http://www.instructables.com instructable feed Sat, 25 May 2013 21:47:11 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Drafting-Table-Made-from-an-IKEA-Coffee-Table/
A Drafting Table Made from an IKEA Coffee Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FNN/O2YZ/H71GP3QJ/FNNO2YZH71GP3QJ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FNN/O2YZ/H71GP3QJ/FNNO2YZH71GP3QJ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FNN/O2YZ/H71GP3QJ/FNNO2YZH71GP3QJ.SMALL.jpg EL7JUEYH71Y65XV doppelgangerbot No laser cutter? No CNC machine? No 3-D printer? Fear not comrades, this is an instructable for the everyman. This instructable is meant more to inspire than to copy, as I believe most instructables tend to do that anyway, not to mention the fact that is seems unlikely that you would build  this ta...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 15 Sep 2012 02:37:01 PDT A-Drafting-Table-Made-from-an-IKEA-Coffee-Table http://www.instructables.com/id/Retrofit-Mortise-and-Tenon-Joints/
Retrofit Mortise and Tenon Joints - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FI2/SGVZ/H71GKACW/FI2SGVZH71GKACW.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FI2/SGVZ/H71GKACW/FI2SGVZH71GKACW.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FI2/SGVZ/H71GKACW/FI2SGVZH71GKACW.SMALL.jpg EER5O6AH71GKAD2 Bill WW I once had a large table that would have been great except for weak joints between the apron and table legs, which made the table wobbly.  I wanted to strengthen the table without modifying it, and decided to see if I could retrofit mortise and tenon joints. After removing the top, I drew in ¼” x 3...
By: Bill WW

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:30:01 PDT Retrofit-Mortise-and-Tenon-Joints http://www.instructables.com/id/Modest-Kitchen-Makeover/ /files/deriv/FNK/6RNQ/H71GLUXG/FNK6RNQH71GLUXG.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FNK/6RNQ/H71GLUXG/FNK6RNQH71GLUXG.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FNK/6RNQ/H71GLUXG/FNK6RNQH71GLUXG.SMALL.jpg EI0T024H71GLUSX andreaki This is the story of why and how we curbed our makeover from a design and plan that would’ve involved ALL NEW everything to one introducing very little new at one tenth the price of the original estimate. We  figured the project would cost us $8000, when in the end, it cost us not even a tenth of t...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:30:01 PDT Modest-Kitchen-Makeover http://www.instructables.com/id/Rc-Car-Brake-Lights/
Rc Car Brake Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FA2/3I1A/H71GOW6T/FA23I1AH71GOW6T.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FA2/3I1A/H71GOW6T/FA23I1AH71GOW6T.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FA2/3I1A/H71GOW6T/FA23I1AH71GOW6T.SMALL.jpg ESNM9TUH703O90C Drewwilly Here is a quick and easy way to add lighting to a RC car or toy.  The wiring has a simple trick for brake lights to work under current conditions of the car. 
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:00:04 PDT Rc-Car-Brake-Lights http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Tarp-Cover-Made-From-Feed-Sacks/
DIY Tarp Cover Made From Feed Sacks - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FMS/PMEA/H6WG6R3Y/FMSPMEAH6WG6R3Y.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FMS/PMEA/H6WG6R3Y/FMSPMEAH6WG6R3Y.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FMS/PMEA/H6WG6R3Y/FMSPMEAH6WG6R3Y.SMALL.jpg EECX2LEH672MRWW spottedwalker Here is another useful project that was made from something that would have been tossed into the trash. In the last 5 years I have noticed a lot of our Livestock & Pet's Feed sacks are all made of Tarp Like Material with great graphics. I began saving the bags for future projects because I knew ther...
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Continue Reading »]]> outside Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:30:06 PDT DIY-Tarp-Cover-Made-From-Feed-Sacks http://www.instructables.com/id/Vibram-FiveFingers-Sugru/
Vibram FiveFingers + Sugru - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FCC/KA52/H71GLTQY/FCCKA52H71GLTQY.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FCC/KA52/H71GLTQY/FCCKA52H71GLTQY.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FCC/KA52/H71GLTQY/FCCKA52H71GLTQY.SMALL.jpg ENEL9JTH71GWNC8 LegoBrickMaster7 I've had my Vibram FiveFingers for about a year now. During which, they got quite the extensive and rough usage. The school year saw a daily 4 mile trek to class over asphalt and concrete, which took a toll on parts of the shoes where my stride was heavier. It got to the point this summer where the...
By: LegoBrickMaster7

