http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Fri, 24 May 2013 13:34:58 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-New-Part-for-an-Old-Machine/
Make a New Part for an Old Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FXE/6T55/HFSHUXLV/FXE6T55HFSHUXLV.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FXE/6T55/HFSHUXLV/FXE6T55HFSHUXLV.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FXE/6T55/HFSHUXLV/FXE6T55HFSHUXLV.SMALL.jpg ENG1X5XHFSHUXLZ Phil B This bolt has an eccentric cam. The threaded portion has been added by welding 5/16 inch threaded rod to the smooth part of the bolt 5/16 inch in diameter. I was timid with my welding because I did not want to ruin any more threads than necessary. As a result, I got a poor joint. It is better than i...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 12 May 2013 18:00:02 PDT Make-a-New-Part-for-an-Old-Machine http://www.instructables.com/id/Repairing-an-IphoneIpod-touch-charging-cable-4th/
Repairing an Iphone/Ipod touch charging cable (4th gen. and down) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FPU/BGC1/HEBNAT29/FPUBGC1HEBNAT29.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FPU/BGC1/HEBNAT29/FPUBGC1HEBNAT29.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FPU/BGC1/HEBNAT29/FPUBGC1HEBNAT29.SMALL.jpg EBMCKM2HEBNO9BA bboyArthur A couple of days ago my brother stopped by. He said he bought a 3 meter charging cable for his Iphone 4S, but it didn't work. He said he ordered it at a website without warranty, so he asked me if I could repair it. I said I'd look whether or not I could repair it. To tell you the result: I did it a...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 23 Mar 2013 15:00:01 PDT Repairing-an-IphoneIpod-touch-charging-cable-4th http://www.instructables.com/id/Connect-a-Microphone-to-a-Speaker-P-A-System/
Connect a Microphone to a Speaker, P-A System - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F4Z/NNYX/H8RVCWJZ/F4ZNNYXH8RVCWJZ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F4Z/NNYX/H8RVCWJZ/F4ZNNYXH8RVCWJZ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F4Z/NNYX/H8RVCWJZ/F4ZNNYXH8RVCWJZ.SMALL.jpg EYDS380H8RVCWJT WWC With this Instructable we are going to connect a karaoke type mic to a powered speaker for singing mainly. I had an old powered speaker the kind with base box and the 2 other speakers separate from the base and an old mic from a karaoke player. So i decided to connect the mic direct to the speaker, ...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:30:02 PDT Connect-a-Microphone-to-a-Speaker-P-A-System http://www.instructables.com/id/Zener-Diode-Shunt-Regulator/
Zener Diode Shunt Regulator - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FF3/1X6U/HCV97IY4/FF31X6UHCV97IY4.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FF3/1X6U/HCV97IY4/FF31X6UHCV97IY4.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FF3/1X6U/HCV97IY4/FF31X6UHCV97IY4.SMALL.jpg EMW8J5HHCV97ITM Kurt E. Clothier Every circuit needs a power source, but different circuits have different power requirements. For most small scale electronics, the power consumption is (is or at least could be with better design) very low. For those times when you don't need a lot of power, just a precise voltage level, the simple...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 7 Feb 2013 04:00:01 PST Zener-Diode-Shunt-Regulator http://www.instructables.com/id/Dynamo-powered-LED-bike-lights/
