http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Sun, 19 May 2013 15:00:18 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Engraving-using-a-sandblaster-and-vinyl-stencil/
Engraving using a sandblaster and vinyl stencil - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FB1/6HHG/HCJOG0JJ/FB16HHGHCJOG0JJ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FB1/6HHG/HCJOG0JJ/FB16HHGHCJOG0JJ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FB1/6HHG/HCJOG0JJ/FB16HHGHCJOG0JJ.SMALL.jpg EFYHF9GHCJOCZZC BradMartinson I needed a gift for a friend and didn't have a lot of time to make it.  I was at Cost Plus World Market for supplies (for another project) and discovered they sell small flasks for about $7.  I decided that engraving his initials in it would make for a perfect gift. TechShop San Jose's vinyl cutter...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 1 Feb 2013 01:00:00 PST Engraving-using-a-sandblaster-and-vinyl-stencil http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-wood-sign-made-on-Shopbot-using-VCarve-soft/
Custom wood sign made on Shopbot using VCarve software - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FPA/7Y48/HAQ37OJ3/FPA7Y48HAQ37OJ3.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FPA/7Y48/HAQ37OJ3/FPA7Y48HAQ37OJ3.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FPA/7Y48/HAQ37OJ3/FPA7Y48HAQ37OJ3.SMALL.jpg E3S8AHLHAVGJCHF BradMartinson I wanted to make some custom signs as gifts this year.   In this instructable we will touch on using VCarve as a lettering solution for signs, making a jig to simplify locating and holding the signboard, and making inexpensive wood look better. Materials: - VCarve Pro software - Shopbot CNC router...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 23 Dec 2012 09:30:08 PST Custom-wood-sign-made-on-Shopbot-using-VCarve-soft http://www.instructables.com/id/Hot-Tub-facade-for-photo-booth/
Hot Tub facade for photo booth - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FMN/OVDO/H9K2FJSV/FMNOVDOH9K2FJSV.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FMN/OVDO/H9K2FJSV/FMNOVDOH9K2FJSV.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FMN/OVDO/H9K2FJSV/FMNOVDOH9K2FJSV.SMALL.jpg EAJC8MHH9K2GGM4 BradMartinson The San Jose Museum of Art was having an 80's night,  and requested a Hot Tub facade for a photo booth.  We talked about what they wanted, and came up with a slightly curved surface made out of redwood slats.  I used TechShop San Jose to do the work. Materials used: scrap plywood (for frame rails)...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:00:01 PST Hot-Tub-facade-for-photo-booth http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Snapdeck-for-Xtracycle-cargo-bike/
Custom Snapdeck for Xtracycle cargo bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FLR/VOLN/H82UELVI/FLRVOLNH82UELVI.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FLR/VOLN/H82UELVI/FLRVOLNH82UELVI.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FLR/VOLN/H82UELVI/FLRVOLNH82UELVI.SMALL.jpg E76GFWNH82U0Y7G BradMartinson My Xtracycle needed a new "snap deck", which is the flat carrying area above the rear tire.  I wanted something a little more distinctive than the stock deck, and also wanted to try a longer deck.  I started by doing some "CAD" - Cardboard Assisted Design, that is. I made a few sample decks using s...
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Continue Reading »]]> outside Fri, 12 Oct 2012 02:37:01 PDT Custom-Snapdeck-for-Xtracycle-cargo-bike http://www.instructables.com/id/Repairing-a-broken-Thumlers-Tumbler-Vibrating-po/
Repairing a broken Thumler's Tumbler (Vibrating polisher) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FHT/TLLL/H71YV9RH/FHTTLLLH71YV9RH.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FHT/TLLL/H71YV9RH/FHTTLLLH71YV9RH.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FHT/TLLL/H71YV9RH/FHTTLLLH71YV9RH.SMALL.jpg E7LNVI5H71GXTGR BradMartinson TechShop San Jose's Thumler's Tumbler had a couple of issues: The center shaft that held the cover on had come loose, and it made a odd noise when running.  Time for some exploratory surgery!
