http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Tue, 21 May 2013 03:15:29 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-coffee-at-TechShop/
How to make coffee at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F1K/CY36/H673DRAU/F1KCY36H673DRAU.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F1K/CY36/H673DRAU/F1KCY36H673DRAU.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F1K/CY36/H673DRAU/F1KCY36H673DRAU.SMALL.jpg E1M3GABH673DRAY KaceyK Everyone knows how to make coffee in the comfort of their own home, but industrial coffee makers are a little intimidating when you've never used one before. This Instructable will have you making coffee with the Bunn coffee makers found in TechShop in no time! You will need:  A Bunn coffee maker ...
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Continue Reading »]]> food Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:00:02 PDT How-to-make-coffee-at-TechShop http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Popcorn-at-TechShop/
How to make Popcorn at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F3Y/Z3GT/H673DR1L/F3YZ3GTH673DR1L.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F3Y/Z3GT/H673DR1L/F3YZ3GTH673DR1L.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F3Y/Z3GT/H673DR1L/F3YZ3GTH673DR1L.SMALL.jpg E5VHESXH673DR1K KaceyK It seems easy, right?  Making popcorn? You'd think that, until you're the one who accidentally burns an entire batch! Here is the simple and SAFE way to make popcorn with the popcorn machines found at TechShop! You will need: A popcorn machine vegetable oil popcorn patience  
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Continue Reading »]]> food Wed, 29 Aug 2012 07:00:01 PDT How-to-make-Popcorn-at-TechShop http://www.instructables.com/id/Screen-Print-a-Poster-with-Multiple-Colors/
Screen Print a Poster with Multiple Colors - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F6C/WTGT/H4VQKPRE/F6CWTGTH4VQKPRE.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F6C/WTGT/H4VQKPRE/F6CWTGTH4VQKPRE.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F6C/WTGT/H4VQKPRE/F6CWTGTH4VQKPRE.SMALL.jpg EXB1HHWH52FWXMX KaceyK I have become completely enamored of screen printing ever since I took the basic class at TechShop San Jose. I've gotten pretty good at printing single color projects, but I thought I would challenge myself and learn to not only print on paper (which is slightly different than fabric) but also lear...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 27 Jul 2012 02:37:01 PDT Screen-Print-a-Poster-with-Multiple-Colors http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Book-Binding-Cradle/
Make a Book Binding Cradle - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F2A/3K7Y/H3JXA2OW/F2A3K7YH3JXA2OW.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F2A/3K7Y/H3JXA2OW/F2A3K7YH3JXA2OW.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F2A/3K7Y/H3JXA2OW/F2A3K7YH3JXA2OW.SMALL.jpg ERJUXO8H2WEU1KZ KaceyK Coptic book binding is a traditional form of book binding that has been around for thousands of years.  Although it is fairly simple, there are some specialized tools you might find incredibly handy when binding your own books. In this Instructable I will show you a simple and easy way to make your...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 21 Jun 2012 02:37:01 PDT Make-a-Book-Binding-Cradle http://www.instructables.com/id/Re-engage-the-Safety-Clutch-on-Walking-Foot-Sewing/
Re-engage the Safety Clutch on Walking Foot Sewing Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FXB/OCEX/H3DC0F7Z/FXBOCEXH3DC0F7Z.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FXB/OCEX/H3DC0F7Z/FXBOCEXH3DC0F7Z.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FXB/OCEX/H3DC0F7Z/FXBOCEXH3DC0F7Z.SMALL.jpg EFALHGRH3E7JIYI KaceyK Industrial sewing machines can seem intimidating to people, especially when they break! One of the more intimidating machines for people is the Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine, which can be found at pretty much any TechShop. The Juki Walking Foot (at TechShop San Jose) has a very useful saf...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:30:01 PDT Re-engage-the-Safety-Clutch-on-Walking-Foot-Sewing http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-adjust-bobbin-timing/
How to adjust bobbin timing - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F03/QK6M/H1JUJ12W/F03QK6MH1JUJ12W.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F03/QK6M/H1JUJ12W/F03QK6MH1JUJ12W.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F03/QK6M/H1JUJ12W/F03QK6MH1JUJ12W.SMALL.jpg E7WNODQH1PWYH9P KaceyK Sewing machines are surprisingly delicate pieces of machinery.  When the bobbin or needle gets pulled out of timing with the rest of the tool, the machine is useless and becomes a danger when the needle breaks. In this Instructable I will show you how to adjust the bobbin timing on your machine.  F...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 4 May 2012 01:00:01 PDT How-to-adjust-bobbin-timing http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Monthly-Sewing-Machine-Maintenence/
Simple Monthly Sewing Machine Maintenance - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FK1/BVRV/H0KL4EZF/FK1BVRVH0KL4EZF.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FK1/BVRV/H0KL4EZF/FK1BVRVH0KL4EZF.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FK1/BVRV/H0KL4EZF/FK1BVRVH0KL4EZF.SMALL.jpg EW39AAQH0KKG072 KaceyK Sewing machines, like every tool in a shop, work wonderfully when they are maintained and cleaned on a regular basis.  Although all sewing machines are set up a little differently, the basic elements are pretty much the same. In this Instructable I am going to show you a simple way to keep your mac...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 6 Apr 2012 02:37:01 PDT Simple-Monthly-Sewing-Machine-Maintenence http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Etching-Terracotta-Pots/
Laser Etching Terracotta Pots - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FTK/MRVW/GZPZMI21/FTKMRVWGZPZMI21.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FTK/MRVW/GZPZMI21/FTKMRVWGZPZMI21.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FTK/MRVW/GZPZMI21/FTKMRVWGZPZMI21.SMALL.jpg EVEHQZMGZQ40TCU KaceyK I always worry when I have to go out of town and have to leave my plants in the care of someone who might not know as much about their care as I do, especially when I have such an eclectic garden. I came up with the idea of laser etching each plant's name on the pots and then putting simple care in...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 4 Apr 2012 09:30:03 PDT Laser-Etching-Terracotta-Pots http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Neatly-Wrap-Power-Tool-Chords/
How to Neatly Wrap Power Tool Cords - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FKA/ZZ22/GZ6I5H85/FKAZZ22GZ6I5H85.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FKA/ZZ22/GZ6I5H85/FKAZZ22GZ6I5H85.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FKA/ZZ22/GZ6I5H85/FKAZZ22GZ6I5H85.SMALL.jpg EZUJQETGYVDJTZK KaceyK I'm sure everyone has encountered some kind of tangled cord nightmare, be it at their job or in their home work spaces. In public access workshops, like TechShop, we are always looking for ways to improve our tool organization and storage so that items are easily found and stay in top working order...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 4 Apr 2012 09:30:04 PDT How-to-Neatly-Wrap-Power-Tool-Chords http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Fold-Away-Grocery-Bag/
Making a Fold Away Grocery Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FLQ/QNU7/GYQESKWP/FLQQNU7GYQESKWP.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FLQ/QNU7/GYQESKWP/FLQQNU7GYQESKWP.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FLQ/QNU7/GYQESKWP/FLQQNU7GYQESKWP.SMALL.jpg EXOBD00GYUY0OLT KaceyK The global market place is quickly changing for the greener!  Every year, more people are choosing environmentally friendly options in their day to day living, and one of the fastest growing green markets is for reusable grocery bags.  Although there are many available on the market, I thought it wo...
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