Rockler Do-It-Yourself Bluetooth Speaker Kit

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced a wireless speaker kit that makes it easy to create a customized, rechargeable mini-speaker that plays audio from Bluetooth-enabled devices – an ideal project for those looking to make personalized holiday gifts.

The Rockler Wireless Speaker Kit features easy-to-connect electrical components that mount in 1-7/8" diameter holes – allowing users to build a small box or case from the material of their choice or simply drill a hole in an eye-catching piece of wood. The small size means the speaker even could be integrated into furniture, cabinetry or other items.

To give users a starting point for their project, Rockler has created a free downloadable plan for a small speaker box and a short step-by-step video showing how to build it (available at www.rockler.com/rockler-bluetooth-speaker-kit).

"Around the holidays, people are always looking for new ideas for personalized gifts they can make themselves," said Scott Ekman, Rockler's vice president of marketing. "A wireless speaker is fun to design, fun to build and fun to give. Plus, it sounds great, so gift recipients will love it."

The kit includes a speaker unit, a control unit and a USB charging cable. Wiring is as simple as snapping the connectors of color-coded wires from the speaker unit into color-coded ports on the control unit. A bezel on the outside of both units will hide small irregularities in the mounting holes.

The Rockler Wireless Speaker Kit (57081) retails for $29.99 and can be purchased at Rockler.com or at Rockler Woodworking and Hardware stores nationwide, as well as through the Rockler catalog. For store locations or a free catalog, visit www.rockler.com or call 1-877-ROCKLER.