http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Tue, 21 May 2013 22:22:32 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Get-Bent-Bending-Plastic-with-a-heat-strip-bender/
Get Bent! Bending Plastic with a heat strip bender! - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FZV/W04S/H337L9OS/FZVW04SH337L9OS.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FZV/W04S/H337L9OS/FZVW04SH337L9OS.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FZV/W04S/H337L9OS/FZVW04SH337L9OS.SMALL.jpg EG5P0JJH337L9P1 code_neon Bending plastic is fun and exciting...ok, the amount of enjoyment may vary from person to person...but you get the idea. All you need is plastic and a heat bender. Luckily, i have access to a heat bender at TechShop in San Jose, CA. As a note, you should always do a test to make sure that your pla...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 20 Jun 2012 02:37:03 PDT Get-Bent-Bending-Plastic-with-a-heat-strip-bender http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-Sword-Goddess-Chest/
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Goddess Chest - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FLE/CVQB/HFPTI60B/FLECVQBHFPTI60B.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FLE/CVQB/HFPTI60B/FLECVQBHFPTI60B.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FLE/CVQB/HFPTI60B/FLECVQBHFPTI60B.SMALL.jpg EGSWX9OHFPTI60F xeijix Some background info: I had found a Skyward Sword heart container necklace to give to a special someone (http://www.thepixelsmithy.com/collections/necklaces), but I wanted to present it in the most elaborate way possible. So, to make it true to the game, I made the Goddess Chest (oh and the G...
By: xeijix

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 11 May 2013 14:00:03 PDT The-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-Sword-Goddess-Chest http://www.instructables.com/id/Everlight/
Everlight Lamp Base - CNC Mold Manufacturing - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FTJ/KSZA/HFWSU3R2/FTJKSZAHFWSU3R2.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FTJ/KSZA/HFWSU3R2/FTJKSZAHFWSU3R2.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FTJ/KSZA/HFWSU3R2/FTJKSZAHFWSU3R2.SMALL.jpg EONRRZIHFSH7E2D tommyliu692 This Instructable focuses on the manufacturing of a mold for the Everlight lamp project.  I'm assuming you've already decided on a design for your lamp, and are now looking to manufacture it. It took me about 4 weeks to complete the project with no prior machining experience. The CAD files used fo...
By: tommyliu692

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 5 May 2013 09:00:02 PDT Everlight http://www.instructables.com/id/Nature-Spinners/
Nature Spinners - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FX0/3V0I/F3C4XLSX/FX03V0IF3C4XLSX.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FX0/3V0I/F3C4XLSX/FX03V0IF3C4XLSX.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FX0/3V0I/F3C4XLSX/FX03V0IF3C4XLSX.SMALL.jpg E1IT0P8F3B4B2EE maplepapercuts Explore the simplicity and elegance of one of our most useful resources - PAPER! This instructable will teach you how to create your own, handmade, 3-D, spinning, papercut ornament!
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Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:30:52 PDT Nature-Spinners http://www.instructables.com/id/Carved-Viking-Chess-piece/
Carved Viking Chess piece - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FE9/D31I/HEI3WLNE/FE9D31IHEI3WLNE.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FE9/D31I/HEI3WLNE/FE9D31IHEI3WLNE.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FE9/D31I/HEI3WLNE/FE9D31IHEI3WLNE.SMALL.jpg E8CG4GAHEI4BP6T morfmir Here I will show you how to make a simple small carved figure. My inspiration is the chess pieces found at Lewis island.
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:37:00 PDT Carved-Viking-Chess-piece http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-set-of-Third-Hands-welding-fixtures/
Making a set of Third Hands: welding fixtures! - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FYH/QZNR/HEBN81MS/FYHQZNRHEBN81MS.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FYH/QZNR/HEBN81MS/FYHQZNRHEBN81MS.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FYH/QZNR/HEBN81MS/FYHQZNRHEBN81MS.SMALL.jpg EF4KZHWHEBN81N5 TSSJ-ryan Welding is fun! But sometimes you just need a few helping hands to hold your work while you weld. This Instructable goes over how I made my third hands: welding fixtures. Thanks goes out to schip666's Instructable http://www.instructables.com/id/Third%2c-fourth%2c-and-possibly-fifth%2c-hand/ for giv...
By: TSSJ-ryan

