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 Hope the author writes a second!! Mar 07, 2010
Amazing creations and stories. Apparently he built a four poster bed with only a rock and swiss army knife and with his skills I completely believe it. Anyone else and I'd be skeptical. He gives more than just plans; he gives a creative philosophy. Great book and great diverse projects!Def recommended.
 Great Gift Dec 29, 2009
This is a really great gift for someone who is hard to shop for. My Dad really loves the whole series and it gives him ideas of fun stuff to do with his grandson.
Funny, Witty, Fascinating, Cool! May 19, 2009
I saw this book in bookstores and initially skipped it over. I finally bought a copy after reading somewhere about Kaden's great and helpful fabrication tips in this book.
I'm almost done reading it cover-to-cover.
The writing is very clever and funny. It feels like he's sitting there talking to you or giving a really good presentation.
The subject matter is great. Even if you don't plan on building a desk-ballistae or bubble machine or anything else in the book, the tips alone are worth the price. Between each major project are "nano" projects to help you get the most from your workshop and tools - whether you have a basement lair on par with Dr. Frankenstein, or if you have a shoe box with some screwdrivers and a utility knife - and that's it.
I highly recommend this book for anybody who likes to tinker and build things.
Rob Johnson
Eccentric Cubicle is entertaining, interesting and fun too... May 28, 2008
Kaden Harris is an amazingly intelligent "character". Let me start of by saying his book is great and even though I was offered a free copy I went out and bought one anyway. It is worth the money and a great read.
Kaden and I went to an elementary school, with the Makers Faire people to convince kids that making is a great thing to do. Kaden brought his wares, including the Guillotine shown on the cover of the book. I can tell you the guillotine could easily lob off the heads of dolls and a finger too.
So there we stood. Waiting to speak to the elementary school kids. I was speaking as an inventor showing my latest and greatest and Kaden had his projects (guillotine included). At this point I was curious as to how Kaden would describe what the guillotine was used for. Would he be graphic or dismissive? Even I did not know what approach I would take. What do/should you tell Elementary school children about guillotines?
The kids came in and I waited and watched... Kaden then showed them how the guillotine worked and said, "This is a great kitchen gadget. You can cut carrots with it." GENIUS! The kids were amazed! It is a very cool carrot cutter.
Then Kaden answered the questions you'd expect from elementary school kids. The top two questions were, "Can it cut a finger off?" and "Can I try it?" The top two answers were... "Yes" and "No".
We had a great time. Kaden is a great story teller and even better maker. Eccentric Cubical shows neat projects and is well written. Even if you don't make the projects the book is a fun read. Buy a copy OR take one out at the library. I think you'll enjoy it just like I did.
brilliant Feb 20, 2008
Brilliant. Utterly bonkers, but brilliant. Instructions on how to build a selection of fun and funky things to enhance your office life. Though I'm not sure how your boss will react to a personal guillotine, or a steampunk 'ballistamail' (for those oh-so-important intercubicle memos).
Full of amazing things to make, with detailed instructions along the way. A must for any MAKE enthusiast, though some of the projects look to require more than a passing knowledge of the toolshop! Someone referred to it as 'guerilla DIY', a tag which fits perfectly.
If you work in a cubicle, you need this book. If you don't work in a cubicle, you need this book. After all, who doesn't want a desktop bubble machine (built from an old CD spindle case and computer power fan?)
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