http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Sat, 25 May 2013 14:48:21 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-a-vintage-radio-into-an-iPod-dock/
Turn a vintage radio into an iPod dock - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FZ7/NC89/HGU26SKS/FZ7NC89HGU26SKS.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FZ7/NC89/HGU26SKS/FZ7NC89HGU26SKS.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FZ7/NC89/HGU26SKS/FZ7NC89HGU26SKS.SMALL.jpg EAGCZ46HGH6JPEG ctx1985 I found this 1940's Westinghouse radio at a flea market for $15 and thought it would make an awesome iPod dock! I love the vintage look, but don't have much use for an AM only radio, not to mention it didn't work to begin with! Aside from looking a little worn out and having badly faded and filthy p...
By: ctx1985

Continue Reading »]]> play Sat, 25 May 2013 09:00:04 PDT Turn-a-vintage-radio-into-an-iPod-dock http://www.instructables.com/id/Ring-Minder/
Ring-Minder - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FVV/NFMP/HG85CTYK/FVVNFMPHG85CTYK.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FVV/NFMP/HG85CTYK/FVVNFMPHG85CTYK.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FVV/NFMP/HG85CTYK/FVVNFMPHG85CTYK.SMALL.jpg E6Q6R4BHFSHW1VH SlickSqueegie This is a great "go-to" place for your ring. This little guy holds on to your rings for you while you wash dishes, cook, clean, or whatever you do while taking your ring off... Its a pretty simple project and requires very little wood and makes a great gift. (update) My sister-in-law got it. This o...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 7 May 2013 08:30:01 PDT Ring-Minder http://www.instructables.com/id/Gardening-Science-Investigating-Germination/
Gardening Science: Investigating Germination - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FE8/E0N4/HFPTII5D/FE8E0N4HFPTII5D.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FE8/E0N4/HFPTII5D/FE8E0N4HFPTII5D.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FE8/E0N4/HFPTII5D/FE8E0N4HFPTII5D.SMALL.jpg EL70BP0HFSHUIJ3 Kiteman The germination of seeds is a perennial* subject in science classes around the world. Seeds are planted somewhere, they germinate, the students look at them. The hard part is looking at what you are growing. The point of this project is to provide students, teachers and interested parents with a ...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 7 May 2013 02:37:04 PDT Gardening-Science-Investigating-Germination http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-125-inch-Dobsonian-Telescope/
Homemade 12.5 inch Dobsonian Telescope - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FMK/PKPG/GP7IHR8I/FMKPKPGGP7IHR8I.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FMK/PKPG/GP7IHR8I/FMKPKPGGP7IHR8I.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FMK/PKPG/GP7IHR8I/FMKPKPGGP7IHR8I.SMALL.jpg E3UN0V5GPVF29M1 nikon20 How to build a 12.5 inch closed tube Dobsonian telescope. I began building it in the spring of 2008, but the bulk of the work was done in July of 2008 with first light occurring on July 25. This Instructable describe the planning, design, and parts of the scope, as well as the process of building...
By: nikon20

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 4 Aug 2011 20:00:19 PDT Homemade-125-inch-Dobsonian-Telescope http://www.instructables.com/id/Sharpening-jig-for-turning-chisels/
Sharpening jig for turning chisels - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FOQ/80LR/GYZNVC8N/FOQ80LRGYZNVC8N.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FOQ/80LR/GYZNVC8N/FOQ80LRGYZNVC8N.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FOQ/80LR/GYZNVC8N/FOQ80LRGYZNVC8N.SMALL.jpg E8S7RQTGYZNVC8S switch62 For my birthday I got a wood lathe and some turning chisels so I could do some pen turning.  Problem was I had to sharpen the chisels.  I already had a cheap grinder on a stand, so I tried to sharpen them freehand with very inconsistent (usually bad) results. There are a few jigs that you can attac...
By: switch62

