Iphone cases from bike tubes

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Iphone cases from bike tubes

Inspired by this Ipod nano case, I decided to try making a case for my iphone out of scrap bike tubes and/or tires (every bike store seems to have tons in back). Here’s my favorite version: the tube goes in the tire, just like on your bike:)

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That version’s a bit bulky, so I typically use this slightly svelter sewed-together affair:

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Here are some more photos
; let me know if you try to build one and have any questions!

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Luke Iseman

Luke Iseman makes stuff, some of which works. He invites you to drive a bike for a living (dirtnailpedicab.com), stop killing your garden (growerbot.com), and live in an off-grid shipping container (boxouse.com).

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