The template for this project is available; the link is in the description. I know some people are worried about the magnet impacting the USB. It's been tested that it has zero affect on the electronics.
Great project, and for anyone curious the flash memory used in USB drives is not effected by magnetic or x-ray radiation. Some even state that on the packaging as people are worried about the data when going through airport security. The only type of memory that is affected by magnets (that the average person would come into contact with anymore) is spinning hard drives. And even then it is surprisingly difficult to erase data even when trying. You either have to have a ridiculously strong magnet which is quite large or be pretty much on top of the disc platter. Cosmic rays flipping a bit is more likely to happen, and that is why there is error correction built in. (Sorry, this is an area I actually have some pretty decent amount of knowledge in. 🤓)
@@NewtonMakes 😂 that would be nice! We have cosmic rays going through us more often than you think. And becomes more frequent the higher elevation you go. In the mountains, more than sea level, and airplanes even more. Astronauts report seeing flashes of light in their vision when their eyes are closed like when trying to sleep. It's cosmic rays hitting their retinas and being picked up as light. Sadly, not enough to become the Torch 😬
I made mt first one in 2008 out of balsa, but then another out of rosewood. I still have that one. I made them out of 2 pieces and hollowed them out like clamshells but in 2016 I started making them out of three pieces like you show. It took me another two or three years to realize that magnets hold better than friction (and more reliably). You boiled down my 10 years of hobby builds into a 10 minute video. I love it! I feel like I should be mad, but I love it!
Hi Billy. Just come across your channel. It’s just what I like to see and have ago at making. The plans on that usb would be a fantastic prize for me. Going through all your videos over the holidays. Thanks again. # usbplans
For those saying stuff against magnets..... USB drives cannot be harmed or altered by magnetic fields. The drives are not built from magnetic materials. So magnets pose no danger to any flash memory including SSDs, SD cards, and external hard drives-even traditional hard drives are immune.
Nice idea, though I think the drives are getting a little bit bigger than in their original plastic clothing. The magnet is not an issue here, these are flash drives, not magnetic drives (they use memory chips, not magnetic disks). The idea of gifting the plans is nice, though what are the plans good for, when I may only get to a cheap USB drive with very different dimensions 😅 ?
@@NewtonMakes I apologize, still not living "assumptions are bad and making me look bad". But then, why should I use #USBPLANS if those are not only for USB stick? 🤔
USBPlans Excellent video. I so enjoy your videos. I have learned so many things. It's my go to youtube page when I need questions answered or looking for different and new projects, this is definitely the channel to come too
Great #usbplans. The lady that did our wedding photos gave us a wood usb drive with the pictures. It has magnets where the cover meets the body. Also, magnets don't erase usb drives like old hard drives. This is due to how they store the data.
That's an awesome idea! I'm going to give this a shot. I've also been inspired by your scrollsaw work and am trying to pull off a Christmas present doing that! Keep up the great work Billy! #usbplans
#USBPLANS - Very generous of you to offer something like this. It's very much appreciated by myself & many others I'm sure. Thank you. 🤞for possible win. If not, it was still a generous offer. Take care & Happy Holidays!
That looks real clean! I've noticed this is the second video recently using bloodwood and I hadn't heard of it until now... Maybe it's something I'll consider using soon! #usbplans
The template for this project is available; the link is in the description. I know some people are worried about the magnet impacting the USB. It's been tested that it has zero affect on the electronics.
Great project, and for anyone curious the flash memory used in USB drives is not effected by magnetic or x-ray radiation. Some even state that on the packaging as people are worried about the data when going through airport security.
The only type of memory that is affected by magnets (that the average person would come into contact with anymore) is spinning hard drives. And even then it is surprisingly difficult to erase data even when trying. You either have to have a ridiculously strong magnet which is quite large or be pretty much on top of the disc platter.
Cosmic rays flipping a bit is more likely to happen, and that is why there is error correction built in. (Sorry, this is an area I actually have some pretty decent amount of knowledge in. 🤓)
Excellent information! And I'm hoping to get Human Torch powers if we start dealing with cosmic rays!
@@NewtonMakes 😂 that would be nice!
We have cosmic rays going through us more often than you think. And becomes more frequent the higher elevation you go. In the mountains, more than sea level, and airplanes even more.
Astronauts report seeing flashes of light in their vision when their eyes are closed like when trying to sleep. It's cosmic rays hitting their retinas and being picked up as light.
