http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Sun, 19 May 2013 09:35:22 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Yet-Another-ATX--Lab-Bench-Power-Supply-Conversion/
Yet Another ATX Lab Bench Power Supply Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F94/EW6X/G0QEP27WPRJ/F94EW6XG0QEP27WPRJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F94/EW6X/G0QEP27WPRJ/F94EW6XG0QEP27WPRJ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F94/EW6X/G0QEP27WPRJ/F94EW6XG0QEP27WPRJ.SMALL.jpg E6WMVOQN2TEP2872ZO benjamenjohnson This project builds upon the ideas of a previous instructables project: http://www.instructables.com/ex/i/D5FC00DAB9B110289B50001143E7E506/?ALLSTEPSThe big difference is that I decided I didn't want to destroy my ATX power supply in the conversion. Another advantage is that you can just plug in a n...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 20 Mar 2011 07:00:46 PDT Yet-Another-ATX--Lab-Bench-Power-Supply-Conversion http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-12-leaves-Mechanical-Irirs/
How to make a 12 leaves Mechanical Irirs - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F7Y/ZXGY/GRFNCRLE/F7YZXGYGRFNCRLE.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F7Y/ZXGY/GRFNCRLE/F7YZXGYGRFNCRLE.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F7Y/ZXGY/GRFNCRLE/F7YZXGYGRFNCRLE.SMALL.jpg EA7DJP4GRFMUX5L kommodore Materials: 1 - bicycle chain......yes a bicycle chain, you'll seee what's for. 1 - copper sheet 1 - 15mm MDF board (20 x 20 cm will do) 1 - 3mm MDF board (20 x 20 cm will do) ( not on the pics) 1 CD tube case And also some tools such as: Bicicle chain tool Drill 4 mm drillbit 130 mm Holesaw 75 mm ...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:00:03 PDT How-to-make-a-12-leaves-Mechanical-Irirs http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-USB-charger/
Easy USB charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FY3/T980/GTO4OV46/FY3T980GTO4OV46.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FY3/T980/GTO4OV46/FY3T980GTO4OV46.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FY3/T980/GTO4OV46/FY3T980GTO4OV46.SMALL.jpg EQCAZKTGTGCR7UM brunoip This is an easy USB charger because you can get the electronic booster board already assembled. Just add the batteries, a couple of capacitors, the usb connector and nothing else.
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 16 Oct 2011 09:00:03 PDT Easy-USB-charger http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Saltwater-etch-process/
The Saltwater etch process - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FM0/MMMR/NB6EV2Z5LOA/FM0MMMRNB6EV2Z5LOA.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FM0/MMMR/NB6EV2Z5LOA/FM0MMMRNB6EV2Z5LOA.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FM0/MMMR/NB6EV2Z5LOA/FM0MMMRNB6EV2Z5LOA.SMALL.jpg EKVI03SL4PEV2Z566X neelandan This is a one-off process to produce one printed circuit board by removing unwanted copper by electrolysis in a saltwater solution.I shall illustrate the process by etching and building a board for 18-pin PIC (for the PC16F54, but any 18 pin PIC will fit in it) in the figure. It has to plug into my ...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:30:12 PDT The-Saltwater-etch-process http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Incredible-Paper-Calculator-Mod-Oh-my!/
The Incredible Paper Calculator Mod (Oh my!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F8M/MJD7/Y6LERV7C1DO/F8MMJD7Y6LERV7C1DO.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F8M/MJD7/Y6LERV7C1DO/F8MMJD7Y6LERV7C1DO.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F8M/MJD7/Y6LERV7C1DO/F8MMJD7Y6LERV7C1DO.SMALL.jpg EL9JEGLMNLERIE2A4T crabezoid In this howto of howtos, I will demonstrate how to take an ordinary, boring $3 calculator and turn it into a piece of art and give it the potential of limitless self expression. The final product is more proof-of-concept than practical, but with each version it has gotten more usable. I was inspir...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 9 Nov 2011 17:00:06 PST The-Incredible-Paper-Calculator-Mod-Oh-my! http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-speed-sensor/
