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Taking an affordable thermometer, gutting it and re-casing it in sapele mahogany. A little woodworking, a little art, turning something that looks cheap into a completely customized piece that now suits our living room like it belongs. Along the method you'll see the creative procedure and the design decisions made on the fly.
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There is ALWAYS something in every video you post that will make me laugh out loud. Today was “Jefferson’s seed”. Great video, David!! Have an awesome day!!
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I love it, hope you will do something as a homage to the iMac G4, maybe a mini display for something.
I think the iMac G4 was the first time where you could see a computer being part of the home, and not a beige box to hide in cupboards.
I need to re-case more electronics. Great project.
Funny, i had the same exact thought moments before you did the fix about the edge cut off on the base being parallel to the mount/screen. It seems so clear and elegant to do it.
A sharpie and Post-its is more in keeping with my skill set.
Dave. Paint the text for Patio white. 😊
It’s awesome as-is, but I think I’d make Patio light blue, Bar dark blue, and keep upstairs black. Also kinda bugs me that “upstairs” is that the bottom, but I’m assuming it can’t be rearranged top to bottom.
I really like how you went a completely different direction from the original case. The sharp angles vs the wavy lines looks great. And I’m a big mahogany fan, so that always wins for me. Elephant Man, such a classic. Thanks for sharing!
On the fly design is fantastic, it turned out excellent. The pop of color really adds a great detail to it.
I do love this meta of pulling electronics apart and building gorgeous new enclosures 😻 Same with that synth keyboard you built!
Would love to see more stuff like that 💜
David, I love what you do. As a finger to the style, you should keep all the kitschy design, but make it all monochrome.
Nice little project!
Turned out very nice, great ideas all around!
That little thing came out GREAT. Well done.
Great video as always, David! I have a warm place in my heart for recreating cheap-looking things into a focal point. Cheers! This comment is brought to you by Squarespace….😂
It turned out fantastic, Dave! Amazing work! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
3:48 – Dan wishing he had a drone, Dave is too cheap to buy one, Dan improvises. Haha. Great video as always
Love the process of your imagination.
I’ve tried brainstorming with myself, but I usually say something that offends me and I’ll stop talking to myself. Then I’ll throw something and that starts a huge fight with myself and nothing ever gets done.
I don’t even want to know more about “Jefferson’s seed” 😂
The brainstorming thing is too real. The sheer amount of looseleaf paper in my office
Terrific job on that thermometer panel David! I would suggest making the “Patio” stencil white or changing the background color to very light Blue. Just a suggestion! 👍👍
What a great idea David. Thanks for sharing