Dynamo powered LED bike lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FLG/TWD6/FNI43YXV/FLGTWD6FNI43YXV.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FLG/TWD6/FNI43YXV/FLGTWD6FNI43YXV.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FLG/TWD6/FNI43YXV/FLGTWD6FNI43YXV.SMALL.jpg EETFXZ9FNI3VSDU kptBurek Unfortunately dynamos seem to be forgotten by many modern cyclists. I'm not going deeper into reasons of this situation - instead I'm going to show You bicycle LED light that works better than many of commercially available battery (an dynamo) powered ligts.The advantages of dynamo powered bicycle L...
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Continue Reading »]]> outside Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:30:30 PDT Dynamo-powered-LED-bike-lights http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Fire-Piston/
How to Make a Fire Piston - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F4L/5LXD/GTQ7IG4Q/F4L5LXDGTQ7IG4Q.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F4L/5LXD/GTQ7IG4Q/F4L5LXDGTQ7IG4Q.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F4L/5LXD/GTQ7IG4Q/F4L5LXDGTQ7IG4Q.SMALL.jpg ED3FCOQGSMZ71XV salomon1996 This is an easy way to make a fire piston. A fire piston is a method of creating a fire by compressing air, causing heat, and igniting some tinder! More info on the fire piston. DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENTS CAUSED OR RELATED TO THIS INSTRUCTABLE.
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Continue Reading »]]> outside Sat, 22 Oct 2011 14:30:06 PDT How-to-Make-a-Fire-Piston http://www.instructables.com/id/Reloading-223-ammo-for-an-AR15-or-other-rifle/
Reloading .223 ammo for an AR15 (or other rifle) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F33/7JS7/GCPZMHUP/F337JS7GCPZMHUP.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F33/7JS7/GCPZMHUP/F337JS7GCPZMHUP.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F33/7JS7/GCPZMHUP/F337JS7GCPZMHUP.SMALL.jpg EFGWU63GCJ0YV5Q lanix13 This instructable comes from my website AR15howto.com Reloading .223 for AR15 The process of reloading is a delicate one, care must be given as you work with firearms and especially as you make or reload ammunition.  Like with building the AR15 you really need to read all you can, and the...
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Continue Reading »]]> outside Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:00:07 PDT Reloading-223-ammo-for-an-AR15-or-other-rifle http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-read-a-vernier-caliper/
How to read a vernier (caliper) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FUJ/6T85/GOSDJD0N/FUJ6T85GOSDJD0N.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FUJ/6T85/GOSDJD0N/FUJ6T85GOSDJD0N.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FUJ/6T85/GOSDJD0N/FUJ6T85GOSDJD0N.SMALL.gif ETD293EGOSDJCXW blackslax Looking at an early caliper, you'll notice that it kinda looks like a tomahawk and has a scale down it's length. More about the scale later. On the bottom left, the "blade of the hatchet" are the jaws of the caliper for measuring outside dimensions - think of a tube. This would measure the outside d...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:00:03 PDT How-to-read-a-vernier-caliper http://www.instructables.com/id/format-old-school-records-to-mp3/
format old school records to mp3 - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FJF/VXF1/FGUYVSQ1/FJFVXF1FGUYVSQ1.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FJF/VXF1/FGUYVSQ1/FJFVXF1FGUYVSQ1.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FJF/VXF1/FGUYVSQ1/FJFVXF1FGUYVSQ1.SMALL.jpg ELPQV47FGUYVSQ7 slimguy379 well I was recently cleaning my attach and came across my fathers old school records. He had many names that I listen to such as CCR, Beatles, Moody Blues, and the Doors. I also have a friend that wants to burn them to a CD so he can listen to them without wrecking his rare records so I stopped in a...
By: slimguy379

