Instructables: workshop - woodworking - featured http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 04:45:28 PDT BLOX v1.01 Wooden Mallet Made. I made it at TechShop http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Mallet-Made-at-TechShop/
Wooden Mallet Made. I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/PXVT/HFWSUA1S/FZNPXVTHFWSUA1S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/PXVT/HFWSUA1S/FZNPXVTHFWSUA1S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/PXVT/HFWSUA1S/FZNPXVTHFWSUA1S.SMALL.jpg jshroyer Shopping list: -3/4" thick 6" wide by 18" long wood (I chose Maple) -BB's, Lead weights, Dust from bench grinder, Steel bar stock, or any thing else that is dense and can fit in the mallet. (I went with BB's because you can buy a lot really easily) -Wood glue (I went with titebond III because its my...
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Thu, 2 May 2013 05:19:28 PDT
End Grain Butcher Block Door http://www.instructables.com/id/End-Grain-Butcher-Block-Door/
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Mon, 6 May 2013 16:38:13 PDT
What to do with old shutters! http://www.instructables.com/id/What-to-do-with-old-shutters/
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Tue, 7 May 2013 08:31:51 PDT
Making a small toolbox from scavenged wood. http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-small-toolbox-from-scavenged-wood/
Making a small toolbox from scavenged wood. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/PFNJ/HGH6PNWF/FK4PFNJHGH6PNWF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/PFNJ/HGH6PNWF/FK4PFNJHGH6PNWF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/PFNJ/HGH6PNWF/FK4PFNJHGH6PNWF.SMALL.jpg atomiccelt I don't know how many of you out there have a need for a good, cheap toolbox, but if you're like me you can never have enough. I tend to move my work quite a bit, since I make a lot of things at Techshop (including this toolbox!). Essentially, since Techshop is my main general workshop (as opposed t...
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Thu, 9 May 2013 18:35:49 PDT
The Chopping Block http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Chopping-Block/
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Wed, 15 May 2013 15:34:51 PDT
Reclaimed Wood Flat-Pack Picnic Table With Planter/Ice Trough http://www.instructables.com/id/Reclaimed-Wood-Flat-Pack-Picnic-Table-With-Planter/
Reclaimed Wood Flat-Pack Picnic Table With Planter/Ice Trough - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/IGUW/HFSHSH7V/F58IGUWHFSHSH7V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/IGUW/HFSHSH7V/F58IGUWHFSHSH7V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/IGUW/HFSHSH7V/F58IGUWHFSHSH7V.SMALL.jpg quitethecontrary Here's our Reclaimed Wood Flat Pack Picnic Table With Planter (I know.  It's a mouthful).  There is a gutter running down the center below the tabletop surface that can be filled with ice to put your beers in on a hot day, or for planting herbs (reach across the table to get the freshest seasoning f...
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Mon, 13 May 2013 21:16:09 PDT
Sign for Cottage - lit by the sun http://www.instructables.com/id/Sign-for-Cottage-lit-by-the-sun/
Sign for Cottage - lit by the sun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/OMS3/HGH71ES7/FCBOMS3HGH71ES7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/OMS3/HGH71ES7/FCBOMS3HGH71ES7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/OMS3/HGH71ES7/FCBOMS3HGH71ES7.SMALL.jpg sschondo I wanted to make a really cool unique sign for my cottage in Rondeau Park Ontario.  I made it from plywood and acrylic at the Tech Shop in Detroit using a laser cutter.   www.techshop.ws Design and Laser Cut the pieces I designed the sign in Corel Draw.  Then cut the front and back from 1/4 inch...
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Fri, 10 May 2013 20:04:52 PDT
How to drill a hole in a sphere without a drill press http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-drill-a-hole-in-a-sphere-without-a-drill-pr/
How to drill a hole in a sphere without a drill press - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/280Q/HGIEVHUO/FA1280QHGIEVHUO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/280Q/HGIEVHUO/FA1280QHGIEVHUO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/280Q/HGIEVHUO/FA1280QHGIEVHUO.SMALL.jpg blackfire4116  This is a guide on how to build a reasonably accurate jig for drilling a hole in a sphere with a hand drill. Following this step by step is very important to get successful results. There are basic measurement skills involved. The more accurate the measurement combined with the ability to match tha...
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Sun, 12 May 2013 13:08:57 PDT
Mothers-Day handprints with a turned wood frame. http://www.instructables.com/id/Handprints-with-a-turned-wood-frame/
Mothers-Day handprints with a turned wood frame. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/IH13/HGHAP2V0/FXQIH13HGHAP2V0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/IH13/HGHAP2V0/FXQIH13HGHAP2V0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/IH13/HGHAP2V0/FXQIH13HGHAP2V0.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie I'm sure most of you out there have heard of, seen or made the childrens hand-print molds with the pie tin and plaster of paris. My fiance wanted to help her niece and nephew make some hand-prints for their mom for mothers day.  That gave me an idea for the molds. Instead of using a pie tin, I had a...
