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Post by GCR on Apr 28, 2008 22:52:57 GMT -5
Well, I got tired of my nice headpiece replica laying flat on my desktop, and I thought I'd see if I could figure out a way to get it to stand upright so it would be better displayed. I thought about making something out of wood, but then, as I was rummaging through my desk, I found an item that solved everything...a paperclip! ;D I just grabbed a pair of needle-nose pliers and shaped the clip into a stand. Took about 20-30 seconds and cost me nuthin'. ;D  And hey, it actually works!   Headpiece displayed on the desktop:   Anyways, a bit of a random and pointless thread, I know...but I thought maybe someone else might get some amusement of this absurdity. ;D -GCR |
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Post by pitfallharry on Apr 28, 2008 23:29:20 GMT -5
;D ;D ;D That's brilliant! I was sitting there the other day wishing I had some way of displaying my headpiece without keeping it in the box. Now I do! Gah, now I need to find a paper clip! ;D |
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Post by Ragingblues on Apr 29, 2008 6:50:44 GMT -5
I think that's a great idea as well!  You should make tons of these and sell them at inflated prices, of course. You could offer them in the " Classic Silver" finish used above, but also in " Bronze Age", and " Tanis Gold" finishes.... for slightly higher prices of course.  Now all you need is a name and you're on your way to fortune and glory in the forgotten field of metalurgic clip arts. ;D Great work! Ken |
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Post by Kaplan on Apr 29, 2008 9:18:10 GMT -5
That does it... paperclips have now taken the 1st place spot in my list of "most useful office supply items". The stapler must be very upset. Good stuff Griff. I love to see home made stuff, however cheap and easy to make it is. |
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Post by GCR on Apr 29, 2008 11:31:53 GMT -5
Thanks guys!  Hmmm...that's not a bad idea! Opening soon: GCR's Amazingly Magnificent Metal Homemade Headpiece Stand Warehouse & Emporium. Classic Silver....$50 Bronze Age....$75 Tanis Gold....$125 NO REFUNDS ;D ;D ;D -GCR |
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Post by Kt. Templar on Apr 29, 2008 11:35:27 GMT -5
Paypal ok? Clever stuff. |
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Post by IndyNibs on Apr 29, 2008 12:05:46 GMT -5
very clever GCR
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Post by Ragingblues on Apr 29, 2008 12:42:30 GMT -5
Customer complaint: Mine arrived bent. What do I do now? I need this thing for a party I'm throwing, and now I have nothing to display my headpiece on!  Just giving you an idea of what you might hear if you actually tried to make these for money. Ken |
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Post by Kaplan on Apr 29, 2008 15:01:59 GMT -5
Griff, here's a bit of advice. If you sell your classic silver stand on ebay, be sure to start it at $0.99 with no reserve. You're bound to get at least 100 bucks for it. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2008 16:29:05 GMT -5
Awesome Griff Very ingenious. Cheers, John |
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Post by Ramiel on Apr 29, 2008 17:14:58 GMT -5
A real genius! |
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Post by Rock Ford on Apr 29, 2008 19:23:10 GMT -5
Great idea GCR!
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Post by bullwhip92 on Apr 29, 2008 20:28:54 GMT -5
Griff, here's a bit of advice. If you sell your classic silver stand on ebay, be sure to start it at $0.99 with no reserve. You're bound to get at least 100 bucks for it. Yeah, after Kaplan's experience with his bag (not that I'm being critical, that was genius  You really should not joke about those prices |
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Post by GCR on Apr 29, 2008 22:02:00 GMT -5
Customer complaint: Mine arrived bent. What do I do now? I need this thing for a party I'm throwing, and now I have nothing to display my headpiece on! I'm terribly sorry, sir, but you'll have to consult our complaint department.  ;D KT, sorry but I only accept payment in Krugerrands (and don't forget that refund policy!)  ;D Nibs, John, Ramiel, Rockford & BW92...thanks for the kind words, guys! -GCR |
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Post by Desert Dweller on Apr 30, 2008 2:00:31 GMT -5
Griff, here's a bit of advice. If you sell your classic silver stand on ebay, be sure to start it at $0.99 with no reserve. You're bound to get at least 100 bucks for it. Yeah, after Kaplan's experience with his bag (not that I'm being critical, that was genius You really should not joke about those prices Yeah I was thinking the same thing and having flashbacks of Kaplan's Ebay auction. Very inventive thinking on your part, GCR! I love the way you "MacGyvered" your headpiece stand. Now what can ya do with 2 aspirin, a 5 gallon bucket of mayonaise and a blowtorch?? Clocks ticking! Tic-toc-tic-toc.. |
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Post by GCR on Apr 30, 2008 12:21:24 GMT -5
Hmmm...sounds like the recipe for a homemade idol! ;D ;D ;D
-GCR
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Post by Desert Dweller on Apr 30, 2008 19:37:04 GMT -5
Brilliant!!
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Post by alexp3000 on Apr 30, 2008 21:32:01 GMT -5
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