http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:41:20 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Find-exact-center-and-drill-concentric-holes-in-me/
Find exact center and drill concentric holes in metal rods - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FY6/3YU4/HGH6PFKQ/FY63YU4HGH6PFKQ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FY6/3YU4/HGH6PFKQ/FY63YU4HGH6PFKQ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FY6/3YU4/HGH6PFKQ/FY63YU4HGH6PFKQ.SMALL.jpg EIRLFGVHGH6PFKI Bill WW Finding and marking the exact center of a small metal rod or dowel is more difficult than finding the center of a larger circle. I recently wanted to mark the center of a 1" long x 3/8" diameter brass rod, then drill a 1/8" concentric hole the entire length. Yes, just a brass rod with a hole down ...
By: Bill WW

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 11 May 2013 02:37:02 PDT Find-exact-center-and-drill-concentric-holes-in-me http://www.instructables.com/id/Vacuum-Cannon-drives-ping-pong-ball-at-supersonic-/
Vacuum Cannon drives ping pong ball at supersonic speed - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F4Z/JJHM/HF2445ON/F4ZJJHMHF2445ON.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F4Z/JJHM/HF2445ON/F4ZJJHMHF2445ON.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F4Z/JJHM/HF2445ON/F4ZJJHMHF2445ON.SMALL.jpg ECDPDIUHF2445NP Bill WW Here I will describe a cannon that can drive ping pong balls fast enough to go through plywood and aluminum cans. This "vacuum cannon" has been demonstrated in college physics classes, since it involves many basic physics concepts such as Newton's laws of motion, air pressure, and particle ...
By: Bill WW

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 17 Apr 2013 02:37:02 PDT Vacuum-Cannon-drives-ping-pong-ball-at-supersonic- http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-in-line-outlets-to-110v-appliance-power-cord/
Add in-line outlets to 110v appliance power cord. - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FA1/VCA1/HDYZIE9S/FA1VCA1HDYZIE9S.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FA1/VCA1/HDYZIE9S/FA1VCA1HDYZIE9S.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FA1/VCA1/HDYZIE9S/FA1VCA1HDYZIE9S.SMALL.jpg EKSK24AHDYZIE71 Bill WW Seems there will be no end to the devices we add to our TV. Some are optional, but recently our cable company told us we had to add a converter to get digital broadcast. So I need to plug the converter power supply somewhere. The wall outlet is full, so I could add a power strip, but do not want to....
By: Bill WW

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 9 May 2013 00:00:03 PDT Add-in-line-outlets-to-110v-appliance-power-cord http://www.instructables.com/id/Evaluate-magnetic-field-variation-with-distance/
Evaluate magnetic field variation with distance - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FDZ/ISAC/HANAYGD6/FDZISACHANAYGD6.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FDZ/ISAC/HANAYGD6/FDZISACHANAYGD6.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FDZ/ISAC/HANAYGD6/FDZISACHANAYGD6.SMALL.jpg EGE53PTHANAYGD8 Bill WW OK, so this project is not at the top of your to-do list.   But I know there are a lot of us (maybe three or four) who want to know how magnetic force changes with distance. This Instructable is also about how to make a scientific investigation. I made some mistakes during my experimentation, but e...
By: Bill WW

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 4 Feb 2013 00:00:02 PST Evaluate-magnetic-field-variation-with-distance http://www.instructables.com/id/Asphalt-shingle-replacement-stop-those-roof-leaks/
Asphalt shingle replacement, stop those roof leaks! - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FF8/4R34/H8CVGQQ1/FF84R34H8CVGQQ1.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FF8/4R34/H8CVGQQ1/FF84R34H8CVGQQ1.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FF8/4R34/H8CVGQQ1/FF84R34H8CVGQQ1.SMALL.jpg E8535NYH8CVGQOO Bill WW If you have a leaky roof, and your roof has standard asphalt shingles, you can repair it yourself. There are MANY instructions on the Internet, and an excellent Instructable How to replace a damaged shingle by sbrown. You should view these valuable instructions, they provide information that I will ...
By: Bill WW

