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Floppy Disk Bagby imanalchemist on September 5, 2006

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Intro:   Floppy Disk Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

step 1:   Required Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

step 2:   The matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

step 3:   Drill and Link, Horizontal Linking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

step 4:   Vertical linking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

step 5:   Consider making a template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

step 6:   the edges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

step 7:   Begin work in the third dimension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

step 8:   Almost... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

step 9:   Because I had no tiny rubber mac feet... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

step 10:   Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

step 11:   The other side of the strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

step 12:   Power to you, and other notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Intro:  Floppy Disk BagThis is a bag I made from floppy disks. I found scads of floppy disks in a dumpster and wanted to make plate mail armor out of it (that is my next floppy project) I foundout that a bag would be a great proof of concept project. Here goes...Check out the update (2008) and my new bag: Floppy Disk Bag: Install Disk 2

step 1: Required BitsDrill, hand, regular or trephine1/8" drill bitPliers, I used bulldog pliersFloppy disks (CRUCIAL)Links, bits of chain from your local bead storeNails and a plank o' woodA penElementary math skills Eg: the ability to countNOT PICTUREDThe hardware for adding a strapthe strap

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step 2: The matrixThis is the matrix for my bag, feel free to make your own. Also, try to get other colors and incoperate a pattern (I just love the classic beige, black, and blue.)

step 3: Drill and Link, Horizontal LinkingThe horizontal is the most easy to drill because it has premarked holes. for one all you have to do is unlock the disk. Then drill a hole in the divots already in place. Insertthe links and squeeze shut

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step 4: Vertical linkinguse your judgment as to where to place the upper and lower holes, just remember that there will be a weak link because there is a weak part of the disk,

step 5: Consider making a templateThis will help you drill accurate holes in every disk (you shant need to drill all the holes for the disks that wont be attached on all sides keep this in mind

step 6: the edgesHow to attatch the edges. Notice that the top holes for the disk on the left are not the same as the top holes for the disk on the right (the same is true for the bottom holes)this is because I measured and eyeballed and found out where those holes will need to be so I can fasten the peices together when I fold it up depending on how you setup the bag these could be side holes or whatever... use your best judgement.

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Image Notes1. notice that the top holes for the disk on the left are not the same as the top holes for the disk on the right (the same is true for the bottom holes) this is because Imeasured and eyeballed and found out where those holes will need to be so I can fasten the peices together when I fold it up

step 7: Begin work in the third dimensionBegin folding and linking at the corners when every last link in the matrix is complete

step 8: Almost...Here is the bag fully formed

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step 9: Because I had no tiny rubber mac feet...Keys make good feet for the bag, trim out the inside and glue them on

Image Notes1. for other (de)constructive fun.

step 10: Attachmentsthese are what will hold the straps to your bag, these are held on with nuts and bolts. you can find all the strapcessories at your local camping, military surplus or otherman-store

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Image Notes1. This side of the strap needs to be securely sewn to itself, do not do this to the other side.2. Screwed on

step 11: The other side of the strapThis side wil be held on by looping it through the metal dealie and securing it to itself with a metal ladder to enable adjustment of the strap

Image Notes1. the metal ladder

step 12: Power to you, and other notesUpon initial usage of this bag I got three offers to buy one and also realized that it needed some kind of interior reinforcement to make it able to bear weight easily. Isuggest sealing the inside with duct or packing tape to keep problems from arising.Enjoy this newfound skill.

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 aunt margie says:  Aug 27, 2010. 9:41 PM  REPLYI just have some questions. Since people mention canvas liners or towels being attached to the disks, what value are the disks adding to the item? Is it onlydecorative or do they somehow add to the functionality? It's a lot easier to make a bag just from canvas. The kind of reuse I think of for recycling things is ause that needs some quality that the thing has. The only way I've used floppy disks so far is to hot-glue four of them together in a stack for use as a weight atthe end of a thick cord. They already have a hole big enough for the cord, and enough weight to keep the cord in place when it is stretched between tworailings. They have enough color to be attractive and they are not sharp or heavy enough to be dangerous like a chunk of junk metal. Not that I don't thinkthe bags are cute -- but is that the only reason to use the floppies?

