DIY 'everything' with wire hangers.

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RD
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DIY 'everything' with wire hangers.

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Was looking for DIY book stand.
Found this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZImKBTjvHc

I like how he combines simple designs into bigger designs. (Reminds me of programming).

mxlr650
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Was looking for DIY book stand.
Found this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZImKBTjvHc

I like how he combines simple designs into bigger designs. (Reminds me of programming).
Thank you for posting this RD! I have a wooden book stand that can get rid of and make one the spot whenever I need one!

BTW, are there books or some good videos that give solutions using everyday things? Thanks you!

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Post by jacob »

http://fivegallonideas.com/ .. 5 gal buckets.

Also after ffj convinced me to get a kreg jig, I've ghettoed a bunch of things using 2x4s in two hours or less: Raised beds, compost heap, wood storage shelves.

In the 1970s which was the last peak of all things appropriate technology and DIY, there was a bunch of different modular/component DIY ideas such as grid beam for building furniture. See
http://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2012/12/ ... dware.html

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