http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Thu, 23 May 2013 05:52:01 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Hardwood-Chopstick-Rest/
Hardwood Chopstick Rest - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FR6/CSTA/H7UR8RF0/FR6CSTAH7UR8RF0.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FR6/CSTA/H7UR8RF0/FR6CSTAH7UR8RF0.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FR6/CSTA/H7UR8RF0/FR6CSTAH7UR8RF0.SMALL.jpg EPN2R0DH7431X9K noahw These chopstick rests are made from a variety of hardwoods that have been glued together and make a great gift to anyone who eats with chopsticks.  Chopstick rests are used to keep chopsticks off of the table and are a common element in Japanese restaurants and east asian fine dining.  While anythin...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 9 Oct 2012 05:30:02 PDT Hardwood-Chopstick-Rest http://www.instructables.com/id/Stellar-X-Pallet-Table/
Stellar-X Pallet Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FTX/VLYB/HDHW56KR/FTXVLYBHDHW56KR.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FTX/VLYB/HDHW56KR/FTXVLYBHDHW56KR.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FTX/VLYB/HDHW56KR/FTXVLYBHDHW56KR.SMALL.jpg EXC8YS5HDG4FPA3 dan440ss Check out this table. I'll apologize in advance for the stock photos and the ms paint drawings. I didn't take the time to capture the build step by step like I should have. Also, I'm quite the amateur when it comes to wood working. I have a hard time putting my actions into words. I just do it--like...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 4 Mar 2013 17:00:01 PST Stellar-X-Pallet-Table http://www.instructables.com/id/Live-Edge-Rotten-Apple-Table/ /files/deriv/FV5/J5EW/HCV98783/FV5J5EWHCV98783.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FV5/J5EW/HCV98783/FV5J5EWHCV98783.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FV5/J5EW/HCV98783/FV5J5EWHCV98783.SMALL.jpg EW00ZTPHCV8X5OD NelsonStudios This is an extensive but very informative video on how to deal not only with live edge slabs and stands but also how to rebuild rotten wood to save the beautiful patterns it provides. I will provide additional information on my woodworking blog: NelsonStudios as soon as I can get around to it.
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:30:00 PST Live-Edge-Rotten-Apple-Table http://www.instructables.com/id/Business-card-holders-for-your-pocket/
Business card holders (for your pocket) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F0G/0FKL/H27LRTDK/F0G0FKLH27LRTDK.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F0G/0FKL/H27LRTDK/F0G0FKLH27LRTDK.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F0G/0FKL/H27LRTDK/F0G0FKLH27LRTDK.SMALL.jpg EG9HZGGH1ZG7KYX SlickSqueegie I am always bending and crushing my business cards while they are in my pocket. so I made something that will hold them and keep them safe while I work... It works great and looks classy when I hand them out.
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 21 Sep 2012 07:30:02 PDT Business-card-holders-for-your-pocket http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Bullroarer/
How To Make A Bullroarer - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FSH/E2CS/HCV92AFB/FSHE2CSHCV92AFB.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FSH/E2CS/HCV92AFB/FSHE2CSHCV92AFB.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FSH/E2CS/HCV92AFB/FSHE2CSHCV92AFB.SMALL.jpg EU50SV7HCB8L7VL cap n crunch Bullroarers are a ceremonial noisemaker, toy and signaling device. They are native to many parts of the world, including Australia, Scandinavia, Mali, the British Isles, and all over the Americas. Bullroarers make a distinct, low-pitched sound that can travel for long distances. Above all, they are ...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:00:03 PST How-To-Make-A-Bullroarer http://www.instructables.com/id/Stratocaster-Chopping-Board-aka-the-StratoCh/
Stratocaster Chopping Board - a.k.a. the "StratoChopper" - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FDH/HQKG/GVM7E50G/FDHHQKGGVM7E50G.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FDH/HQKG/GVM7E50G/FDHHQKGGVM7E50G.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FDH/HQKG/GVM7E50G/FDHHQKGGVM7E50G.SMALL.jpg EYMILFXGVLRXUX6 gerrit_hoekstra A simple-to-make chopping board from scrap kitchen counter board (a la IKEA) in the shape of a Fender Stratocaster guitar. Next time you have a dinner party for your muso friends, amaze and confuse them by serving cheese on this retro-shaped chopping board.