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:30:01 PDT Vibram-FiveFingers-Sugru http://www.instructables.com/id/Cable-clip-from-tubing/
Cable clip from tubing - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FYG/TXRF/H703OJQH/FYGTXRFH703OJQH.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FYG/TXRF/H703OJQH/FYGTXRFH703OJQH.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FYG/TXRF/H703OJQH/FYGTXRFH703OJQH.SMALL.jpg EWNT8XGH71GTW3B openproducts In modern households the amount of device-related separate cables has been augmenting steadily over the years: mobile phone chargers, headsets, usb-connectors for various devices, video connectors, LAN cables and the like. This instructable presents a solution for hanging those cables properly, usin...
By: openproducts

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 18 Sep 2012 02:37:06 PDT Cable-clip-from-tubing http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-ceiling-light-with-multiple-functionality-a/
Giant ceiling light with multiple functionality a.k.a. the UFO - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F2H/IDVC/H71Y61MK/F2HIDVCH71Y61MK.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F2H/IDVC/H71Y61MK/F2HIDVCH71Y61MK.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F2H/IDVC/H71Y61MK/F2HIDVCH71Y61MK.SMALL.jpg EUL3786H71GTVZ1 openproducts This giant suspended light (outer diameter 3.6 m or 142 in) has three functions: 1. Provide direct lighting for illuminating the room: the 'regular' light; 2. Provide indirect lighting illuminating the ceiling in two circular bands: atmospheric lighting; 3. Add an outlet, centrally accessible at th...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:00:00 PDT Giant-ceiling-light-with-multiple-functionality-a http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Better-Pringles-Can/
How to Make a Better Pringles Can - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FFB/TB39/H7035Z41/FFBTB39H7035Z41.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FFB/TB39/H7035Z41/FFBTB39H7035Z41.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FFB/TB39/H7035Z41/FFBTB39H7035Z41.SMALL.jpg EF4FPGXH672TBWP DIYHacksAndHowTos The Pringles can was a brilliant invention. It helps prevent the chips from breaking and keeps them fresh. But it has one major drawback. Getting chips from the bottom of the can is inconvenient. The can is too narrow for many adult hands and you will usually get your hand covered in the favor pow...
By: DIYHacksAndHowTos

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:00:02 PDT How-to-Make-a-Better-Pringles-Can http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-row-hanger-for-gardening-tools/
Multi-row hanger for gardening tools - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FM0/AUZX/H703OIUE/FM0AUZXH703OIUE.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FM0/AUZX/H703OIUE/FM0AUZXH703OIUE.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FM0/AUZX/H703OIUE/FM0AUZXH703OIUE.SMALL.jpg EW7WY3LH71GTVV0 openproducts Having a lot of gardening tools and a small shed are opposites. In order to deal with this spatial scarcity issue it may be tempting to construct a new, bigger shed for storing all tools. Drawback is that this is quite an investment, both in time and money. This instructable presents a multi-row ha...
By: openproducts

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:00:02 PDT Multi-row-hanger-for-gardening-tools http://www.instructables.com/id/Door-stopper-with-easy-catch-and-release-function/
Door-stopper with easy catch-and-release function - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F2H/SMOQ/H703OFT8/F2HSMOQH703OFT8.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F2H/SMOQ/H703OFT8/F2HSMOQH703OFT8.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F2H/SMOQ/H703OFT8/F2HSMOQH703OFT8.SMALL.jpg EL988SLH71GTVQ2 openproducts Seeing the pictures from the door-stopper with easy catch-and-release function immediately makes you understand how it works. Really easy and very practical: 1. While opening a door push it over the wooden rail until it sticks. 2. To release it again, pull gently and the door sets free The origin ...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:30:01 PDT Door-stopper-with-easy-catch-and-release-function http://www.instructables.com/id/Motorcycle-Trunk-Popper/
Motorcycle Trunk Popper - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FFQ/J4B6/H71GRPM7/FFQJ4B6H71GRPM7.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FFQ/J4B6/H71GRPM7/FFQJ4B6H71GRPM7.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FFQ/J4B6/H71GRPM7/FFQJ4B6H71GRPM7.SMALL.jpg EWKVX2LH71GOU61 spizzak This is one of my favourite projects that I've done so far because it arose out of genuine need to improve something, and it turned out much better than expected. The problem I was having was that in order to remove the rear seat on my motorcycle to access the trunk, I had to use one hand to turn t...
By: spizzak