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 8 Apr 2011 06:00:08 PDT format-old-school-records-to-mp3 http://www.instructables.com/id/Increasing-current-on-78xx-series-regulators/
Increasing current on 78xx series regulators - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F1D/BA2V/MADEP27U3PR/F1DBA2VMADEP27U3PR.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1D/BA2V/MADEP27U3PR/F1DBA2VMADEP27U3PR.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1D/BA2V/MADEP27U3PR/F1DBA2VMADEP27U3PR.SMALL.jpg EPMTNY36P1EP286LPL Talking Electronics Typically 78xx series regulators have a maximum load current capacity of 1 to 1.5 Amperes. Using this design you can double the maximum current of your 78xx regulator. This design was posted on the Net by I Hakki Cavdar of Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey. I have revised some of the c...
By: Talking Electronics

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:31:05 PDT Increasing-current-on-78xx-series-regulators http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-rip-a-78-RPM-record/ /files/deriv/FPJ/9LWK/GLC26P9T/FPJ9LWKGLC26P9T.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FPJ/9LWK/GLC26P9T/FPJ9LWKGLC26P9T.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FPJ/9LWK/GLC26P9T/FPJ9LWKGLC26P9T.SMALL.jpg E3GC064GLFU646J Mr Cheeseo How to rip a 78 from an ordinary turntable. Download Page
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Continue Reading »]]> play Sat, 19 Mar 2011 08:17:53 PDT How-to-rip-a-78-RPM-record http://www.instructables.com/id/Taming-the-high-trigger-voltage-of-the-Vivitar-283/
Taming the high trigger voltage of the Vivitar 283 - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FJ9/5Y69/GJQEK682/FJ95Y69GJQEK682.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FJ9/5Y69/GJQEK682/FJ95Y69GJQEK682.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FJ9/5Y69/GJQEK682/FJ95Y69GJQEK682.SMALL.jpg E0U2WZOGJQEK512 Zenobe The Vivitar 283 electronic flash is the workhorse of people who don't use TTL or automatic lighting, like the so-called Strobists (http://www.flickr.com/groups/strobist) or more particular  photographers, like http://www.photomacrography.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=55625 This old model has one disadva...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:30:02 PDT Taming-the-high-trigger-voltage-of-the-Vivitar-283 http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Microwave-Transformer-Homemade-Welder/
Build a Microwave Transformer Homemade Stick/Arc Welder - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FTN/OKM4/FAHIWACV/FTNOKM4FAHIWACV.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FTN/OKM4/FAHIWACV/FTNOKM4FAHIWACV.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FTN/OKM4/FAHIWACV/FTNOKM4FAHIWACV.SMALL.jpg E4JOULZFAHIWAC9 stasterisk I had no idea making a DIY welder would be so easy to do. And, it's pretty much FREE! Additionally, the stick welder you get is definitely better than anycheap commercial welder you can buy. Why is this homemade thing better than something you can buy? Because when you factor in shipping and labor ...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:00:04 PDT Build-a-Microwave-Transformer-Homemade-Welder http://www.instructables.com/id/Antique-Bicycle/
Antique Bicycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FQ2/QJD1/GHFJX1JY/FQ2QJD1GHFJX1JY.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FQ2/QJD1/GHFJX1JY/FQ2QJD1GHFJX1JY.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FQ2/QJD1/GHFJX1JY/FQ2QJD1GHFJX1JY.SMALL.jpg ESXAG46GHF6A98Q carlitos Picture yourself riding one of these, and you will be the talk of the town. Here I'll show you how to build your own antique bike like the Ordinary Bicycle, also called a Penny-Farthing -- common in the 1880s which became an iconic symbol for transportation history.  With an old bike, a f...
By: carlitos

Continue Reading »]]> outside Sat, 22 Sep 2012 06:00:01 PDT Antique-Bicycle http://www.instructables.com/id/Dryer-wont-heat-up/
Dryer won't heat up - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FDK/9BXA/G23UPZMN/FDK9BXAG23UPZMN.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FDK/9BXA/G23UPZMN/FDK9BXAG23UPZMN.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FDK/9BXA/G23UPZMN/FDK9BXAG23UPZMN.SMALL.jpg EJ9LS34G23UUPK4 mark84gti1  The other day I noticed that the load of clothes was taking forever to dry.  I opened the dryer door and everything was cool to the touch.  I will try to show you how I troubleshot this problem.  Hopefully it will be informative.  This was a Kenmoor series 90 dryer.
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:00:04 PDT Dryer-wont-heat-up http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-perfect-pipe-Saddle-cuts-with-a-bandsaw-or-/
Making perfect pipe Saddle cuts with a bandsaw or chopsaw - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FIH/F7N2/G4D5X7KY/FIHF7N2G4D5X7KY.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FIH/F7N2/G4D5X7KY/FIHF7N2G4D5X7KY.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FIH/F7N2/G4D5X7KY/FIHF7N2G4D5X7KY.SMALL.jpg EB5JS4RG4D5X7GA samson3000 True "experts" of a trade know those little "simple tricks" that make a job much easier. This is one of those tricks that makes working with pipe MUCH easier. I learned this wonderful way of making saddle cuts years ago, but only recently learned very few people know about this. So, I thought I wou...
By: samson3000