Magnetic speed sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F80/2SFI/VA8ES9J5XM4/F802SFIVA8ES9J5XM4.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F80/2SFI/VA8ES9J5XM4/F802SFIVA8ES9J5XM4.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F80/2SFI/VA8ES9J5XM4/F802SFIVA8ES9J5XM4.SMALL.jpg EOXJ81NZRFES9J5XR7 PeterTheUnGreat How to make a magnetic speed sensor similar to those used to sense wheel speed in ABS systems
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Continue Reading »]]> outside Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:01:01 PDT Magnetic-speed-sensor http://www.instructables.com/id/Dixie-Cup-Spherical-Dodecahedron/
Dixie Cup Spherical Dodecahedron - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FGV/PLUV/94ZEP282PC4/FGVPLUV94ZEP282PC4.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FGV/PLUV/94ZEP282PC4/FGVPLUV94ZEP282PC4.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FGV/PLUV/94ZEP282PC4/FGVPLUV94ZEP282PC4.SMALL.jpg EP65RCD75LEP2LL7ER R. Buckminster F_cker All you need is a glue gun and 140 5 oz. Dixie Cups to achieve this rigid erection! Make several - then show off your amazing balls to friends and family! Then show them the thing you made out of 140 Dixie Cups! These Dixiespheres exhibit icosahedral symmetry, but other kinds are possible as we...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:31:10 PDT Dixie-Cup-Spherical-Dodecahedron http://www.instructables.com/id/Daguerreotype-Photographs-the-Old-Fashioned-Way/
Daguerreotype Photographs the Old Fashioned Way - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FZL/V18V/ECSEQZJISHG/FZLV18VECSEQZJISHG.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZL/V18V/ECSEQZJISHG/FZLV18VECSEQZJISHG.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZL/V18V/ECSEQZJISHG/FZLV18VECSEQZJISHG.SMALL.jpg EPO82FL4S8EQZJISZK duckarrowtypes Step 0, Pronunciation: "DUG ARROW TYPE". My name is Jonathan Danforth and I'm a Daguerreotype artist.My Website http://www.shinyphotos.com has lots more information, go check it out, OK?The Daguerreotype was the first patented photographic process. Patented by Daguerre in 1839 after ripping off sub...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:00:57 PDT Daguerreotype-Photographs-the-Old-Fashioned-Way http://www.instructables.com/id/PC-Power-12-V-Current-Limiter/
PC Power 12 V Current Limiter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FIX/ZDT0/ULUEWZMI355/FIXZDT0ULUEWZMI355.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIX/ZDT0/ULUEWZMI355/FIXZDT0ULUEWZMI355.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIX/ZDT0/ULUEWZMI355/FIXZDT0ULUEWZMI355.SMALL.jpg ERI9RAYU14EWZMI361 neelandan To safely power something from your PC, the attached loads have to be limited to a safe current in order to avoid the chance that a short circuit might cause inadvertent shutdown and damage to your data. This circuit can be used to safely bring out the 12V line from your computer to supply a limited...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 23 Mar 2011 22:30:09 PDT PC-Power-12-V-Current-Limiter http://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Wars-Cake-Mustafar/
Star Wars Cake (Mustafar) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FAW/2CRY/6MBET9K679W/FAW2CRY6MBET9K679W.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FAW/2CRY/6MBET9K679W/FAW2CRY6MBET9K679W.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FAW/2CRY/6MBET9K679W/FAW2CRY6MBET9K679W.SMALL.jpg EVTSLC9HGBET9K66HW CementTruck In a town far, far away. A dad decided to make a Star Wars cake for his son's birthday.