Sadly, not enough to become the Torch 😬
I made mt first one in 2008 out of balsa, but then another out of rosewood. I still have that one. I made them out of 2 pieces and hollowed them out like clamshells but in 2016 I started making them out of three pieces like you show. It took me another two or three years to realize that magnets hold better than friction (and more reliably). You boiled down my 10 years of hobby builds into a 10 minute video. I love it! I feel like I should be mad, but I love it!
We all build upon each other. I made three of these to get to this point. 👍👊
Thank you for a great year of viewing. Love the channel and your approach to wood working.
Thanks for a great idea! Nice project.
Thanks man, that looks like a fun project and gift
Pretty beautiful work, Billy! Looks much better this way! 😃
#USBPLANS
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
That's sweet Billy not that it is simple but such a simple idea made quality!👏👍🏴
What a cool @usbplans to make!
greetings south africa ... love it
That #usbplans project is a pretty sweet way to upgrade a basic thing for a gift! I like it!
Awesome project, love the idea. Love the work you do.
Good looking build. The magnet seems to be a nice way to hold the cap on, but I'd be worried that it might screw up the data on the drive.
No it's not an issue at all.
Brilliant Billy. That blood wood looks awesome. @USBPLANS
Hi Billy. Just come across your channel. It’s just what I like to see and have ago at making. The plans on that usb would be a fantastic prize for me. Going through all your videos over the holidays. Thanks again.
# usbplans
Great, simple build! I built your wenge and maple box last year for my wife. She loves it. #USBPLANS
I love it how most people use @ instead of #usbplans when you specified it and put it on the video. Would be really happy with this gift
USBPlans, another great idea thank you. I'm just starting out in woodworking 🙂
Thanks for the cool @usbplans idea! Love it… and as always, your video was educational and entertaining!
For those saying stuff against magnets.....
USB drives cannot be harmed or altered by magnetic fields. The drives are not built from magnetic materials. So magnets pose no danger to any flash memory including SSDs, SD cards, and external hard drives-even traditional hard drives are immune.
100%
USBplans. Really like this.
Awesome project, Billy! Great video! #usbplans
Very creative project on the nanometer scale of woodworking - #usbplans!
Nice #USBPLANS setup. a great way to use up scraps of wood around the shop.
Nice idea, though I think the drives are getting a little bit bigger than in their original plastic clothing. The magnet is not an issue here, these are flash drives, not magnetic drives (they use memory chips, not magnetic disks).
The idea of gifting the plans is nice, though what are the plans good for, when I may only get to a cheap USB drive with very different dimensions 😅 ?
Why do you assume the plans are only for this project? It's a shame you are so cynical. But we won't let you ruin our holiday spirit!
@@NewtonMakes I apologize, still not living "assumptions are bad and making me look bad". But then, why should I use #USBPLANS if those are not only for USB stick? 🤔
USBPlans Excellent video. I so enjoy your videos. I have learned so many things. It's my go to youtube page when I need questions answered or looking for different and new projects, this is definitely the channel to come too
Great job the only worry is the magnet and data they don’t mix in most cases USB plans
Not an issue at all.
You are correct for magnetic media. IE hard disks, tapes the old floppies. However, USB sticks are not magnetic, so no issues here.
Great #usbplans. The lady that did our wedding photos gave us a wood usb drive with the pictures. It has magnets where the cover meets the body. Also, magnets don't erase usb drives like old hard drives. This is due to how they store the data.
Love the project, and as always, nice work!
Very cool Mr. Newton. Your channel has been one of my inspirations to get back into woodworking! Keep up the good work. #USBPLANS
thanks
That's an awesome idea! I'm going to give this a shot. I've also been inspired by your scrollsaw work and am trying to pull off a Christmas present doing that! Keep up the great work Billy! #usbplans
That’s a great little project and I love the wood too. Does the magnet interfere with the data on the #usbplans
#USBPLANS - Very generous of you to offer something like this. It's very much appreciated by myself & many others I'm sure. Thank you. 🤞for possible win. If not, it was still a generous offer. Take care & Happy Holidays!
Have you considered making a video about scrollsawn Christmas ornaments to hang on the tree? #USBPLANS
As always, excellent video! Love your delivery, humor, design, and skills. Thanks for the inspiration! #usbplans
USBPlans, like the work you do keep it up!
USBPlans!! As always great video keep up the good work
Awesome way to add a personal touch to gifts and a great little project that pretty much anyone can do. Thank you!
#USBPLANS
Enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the good work. #USBPLANS
I've always loved those wooden USB drives. They look elegant and high class. Thank for the video. Cheers from Canada!! oh btw #USBPLANS
really cool idea! would also love to get my hands on those #usbplans. keep up the great work! cheers!