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 3 Nov 2011 18:00:05 PDT Making-perfect-pipe-Saddle-cuts-with-a-bandsaw-or- http://www.instructables.com/id/Fixing-a-cheapo-chinese-MP3-Player/
Fixing a cheapo chinese MP3 Player - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F4I/KRD4/G68H8YKO/F4IKRD4G68H8YKO.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F4I/KRD4/G68H8YKO/F4IKRD4G68H8YKO.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F4I/KRD4/G68H8YKO/F4IKRD4G68H8YKO.SMALL.jpg E2YSR3GG68H8YKI angryfeet I got this cheap MP3 player, but when I plugged it into my PC it said "Please insert disk" or something like that! So I opened it up and lo and behold the flash chip wasnt soldered in properly. Anyway here are some tips on how to open it up, fix and put back together.
By: angryfeet

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:00:03 PDT Fixing-a-cheapo-chinese-MP3-Player http://www.instructables.com/id/Very-Low-Cost-Sheet-Metal-Spot-Welder-Portable-/
Very Low Cost Sheet Metal Spot Welder (Portable & Convenient) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FSR/P73H/G3KYBJ3W/FSRP73HG3KYBJ3W.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FSR/P73H/G3KYBJ3W/FSRP73HG3KYBJ3W.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FSR/P73H/G3KYBJ3W/FSRP73HG3KYBJ3W.SMALL.jpg EY7M1HIG3KYBJ40 mrjohngoh UPDATE: VOTE FOR MY INSTRUCTABLE PLEASE, MANY THANKS IN ADVANCE YOU MAY ALSO LIKE TO VOTE FOR MY BEST FRIEND'S CONTEST ENTRIES AT www.instructables.com/id/Zero-Cost-Laptop-Cooler-Stand-No-Glue-No-Drill/ AND www.instructables.com/id/Zero-Cost-Aluminum-Furnace-No-Propane-No-Glue-/ NOTE: THIS SPOT W...
By: mrjohngoh

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 22 Mar 2011 07:00:18 PDT Very-Low-Cost-Sheet-Metal-Spot-Welder-Portable- http://www.instructables.com/id/Rip-Vinyl-Records-To-Your-PC/
Rip Vinyl Records To Your PC - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F0I/XDTS/FWMO2R1O/F0IXDTSFWMO2R1O.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F0I/XDTS/FWMO2R1O/F0IXDTSFWMO2R1O.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F0I/XDTS/FWMO2R1O/F0IXDTSFWMO2R1O.SMALL.jpg EQXV2SIFWM6TCD7 RelaxedSoup Most of us have a collection of old vinyl records lying around that we never listen to, perhaps because in this day of digital music and iPods, no one wants to hassle with a record player. If you've ever wanted to convert your vinyl to MP3 files or even burn them to a CD for ease of listening, then ...
By: RelaxedSoup

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:00:03 PDT Rip-Vinyl-Records-To-Your-PC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Eat-Healthy-1/
How to Eat Healthy - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F97/O5Z9/FJ536KR7/F97O5Z9FJ536KR7.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F97/O5Z9/FJ536KR7/F97O5Z9FJ536KR7.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F97/O5Z9/FJ536KR7/F97O5Z9FJ536KR7.SMALL.jpg EKE3POIFJ536KRF punkrockfarmer Here's a quick and simple way to get started eating healthy by learning how to read labels and make good food choices. I hope to inspire people to eat better and spark a desire to get better informed about food. If you're already on a special diet please continue to follow your diet. I chose to...
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Continue Reading »]]> food Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:00:10 PDT How-to-Eat-Healthy-1