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:37:08 PDT Sharpening-jig-for-turning-chisels http://www.instructables.com/id/Tube-Steak-Freal/
Tube Steak F'real - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FIU/4I1I/HFBJW0J7/FIU4I1IHFBJW0J7.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FIU/4I1I/HFBJW0J7/FIU4I1IHFBJW0J7.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FIU/4I1I/HFBJW0J7/FIU4I1IHFBJW0J7.SMALL.jpg EHMOOSPHFBKET90 flavrt This is a story about low-temp water bath cooking. Long a favorite way for chemists to precisely control their reactions, it has now been widely adopted in the culinary world as Sous Vide cooking. Recently the technology has been adapted for the home. And even more recently, the temperature control ...
By: flavrt

Continue Reading »]]> food Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:37:00 PDT Tube-Steak-Freal http://www.instructables.com/id/ATX-power-supply-to-benchtop-power-supply/
ATX power supply to benchtop power supply - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FK1/HSJH/HFD16K9U/FK1HSJHHFD16K9U.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FK1/HSJH/HFD16K9U/FK1HSJHHFD16K9U.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FK1/HSJH/HFD16K9U/FK1HSJHHFD16K9U.SMALL.jpg EI9UDVGHFD1JDI9 gman1881 i would like to start off by saying this is my very first instructable. This projects was started by me looking for something to do with an old computer i have that is out dated and virtual useless. I saw a few PSU (power supply unit) to bench top power supplies on youtube and decided that this was ...
By: gman1881

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:30:01 PDT ATX-power-supply-to-benchtop-power-supply http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Dovetail/
How To Dovetail - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FDW/2XTY/HEXS4QTN/FDW2XTYHEXS4QTN.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FDW/2XTY/HEXS4QTN/FDW2XTYHEXS4QTN.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FDW/2XTY/HEXS4QTN/FDW2XTYHEXS4QTN.SMALL.jpg EJOYRIGHEXS4QTJ G S Haydon The through dovetail joint is the foundation of my wooden tool chest build. Strong and attractive the dovetail is the traditional joint of choice for joining boards at right angles. Here is how I went about setting out and cutting my dovetails using hand tools and with some practice you can too. As ...
By: G S Haydon

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:00:04 PDT How-To-Dovetail http://www.instructables.com/id/Soft-Box-Photography-Light/
Soft-Box Photography Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FXA/AY9Y/HD2RMHGV/FXAAY9YHD2RMHGV.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FXA/AY9Y/HD2RMHGV/FXAAY9YHD2RMHGV.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FXA/AY9Y/HD2RMHGV/FXAAY9YHD2RMHGV.SMALL.jpg E496MD7HD2RMHGZ BareConductive I decided to make some soft-box lights for our photography setup in our studio.  The aim of a soft-box light is to create an even and diffuse light source, is is simply an enclosure around a bulb comprising of reflective side and back walls and a diffusing material at the front of the light. For m...
By: BareConductive

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:37:00 PST Soft-Box-Photography-Light http://www.instructables.com/id/Interesting-photography-tricks-for-all/
Interesting photography tricks for all - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F9B/AM7R/FCTI5INM/F9BAM7RFCTI5INM.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F9B/AM7R/FCTI5INM/F9BAM7RFCTI5INM.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F9B/AM7R/FCTI5INM/F9BAM7RFCTI5INM.SMALL.jpg EANGTVUFCTI5J0S killerjackalope Ok so a few of the things here have been posted, most using higher end camera with full creative controls, it isn't necessary Throughout this I used a five year old compact, though some of the pictures have been taken on the fuji because I didn't have the stuff lying about or to hand.
By: killerjackalope

