The always-resourceful Shane Ross has posted a mini-howto on making your own Popsicle Stick RAID setup. This is version two of his popsicle-stick “drive tray” design, and looks a little more robust without the previous version’s unfortunate dependence on decaying rubber bands.

So if you don’t have a new Mac Pro with it’s four integrated drive trays, and you can’t afford one of the other PowerMac G5 internal drive expansion options, this DIY solution might be just what the confectioner ordered.