How to Make an Electric Cigar Box Guitar for $25
Video posted by NightHawkInLight in Music
Total build (not including glue dry time) took about 3 hours for this guitar. I did my best to use the most inexpensive parts possible. The only tools I use to carve the neck are a knife, hand saw, and a sharp hatchet. Green wood is the easiest to carve, but you risk it splitting as it dries. I use... read more »

X-Wing Fighter from Office Supplies
Instructable posted by spookylean in Office Supplies
This instructable was strongly inspired by "Build the Starship Enterprise from useless office supplies," so thank you instructables user bchafy! And if you make it, send me pictures! You will need: 1 chisel sharpie 4 pen lids 1 small pencil sharpener 4 2" brass fasteners 2 medium binder clips 2 ... read more »

PVC Instrument
Photos posted by Poehls05 in Instruments
Here is some stuff I can play on it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLO9u9ab_UM This is a Blue-Man Group style instrument my dad and I built over spring break. It's made from PVC pipe and some wood, mainly got from restore (habitat for humanity). The longer pipes make make deeper sounds with lower... read more »

How to Knuckle-Roll a Coin Like Doc Holliday
Instructable posted by pdub77 in Party Tricks
If anyone who is still breathing has not seen the movie Tombstone this may come as a surprise, but you can, indeed, roll a coin down the knuckles of your hand. It's very simple to learn, but takes a bit of patience and practice.  This instructable will teach you how to do it. &amp... read more »

Make Action Figures from Soap
Instructable posted by vigothecarpathian in Toys
There is no question that once a bar of soap shrinks to a certain size, it becomes nearly impossible to use. Most people throw it out, a few people have methods of getting the most use from that soap, but there is always another option! Turn your soap into action figures for a child's bathtime. Whi... read more »

webbed fingers
Video posted by nogoodnikki in Offbeat
 it a fairly simple way to give yourself webbed hands for those days your just feel fishy things you will need  liquid latex ( i use brand X) card stock Q-tip  trace hand on card stock , if it helps make little tabs to help hold the card in place. cut them out and place in between your finger.  th... read more »

Make your own Portal Sentry Turret Egg Cup
Instructable posted by Supernewby in Computer Games
I made this Portal Turret egg cup using materials I had at home. These materials are also widely available at hobby shops. It may be easier to create the egg cup with other methods, such as welding, machine working, 3D printing, etc., but I used what I had at hand. Makes breakfast a little more scie... read more »

Coin Operated Knex Gum Ball Machine!
Photos posted by KnexFreek in K'NEX
I BUILT THIS FOR THE I MADE IT CONTEST!! As you can see i posted it the day of the deadline :) This is my new creation! It is coin operated and designed for quarters. If you drop in a penny, nickle or dime, it will just take your coin. :) For every quarter, one gumball is dispensed.                ... read more »

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