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:37:03 PST Asphalt-shingle-replacement-stop-those-roof-leaks http://www.instructables.com/id/Tubing-connections-with-string/
Tubing connections with string - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FA1/NRMA/H8CVL9N1/FA1NRMAH8CVL9N1.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FA1/NRMA/H8CVL9N1/FA1NRMAH8CVL9N1.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FA1/NRMA/H8CVL9N1/FA1NRMAH8CVL9N1.SMALL.jpg EPHGVD3H8CVL9MW Bill WW I was going to call this Instructable emergency tubing connections with string. But I now use this method often, even when not an emergency situation. It works when you need to connect any small flexible hose to copper tubing or metal pipe, and do not have hose clamps or barbed fittings.
By: Bill WW

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 23 Oct 2012 02:37:01 PDT Tubing-connections-with-string http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-sharpen-your-woodworking-tools-with-sandpap/
How to sharpen your woodworking tools with sandpaper - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FCN/4I3Q/H8I43KS0/FCN4I3QH8I43KS0.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FCN/4I3Q/H8I43KS0/FCN4I3QH8I43KS0.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FCN/4I3Q/H8I43KS0/FCN4I3QH8I43KS0.SMALL.jpg EG4YJF6H8AZPCK1 Bill WW I was skeptical when I first heard about the sandpaper method. How could it produce a decent edge on my chisels and plane blades?  I'm now sold on the method, but will not claim it is the "best" method, that will be up to your evaluation. However, it is a method you should consider, along with wate...
By: Bill WW

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:00:01 PDT How-to-sharpen-your-woodworking-tools-with-sandpap http://www.instructables.com/id/Shop-safety-kit-made-from-surplus-tool-case/ /files/deriv/FUT/XFDL/H742SZF3/FUTXFDLH742SZF3.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FUT/XFDL/H742SZF3/FUTXFDLH742SZF3.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FUT/XFDL/H742SZF3/FUTXFDLH742SZF3.SMALL.jpg E86OVA6H742SZF7 Bill WW   My latest power tool, a random orbit sander, came with a canvas case.  Well, that’s nice, another tool case, but I already had several canvas cases. Then I realized it would be perfect for organizing safety equipment. I have plenty of safety gear, but it was often not at hand when it was needed. I...
By: Bill WW

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:30:01 PST Shop-safety-kit-made-from-surplus-tool-case http://www.instructables.com/id/Drilling-and-tapping-hardwoods/ /files/deriv/F8W/MP6M/H7997EYT/F8WMP6MH7997EYT.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F8W/MP6M/H7997EYT/F8WMP6MH7997EYT.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F8W/MP6M/H7997EYT/F8WMP6MH7997EYT.SMALL.jpg EMNQ6Y4H7997EZ8 Bill WW Drilling and tapping hardwoods   There are several ways to attach threaded metal fasteners into wood fixtures. For example,  inserts and  t-nuts can be used to add  a threaded connection to a jig. But often I prefer to drill and tap threads directly into the wood fixture.  Many hardwoods can be dril...
By: Bill WW

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 2 Oct 2012 02:37:07 PDT Drilling-and-tapping-hardwoods http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Shop-Storage-Bins/ /files/deriv/FS8/M3V2/H7997EXM/FS8M3V2H7997EXM.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FS8/M3V2/H7997EXM/FS8M3V2H7997EXM.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FS8/M3V2/H7997EXM/FS8M3V2H7997EXM.SMALL.jpg E61NCGKH7997EXS Bill WW My shop is small, and all prime real estate has gone to new woodworking tools. When I finally realized it was time to get all the other stuff organized, I came up with a simple but inelegant storage idea. I bought a few milk crate type boxes, and turned them into sliding storage bins. The crates ha...
By: Bill WW

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:00:01 PDT Simple-Shop-Storage-Bins