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 19 Mar 2013 02:37:01 PDT Making-a-set-of-Third-Hands-welding-fixtures http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Leather-Top-Hat/
How to Make a Leather Top Hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F3Y/0ZOS/HCV97RGC/F3Y0ZOSHCV97RGC.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F3Y/0ZOS/HCV97RGC/F3Y0ZOSHCV97RGC.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F3Y/0ZOS/HCV97RGC/F3Y0ZOSHCV97RGC.SMALL.jpg ET05ADNHBHGIMBQ The Rambler ::EDIT:: If you enjoy this Instructable please take a moment to vote for it. I've wanted a leather top hat ever since I saw them at the Georgia Renaissance Festival. The one I saw that inspired me to make one myself wasn't quite a typical top hat. Rather than getting larger at the top like a Mad Ha...
By: The Rambler

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:00:01 PDT How-to-Make-a-Leather-Top-Hat http://www.instructables.com/id/Engraving-Text-on-Pencils/
Engraving Text on Pencils - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FYG/Y54N/HDRS63OL/FYGY54NHDRS63OL.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FYG/Y54N/HDRS63OL/FYGY54NHDRS63OL.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FYG/Y54N/HDRS63OL/FYGY54NHDRS63OL.SMALL.jpg EZ3K8DMHDOVUWE8 instructoturtle My son keeps losing pencils at school. Whether this is through his generous nature, where he loans them to friends and forgets to get them back, or simply his (hereditary) absent-mindedness, is unclear. Either way, we though it would be a good idea to engrave his name on a big batch of pencils so th...
By: instructoturtle

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 3 Mar 2013 13:00:01 PST Engraving-Text-on-Pencils http://www.instructables.com/id/Removing-digital-watermarks-and-vectoring-at-Techs/
Removing digital watermarks and vectoring at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FDV/WA8B/HDOWA7W0/FDVWA8BHDOWA7W0.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FDV/WA8B/HDOWA7W0/FDVWA8BHDOWA7W0.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FDV/WA8B/HDOWA7W0/FDVWA8BHDOWA7W0.SMALL.jpg EFKAB2NHDOW3L7S ohhello In this instructable I will show the process of turning a black at white image, with watermarks, into a usable vector. I am not promoting  theft of imagery or copyrighted images.I claim no ownership or profit from this photo, I am merely using it a tutorial piece for learning purposes.My friend, how...
By: ohhello

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 9 Mar 2013 21:30:03 PST Removing-digital-watermarks-and-vectoring-at-Techs http://www.instructables.com/id/Prepping-an-image-for-laser-etching/
Prepping an image for laser etching at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F20/EGPT/HD4VG825/F20EGPTHD4VG825.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F20/EGPT/HD4VG825/F20EGPTHD4VG825.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F20/EGPT/HD4VG825/F20EGPTHD4VG825.SMALL.jpg ED7VXIDHD4VG82B ohhello This instructable incorporates how a colorful photograph can be turned into a contrasting black and white image, suitable for laser etching. I am not trying to make a photo-realistic etching, but a slightly artistic alteration of the animal.The image I am using is a stock photo and I claim no owners...
By: ohhello

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:00:01 PST Prepping-an-image-for-laser-etching http://www.instructables.com/id/Cast-Aluminum-Belt-Buckle/
Cast Aluminum Belt Buckle - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FYJ/RT61/HD4VNLE6/FYJRT61HD4VNLE6.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FYJ/RT61/HD4VNLE6/FYJRT61HD4VNLE6.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FYJ/RT61/HD4VNLE6/FYJRT61HD4VNLE6.SMALL.jpg E3MUMMUHD4VNLEA TSSJ-ryan About a year ago I had a Thrift Store Prom Party to attend, and among the many other jems I found was a studded belt with the Mistfits logo as the buckle. It was cool, but I wanted to make my own buckle to personalize it some more. Here's my process.... Things used: Epilog Laser Cutter TechShop San...
By: TSSJ-ryan

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:30:01 PST Cast-Aluminum-Belt-Buckle http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Pokemon-Gym-Badges/
Laser Cut Pokemon Gym Badges - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F8P/NXML/H2WEVZGH/F8PNXMLH2WEVZGH.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F8P/NXML/H2WEVZGH/F8PNXMLH2WEVZGH.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F8P/NXML/H2WEVZGH/F8PNXMLH2WEVZGH.SMALL.jpg EYLIYWBH2WEUH7A Penolopy Bulnick A couple weeks ago, I came across some Pokemon Gym badges for sale and thought they looked cool.  I wanted to make them myself, but wasn't sure how.  Then I learned how to use the laser cutter :) I made this at Techshop in SF! Indigo League Badges: (They are in order on my shirt) Boulder Bad...
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Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:00:02 PST Laser-Cut-Pokemon-Gym-Badges http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Etching-into-Powder-Coated-Glass/
Laser Etching into Powder Coated Glass - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F7G/68OF/HD4VP9LH/F7G68OFHD4VP9LH.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F7G/68OF/HD4VP9LH/F7G68OFHD4VP9LH.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F7G/68OF/HD4VP9LH/F7G68OFHD4VP9LH.SMALL.jpg EN8M44QHD4VMH18 tonyvelour In our last Instructable, we powder coated glass jars by lining them with aluminum foil before starting the powder coat process. In this Instructable, we'll learn how to laser etch into the powder and the glass, and see how different powder colors and speed and power combinations effect the outcomes...
By: tonyvelour

