[hotskates]

I'm tired of cords all over the place and everyone looking for the right end to plug into their phones, so I'm making a charging station to keep things organized.

So far I have plugged all three into a surge protector and have the three ends (the ends that plug into the phones) strapped together with velcro. Its kinda of tacky looking and I have it behind a stereo speaker to hide the surge protector. When someone wants to charge their phone they grab the velcroed bunch and find their plug and charge away.

I'm trying to figure out what to do to finish my project. Maybe some kind of stand or pad?

[guy2]

1. tool box or something like it
2. drill holes for cords
3. mark holes with white tape or something
4. put all stuff inside pull cords out their separate marked holes
5. AC plug to wall ,stuff 2 cords
6. close hatch ,hide in corner and forget about it

[hotskates]

Originally Posted by guy2

1. tool box or something like it
2. drill holes for cords
3. mark holes with white tape or something
4. put all stuff inside pull cords out their separate marked holes
5. AC plug to wall ,stuff 2 cords
6. close hatch ,hide in corner and forget about it

I cant get past the image of your #1 comment "Toolbox"....I'm picturing one of those big Craftsman red tool boxes sitting in my kitchen

Anyways, thanks for the step by step directions guy.

[guy2]

forgot ,3 phones

I like to use the big tool boxs because i got 2 power strips and on top of that more plug extensions to hide.

It's neat ,iv got chargers for most of everything i use like GPS ,ipod ,shaver and even rechargeable batteries.

Allot better than a birds nest of wires i used to have.

[cwwozniak]

Would something like this work for you?

http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/...0000000018980/

[hotskates]

I was thinking of just using a pretty box with a lid and then I'd put one hole in the back for the cords to run through. So, when it is being used or isn't (for charging), I'd at least have a pretty box to look at.
Maybe a jewelry box, something like that.

[hotskates]

Originally Posted by cwwozniak

Would something like this work for you?

http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/...0000000018980/

I've seen all the stations like the one you show and I don't want something open on top, I hate having to dust and keep all that clean. I'd rather have something with a lid that looks cool.

[Who's Me]

I am sure one of these will work, just make sure to look at the dimensions.
http://www.nextag.com/wood-storage-box/compare-html
You could also try other search terms.

[hotskates]

Originally Posted by Who's Me

I am sure one of these will work, just make sure to look at the dimensions.
http://www.nextag.com/wood-storage-box/compare-html
You could also try other search terms.

Wow, most of those boxes are huge! Did I mention this project is regarding CELL phones, that are teeny weeny, and I'll probably only be charging one at a time, so the box I need want should be about 6" x 8".
I'll be going to Target next week and I'll look there for a small box of some kind....I'm sure they'll have just what I need. All I have to do then is drill a hole in the back

[Who's Me]

well I said to look at the dimensions
Try this, http://www.uniqueboxshop.com/

[hotskates]

Originally Posted by Who's Me

well I said to look at the dimensions
Try this, http://www.uniqueboxshop.com/

Yes you did say that

Those are so pretty......I'd feel guillty drilling a hole in them

However, those are much closer to what I was imagining

[guy2]

O forgot again ,you might not want to use wood because of fire hazard

If your looking for a really cool looking metal box ,just go to the liquor store and buy a bottle/silver box of CHIVAS REGAL.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Chivas-Regal-Sco...QQcmdZViewItem

I have no idea why they are selling just the box for 10$ but you get my point
,don't spend more than you have too.

[hotskates]

Originally Posted by guy2

O forgot again ,you might not want to use wood because of fire hazard

If your looking for a really cool looking metal box ,just go to the liquor store and buy a bottle/silver box of CHIVAS REGAL.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Chivas-Regal-Sco...QQcmdZViewItem

I have no idea why they are selling just the box for 10$ but you get my point
,don't spend more than you have too.

Oh that reminded me of a bunch of Coca-Cola metal boxes I have put away since I quit collecting them........I'm sure one will work!!!

[Soundy]

Here's a ton of ideas: http://images.google.ca/images?hl=en...=f&oq=&start=0

This one's kinda neat, for one phone:


I saw another a little while back that was brilliant in its simplicity: a hooked flat plastic tab with a hole cut out about the size of a standard outlet: you hold it over the outlet and plug the adapter in, so it hangs on the adapter's prongs... then just set the phone on it. Slick, but again, only suitable for a single phone.

[hotskates]

Originally Posted by Soundy

Here's a ton of ideas.

After looking at those pictures, I like the roll top bread box....only I'd like a miniature version