http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Fri, 24 May 2013 13:45:43 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Turnbuckle-Mini-Jacks/
Turnbuckle Mini Jacks - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F8B/T0O8/HCJO4J8F/F8BT0O8HCJO4J8F.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F8B/T0O8/HCJO4J8F/F8BT0O8HCJO4J8F.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F8B/T0O8/HCJO4J8F/F8BT0O8HCJO4J8F.SMALL.jpg EC6LZ5FHCB8HGUV blightdesign Here is a quick how-to on building turnbuckle mini jacks.  These are surprisingly useful little things and can be made in minutes. The version I built can be any length between 9.5" to 12".
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:37:03 PST Turnbuckle-Mini-Jacks http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Glove-Puppet-Head/
Simple Glove Puppet Head - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FLE/XS0O/HCB8TNFY/FLEXS0OHCB8TNFY.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FLE/XS0O/HCB8TNFY/FLEXS0OHCB8TNFY.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FLE/XS0O/HCB8TNFY/FLEXS0OHCB8TNFY.SMALL.jpg EVWRLOQHCB8HOAE blightdesign This is a easy technique to make a glove puppet head with everyday household items. You'll need: Toilet Paper Tube Aluminum Foil Tape Paper Towels or Newspaper White Glue Water Paints and Brushes
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:30:02 PST Simple-Glove-Puppet-Head http://www.instructables.com/id/Turning-a-Wooden-Foosball-Player/
Turning a Wooden Foosball Player - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FC0/RIGX/HCB8L747/FC0RIGXHCB8L747.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FC0/RIGX/HCB8L747/FC0RIGXHCB8L747.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FC0/RIGX/HCB8L747/FC0RIGXHCB8L747.SMALL.jpg EE6TP7UHCB8HNVR blightdesign One of the Foosball players broke on our table recently and I figured I'd try something a little different: turn a wooden Foosball player on the lathe. This little guy may not be regulation, but he sure does look sweet. Note: this Instructable is for people who are familiar and comfortable with th...
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Continue Reading »]]> play Thu, 31 Jan 2013 02:37:00 PST Turning-a-Wooden-Foosball-Player http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Project-Enclosure-for-Circuits/
Simple Project Enclosure for Circuits - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FQD/RXMT/HCB8U70G/FQDRXMTHCB8U70G.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FQD/RXMT/HCB8U70G/FQDRXMTHCB8U70G.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FQD/RXMT/HCB8U70G/FQDRXMTHCB8U70G.SMALL.jpg EPNXBM3HCB8HNZ3 blightdesign Creating a proper enclosure for an electronics product can be a pain in the neck sometimes.  The box isn't big enough.  Or your buttons and connectors don't fit.  You can't get to the battery after you put it all together.  There is always something. Well, if you have access to a laser cutter, I've...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:30:00 PST Simple-Project-Enclosure-for-Circuits http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Toy-Car-1/
Simple Toy Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F6K/ZCOL/HCB8U6JN/F6KZCOLHCB8U6JN.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F6K/ZCOL/HCB8U6JN/F6KZCOLHCB8U6JN.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F6K/ZCOL/HCB8U6JN/F6KZCOLHCB8U6JN.SMALL.jpg EOF62XWHCB8HNG1 blightdesign This toy car was originally created for the  Nerdy Derby. In just a couple of steps, with just a few tools, you can turn just about any old block of wood into this fun durable toy.
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Continue Reading »]]> play Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:37:01 PST Simple-Toy-Car-1 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.
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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-Build-a-Hand-Tap-for-Turned-Wooden-Lamps/
How to Build a Hand Tap for Turned Wooden Lamps - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F25/PHUV/FPLXZ29C/F25PHUVFPLXZ29C.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F25/PHUV/FPLXZ29C/F25PHUVFPLXZ29C.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F25/PHUV/FPLXZ29C/F25PHUVFPLXZ29C.SMALL.jpg EHL0OANFPLXZ29G blightdesign A quick instructable on how to build a simple tool to thread turned wooden lamps. This tool makes wiring wooden lamps very easy.
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 4 Apr 2011 07:00:16 PDT How-to-Build-a-Hand-Tap-for-Turned-Wooden-Lamps http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Shop/ /files/deriv/FCO/ZH21/FOWZPR6J/FCOZH21FOWZPR6J.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FCO/ZH21/FOWZPR6J/FCOZH21FOWZPR6J.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FCO/ZH21/FOWZPR6J/FCOZH21FOWZPR6J.SMALL.jpg EUZM7XMFOWZPR6C blightdesign My humble little shop in the Poconos.
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 4 Sep 2011 20:30:03 PDT The-Shop http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Faces/
Making Faces - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FGV/QKER/FMMCV4QH/FGVQKERFMMCV4QH.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FGV/QKER/FMMCV4QH/FGVQKERFMMCV4QH.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FGV/QKER/FMMCV4QH/FGVQKERFMMCV4QH.SMALL.jpg EJ6S4VXFMMCV4QB blightdesign This project was inspired by my aunt and uncle. I made magnetic ping pong ball eyes in order to make instant faces in the interesting metal objects around me. It's a very simple (and weird) project, but it can have some very funny results.
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Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:31:07 PDT Making-Faces http://www.instructables.com/id/Gift-Box-from-a-Cereal-Box/
Gift Box from a Cereal Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FBC/ZYNS/FJMBZIS2/FBCZYNSFJMBZIS2.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FBC/ZYNS/FJMBZIS2/FBCZYNSFJMBZIS2.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FBC/ZYNS/FJMBZIS2/FBCZYNSFJMBZIS2.SMALL.jpg E6X1A12FJMBZIX2 blightdesign After watching J.J. Abrams' TED talk, I was fascinated that he was interested in box design. I was inspired and figured I'd give box making a shot.I eat a lot of cereal, and had a lot of almost empty boxes lying around. So after a bowl of Capn' Frosted Life, I had all of the materials I would need...
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