That's really nice, Billy. What is the capacity of the drive you used? Just curious. #USBPLANS
Bill
what magnet did you use? #usbplans
I could make that too if I had a crowbar ;) ;) what a cool gift idea! Thanks for sharing.
It is a pretty fancy crow bar!
Exac6if I had $10,000 in crow bars I could make it too 😃.
@@meperson Heck I made a nice one with a $6000.00 crowbar it’s a knockoff made in China but it works. 😁
#usbplans
Great build as always. I love the blood wood with Teak oil. 🙏🏼❤️✝️❤️🙏🏼
Another great video. #usbplans. Thanks!
Great ideas. Looking forward to starting the projects you've brought to the table. #USBPLANS would be a great addition!
Another great video! Happy Holidays! #USBPLANS
#usbplans would be a great gift for me!! 😂 keep the cool builds coming.
Love this idea! Just finished up teaching for the term and can finally get back into the workshop so this is the perfect project for that! #USBPLANS
Super neat! Thanks for sharing! #usbplans
Nice project. Really creative and good use of scrap. #usbplans
Did somebody already win the #usbplans? Regardless I'm happy I stumbled onto your channel! You Rock!!! Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄 love the channel!
Who doesn't love free stuff!! Love the content! #USBPLANS
Your videos are always entertaining and informative. I like the magnet idea. #USBPLANS
Love your scroll saw work! Always a great tutorial. Thank you!
#USBPLANS
Really cool idea #usbplans Definitely going to use some glued up scraps for this - might be interesting to have a mixed species USB!
awesome job! love the magnet idea. #usbplans
What a great idea for a gift. I love the way the bloodwood looks. #usbplans
Love it! #USBPLAINS🎄
Great video and nice little gift. Thanks! #USBPLANS
Great video and quick little project!
#USBPLANS
Man i love your work and the one piece you’ve mad of joker with the different woods. Always great work. #usbplans
Love the crowbar to open USB. To funny but hey it worked! Made my day! #USBPLANS
#usbplans Nice job, again! 😊
#USBPLANS thanks for the refreshing practical tutorials, you made my light come on!
As a guy who works in an office on a computer for a living i love this. #USBPLANS
That's a pretty awesome idea for a gift... I may just have to try it out! Keep up the great work on these videos... Love the content!
#USBPLANS
Love to have some of your #USBPLANS. Nice project, have been thinking about doing the same.
#usbplans. What a great gift idea. I’ve already made a bunch of your two-tone pencil holders for my colleagues, this could be next 😊
Great. Now I've got ANOTHER thing that I want to make. Add it to the list ... #USBPLANS🤣
It would be awesome to win the #usbplans . I wonder if you would send to Spain (so far😅). Keep working in entertaining projects for us!!🙌🏼
Hi, love watching your videos and used some techniques myself already. #USBPLANS
#USBPlans
Nice way to use up some of those awesome scraps that have great figure and grain that I have that I just can't bear to throw away!
#USBPLANS. Great and simple directions to make an awesome gift for students and co-workers.
Great Idea!! Really enjoy your work. #USBPLANS
Ran across your channel a month or so ago. You make some really cool projects and this one is really neat. #usbplans. Love the channel!
Really like watching your videos USB great project! #USBPLANS
Beautiful work! Bloodwood is so gorgeous. #usbplans
Another “Awesome build”. I love all your projects. And who would’ve want a Newton Made original piece loaded with all of those #USBPLANS ?!
Really cool!!!
#usbplans
#USBPLANS
Thank you for the opportunity on the giveaway. You've always been an inspiration for me since I started this journey! Good luck, y'all!
Great way to give away your #USBPLANS - to keep us all busy through the holidays! Great job, and a great small gift.
#USBPLANS. I love the work you do. I’ve even copied some to add to my skill set.
I don't think magnets are good to keep next to a USB drive, there is a potential for data loss from the magnet.
This is such a nice idea! Finally something I can use some of my scrap wood for
#USBPLANS Cool gift idea! I'd love to see/use all those plans on it!
#usbplans. Nice project. I appreciate all the content you provide.
#usbplans
You’re nearly at 80,000 subs. Great job. Keep up the good content. Merry Christmas.
#USBPLANS Great idea. Well put together. Thank you
#USBPLANS awesome video. Keep it up
That looks real clean! I've noticed this is the second video recently using bloodwood and I hadn't heard of it until now... Maybe it's something I'll consider using soon! #usbplans
usbplans thanks for the idea
#USBPLANS Excellent as always. Time to make a few for myself.
#USBPLANS great video!
Awesome project, #USBPlans.
Cool little project! #USBPLANS
Really cool idea (as always)! 👌
#usbplans
#USBPLANS. Nice video