has always been my favorite character. You did a really nice job.

Dig it! Very nice. Got a vote from me.

While working on this I tried making it out of acrylic sheets but I just didn't have the experience or ability to do it. I think with some 1/4" to 1/2" acrylic sheets you may be able to make a hollow one but I just don't have the know-how for it. I also found some similarly shaped decanters for sale if that might help.

Thank you.

Very cool and creative!

Thank you. I had considered putting a song on each step, but the turf won out because I wanted more green. I plan on clearing out the other side of my driveway next summer so perhaps i'll incorporate them over there.

Very nice! I especially like the jig for holding the ball while drilling. I had the same problem with one of my projects (https://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Defense-Mace...) a while back and used a five sided box a tiny bit bigger than the diameter of the ball and put screws in the center of each side with the top open for the drill. It worked pretty well but my final product was going to have holes in it anyway so the screws didn't matter. Maybe you could find some modifications if your looking for a different way. I didn't even think of trying your jig method but I will try it in the future. Good Job!

That's a great idea. I have the same issue with dust getting on the wife's car. I'm going to try this one. Good work.

Hi Audrey. Thank you. I updated with as focused a picture as I could get. All the different moving lights keep tricking my phone's auto focus. I hope that works.

I always like the woodworking, and concrete contests. Maybe a "Functional Art" contest.

The whole thing is about 8' x 8'. The square platforms are 4' x 4'. The highest platform was about 60" off the ground and the platforms all stepped down about 14". The step up to each platform was really too much for my little one to handle.

I made these specifically for my cinder block wall. I plan on attaching them with mortar and then sealing them to prevent watermarks and staining. If you attach them to a clean unfinished block wall they should work fine. If the block is painted you will need to remove the paint or provide some kind of anchorage like bolts and wire frame for the mortar to hold on to.

Maybe I just don't get out much but I have never seen this before. Very clever. Good job.

I am not an expert but I've heard that forming objects with perfectly vertical surfaces is difficult. I would suggest making sure the plastic is nice and hot before sucking it down and maybe having a heat gun ready incase any creases form. Drilling holes is maybe a good idea however i wouldn't go too big. I tried that on a few pieces and ended up with tiny but noticeable dimples. You could use the fixture if it is strong enough to withstand the heat and vacuum pressure. Good Luck!