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 1 Dec 2011 02:37:02 PST Stratocaster-Chopping-Board-aka-the-StratoCh http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-dump-truck-bed-with-front-loader-book-s/
Building a dump truck bed with front loader book shelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FIA/4WNI/GEE03UUF/FIA4WNIGEE03UUF.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FIA/4WNI/GEE03UUF/FIA4WNIGEE03UUF.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FIA/4WNI/GEE03UUF/FIA4WNIGEE03UUF.SMALL.jpg EMON5SNGEE03UD8 djmccray Here is how to make a bed that your son will love. I made this bed for my son’s third Birthday. The goal in making the coolest dump truck bed was so my son would give up his crib to his 6 month old sister without a fight. My daughter was quickly out growing her bassinet and I didn’t want to buy anot...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:00:23 PDT Building-a-dump-truck-bed-with-front-loader-book-s http://www.instructables.com/id/Heavy-Duty-Porch-Swing/
Heavy Duty Porch Swing - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FMR/SGGB/FKX1DAPB/FMRSGGBFKX1DAPB.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FMR/SGGB/FKX1DAPB/FMRSGGBFKX1DAPB.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FMR/SGGB/FKX1DAPB/FMRSGGBFKX1DAPB.SMALL.jpg EPUJEWFFKX1DAT1 dragonvpm When I first saw my house, I fell in love with the front porch that runs along the entire front side. It's huge (about 8' x 35') and the perfect spot for a porch swing. However, I'm a hair under 6'2 and I used to play rugby so I am most assuredly not petite or dainty. When I tried to find a nice sw...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:00:41 PDT Heavy-Duty-Porch-Swing http://www.instructables.com/id/Chainsaw-mill/
Chainsaw Mill - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FUD/ZCHF/GHTLRBPS/FUDZCHFGHTLRBPS.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FUD/ZCHF/GHTLRBPS/FUDZCHFGHTLRBPS.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FUD/ZCHF/GHTLRBPS/FUDZCHFGHTLRBPS.SMALL.jpg EVK1G43GHFK7Z2A KentaNolin Many times a project calls for materials of specific dimensions and quality that can't be obtained, financially or logistically. A chainsaw mill is a tool that can be utilized to produce beams for timber framing or to cut slabs for wood working. Being mobile, it can be on site or right where the tre...
By: KentaNolin

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:00:06 PDT Chainsaw-mill http://www.instructables.com/id/Scrap-Table/
Scrap Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F43/RN2G/G1M2GQ2O/F43RN2GG1M2GQ2O.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F43/RN2G/G1M2GQ2O/F43RN2GG1M2GQ2O.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F43/RN2G/G1M2GQ2O/F43RN2GG1M2GQ2O.SMALL.jpg ERG5V0VG1M2GPZE wholman There's a lot of wood out in the world free for the taking -- in dumpsters, back alleys, vacant lots, abandoned buildings, recycling yards, and architectural salvage centers.  Most wood, if free from rot, is just as strong, durable, and good to use as new wood, once you sand off the weathering. This...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:31:06 PDT Scrap-Table http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Cafe-Wall-Illusion-Coffee-Table/
How to Build a Cafe-Wall Illusion Coffee Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FD8/2UV0/GUPCC8YV/FD82UV0GUPCC8YV.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FD8/2UV0/GUPCC8YV/FD82UV0GUPCC8YV.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FD8/2UV0/GUPCC8YV/FD82UV0GUPCC8YV.SMALL.jpg E6AXK71GUPT320L HarnessedDevilry I wanted to see what I could pull off in the way of illusions, with fairly simple carpentry techniques. After some research, I settled on the cafe-wall illusion. With a repeating pattern of light and dark squares (yes, they are squares- all angles are 90 degrees), the illusion of bending appears. I...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 9 Nov 2011 21:00:01 PST How-to-Build-a-Cafe-Wall-Illusion-Coffee-Table http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-LED-Tonka-Truck-Path-Light/
Solar LED Tonka Truck Path Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F9A/SKHT/FV15TQJX/F9ASKHTFV15TQJX.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F9A/SKHT/FV15TQJX/F9ASKHTFV15TQJX.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F9A/SKHT/FV15TQJX/F9ASKHTFV15TQJX.SMALL.jpg EIONZKAFV4LSA6D spacehead New life for old toys! Bring your old toy trucks back to life with LED path lights. I have never wanted to part with my beloved Tonka dump tuck but as an adult it became harder and harder to justify keeping...until now.