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 21 Feb 2013 07:30:06 PST Laser-Etching-into-Powder-Coated-Glass http://www.instructables.com/id/Powder-Coating-Glass-Glass-Container/
Powder Coating Glass - Glass Container - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FXF/UD2M/HD4VMEUF/FXFUD2MHD4VMEUF.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FXF/UD2M/HD4VMEUF/FXFUD2MHD4VMEUF.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FXF/UD2M/HD4VMEUF/FXFUD2MHD4VMEUF.SMALL.jpg ECM7TUMHD2RRV11 tonyvelour So, you thought you could only powder coat metal? Think again! Powder coating is a great way to give a professional looking finish to metals and also to other surfaces that can safely be baked at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. You may need to finesse the process to get the glass to take the powder, but...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 20 Feb 2013 02:37:01 PST Powder-Coating-Glass-Glass-Container http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Figure-Casting-via-the-Bologna-Sandwich-Cas/ /files/deriv/F0V/9MK4/H9X3JGKM/F0V9MK4H9X3JGKM.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F0V/9MK4/H9X3JGKM/F0V9MK4H9X3JGKM.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F0V/9MK4/H9X3JGKM/F0V9MK4H9X3JGKM.SMALL.jpg EMRYG2IH9T4L604 in0v8 I heard about Bologna Sandwich Casting at TechShop Detriot  so I decided to give it a shot. The objective is to make small customized figures to be used in games such as Monopoly; and I made it at TechShop. To make the figures I used: Painted hardboard from the TechShop scrap bin Thin card board fr...
By: in0v8

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:00:02 PST Small-Figure-Casting-via-the-Bologna-Sandwich-Cas http://www.instructables.com/id/1000-lumen-MTB-Light-Drill-Miter-Saw/
1000+ lumen MTB Light - Drill / Miter Saw - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F5U/J2I9/HA5M6YTG/F5UJ2I9HA5M6YTG.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F5U/J2I9/HA5M6YTG/F5UJ2I9HA5M6YTG.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F5U/J2I9/HA5M6YTG/F5UJ2I9HA5M6YTG.SMALL.jpg E82F05LHA5M6YQJ mtbgrinder FIRST POST!! Last year I set out to create a MTB light (Helmet and Bar) for trail riding without breaking the bank and with reasonable tooling and parts sourcing.  Everything here was sourced from Fastenal, Newark Electronics, Battery Space and LED Supply.com  To say the least, I'm very happy with t...
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Continue Reading »]]> outside Fri, 7 Dec 2012 07:00:01 PST 1000-lumen-MTB-Light-Drill-Miter-Saw http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-an-Xbox-360-Controller-on-OS-X-wired-wirele/
Use an Xbox 360 Controller on OS X (wired + wireless) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FU5/K92V/HBHGLB28/FU5K92VHBHGLB28.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FU5/K92V/HBHGLB28/FU5K92VHBHGLB28.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FU5/K92V/HBHGLB28/FU5K92VHBHGLB28.SMALL.jpg E28TX6THBHGLB1M fungus amungus I picked up Borderlands 2 for OS X in the recent Steam sale because friends of mine would NOT shut up about the game. So I fired it up only to find out that I needed to use a keyboard (lots of keys) + a mouse (carpal tunnel = no) to play. That sucks. I was hoping that I could use a borrowed Xbox 360...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 7 Jan 2013 21:00:01 PST Use-an-Xbox-360-Controller-on-OS-X-wired-wirele http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Lego-Race-Car/
Wireless Lego Race Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F3T/ZVGF/HA4MMAN8/F3TZVGFHA4MMAN8.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F3T/ZVGF/HA4MMAN8/F3TZVGFHA4MMAN8.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F3T/ZVGF/HA4MMAN8/F3TZVGFHA4MMAN8.SMALL.jpg EMV5LKPHA4JXK6S sath02 Lego Bricks are great to use as a sketch tool. I can build a mock up, then tear it down. I can create different designs, if it didn't worked I can tear them down and rebuild another model without wasting anything. Or I would build two models at the same time and compare them side by side, and see wh...
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Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 6 May 2013 12:30:04 PDT Wireless-Lego-Race-Car http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-King-Tuts-Linen-Cabinet/
Build King Tut's Linen Cabinet - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FDI/I45S/HCV8X6A7/FDII45SHCV8X6A7.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FDI/I45S/HCV8X6A7/FDII45SHCV8X6A7.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FDI/I45S/HCV8X6A7/FDII45SHCV8X6A7.SMALL.jpg EWP85SGHCV8X6A5 hobby king King Tutankhamen, Pharaoh of Egypt was buried in 1350 BC with many artifacts of his life including this royal cabinet. I have created these plans from photographs and dimensions available on the internet. I also used the "golden ratio" as a design guide. Basic woodworking tools will suffice to cr...
By: hobby king