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:30:32 PDT Interesting-photography-tricks-for-all http://www.instructables.com/id/Stupid-tape-measure-trick/ /files/deriv/F8F/N0WF/HD7TZYUS/F8FN0WFHD7TZYUS.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F8F/N0WF/HD7TZYUS/F8FN0WFHD7TZYUS.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F8F/N0WF/HD7TZYUS/F8FN0WFHD7TZYUS.SMALL.jpg EMHQ3DXHD7TZYUW tugnut1 Use this tape measure trick to impress your friends.  Hopefully they are easily impressed.
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:00:00 PST Stupid-tape-measure-trick http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Square-a-Vise-the-easy-way/
How to Square a Vise (the easy way) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F09/21V6/HD4VFD5T/F0921V6HD4VFD5T.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F09/21V6/HD4VFD5T/F0921V6HD4VFD5T.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F09/21V6/HD4VFD5T/F0921V6HD4VFD5T.SMALL.jpg EJMZY4RHD4VFD5R jtinst
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 18 Feb 2013 02:37:00 PST How-to-Square-a-Vise-the-easy-way http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-RotaryFlat-Engraver/
Homemade Rotary/Flat Engraver - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F93/SIRV/GHFJWXTA/F93SIRVGHFJWXTA.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F93/SIRV/GHFJWXTA/F93SIRVGHFJWXTA.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F93/SIRV/GHFJWXTA/F93SIRVGHFJWXTA.SMALL.jpg E7Y270NGHADGS9U hack818 Materials & Supplies: 3/4" Plywood Wood screws: 1-1/4" (20) 1/4-20 Hex-head nuts (15) 1/4-20 Washers (15) 1/4-20 3-1/2" Bolts (3) 1/4-20 2" Bolts (3) 2" U-Bolts (2) 1/4-20  Furniture Nuts (11) 3" Tee Hinge (2) 3" Barrel Hinge (2) 1" PVC pipe (Connecting flare end only) 1" PVC end cap ...
By: hack818

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 15 Nov 2012 02:37:01 PST Homemade-RotaryFlat-Engraver http://www.instructables.com/id/Johans-Favourite-Alcohol-Stove-One-Can-Sideburne/
Johan's Favourite Alcohol Stove: One-Can Sideburner - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FZW/7XFY/HD2RMHQG/FZW7XFYHD2RMHQG.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FZW/7XFY/HD2RMHQG/FZW7XFYHD2RMHQG.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FZW/7XFY/HD2RMHQG/FZW7XFYHD2RMHQG.SMALL.jpg EYFE9ILHD2RMHRB JohanJShaw Johan's Favourite Alcohol Stove : One-Can Sideburner (No Pot Stand) This stove uses only one can and needs no pot stand. The design transfers a lot of heat into the pot and not around it. On taller cans, you have plenty of material left from the middle of the can to create some sort of windscreen....
By: JohanJShaw

Continue Reading »]]> outside Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:37:00 PST Johans-Favourite-Alcohol-Stove-One-Can-Sideburne http://www.instructables.com/id/Internet-Devices-for-Home-Automation/
Internet Devices for Home Automation - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F0E/ISI1/HD2RW9GV/F0EISI1HD2RW9GV.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F0E/ISI1/HD2RW9GV/F0EISI1HD2RW9GV.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F0E/ISI1/HD2RW9GV/F0EISI1HD2RW9GV.SMALL.jpg EI0VVEXHD2RMSGI akellyirl This instructable shows the principles involved in making devices to control home automation over the internet. We're going to construct a device (or several of them), that talk to each other over the internet to control lights, motors for curtains/blinds, power sockets etc. In contrast to devices ...
By: akellyirl

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 15 Feb 2013 04:00:01 PST Internet-Devices-for-Home-Automation http://www.instructables.com/id/THE-EXTREMELY-SIMPLE-DIGITAL-DC-DC-POWER-SUPPLY/
THE EXTREMELY SIMPLE DIGITAL DC-DC POWER SUPPLY! - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FOY/V59U/GP7IF64J/FOYV59UGP7IF64J.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FOY/V59U/GP7IF64J/FOYV59UGP7IF64J.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FOY/V59U/GP7IF64J/FOYV59UGP7IF64J.SMALL.jpg EE1CGZMGP7IF64G EngineeringShock Hello Instructables Community!                             LET'S BUILD A DIGITAL DC-DC POWER SUPPLY TOGETHER! Before we get started, let me tell you a little about this kit.  I have a digital DC-DC power suppy that I use daily.  However, it cost a bunch of money that I didn't want to spend and...
By: EngineeringShock

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:00:03 PST THE-EXTREMELY-SIMPLE-DIGITAL-DC-DC-POWER-SUPPLY http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Wire-a-Turned-Wooden-Lamp/
How to Wire a Turned Wooden Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FJR/GEOS/FPP7WKJF/FJRGEOSFPP7WKJF.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FJR/GEOS/FPP7WKJF/FJRGEOSFPP7WKJF.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FJR/GEOS/FPP7WKJF/FJRGEOSFPP7WKJF.SMALL.jpg EIE124BFPBL077L blightdesign Steps on how to wire a turned lamp. This instructable assumes you have a turned wood lamp base (or something similar) already made and finished.If you haven't ever turned anything on a lathe, I highly recommend it.
By: blightdesign