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 15 Sep 2012 12:00:01 PDT Repairing-a-broken-Thumlers-Tumbler-Vibrating-po http://www.instructables.com/id/paint-your-house-address-on-the-curb/
paint your house address on the curb - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FPC/452D/H4VQKT68/FPC452DH4VQKT68.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FPC/452D/H4VQKT68/FPC452DH4VQKT68.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FPC/452D/H4VQKT68/FPC452DH4VQKT68.SMALL.jpg E4WOIA1H5035NXX BradMartinson My neighborhood has the addresses painted on the curb, mostly so emergency services can find your house in the case of an, um, emergency.  The one in front of my house was getting quite worn, so I decided to repaint it.  Items needed: spray paint (gloss white, reflective, and semi-gloss or flat bla...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 3 Aug 2012 02:37:01 PDT paint-your-house-address-on-the-curb http://www.instructables.com/id/Reproduce-wood-molding-from-a-small-sample/
Reproduce wood molding from a small sample - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FVE/HAMR/H3Q4SDNN/FVEHAMRH3Q4SDNN.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FVE/HAMR/H3Q4SDNN/FVEHAMRH3Q4SDNN.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FVE/HAMR/H3Q4SDNN/FVEHAMRH3Q4SDNN.SMALL.jpg E4OB3N6H3NN9N3J BradMartinson My father has custom kitchen cabinets, and when he decided to add a few more cupboards, he was unable to find matching molding trim for the doors.  He sent me a sample, and I made some more of it using Autodesk Inventor and the Shopbot.
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 2 Aug 2012 23:00:01 PDT Reproduce-wood-molding-from-a-small-sample http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-metal-suncatcher-spinning-art-project/
Make a metal suncatcher spinning art project - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FBY/AGGS/H3NKZL48/FBYAGGSH3NKZL48.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FBY/AGGS/H3NKZL48/FBYAGGSH3NKZL48.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FBY/AGGS/H3NKZL48/FBYAGGSH3NKZL48.SMALL.jpg E7VYQJ5H3NN9MP3 BradMartinson This style of sunctacher was popular about a decade ago - they were available in malls and other stores.  I haven't seen one for sale for several years, so I decided to make my own. This one was a proof-of-concept, to make sure I had the process mastered before making a large piece.
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Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:37:02 PDT Make-a-metal-suncatcher-spinning-art-project http://www.instructables.com/id/Pinball-Pop-bumper-nightlight/
Pinball Pop bumper nightlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FPG/7SF5/H2G60A1G/FPG7SF5H2G60A1G.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FPG/7SF5/H2G60A1G/FPG7SF5H2G60A1G.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FPG/7SF5/H2G60A1G/FPG7SF5H2G60A1G.SMALL.jpg EQ4QR8RH1YOHQ9Z BradMartinson In this Instructable we will make a nightlight from a pinball pop bumper cap. Most of the parts are easily sourced at your local Hardware Store (Ace, Lowe's, Home Depot etc) but the actual cap will need to come from a pinball machine, or a pinball fanatic. If you have friends who are collectors, the...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 23 May 2012 02:37:03 PDT Pinball-Pop-bumper-nightlight http://www.instructables.com/id/Removable-Custom-bumper-stickers/
Removable, Custom bumper stickers - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FJR/TEH2/H12SVHHK/FJRTEH2H12SVHHK.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FJR/TEH2/H12SVHHK/FJRTEH2H12SVHHK.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FJR/TEH2/H12SVHHK/FJRTEH2H12SVHHK.SMALL.jpg EAMRZFXH12SVHHN BradMartinson Sometimes you want to to able to have a removable bumper sticker - for instance, you lease your car and want to remove all the "My Child Was Citizen Of The Month at Einstein Elementary" badges before you turn in your car.  Or perhaps your political leanings change over time, or you are embarrassed t...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:37:00 PDT Removable-Custom-bumper-stickers