 shilpi29 says:  Jun 30, 2010. 2:47 AM  REPLYI really liked this idea, but frankly speaking it has become very common now.. can anyone suggest me ideas other than bag and Pen stand ? i have so manyfloppy disks lying and wanna doing something really different. Thanks

 todddiskin says:  Mar 26, 2010. 10:02 AM  REPLYYou can easily make jump rings from wire/paper clips:http://www.instructables.com/id/Paperclip_Jump_Rings_No_way/

 NT86 says:  Sep 6, 2008. 9:01 AM  REPLYlol excel on a floppy disk

 bluetoothgeorge says:  Jul 21, 2009. 5:30 AM  REPLYlol

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 bFusion says:  Jun 11, 2009. 7:00 AM  REPLYI remember when Windows 3.1 came on a series of like 8 or 10 floppy disks. It's scary to think that some MP3 files in my library easily exceed that filesize.

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 sartay says:  Jun 25, 2009. 11:14 AM  REPLYI'm still making mine, but in my Robotics club at school, we had a ton of small zip ties laying around that we didn't need, so I asked if I could have them. Theywork great as connectors! I'm using braided monitor power cords as straps, but only because I can't find any long enough IDE cables. I plan on using minethe entire next school year. I have tons of floppies for repairs.

 scottamus says:  Apr 24, 2007. 1:28 PM  REPLYYour straps need to be flat IDE cables! I must have 3 dozen of those useless things.

 mr monoply33 says:  Jun 15, 2009. 5:38 AM  REPLYthat scatt is the thing that will make me do this!! I was on edge..."hmmm, well if I get time" but I have so much dead IDE laying around, and just got 2computers worth new. thanks!

 Derin says:  Sep 6, 2008. 4:58 AM  REPLYsay that again and i will kill you DAMN U SATA

 Madrias357 says:  Jun 12, 2009. 10:38 AM  REPLYSATA's not bad. But it's a pain when you get just one IDE slot and a half-dozen SATA ports.

 thepelton says:  Jun 11, 2009. 2:17 PM  REPLYCute! Just the place for some flash drives.

 ian2mic says:  Nov 6, 2008. 8:46 AM  REPLYI'm trying to think how I can make this completely with computer related items. I would be cool to figure out how to use old cables as straps.

 bFusion says:  Jun 11, 2009. 7:02 AM  REPLYYou could maybe use old-school IDE cables, the light gray ones? You might need to reinforce them, depending on what you plan on carrying around...but it'd work :D

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 imanalchemist says:  Nov 6, 2008. 11:01 AM  REPLYThat was my original intention, but I could not find any cable long enough, someone else suggested used punchtape.

 XkidXhavocX says:  Jun 11, 2009. 2:12 AM  REPLYuse zipties

 flio191 says:  May 24, 2009. 10:12 PM  REPLYlol, i have the same windows floppies in a stack in my room. i can almost remember those days... when you had to change discs every hour just to install thesystem.

 Iridium7 says:  May 23, 2009. 8:56 AM  REPLYsorry to bug you so much but I made mine and it turns heads everywhere! since school is about to end I am going to turn it into my DandD carry bag. I am asuper dork! Thanks!

 buckeyegirl1721 says:  Apr 28, 2009. 7:38 AM  REPLYFrom the looks of it, you could also make magazine holders from floppy disks. I just might try it if I can scrounge up enough disks :)

 hiding-dog says:  Apr 24, 2009. 5:59 PM  REPLYLinks. Could they be taken from a length of chain? Seperated with pliers and utilised? Someone else try it as I don't have any chain.

 imanalchemist says:  Apr 25, 2009. 10:11 AM  REPLYtheoretically they coulld.

 PortalCake625 says:  Mar 24, 2009. 5:02 AM  REPLYCool, you actually used Microsoft office 4 diskettes for this. Mybe I can now find use for those Windows 3.11 and DOS 6.22 floppies...

