Flippin Tables silly afternoon project by scotland symons

I have always loved the table flipping meme and decided to build it this afternoon and now you can too and flip tables for any occasion! Flip the tables whether you’re angry, sad or happy! Often expressed as a Japanese meme in emoticons, called kaomoji, this tiny table will certainly help you express your mood in the real world when ever you need to.

The simple instructions of how to use this device are given on both the top and bottom sides of the table describing proper use.

On the Top: (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ (indicating the flip technique)

On the Bottom: (ヘ・_・)ヘ┳━┳ (indicating the table reset)

So go ahead and print yours today and never be with out the soothing stress relief of flipping a table.

Project files - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1660033

"Not recommended for anyone with a heart condition or fear of tables."

Quick tripod phone adapter for time lapse made from trash by scotland symons

Like the title says just a quick tripod phone adapter for time lapse made from trash and cardboard. When filming or building I try to reuse as much of the left over or junk parts to scratch build other things. This bit of ghetto film tech will probably last a while and I didn't have to waste time 3d printing it or spending any money to get another adapter.

If you have done something similar share it because I want to see what you built!

VLOG Update back from a few weeks off - news and new builds by scotland symons

I was gone for a few weeks for some travel a conference and recovery from a little cold. I am back at it and cooking up some new stuff for the next month.

Here are some links to some of the stuff I mentioned:
- http://www.theverge.com/2012/5/13/3017796/diy-tesla-gun-rob-flickenger
- Toorcamp - http://toorcamp.toorcon.net/
- Toorcamps coverage by Adafruit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7Zr0qMK164

VLOG: Kauai exploration, vacation, and photo shoots by scotland symons

My latest trip off again to Hawaii this time visiting Kauai for the first time. I wanted to check out the filming location from Jurassic Park and do some time in those spots to photograph and work on a few ideas. It was a great time and I met some really awesome people and went to some really awesome spots. I wish I could have captured them all but I was either working a photo location or just trying not to get hurt and forgot to film them.

I definitely will be back there is a few abandoned spots and some rougher hikes that I want to prep for and bring a different gear roll out.

Trying Something New by scotland symons

So I decided to try something new and invest a ton of time into video and try and figure out how that all works and as a way to show off some of my other stuff I do and put together between art projects. I have been wanting to get into video for a while and have been working on teaching myself the full process of lighting, acting, video, and editing you know in my free time. :D

I am experimenting with different styles and flows trying to figure out what works so it will be a little bit before I get a regular video upload schedule. But until then check out my new channel and the work I have been doing.

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT1E7DOpyNnzgOPDFk_7fxA

NES Guitar build by scotland symons

I know I did a post earlier about the project but I wanted to follow up with the full video set and that it picked up interest on a few other sites. Also I swear I am almost done building guitars I maybe got a little addicted and have lots of parts let over from the fire guitar build.

Video 1:

I have been doing some spring cleaning and found a bunch of random parts and old things that needed to be combined and so was born the Nintendo Guitar! Using my old NES and a guitar that I picked up at the thrift store and hacked them apart and then together.

Video 2:

So I am home sick today but I wanted to make a quick video to share what that NES guitar sounds like. I say it in the video and I will say it again I am by no means a good guitar play I am amateur/beginner on a good day.

Late Night Builds by scotland symons

Starting to get over being sick and rebooting my work!!!!

I have been doing some spring cleaning and found a bunch of random parts and old things that needed to be combined and so was born the Nintendo Guitar! Using my old NES and a guitar that I picked up at the thrift store and hacked them apart and then together. Not really a complicated build but none the less one that really put a smile on my face.

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Check out the Video to see it all put together!

Delays and Illness by scotland symons

Its always an unfortunate thing when you have to delay a project. This past winter after I unveiled plans for the Wizards project I was on a great path to getting what I thought would be a small project going. Well I was wrong I quickly became overwhelmed by the response and I am still haven't had a chance to answer all of the emails that came in of wonderful people that want to become part of the project. Soon after I got pretty darn sick and have been for the last several months which further robbed me of time and energy. 

All of that along with regular world needs like work and bills put the nail in the coffin to delay that project out for a while. There is good news on the horizon though. I found out the reason I kept getting sick and am going to have to undergo a bit of surgery to get it all sorted. The good news is there is a quick recovery and then I will be back in action.

I have also decided to rebuild the project into something new and better after some amazing feedback and interest. Stay tuned its going to get really awesome this spring!!!

The Black Lute by scotland symons

Thanks to a friend this past summer I became the owner of a broken Lute left by a rubbish bin in an alley. It was in sad shape with broken and missing frets warped and damaged wood it had seen better days. I didn't know what to do with it but this past week I got an idea to goth it out. I started with striping it down to basics and repairing the damaged wood cutting, replacing, and reshaping its look.

fixing the inlay as well as reshaping the flow of the neck and head. Also so much sanding along with more sanding.

With all that completed I gave it a new black enamel coat and let it sit for 3 days to cure. Today started with sanding for another few hours along with creating an all new distressed wash on the front face. From there I went on to burnish the entire piece before hand drawing patterns all over the front face. concluding with hand applied candle wax finish and polishing followed by waxing.

The pattern I wanted to keep simplistic and I went for designs I used to draw in my books in high school to really get the angsty goth feel. It ends up blending really well with the sanded enamel wash on the front face. 

So far it sounds really wonderful and has a really interesting sound, tomorrow I am going to tweak the pickup a bit more and see if I can refine the sound and upload a video.

lvl23 Studios Art show (photos) by scotland symons

A few weeks ago the artists in my building (including me) had opened their studios up to visitors who will have a chance to see art in progress or completed. There was painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media arts, fashion design and metal arts and glass arts. 

It was an awesome event and I am really happy that everyone got a chance to come, it was a blast seeing everyone. I managed to take some photos during the day and also managed to get some 30sec portraits. 

Thanks again you all are the reason I keep doing and making!

Head on over and Check out the images!