This idea passed through my mind because a cassette and a tape dispenser share some similarities. Both could have a cubic shape and both contain some form of tape inside them. So I decided to build one out of 6mm plywood.
First I take my measurements based on the tape I'm gonna put in. I had a scrap cylinder from an old project which fits perfectly inside my tape.
I cut the pieces and I glue them together. I won't glue one side, but I am gonna use it to clamp everything up while the glue dries.
A small dowel will be used to hold the roller in place. I've drilled some holes to the sides to hold it.
I drew the tape's outlines to my sides with a pencil.
After the glue dries I add some nails to the glued sides to add some strength. The other side will be attached with screws. So I drill some pilot holes for the screws and test screw them.
Now let's take a look inside and do a test fit.
For the tape cutting mechanism, I drilled some holes and nailed a few nails inside them with their sharp edge on top.
Now I use my pyrographer to draw my cassette's lines. I've decided to name my cassette after Michael Jackson's beat it. After all It's an 80's project!
I sand everything smooth and apply a coat of linseed oil.
Job's done!
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