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Continue Reading »]]> food Sun, 27 Mar 2011 07:00:29 PDT Star-Wars-Cake-Mustafar http://www.instructables.com/id/Sharp-Pencil-Quality-TV/
Sharp Pencil Quality TV - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FE7/PSFJ/REBET9K5DE6/FE7PSFJREBET9K5DE6.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FE7/PSFJ/REBET9K5DE6/FE7PSFJREBET9K5DE6.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FE7/PSFJ/REBET9K5DE6/FE7PSFJREBET9K5DE6.SMALL.jpg EWSQJAAB5YET9K5DOT StaneStane The Future of TV is here folks! Sharp Pencil Quality TV!Here's my papercraft TV set with a film strip of selected frames from a movie. The strip is wrapped arround two pencils. As you turn the pencils film scrolls over the screen. You need to download DIY kit I made from my web site link. They are a...
By: StaneStane

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 24 May 2011 02:01:20 PDT Sharp-Pencil-Quality-TV http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-Purpose-Woodworking-Bench/
Multi-Purpose Woodworking Bench - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F6Z/DNM0/E9PEQHOAZ26/F6ZDNM0E9PEQHOAZ26.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6Z/DNM0/E9PEQHOAZ26/F6ZDNM0E9PEQHOAZ26.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6Z/DNM0/E9PEQHOAZ26/F6ZDNM0E9PEQHOAZ26.SMALL.jpg EGTD7T1WUKEQHOAZ3O gsport george We recently moved into a new house (OK a year ago now..) which needs a huge amount of work doing... obviously the various bits of joinery will be a lot easier if I have a proper space to work in and a nice big bench.... Or at least that is my story and I am sticking to it.... So I Cobbled together ...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 25 May 2011 02:37:09 PDT Multi-Purpose-Woodworking-Bench http://www.instructables.com/id/Gunpowder/
Gunpowder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F0R/F3JQ/J1GEPA8KQM3/F0RF3JQJ1GEPA8KQM3.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0R/F3JQ/J1GEPA8KQM3/F0RF3JQJ1GEPA8KQM3.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0R/F3JQ/J1GEPA8KQM3/F0RF3JQJ1GEPA8KQM3.SMALL.jpg EEXOON4E1HEPA8KQNM Tetranitrate .................................................................................................................................................................................. This is an instructable for how to make gunpowder from its basic chemcials. The cost is initially expensive for the sca...
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Continue Reading »]]> play Wed, 6 Apr 2011 03:30:08 PDT Gunpowder http://www.instructables.com/id/Four-port-USB-hub/
Four port USB hub - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FU9/NC77/J66EUR4U1OO/FU9NC77J66EUR4U1OO.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FU9/NC77/J66EUR4U1OO/FU9NC77J66EUR4U1OO.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FU9/NC77/J66EUR4U1OO/FU9NC77J66EUR4U1OO.SMALL.jpg EEXHOBCAOEEUR4U24X neelandan This is a four port USB 1.1 hub built on a tweety bird theme.
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 2 Apr 2011 10:30:24 PDT Four-port-USB-hub http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Free%2c-USB-Powered-LED-Torch/
Battery Free, USB Powered LED Torch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FPW/LN2A/MHCET9K5RU2/FPWLN2AMHCET9K5RU2.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPW/LN2A/MHCET9K5RU2/FPWLN2AMHCET9K5RU2.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPW/LN2A/MHCET9K5RU2/FPWLN2AMHCET9K5RU2.SMALL.jpg E1OSW5LM9YET9K4IMM trialex WHAT? A rechargeable, battery-free LED torch which gets it's power from USB and stores it in a capacitor. WHY? I reckon USB stuff is cool. I also reckon LED stuff is cool. I HATE paying for batteries. I love my shaky torch. Putting all this together, I thought I'd make a LED torch, simmilar in f...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:00:38 PDT Battery-Free%2c-USB-Powered-LED-Torch http://www.instructables.com/id/Understanding-ICSP-for-PIC-Microcontrollers/
Understanding ICSP for PIC Microcontrollers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FO9/M2U0/OU6ES175WKS/FO9M2U0OU6ES175WKS.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FO9/M2U0/OU6ES175WKS/FO9M2U0OU6ES175WKS.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FO9/M2U0/OU6ES175WKS/FO9M2U0OU6ES175WKS.SMALL.jpg E28ZH040N7ES175W6I ian Programming microcontrollers isn't hard. Building a programmer makes a great first electronics project. The goal of this instructable is to explain the simple 'in circuit serial programming' method used with Microchip PICs.