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:30:01 PDT Motorcycle-Trunk-Popper http://www.instructables.com/id/Improving-my-backyard-platform/ /files/deriv/FRP/MF57/H71GLSQN/FRPMF57H71GLSQN.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FRP/MF57/H71GLSQN/FRPMF57H71GLSQN.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FRP/MF57/H71GLSQN/FRPMF57H71GLSQN.SMALL.jpg EI8JKZNH71GTV7S Dave A About 8 years ago I build a nice platform in my garden made from scaffolding planks. It worked well but wasn't forever since I didn't painted it nor did I took any other measures to preserve it,apart from replacing two planks after a few years. So, combined with wet Dutch summers it rotted. This sum...
By: Dave A

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 16 Sep 2012 11:00:02 PDT Improving-my-backyard-platform http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Fix-a-Totaled-Car-for-a-fraction-of-the-Es/
How to Fix a Totaled Car for a fraction of the "Estimate". - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FT6/D80A/H71GLTQX/FT6D80AH71GLTQX.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FT6/D80A/H71GLTQX/FT6D80AH71GLTQX.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FT6/D80A/H71GLTQX/FT6D80AH71GLTQX.SMALL.jpg E0SISL5H6734MW6 Vyger A little History     In 2004 my daughter bought her "dream car" which at the time was a 1998 Dodge Intrepid ES. It was sporty and it was RED. It also had a lot of other good things going for it, like a 3.2 liter 24 valve engine, traction control, leather seats, super sound system, auto stick overri...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:30:06 PDT How-to-Fix-a-Totaled-Car-for-a-fraction-of-the-Es http://www.instructables.com/id/7-Things-To-Fix-Or-Do-With-Oogoo/
7 Things To Fix Or Do With Oogoo - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FZL/1M3I/H71GOTJ2/FZL1M3IH71GOTJ2.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FZL/1M3I/H71GOTJ2/FZL1M3IH71GOTJ2.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FZL/1M3I/H71GOTJ2/FZL1M3IH71GOTJ2.SMALL.jpg EFLAZDGH71YV8UT mikey77 Silicone caulk be hacked into all kinds of useful things. This adhesive has the unique qualities of sticking well to some things and not others. This makes it easy to cast into many shapes. If you add corn starch, it can be cast or formed or glued into shapes of any thickness and it can set up withi...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 15 Sep 2012 22:00:01 PDT 7-Things-To-Fix-Or-Do-With-Oogoo http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-remove-a-stuborn-nutbolt/
How to remove a stuborn nut/bolt - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FK3/SBNA/H71GOTS1/FK3SBNAH71GOTS1.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FK3/SBNA/H71GOTS1/FK3SBNAH71GOTS1.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FK3/SBNA/H71GOTS1/FK3SBNAH71GOTS1.SMALL.jpg ERAAD35H71GOTKO trf There are MANY ways to remove stuck and stubborn nuts/bolts. I will inform you of a few of the ways I've learned in my experience to get those SOBS (Read as nuts and bolts) free. These methods assume that you do not have access to such luxuries as oxy acetylene and air impact wrenches. Some of the m...
By: trf

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:30:01 PDT How-to-remove-a-stuborn-nutbolt http://www.instructables.com/id/Gas-Saving-Front-Bumper-Air-Dam/
Gas Saving Front Bumper Air Dam - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FLU/00IO/H71GLRHO/FLU00IOH71GLRHO.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FLU/00IO/H71GLRHO/FLU00IOH71GLRHO.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FLU/00IO/H71GLRHO/FLU00IOH71GLRHO.SMALL.jpg EUXP7GPH71GLR7X 13blue A while back my parents were visiting our babies and my dad was getting a little bored. I told him I had a project for us. The front end of my Honda Civic had been scrapped and busted and was hanging free in a couple of places so I decided to do something about it.   We needed to work on filling in...
By: 13blue

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 17 Oct 2012 02:37:06 PDT Gas-Saving-Front-Bumper-Air-Dam http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-style-Queen-Throne-chair-redo/
Vintage-style Queen Throne chair redo! - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FOD/AFSD/H703OCP0/FODAFSDH703OCP0.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FOD/AFSD/H703OCP0/FODAFSDH703OCP0.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FOD/AFSD/H703OCP0/FODAFSDH703OCP0.SMALL.jpg EPQ073PH71GK9MX doodlecraft Here's my latest furniture redo... A fixed up chair we found on the side of the road. You read that right...it was FREE! This has taken me so long, but I love how it turned out! The perfect photo prop vintage style carved queen throne!
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Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 14 Sep 2012 02:37:01 PDT Vintage-style-Queen-Throne-chair-redo