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:37:01 PST Build-King-Tuts-Linen-Cabinet http://www.instructables.com/id/Venturi-Vacuum-Degassing-Apparatus-for-use-in-Rapi/
Venturi Vacuum Degassing Apparatus for use in Rapid Biomedical Part Prototyping - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FSX/6787/FZHLAV8Z/FSX6787FZHLAV8Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSX/6787/FZHLAV8Z/FSX6787FZHLAV8Z.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSX/6787/FZHLAV8Z/FSX6787FZHLAV8Z.SMALL.jpg EX5ZGT2FMMCVRLP siderits Project Team:Richard H. Siderits MDChristoper Sereni MSIIIVarun Singh - Investigational Pathology TeamRemoving bubbles, when you're making blanks to be used for machining plastic parts or casting models from Room Temperature Vulcanization (RTV) silicone rubber is an important step. The bubbles leav...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:00:47 PDT Venturi-Vacuum-Degassing-Apparatus-for-use-in-Rapi http://www.instructables.com/id/Bubble-Free-Resin-Casts-with-Modified-Paint-Tank/
Bubble-Free Resin Casts with Modified Paint Tank - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FZI/6QUQ/HD2RLOMV/FZI6QUQHD2RLOMV.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FZI/6QUQ/HD2RLOMV/FZI6QUQHD2RLOMV.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FZI/6QUQ/HD2RLOMV/FZI6QUQHD2RLOMV.SMALL.jpg EA3RMJBHD2RDPZ2 danm_daniel This Instructable shows how to modify and use a pressure paint tank for bubble-free resin casts. The first part shows the modification of a paint tank and the following section depicts the casting process. I assume you know how to make a mold and cast material (here is a great Instructable on making...
By: danm_daniel

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:00:02 PST Bubble-Free-Resin-Casts-with-Modified-Paint-Tank http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Slayer-Exciter/
How to Build a Slayer Exciter - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FI4/6FSJ/H2TJ4GZG/FI46FSJH2TJ4GZG.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FI4/6FSJ/H2TJ4GZG/FI46FSJH2TJ4GZG.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FI4/6FSJ/H2TJ4GZG/FI46FSJH2TJ4GZG.SMALL.jpg E2KHP3KH2MYKE5V Chip Fixes A Slayer Exciter is an air-cored transformer that steps up a very low DC voltage to a very high AC voltage. This creates an electromagnetic field around the coil that is capable of lighting up fluorescent and neon light bulbs. It is fairly similar to a Tesla Coil. The Slayer Exciter was the brainst...
By: Chip Fixes

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 5 May 2013 16:00:04 PDT How-to-Build-a-Slayer-Exciter http://www.instructables.com/id/The-creation-of-a-Sticker-Critter-and-the-transmog/
The creation of a Sticker Critter and the transmogrification of its soul into a multi-purpose digital file (aka cutting, scanning and Live-tracing into a vector file) - I made it at TechShop San Jose - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F1E/R545/HCJOGXZD/F1ER545HCJOGXZD.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F1E/R545/HCJOGXZD/F1ER545HCJOGXZD.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F1E/R545/HCJOGXZD/F1ER545HCJOGXZD.SMALL.jpg EWUZWY8HCJODTL3 controlledwrinkles I discovered a while ago that I can't draw well enough to satisfy my own expectations, but I have always been really good with my hands. I work at a FedEx Office, and noticed that when we relabel a package, the system only prints on half of the label, so I began tearing off the bottoms of the labels...
By: controlledwrinkles

