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yvanleterrible · 01-25-2007, 05:23 PM

Well! I've built a few more…

Here is a picture showing some new colors. These are the natural colors of the woods I feature. I hate stains, they don't repair well, which defeats durability. All of them feature Blackwood or Granadillo as the accent strip and the track lights.

In order at the top left is Mexican purpleheart (Peltogyne spp.)
Top right is African Mahogany (Khaya Ivorensis)
Lower left is the Zebrano you've already seen.
Lower center is Satinee or Bloodwood (Brosimum Paraence)
And lower right American Walnut (Juglans Nigra)

I have made some changes to the battery compartment. It now comes out by inserting both your indexes on top where the safe switch is and pulling towards you. The little battery box is fitted with springed berrings at each end that serve also as the contacts. When it's out, on it's right side you remove the two tiny screws (with a #0 flat screwdriver)of the copper top to have access to three AAA batteries. Of course and of preference, you can use rechargeables.

I felt that the box being wood it needed an organic touch, so I have upgraded the strap to two leather beauties. A short one that can serve as a handle and the other one as a shoulder tote. Both of them can easily be removed by loosening two polished brass screws.

To me the best improvement is the fact that the reader is better maintained in place by powerful 3/8"rare earth magnets. I've placed two pair in relation to the position you choose to put the Reader in. And I've groved holes for the reader's little feet at the right places.

One of the pictures shows you the box opened on it's back lighted only on it's own power. I got to tell you it's a great reading experience…In that configuration you can, with the longer strap around your neck, read standing up with the box partly resting on your lower chest. It won't stay by itself but it will take most of the weight off your hands. And of course as in the picture. You can read flat on your back without holding the reader, but you can't go far past 90 degrees cause it'll start to tilt towards you. In this position there is absolutely no glare from the LEDs.

The problem with the backthreading of the tension in the hinge screws has been easily fixed. The longer(for more friction) insert nut was epoxied in place and the polished brass screws have been 'loctited' with a medium strength compound. No trouble up to date.
The new size is : 7.5" wide by 9.75" long by.875" thick and weigh is 22 to 32 oz.(depending on type of wood) with included AAA alcaline batteries and straps.

01-25-2007, 05:23 PM	#27
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	Update Well! I've built a few more… Here is a picture showing some new colors. These are the natural colors of the woods I feature. I hate stains, they don't repair well, which defeats durability. All of them feature Blackwood or Granadillo as the accent strip and the track lights. In order at the top left is Mexican purpleheart (Peltogyne spp.) Top right is African Mahogany (Khaya Ivorensis) Lower left is the Zebrano you've already seen. Lower center is Satinee or Bloodwood (Brosimum Paraence) And lower right American Walnut (Juglans Nigra) I have made some changes to the battery compartment. It now comes out by inserting both your indexes on top where the safe switch is and pulling towards you. The little battery box is fitted with springed berrings at each end that serve also as the contacts. When it's out, on it's right side you remove the two tiny screws (with a #0 flat screwdriver)of the copper top to have access to three AAA batteries. Of course and of preference, you can use rechargeables. I felt that the box being wood it needed an organic touch, so I have upgraded the strap to two leather beauties. A short one that can serve as a handle and the other one as a shoulder tote. Both of them can easily be removed by loosening two polished brass screws. To me the best improvement is the fact that the reader is better maintained in place by powerful 3/8"rare earth magnets. I've placed two pair in relation to the position you choose to put the Reader in. And I've groved holes for the reader's little feet at the right places. One of the pictures shows you the box opened on it's back lighted only on it's own power. I got to tell you it's a great reading experience…In that configuration you can, with the longer strap around your neck, read standing up with the box partly resting on your lower chest. It won't stay by itself but it will take most of the weight off your hands. And of course as in the picture. You can read flat on your back without holding the reader, but you can't go far past 90 degrees cause it'll start to tilt towards you. In this position there is absolutely no glare from the LEDs. The problem with the backthreading of the tension in the hinge screws has been easily fixed. The longer(for more friction) insert nut was epoxied in place and the polished brass screws have been 'loctited' with a medium strength compound. No trouble up to date. The new size is : 7.5" wide by 9.75" long by.875" thick and weigh is 22 to 32 oz.(depending on type of wood) with included AAA alcaline batteries and straps. Attached Thumbnails