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:24 PDT Understanding-ICSP-for-PIC-Microcontrollers http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-bind-a-book/
How to bind a book - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FD4/RDG9/HCYERF7FXU6/FD4RDG9HCYERF7FXU6.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FD4/RDG9/HCYERF7FXU6/FD4RDG9HCYERF7FXU6.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FD4/RDG9/HCYERF7FXU6/FD4RDG9HCYERF7FXU6.SMALL.jpg E37671RK7XEQEC18BI eleraama Ever wanted to make a journal that was exactly the way you wanted it? Or maybe you have access to a print center at work when no one's around and you enjoy printing off novels (of *course* I wouldn't do that...).But how do you make that magical step between loose pages and a beautiful, fully bound ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:01:01 PDT How-to-bind-a-book http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-child-skunk-costume/
How to make a child skunk costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F7A/8XJQ/RUCET2JXR2I/F7A8XJQRUCET2JXR2I.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7A/8XJQ/RUCET2JXR2I/F7A8XJQRUCET2JXR2I.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7A/8XJQ/RUCET2JXR2I/F7A8XJQRUCET2JXR2I.SMALL.jpg E4LAMBK38FET2JXR5C Honus My wife made this for our son last Halloween when he was just under two years old. We wanted something that would be easy to make, keep him warm and be easy for him to wear around. Our only goof up was that we made the stripe wrong- and sewed the tail on upside down! Of course I fixed that for the i...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:00:10 PST How-to-make-a-child-skunk-costume http://www.instructables.com/id/5V-stabilised-supply-for-USB-hub/
5V stabilised supply for USB hub - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FQY/MWDZ/A60EV2ZDV1Q/FQYMWDZA60EV2ZDV1Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQY/MWDZ/A60EV2ZDV1Q/FQYMWDZA60EV2ZDV1Q.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQY/MWDZ/A60EV2ZDV1Q/FQYMWDZA60EV2ZDV1Q.SMALL.gif E6G4E9CV3IEV2ZDV45 neelandan This is a stabilised supply intended to be used with a bus powered USB hub in order to deliver a stabilised + 5 volt supply to the devices connected to it. Due to the resistance of the connecting cable, and the resistances introduced for current sensing for overcurrent protection, the voltage at th...
By: neelandan

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 4 Apr 2011 12:30:23 PDT 5V-stabilised-supply-for-USB-hub http://www.instructables.com/id/Fixed-Disc-Sander-from-Angle-Grinder/
Fixed Disc Sander from Angle Grinder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FO9/9FW1/Z6EERV7BV7P/FO99FW1Z6EERV7BV7P.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FO9/9FW1/Z6EERV7BV7P/FO99FW1Z6EERV7BV7P.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FO9/9FW1/Z6EERV7BV7P/FO99FW1Z6EERV7BV7P.SMALL.jpg E6LE48HQPDEQHOA8TK divxnz I always found myself needing a bench mounted disc of belt sander for rounding edges of wood mainly when building wooden toys for my son. Being a tight ass meant that shelling out NZ$180 for a unit like the one in the photo was not an option especially since i could get a bottom end angle grinder f...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 3 Apr 2011 03:00:07 PDT Fixed-Disc-Sander-from-Angle-Grinder http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Wallet/
Paper Wallet - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FZR/YC5R/GVU6OGE9/FZRYC5RGVU6OGE9.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FZR/YC5R/GVU6OGE9/FZRYC5RGVU6OGE9.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FZR/YC5R/GVU6OGE9/FZRYC5RGVU6OGE9.SMALL.jpg E9331VJF3DES9J73YS theRIAA For a high quality, eco-friendly, and expandable paper wallet that will last you years check out the Tyvek wallet from PAPERWALLET.   www.paperwallet.com To create your own paper wallet from a normal piece of paper follow these instructions:  One sheet of 8.5 by 11 paper folded, with minimal cutti...