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:30:02 PST The-creation-of-a-Sticker-Critter-and-the-transmog http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-the-ShopBot-as-a-Plotter/
Using the ShopBot as a Plotter - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FQS/SYHP/H8LVX3EI/FQSSYHPH8LVX3EI.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FQS/SYHP/H8LVX3EI/FQSSYHPH8LVX3EI.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FQS/SYHP/H8LVX3EI/FQSSYHPH8LVX3EI.SMALL.jpg E63UJ2HH8RVBN0R TSSJ-ryan I have been meaning to do this for quite some time, and just the other day I finally used the ShopBot Alpha at TechShop San Jose to plot a vectorized San Jose Sharks logo that I made using Illustrator. The process is fairly simple here's how I did it.... I used: Adobe Illustrator VCarve Pro ShopB...
By: TSSJ-ryan

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 7 Feb 2013 08:30:03 PST Using-the-ShopBot-as-a-Plotter http://www.instructables.com/id/Modern-Scrimshaw/
Unable to Un-publish - More DIY How To Projects]]> ETL7VLRHCB8KWT4 lime3D By: lime3D

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:30:01 PDT Modern-Scrimshaw http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Small-Circle-Center-Finder-Drawing-Aid/
A Small Circle Center Finder & Drawing Aid - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FQY/C0XJ/HBFFJKQU/FQYC0XJHBFFJKQU.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FQY/C0XJ/HBFFJKQU/FQYC0XJHBFFJKQU.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FQY/C0XJ/HBFFJKQU/FQYC0XJHBFFJKQU.SMALL.jpg EE4BY4RHBFFJKR8 bgerens I wanted to see what the largest diameter circle I could get from an irregular shaped small piece of wood. There are templates available for finding the center of log sections and locating the center point, but I was working with small stock. I made this center finder/drawing aid at the TechShop, ww...
By: bgerens

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 6 Jan 2013 02:37:00 PST A-Small-Circle-Center-Finder-Drawing-Aid http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Beer-Tap-Handle/
Custom Beer Tap Handle - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FIT/HNKK/HBXWS7H3/FITHNKKHBXWS7H3.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FIT/HNKK/HBXWS7H3/FITHNKKHBXWS7H3.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FIT/HNKK/HBXWS7H3/FITHNKKHBXWS7H3.SMALL.jpg EC4YSISHBXWRB6A lime3D I made it at TechShop Beer tap handles can be made from a variety of materials, and can be as simple or complex as you wish, but they all have three things in common: It must be of sufficient size to be able to be used as a faucet handle. It must be made of a material, or include a protect...
By: lime3D

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 6 Feb 2013 07:30:02 PST Custom-Beer-Tap-Handle http://www.instructables.com/id/Google-Earth-to-Makerbot/
Google Earth to Makerbot - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FNS/67PX/H8LVX2VO/FNS67PXH8LVX2VO.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FNS/67PX/H8LVX2VO/FNS67PXH8LVX2VO.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FNS/67PX/H8LVX2VO/FNS67PXH8LVX2VO.SMALL.jpg EIBO422H8LVX2SE techshopzack Hiya folks! Ever wanted to 3D print a real life building?  It's actually pretty easy and this tutorial will summarize a few good forums and instructional sites on how to do this.  Here's the general workflow: What you will need: A computer to run Google Earth, Google Sketch-Up, and Replicator G.  ...
By: techshopzack

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 7 Nov 2012 13:00:04 PST Google-Earth-to-Makerbot http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Easy-Sand-Cast-3D-Printed-Objects/
How To Sand Cast 3D Printed Objects - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FA7/ITUK/HAQ313N2/FA7ITUKHAQ313N2.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FA7/ITUK/HAQ313N2/FA7ITUKHAQ313N2.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FA7/ITUK/HAQ313N2/FA7ITUKHAQ313N2.SMALL.jpg EFBK6XBHBFFJGIG Li Sashay       As anyone with access to a 3D printer knows, it's relatively easy to print off custom designs from the printer in a few minutes or hours. However, many people come up short in how to translate these fragile plastic pieces into actual working parts on a budget. This instructable is courtesy of ...
By: Li Sashay

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 12 Jan 2013 06:30:02 PST How-To-Easy-Sand-Cast-3D-Printed-Objects http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Patent-Your-Invention/ /files/deriv/F8N/T26Z/H9G15MZ1/F8NT26ZH9G15MZ1.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F8N/T26Z/H9G15MZ1/F8NT26ZH9G15MZ1.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F8N/T26Z/H9G15MZ1/F8NT26ZH9G15MZ1.SMALL.jpg EUUO94PH9G15MZ5 HowToLou You can patent your own ideas very with a few hours work and a $125 application fee.  In this video, I show how I patented my foosball trainer invention.
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