DIYer gets crafty with plywood laptop case
By Darren Murph 
posted October 17th 2008 9:43PM
posted October 17th 2008 9:43PM
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Nice but no thanks for me.
Nice cradle for my new MBP.
The most indicated cradle for a MBP should be made of toilet paper not plywood
I merely sheathe it in my cake after I'm done using it.
grats on letting everyone know that you have a mbp.
Not really practical is it?
Looks heavy... O_o... at least in comparison to those slipcases lined with dense foam, semi-rigid sides, and plush interior.
Props for craftsmanship, tho! Good work man
It is beautiful and I would be ready to pay, well... something, for it; but it doesn't look like the job of a DIYer to me; it seems more like the work of a pro.
If you look at how regularly the wood was bended and symmetrically cut respecting the wood's grain and exalting the venatures, and finally assembled without visible joints ,to me seems more than probable that to make tables, cabinets and the like, is what this guy has been doing for quite a while.
My compliments though, this does not subtract in any way from this excellent exercise specially if the design project is original too.
That was the most roundabout way to say "it looks cool and I like it" I've ever read.
Computer: Mass-produced in China from inexpensive materials with planned obsolesce.
Case: Beautifully handcrafted from organic materials which, with care, could last decades.
That seems about right.
DIY = Do It Yourself.
If the guy's a cabinetmaker by trade, good for him. He still managed to do this on his own. Or do you think he hired someone else?
Does the cork also make it less flammable?
Yes, that is why it's more heat resistant.
Hello scratch central!
Hello person who doesn't know what cork is!
Hi! :)
Cheater.
Maybe he meant the case?
It's a beautiful piece. I'd either want my name or something creative that gives the impression that I'm not a total geek branded into the top.
So you've taken a slim metal folder and turned it into a wooden box, how handy ! Wooden boxes are well known for their easy transport (on trucks) How exaclty does this help ? Put a shoulder strap on it then you can bounce it off your body all day NICE!
reminds me of the dell studio hybrid.
she's crafty, she's gets around
she's crafty, she's always down
she's crafty, she's got a gripe
she's crafty, and she's just my type
Impressive craftsmanship and creativity. Love it!
Uh, that wasn't original. Most here I suppose are too geeky to know Cake.
People have way to much time on their hands.
Especially people who read tech blogs all day and leave comments.