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How to remove splinters with a DIY smart phone magnifier

Satisfying Splinter Removal ● Using iphone DIY Magnifier Lens ( not for the squeamish ! )

Chris Notap was able to pull a tiny splinter from his hand by attaching a small lens attachment he made for his phone, and looking at his phone’s display to guide him in the surgery.

Here’s a video on how to make the lens attachment (basically, buy a film camera for a couple of bucks at a thrift store, take it apart to retrieve the lens, and hot glue it to a popsicle stick):

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