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:37:03 PST How-to-Wire-a-Turned-Wooden-Lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Dry-Ice-With-a-Fire-Extinguisher/
How to Make Dry Ice - With a Fire Extinguisher! - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F6N/4AH2/HCV9C3LP/F6N4AH2HCV9C3LP.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F6N/4AH2/HCV9C3LP/F6N4AH2HCV9C3LP.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F6N/4AH2/HCV9C3LP/F6N4AH2HCV9C3LP.SMALL.jpg EJZWYN3HCV99HJT The King of Random Here's how to make dry-ice at home, or wherever you feel like it!  All you need is a pillow case, and a CO2 fire extinguisher. Find more projects like this at: www.thekingofrandom.com This project was inspired by: Theo Gray (Mad Science) http://youtu.be/gyLwYin6pRo
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> play Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:00:03 PDT How-to-Make-Dry-Ice-With-a-Fire-Extinguisher http://www.instructables.com/id/cheap-and-easy-PSU-for-Canon-EOS/
cheap and easy PSU for Canon EOS - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FWN/LXSC/HCJO55ZQ/FWNLXSCHCJO55ZQ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FWN/LXSC/HCJO55ZQ/FWNLXSCHCJO55ZQ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FWN/LXSC/HCJO55ZQ/FWNLXSCHCJO55ZQ.SMALL.jpg EHF5PE3HCJO1CP8 andrea biffi I think lot of guys here on Instructables know how much satisfaction is obtained building a gadget entirely by ourselves, but... sometimes it could be a clever solution opting for some nice and ready accessory. I think this is one of these cases. I recently had the need to have a power supply for my...
By: andrea biffi

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:00:01 PST cheap-and-easy-PSU-for-Canon-EOS http://www.instructables.com/id/iPhone-Camera-Remote/
iPhone Camera Remote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FFI/U28L/H4VQDHPD/FFIU28LH4VQDHPD.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FFI/U28L/H4VQDHPD/FFIU28LH4VQDHPD.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FFI/U28L/H4VQDHPD/FFIU28LH4VQDHPD.SMALL.jpg EPLY4QTH4AGM22Q audreyobscura As a an avid photographer, I carry two things on me constantly - my phone and my camera. Once I discovered there was a way for me to use my iPhone as a camera remote with the DSLRbot app, I knew I could easily build my own remote trigger for my DSLR with Radio Shack parts.
By: audreyobscura

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 19 Sep 2012 02:37:05 PDT iPhone-Camera-Remote http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-and-Display-a-Pendant/
Make and Display a Pendant - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FEJ/2T9M/HAQ35DPI/FEJ2T9MHAQ35DPI.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FEJ/2T9M/HAQ35DPI/FEJ2T9MHAQ35DPI.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FEJ/2T9M/HAQ35DPI/FEJ2T9MHAQ35DPI.SMALL.jpg EAYYYJGHAQ37ZQP Mrballeng I once came across an antique desk, all busted up, waiting for the garbage truck. It was sad to see it there because I could tell it was once very nice. By searching desks that looked just like it I figured it was made in the late 1800's or early 1900's. I reclaimed a couple of the drawers and made ...
By: Mrballeng