 Iridium7 says:  Mar 22, 2009. 2:16 PM  REPLYhow many links did you need?

 Iridium7 says:  Mar 21, 2009. 3:37 PM  REPLYthanks for the instructable! I was actually going to make the strap out of a strip thingy from a computer. I'll show you pics when I'm done.

 driesyo says:  Mar 17, 2009. 11:25 AM  REPLYon the 8 step first picture i dont get it on that picture i count 9 rows of floppys and on the picture on step 2 i count 10 i am confused can you help me

 imanalchemist says:  Mar 17, 2009. 1:58 PM  REPLYThanks, I wouldn't have caught that. it should have 9 rows, i trimmed a row out to make the flap smaller

 driesyo says:  Mar 18, 2009. 10:15 AM  REPLYok9 rows but having a lock on it would be much betterwhat do you think? yes/no

 imanalchemist says:  Mar 19, 2009. 10:04 PM  REPLYyes. I am in the planning stages for a rucksack that will snap shut, the same principle can be applied here

 Fasteners says:  Jan 19, 2009. 8:33 AM  REPLYThis is wonderfully ridiculous... :)

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 danimal1234 says:  Oct 24, 2008. 5:55 PM  REPLYNext idea: floppy disk computer case??

 Canadarocker says:  Oct 5, 2008. 4:05 PM  REPLYlooks more like a box then a bag but still looks great

 imanalchemist says:  Oct 5, 2008. 6:28 PM  REPLYThe second version is a lot more flexy

 kburesh says:  Sep 27, 2008. 5:17 PM  REPLYThis idea is just spiffy, and thats why im gonna make one, but i have a simple question what size links and how many ( A good estimate please)

 imanalchemist says:  Sep 27, 2008. 7:52 PM  REPLYI was never able to pinpoint the exact diameter and gauge of the jump rings, experiment with different sizes. I purchased 200 which left me some toscrew up with and a few spares.Please review my latest Instructable Floppy Disk Bag: Install Disk 2 which enhances some of the original ideas and adds some new ones to improvestability.

 Bags says:  Sep 10, 2008. 10:42 PM  REPLYNice shoulder bag A really cool & nice shoulder bag, I think?Iwill collect my old floppies to make a shoulder bag like yours. *_*

 YAY RANDOM ! says:  May 31, 2008. 4:14 AM  REPLYHow about a 5.25" floppy as a pocket & use ied cables to make it stick out of the bag? Or lamenated punchtape as the handle? (i have got some from a pdp11)

 Axlzero451 says:  Aug 30, 2008. 10:16 PM  REPLYHeh,heh. ied. (improvised explosive device) Use google, it helps.

 YAY RANDOM ! says:  Sep 1, 2008. 6:07 AM  REPLYI ment ide cable.

 imanalchemist says:  May 31, 2008. 10:54 AM  REPLYYou know I wish I'd had punchtape for so many other projects

 YAY RANDOM ! says:  May 31, 2008. 12:10 PM  REPLYThe tape looks like this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Papertape2.jpgI can post some blank tape to you if you like for £2 because postage to usa? is rather expensive and i have only got about four pieces (see the foldsin the picture)

 highvoltage says:  Aug 30, 2008. 10:37 AM  REPLYYep, I'll be making one ;) Maybe it would work better to sew together the older, actually "floppy" floppy disks... they're also bigger so it would be a little lesswork maybe.

 imanalchemist says:  Aug 30, 2008. 8:28 PM  REPLYSee my other instructable. C:/tote (Yes I know it should be A:/ or B:/)

 Storm950 says:  Aug 29, 2008. 7:27 AM  REPLYCool, but I would never wear it, LOL.

 greatpanda says:  Aug 28, 2008. 5:03 PM  REPLYWOW it's Japanese floppy scale-maille! Now where did I put that pile of floppies...

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 I_am_Canadian says:  Aug 28, 2008. 12:23 PM  REPLYFloppy disks are so terrible... Untill this instructable came along!

 mechcem says:  Aug 28, 2008. 11:12 AM  REPLYthis is so great me and a friend found 230 floppys in my school dumpster

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