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Paper Clip Record Player

By Phil Bowie Illustrations by Damien Scogin

You will need

Paper clip, standard #1 size

Polystyrene foam packing peanut, rigid

Sandpaper, fine-grit

Got a turntable that still turns? Got an old vinyl record? Make this pocket player in a few minutes for less than a penny.

1. Prepare the paper clip.

Unbend the paper clip and reshape it into a hook. Using fine-grit sandpaper, sand the long end to a fairly even, slightly dull point.

2. Join the paper clip and foam peanut.

Insert the hook-shaped clip into the peanut ...

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