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 19 Dec 2012 02:37:05 PST Make-and-Display-a-Pendant http://www.instructables.com/id/Bench-Saw-Table-for-a-Wood-Lathe/
Bench Saw Table for a Wood Lathe - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FRW/I5MB/FNNKCT2N/FRWI5MBFNNKCT2N.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FRW/I5MB/FNNKCT2N/FRWI5MBFNNKCT2N.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FRW/I5MB/FNNKCT2N/FRWI5MBFNNKCT2N.SMALL.jpg EP4ZAFMFNNKCT2J Phil B I became fascinated with wood lathes when I was in Junior High. I saved my money until I could buy my own lathe. Soon I wanted a bench or table saw, too. I decided to fit a saw blade to my lathe and make a table for it. The unit in the photo is not my first effort, but is an improved version.
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 25 Mar 2011 06:00:10 PDT Bench-Saw-Table-for-a-Wood-Lathe http://www.instructables.com/id/Artist-Kits-for-Works-of-Heart-Easy-Holiday-Gift/
Artist Kits for Works of Heart! Easy Holiday Gift! - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FZA/LT4G/HCB8TFRP/FZALT4GHCB8TFRP.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FZA/LT4G/HCB8TFRP/FZALT4GHCB8TFRP.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FZA/LT4G/HCB8TFRP/FZALT4GHCB8TFRP.SMALL.jpg EYD2FCQHCB8TFQ4 doodlecraft Perfect Art Kits for fabulous works of HEART! For a Wonderful Valentine's day gift! Do you have an artist in the family? Maybe it's the kids...maybe it's the hubby!  :) This gift is perfect across the board! You can tailor it slightly to fit the needs of your receiver!
By: doodlecraft

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:37:00 PST Artist-Kits-for-Works-of-Heart-Easy-Holiday-Gift http://www.instructables.com/id/EVERYONE-Needs-a-Multi-Meter/
EVERYONE Needs a Multi-Meter - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FMN/BH39/GNRSXWG0/FMNBH39GNRSXWG0.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FMN/BH39/GNRSXWG0/FMNBH39GNRSXWG0.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FMN/BH39/GNRSXWG0/FMNBH39GNRSXWG0.SMALL.jpg EA5HZZJGNOD5WMG Phil B A multi-meter can save the average person a lot of money over a few years, even though ladies who choose to buy one may not carry it in their purse when going out for the evening. You will often be able to solve many problems yourself in less time than it would take to get a technician to come to yo...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 5 Mar 2013 08:00:04 PST EVERYONE-Needs-a-Multi-Meter http://www.instructables.com/id/Universal-USB-Power-Supply-Kit/
Universal USB Power Supply Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FSI/0V89/H1ZG78JM/FSI0V89H1ZG78JM.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FSI/0V89/H1ZG78JM/FSI0V89H1ZG78JM.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FSI/0V89/H1ZG78JM/FSI0V89H1ZG78JM.SMALL.jpg EMED791H1ZG6HZQ mpilchfamily As a hacker and a maker i have many old rechargeable batteries, AC Adapters (wall warts) and other sources of DC power lying around the shop. It occurred to me that most hackers and makers like myself have a hard time throwing out wall warts and good rechargeable batteries.  Since the world is full ...
By: mpilchfamily

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:30:04 PDT Universal-USB-Power-Supply-Kit http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Spot-Welder/
Homemade Spot Welder - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F66/240S/FJADQC4H/F66240SFJADQC4H.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F66/240S/FJADQC4H/F66240SFJADQC4H.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F66/240S/FJADQC4H/F66240SFJADQC4H.SMALL.jpg E5T2IH1FJ8YVFOY jds1969 Anyone can build this simple to use light duty spot welder. I found all the parts I needed in my shop. I looked at some other plans on the Internet but they all seemed to require something I didn't already have.
By: jds1969

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 23 Mar 2011 03:30:14 PDT Homemade-Spot-Welder http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-to-build-CNC-Mill-Stepper-Motor-and-Driver-ci/
Easy to build CNC Mill Stepper Motor and Driver circuits - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F5L/OYU4/F5R8QRL0/F5LOYU4F5R8QRL0.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5L/OYU4/F5R8QRL0/F5LOYU4F5R8QRL0.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5L/OYU4/F5R8QRL0/F5LOYU4F5R8QRL0.SMALL.jpg EJ3KFVBF5R8QRL3 Tom McGuire This is a follow up to the Easy to Build Desk Top 3 Axis CNC Milling Machine Once you get the machine all put together its time to make it go. So it's time to drive the motors. And here I've put together a circuit that I think is the absolute cheapest and easiest way to control stepper motors wit...
By: Tom McGuire

