Stuff Geeks Want

This is too totally cool. And totally geek.

It seems this guy, Mark Hoekstra, a self-described “professional hobbyist, maker or hardware hacker”, had a ‘black tie’ event he was invited to. For those of you who aren’t socially adept enough to know yet: “Black Tie” means tuxedo, especially in The Netherlands, where Mr. Hoekstra lives.

But, Hoekstra couldn’t find his precious cufflinks.

So, he did what any self-respecting geek would do, he made his own.

Constructed out of “some UTP-plugs, some twisted pair-wire” with a pair of crimping pliers, and a few moments of work, and viola: There you have it.

Your own set of Do-it-yourself Geek Cufflinks:

These simple but gorgeous cufflinks from The Savile Row Company are something any man that has to wear a french cuff shirt should own. These are the perfect understated, slightly different, almost quirky, but not at all flamboyant links. And they’re platinum plated.

Find them in the Accessories section of their website for the very reasonable price of £20.00.