By: theRIAA

Continue Reading »]]> play Wed, 7 Dec 2011 08:00:02 PST Paper-Wallet http://www.instructables.com/id/Universal-lamp-shade-polygon-building-kit/
Universal lamp shade polygon building kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FIB/VRSK/WM2ET2JYHVD/FIBVRSKWM2ET2JYHVD.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIB/VRSK/WM2ET2JYHVD/FIBVRSKWM2ET2JYHVD.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIB/VRSK/WM2ET2JYHVD/FIBVRSKWM2ET2JYHVD.SMALL.jpg E9TA9AH137ET2JYI75 dan One simple cut-out shape lets you build all sorts of different designer-looking lampshades! You can make dozens different geometric forms using various numbers of the cut-out shape made from paper or plastic. All the standard mathematical polyhedrons and such are possible. The pieces just fold toge...
By: dan

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:14 PDT Universal-lamp-shade-polygon-building-kit http://www.instructables.com/id/End-Of-World-Initiator/
End Of World Initiator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FSI/W2ZH/YU1EXCFISLP/FSIW2ZHYU1EXCFISLP.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSI/W2ZH/YU1EXCFISLP/FSIW2ZHYU1EXCFISLP.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSI/W2ZH/YU1EXCFISLP/FSIW2ZHYU1EXCFISLP.SMALL.jpg EA4Z9RLK63EXCFISMS neelandan Four switches when thrown in the correct sequence cause a buzzer to sound. The resulting incessant irritating noise causes people to wish the world comes to an end. And what people wish for, they get. Sometimes.
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 19 Mar 2011 12:00:42 PDT End-Of-World-Initiator http://www.instructables.com/id/A-modern-build-of-a-medieval-spring-pole-lathe/
A modern build of a medieval spring pole lathe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FZO/MSVZ/060ES9J7I5P/FZOMSVZ060ES9J7I5P.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZO/MSVZ/060ES9J7I5P/FZOMSVZ060ES9J7I5P.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZO/MSVZ/060ES9J7I5P/FZOMSVZ060ES9J7I5P.SMALL.jpg ECQMEA1R5FES9J7IEB badger I study medieval woodworking a lot, and I've always wanted to try out the medieval style lathe. The major difference between this type, and the modern lathe is that the motion is reciprocal, rather than continuous circular motion. That, and the fact that it is totally human powered. The back and ...
By: badger

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:30:42 PDT A-modern-build-of-a-medieval-spring-pole-lathe http://www.instructables.com/id/Construct-a-Japanese-Torii-Gate-for-Your-Garden/
Construct a Japanese Torii Gate for Your Garden - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FWG/RCWO/EU5EPH674NT/FWGRCWOEU5EPH674NT.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FWG/RCWO/EU5EPH674NT/FWGRCWOEU5EPH674NT.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FWG/RCWO/EU5EPH674NT/FWGRCWOEU5EPH674NT.SMALL.jpg E0T55OCCG6EPH67GEX BlueRock For some time, I had been thinking about building a Japanese torii gate for my garden. A torii gate marks the approach and entrance to a Shinto shrine. It is the division between the physical and spiritual worlds. Shinto is a native religion of Japan and was once its state religion. Probably the mos...
By: BlueRock

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:00:54 PDT Construct-a-Japanese-Torii-Gate-for-Your-Garden