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Mar 2011 05:00:35 PDT Easy-to-build-CNC-Mill-Stepper-Motor-and-Driver-ci http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-to-Build-Desk-Top-3-Axis-CNC-Milling-Machine/
Easy to Build Desk Top 3 Axis CNC Milling Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F0F/QHG3/F54HJ7SB/F0FQHG3F54HJ7SB.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0F/QHG3/F54HJ7SB/F0FQHG3F54HJ7SB.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0F/QHG3/F54HJ7SB/F0FQHG3F54HJ7SB.SMALL.jpg EG9RXG6F54HJ7SL Tom McGuire Here is a way to make a computer controlled milling machine. That puts the real power of a computer control machining into the hands of the average human. Small enough to set on the desk but scalable to any size. As inexpensive as possible without sacraficing accuracy (too much). All most all the pa...
By: Tom McGuire

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:30:29 PDT Easy-to-Build-Desk-Top-3-Axis-CNC-Milling-Machine http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Cream-Cheese/ /files/deriv/F4M/3LXV/FXA3D38N/F4M3LXVFXA3D38N.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F4M/3LXV/FXA3D38N/F4M3LXVFXA3D38N.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F4M/3LXV/FXA3D38N/F4M3LXVFXA3D38N.SMALL.jpg EHNVWJZFXETSUMY ewilhelm Making cream cheese is much easier than you think!This is an adaptation of the cream cheese recipe from Sally Fallon's Nourishing Traditions. Using this method, you get wonderful cream cheese and whey, which can be used to make sauerkraut, ginger ale, or many other lacto-fermented foods.It couldn't...
By: ewilhelm