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 7 Sep 2011 02:37:16 PDT Solar-LED-Tonka-Truck-Path-Light http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Wooden-GoKart/
Homemade Wooden GoKart - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F9M/L6GJ/GTQZIZJ6/F9ML6GJGTQZIZJ6.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F9M/L6GJ/GTQZIZJ6/F9ML6GJGTQZIZJ6.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F9M/L6GJ/GTQZIZJ6/F9ML6GJGTQZIZJ6.SMALL.jpg ENY3T5BGTQZIZKX hunter13 This is the perfect budget gokart for people who love speed and danger. I don't think anyone sells anything like this ,so it's pretty much one of a kind. I Installed a Briggs And Stratton 5HP engine on it. It has 10" tires that have a 300lb loading weight each. We got it up to 21mph. Pretty good for...
By: hunter13

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 31 May 2012 14:30:15 PDT Homemade-Wooden-GoKart http://www.instructables.com/id/Ten-Green---modular-shelving/
Ten Green Modular Shelving: shelving and tables using glass bottles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FQF/HOBU/0GKES84ILB8/FQFHOBU0GKES84ILB8.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQF/HOBU/0GKES84ILB8/FQFHOBU0GKES84ILB8.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQF/HOBU/0GKES84ILB8/FQFHOBU0GKES84ILB8.SMALL.jpg EE28IW9UQ5ES84ILEL royshearer Ten Green is a modular shelving system, constructed simply from local recyclates. This prototype was built with the Coach House Trust in Glasgow, using bottles from their recycling centre, and wood from the maintenance of their own sites. You can use any found timber, and adapt the dimensions to su...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:30:21 PDT Ten-Green---modular-shelving http://www.instructables.com/id/Compass-Table/
Compass Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F13/DUT8/G69I1HN0/F13DUT8G69I1HN0.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F13/DUT8/G69I1HN0/F13DUT8G69I1HN0.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F13/DUT8/G69I1HN0/F13DUT8G69I1HN0.SMALL.jpg EO3U1XAG619HEB2 noahw One day I was playing around with a compass and a magnet noticing how much fun it was to manipulate the compass rose as I moved the magnet around.  I'm of the mindset that when it comes to fun, more is usually better, so I rounded up 500 compasses and some rare earth magnets and decided to turn what...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:30:28 PDT Compass-Table http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Garden-Fountain-Out-of-Well-Anythi/
How to Make a Garden Fountain Out of, Well, Anything You Want - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FTC/4MFU/G8TCT5W4/FTC4MFUG8TCT5W4.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FTC/4MFU/G8TCT5W4/FTC4MFUG8TCT5W4.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FTC/4MFU/G8TCT5W4/FTC4MFUG8TCT5W4.SMALL.jpg EI7ADYIG8TCESNQ Thisoldhouse.com You tried sweating it out in the sauna, you can't let go in a yoga pose, and om isn't exactly hitting home. And no wonder—you're working too hard at relaxing. What you need is a place to sit quietly and contemplate the sounds of nature: birds chirping, breezes blowing, brooks babbling. What—no backy...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:30:29 PDT How-to-Make-a-Garden-Fountain-Out-of-Well-Anythi http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Longboard-1/
How to Make a Longboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FOJ/E3HD/GF069BYV/FOJE3HDGF069BYV.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FOJ/E3HD/GF069BYV/FOJE3HDGF069BYV.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FOJ/E3HD/GF069BYV/FOJE3HDGF069BYV.SMALL.jpg ECIT5SYGELSBWDS Ninjanator Ever wanted a longboard but didn't buy one because they are so expencive now you can make your own for really cheap.
