The Phone that Fits Like a Glove

When I was little, I was always amazed at Maxwell Smart shoe phone. Not only was it a phone inside a shoe, it didn't have any wires attached to it! Of course, I always chuckled wondering if the person on...

June 17, 2005

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When I was little, I was always amazed at Maxwell Smart shoe phone. Not only was it a phone inside a shoe, it didn't have any wires attached to it! Of course, I always chuckled wondering if the person on the other end would ever say "Boy Max, your feet sure stink."

Hey, I was a kid. Bet you thought the same thing!

Anyway, digression aside, Agent 86 can kick off his shoes and try something new for dialing up the chief -- The world's first 'Phone Glove!'

All you need to make your own is:

Any Bluetooth headset
Small Clippers
Electrical Tape
Soldering Iron and bits
Any thin flexible electrical wire - colour coded will help
A few strips of transparent plastic (ripped up old sandwich box)
Your glove of choice
Lining fabric (not all that necessary, but sensible)

Good luck! And remember, if it blows up in your face (or your hand for that matter), you can just say "Missed it by that much." (Just don't sue us. We didn't actually tell you to try this -- you crazy person you).

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