Continue Reading »]]> food Tue, 22 Mar 2011 21:00:35 PDT How-to-Make-Cream-Cheese http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-AT-ST-Popsicle-Stick-Model/
Mini AT-ST Popsicle Stick Model - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FNF/V4L5/HAQ3DFO4/FNFV4L5HAQ3DFO4.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FNF/V4L5/HAQ3DFO4/FNFV4L5HAQ3DFO4.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FNF/V4L5/HAQ3DFO4/FNFV4L5HAQ3DFO4.SMALL.jpg E5R5W2OHAQ3DF1N popsicle_mini-models Hello everyone!  Another project from the Star Wars Universe - A mini All Terrain Scout Transport (AT-ST) popsicle stick model... The "chicken walkers" were more of a challenge to build compared with other fictional crafts since the mini AT-ST has to balance on two really skinny mechanical legs.  T...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 20 May 2013 21:00:04 PDT Mini-AT-ST-Popsicle-Stick-Model http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Take-Great-Pictures-1/ /files/deriv/FXP/KL2D/GP7IIC9R/FXPKL2DGP7IIC9R.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FXP/KL2D/GP7IIC9R/FXPKL2DGP7IIC9R.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FXP/KL2D/GP7IIC9R/FXPKL2DGP7IIC9R.SMALL.jpg O52LV4BGP7II2S3 randofo Learning how to take great pictures could take a lifetime. After all, photography is an art form and like all art forms, it takes time, patience and practice to master. There is not one clear path to taking great pictures and a lot of it comes down to the intuition of the photographer and how it res...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:25:44 PDT How-to-Take-Great-Pictures-1 http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-Tips/ /files/deriv/FC9/HW0F/GTQVP38D/FC9HW0FGTQVP38D.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FC9/HW0F/GTQVP38D/FC9HW0FGTQVP38D.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FC9/HW0F/GTQVP38D/FC9HW0FGTQVP38D.SMALL.jpg O7OBQNKGP7II2NW randofo Whether you are just getting started with photography or have been doing this professionally for years, here are some photo tips that are sure to come in handy. After all, no matter how long you have been doing this, there is always something new to learn or try. You can master your technique for s...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 2 Nov 2011 16:00:03 PDT Photo-Tips http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-CNC-1/ /files/deriv/F90/PAXJ/GJ2838IA/F90PAXJGJ2838IA.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F90/PAXJ/GJ2838IA/F90PAXJGJ2838IA.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F90/PAXJ/GJ2838IA/F90PAXJGJ2838IA.SMALL.jpg OB588GWGIWZLBRB scoochmaroo "DIY CNC" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 12 different CNC projects.  Check out these great projects and learn how to make your own CNC mill on a budget. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by CNC experts, and contain pictures for each step so you can easily ma...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:02:24 PST DIY-CNC-1 http://www.instructables.com/id/20-Unbelievable-Arduino-Projects/ /files/deriv/F61/0GJ4/H3Z3KS4D/F610GJ4H3Z3KS4D.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F61/0GJ4/H3Z3KS4D/F610GJ4H3Z3KS4D.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F61/0GJ4/H3Z3KS4D/F610GJ4H3Z3KS4D.SMALL.jpg ODIOKEXH0A2H6J2 randofo Here are twenty amazing Arduino projects that you almost wouldn't believe, if not for that they are the real deal. These authors have turned their wildest dreams into reality with the power of Arduino, an easy-to-use microcontroller development board. It is no wonder that Arduino literally translate...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 2 Jul 2012 11:44:46 PDT 20-Unbelievable-Arduino-Projects http://www.instructables.com/id/Advanced-Woodworking/ /files/deriv/FRW/3C3Z/HAM7BWO7/FRW3C3ZHAM7BWO7.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FRW/3C3Z/HAM7BWO7/FRW3C3ZHAM7BWO7.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FRW/3C3Z/HAM7BWO7/FRW3C3ZHAM7BWO7.SMALL.jpg O17497LHAM7BWO9 kazmataz Wood.  Of all the materials that you can work with, its beauty, tradition, and versatility is unmatched.  And with a bit of the right stain, your project can be transformed into an infinite number of special things.  In this ebook, you’ll find projects ranging from simple to spectacular, each with s...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:57:19 PST Advanced-Woodworking http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Lathe-and-Turn-Wood/ /files/deriv/FYG/7UJG/H9G0SSEB/FYG7UJGH9G0SSEB.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FYG/7UJG/H9G0SSEB/FYG7UJGH9G0SSEB.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FYG/7UJG/H9G0SSEB/FYG7UJGH9G0SSEB.SMALL.jpg OP8H1YQH9G0SNN3 audreyobscura Learning to use lathes for wood turning can be scary, but it is actually easy and fun! The following instructables are excellent references for lathe projects, and list critical skills when learning how to lathe. Do you have an excellent wood turning or lathe project not in this guide? Message me...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 24 Feb 2013 19:32:59 PST How-to-Lathe-and-Turn-Wood http://www.instructables.com/id/Outstanding-Entries-from-the-Cabot-Woodcare-Contes/ /files/deriv/FKH/7I2U/H82UF78S/FKH7I2UH82UF78S.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FKH/7I2U/H82UF78S/FKH7I2UH82UF78S.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FKH/7I2U/H82UF78S/FKH7I2UH82UF78S.SMALL.jpg OAY9ET2H82UF78W carmesan Wood.  Of all the materials that you can work with, its beauty, tradition, and versatility is unmatched.  And with a bit of the right stain, your project can be transformed into an infinite number of special things.  In this ebook, you’ll find some of the most inspirational entries from the Cabot Wo...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:40:44 PDT Outstanding-Entries-from-the-Cabot-Woodcare-Contes http://www.instructables.com/id/Shop-Organization/ /files/deriv/FN3/PRY2/HANAX6YQ/FN3PRY2HANAX6YQ.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FN3/PRY2/HANAX6YQ/FN3PRY2HANAX6YQ.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FN3/PRY2/HANAX6YQ/FN3PRY2HANAX6YQ.SMALL.jpg OHEKOO8H9G16IPS audreyobscura Often our workshops fall victim to rampant disorganization, but this can be side-stepped an excellent support structure to begin with! The following instructables will show you how to organize every odd and end that has been collecting dust in your shop. Do you have an excellent Shop Organization...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:33:24 PST Shop-Organization http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Variety-Of-Work-Spaces/ /files/deriv/FWH/L7KI/GYZY6RU4/FWHL7KIGYZY6RU4.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FWH/L7KI/GYZY6RU4/FWHL7KIGYZY6RU4.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FWH/L7KI/GYZY6RU4/FWHL7KIGYZY6RU4.SMALL.jpg O6YSLLTGYZY6RU7 freeza36 There are many instructables all about peoples workshops, desks, and so on. Here they are!
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