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Continue Reading »]]> outside Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:30:17 PDT How-to-Make-a-Longboard-1 http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-built-longboard/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FKE/E0DI/FGHSWOQY/FKEE0DIFGHSWOQY.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKE/E0DI/FGHSWOQY/FKEE0DIFGHSWOQY.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKE/E0DI/FGHSWOQY/FKEE0DIFGHSWOQY.SMALL.jpg EUDUY3UFGHSWORK just mike custom maple deck with mahogany inlays
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Continue Reading »]]> outside Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:00:14 PDT Home-built-longboard http://www.instructables.com/id/Cordless-drill---Improving-the-battery/
Cordless drill - Improving the battery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FLV/KNMV/QOLEP27ZHT8/FLVKNMVQOLEP27ZHT8.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLV/KNMV/QOLEP27ZHT8/FLVKNMVQOLEP27ZHT8.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLV/KNMV/QOLEP27ZHT8/FLVKNMVQOLEP27ZHT8.SMALL.jpg EIOLSCLBZ6EP287JJA BrianH I hate it when my cordless drill gives up in the middle of a job. It seems that the supplied battery packs just don't cut it. So I opened up the battery pack and replaced the NiCads with much longer lasting NiMH batteries. Now I get a much longer use between charges.
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 29 Jul 2011 02:37:15 PDT Cordless-drill---Improving-the-battery http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-fold-down-workbench/
Make a cheap fold-down workbench - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FYX/JCTA/GENILSB3/FYXJCTAGENILSB3.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FYX/JCTA/GENILSB3/FYXJCTAGENILSB3.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FYX/JCTA/GENILSB3/FYXJCTAGENILSB3.SMALL.jpg EHT8MO6GENILS9O Reigncloud If you don't have much room in your work space and don't need a bench all the time then this is the perfect solution. The bench is designed to fold down and only sticks out about 100mm on the wall when stowed. Of course all dimensions are customisable to your needs! You don't need much in the way o...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:00:06 PDT Make-a-fold-down-workbench http://www.instructables.com/id/Cigar-Box-Ukulele/
Cigar Box Ukulele - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FWE/P2VX/GJC42BSX/FWEP2VXGJC42BSX.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FWE/P2VX/GJC42BSX/FWEP2VXGJC42BSX.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FWE/P2VX/GJC42BSX/FWEP2VXGJC42BSX.SMALL.jpg EDG8CYOGJC42AZ6 action pig For those who are buried in empty cigar boxes and lacking in ukuleles, this is for you.   A Brief History Cigar box instruments date back to the 1800's, when cigars began to be packaged in smaller units in handy wooden boxes.  The great depression caused an increase in the popularity of handmade in...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 3 Feb 2013 19:30:02 PST Cigar-Box-Ukulele http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Router-lift-out-of-recycled-closet-door-rai/
Make a Router lift out of recycled closet door rails. - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FMW/IBIQ/GN4CZPG0/FMWIBIQGN4CZPG0.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FMW/IBIQ/GN4CZPG0/FMWIBIQGN4CZPG0.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FMW/IBIQ/GN4CZPG0/FMWIBIQGN4CZPG0.SMALL.jpg EAOOZRQGMX1S2SE urant Hello! This is my first instuctable, and in it I will show you how to make a Router lift for your router table out of recycled hardware. This is based on 3 closet sleds and rails, that are in tension. Another thing, the design is very forgiving of small manufacturing errors I´m also submitting ...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 2 May 2011 14:00:15 PDT Make-a-Router-lift-out-of-recycled-closet-door-rai http://www.instructables.com/id/Wrap-around-workbench-under-100/
Wrap around workbench under $100 - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FZU/QDZQ/GONGHU3E/FZUQDZQGONGHU3E.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FZU/QDZQ/GONGHU3E/FZUQDZQGONGHU3E.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FZU/QDZQ/GONGHU3E/FZUQDZQGONGHU3E.SMALL.jpg EGR66CXGONGHTTW falks79 I am not a carpenter or a professional in any sort of way.  I took the ideas of several other instructables on this website, designed my own design and am here to post my project for you. 
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:00:02 PDT Wrap-around-workbench-under-100 http://www.instructables.com/id/wooden-beer-mug/
wooden beer mug - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F77/M341/GNXX0Z4W/F77M341GNXX0Z4W.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F77/M341/GNXX0Z4W/F77M341GNXX0Z4W.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F77/M341/GNXX0Z4W/F77M341GNXX0Z4W.SMALL.jpg EYEOGMYGNXX0Z9A drean This instructable is for making a big wooden beer mug. I made it 15cm x 22cm. It is not so suitible for drinking beer (pallet wood can be toxic) but for decorative purpose or ,like me as a trash and beercaps bin. If you wanne make one you can drink from ,there are some suggestions in the comments.
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 2 Aug 2011 15:00:03 PDT wooden-beer-mug