By: SlickSqueegie

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Thu, 9 May 2013 10:31:29 PDT
Ring-Minder http://www.instructables.com/id/Ring-Minder/
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Mon, 6 May 2013 18:29:26 PDT
The Free Things Box http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Free-Things-Box/
The Free Things Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/8HTM/HFSH5CWC/F698HTMHFSH5CWC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/8HTM/HFSH5CWC/F698HTMHFSH5CWC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/8HTM/HFSH5CWC/F698HTMHFSH5CWC.SMALL.jpg IamWe In this project I show you how to make a strong, vandalism- and weatherproof but elegant designed Free Things Box. I made a building plan with all sizes, an instruction video and photo's to explain the different steps. It can be made in a day. Depending on the costs of materials, the Free Things B...
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Sun, 5 May 2013 16:25:59 PDT
Salt Cellar with a pivoting magnetized lid. http://www.instructables.com/id/Salt-Cellar-with-a-magnetized-lid/
Salt Cellar with a pivoting magnetized lid. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/RBBF/HFSH5BU1/FFYRBBFHFSH5BU1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/RBBF/HFSH5BU1/FFYRBBFHFSH5BU1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/RBBF/HFSH5BU1/FFYRBBFHFSH5BU1.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie This is a salt cellar that pivots open and closed with a metal pin and holds its-self closed with the use of a couple rare earth magnets. Its made from Ash, and finished with a 3 stage buff and a food safe wax. It pivots at one point with a metal pin and stays closed using 2 rare earth magnets. Thi...
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Sat, 4 May 2013 17:57:49 PDT
Small footprint vertical bicycle stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-footprint-vertical-bicycle-stand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/9G3G/HFSHU2K3/FG69G3GHFSHU2K3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/9G3G/HFSHU2K3/FG69G3GHFSHU2K3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/9G3G/HFSHU2K3/FG69G3GHFSHU2K3.SMALL.jpg gwilhunting Short but sweet instructable this. I wanted to put my bike out of the way of my housemates, somewhere I could admire it. At the same time living in a rented house means I couldn't screw or nail into the walls or floor. I didn't want horizontal legs for people to trip over, so designed my own stand ...
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Wed, 1 May 2013 14:29:39 PDT
poor man's marquetry: or: cheap and easy wood stain http://www.instructables.com/id/poor-mans-marquetry-or-cheap-and-easy-wood-stai/
poor man's marquetry: or: cheap and easy wood stain - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/F7UG/FOMYO8MC/F7CF7UGFOMYO8MC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/F7UG/FOMYO8MC/F7CF7UGFOMYO8MC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/F7UG/FOMYO8MC/F7CF7UGFOMYO8MC.SMALL.jpg foobear This is a pretty simple idea really. But I think the results are sort of nice. supplies a design of some kind some wood something to cut wood with, how about a 10" miniature table saw from MicroMark! Yay! I love this thing. My new favorite tool. watercolor paints (or prismacolor pens) br...
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Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:13:42 PST
magnetic bottle opener http://www.instructables.com/id/magnetic-bottle-opener/
magnetic bottle opener - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/LO7G/HFPTMZIJ/F1ALO7GHFPTMZIJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/LO7G/HFPTMZIJ/F1ALO7GHFPTMZIJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/LO7G/HFPTMZIJ/F1ALO7GHFPTMZIJ.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus I happened upon a neat vintage-looking magnetic bottle opener in a high end store the other day and was amused on how simple the concept was and the price they were charging for it. I can't remember the brand of the exact opener I saw, but doing some research I found ones online for sale with prices...
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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:38:46 PDT
Carving a Eagle Feather http://www.instructables.com/id/Carving-a-Eagle-Feather/
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:08:34 PDT
Mini B-Wing Popsicle Stick Model http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-B-Wing-Popsicle-Stick-Model/
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Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:33:53 PDT
Portable Worktable Using Compressor Cart http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Worktable-Using-Compressor-Cart/
Portable Worktable Using Compressor Cart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/DV9W/HFPTI7CC/FCLDV9WHFPTI7CC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/DV9W/HFPTI7CC/FCLDV9WHFPTI7CC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/DV9W/HFPTI7CC/FCLDV9WHFPTI7CC.SMALL.jpg Jzbowmannz This is the part 2 of building portable work table using compressor cart. For a completed details from making the compressor cart to worktable as a PDF file, click the link above. Design Concept The purpose of project is to design a usable work surface using an existing fairly heavy struc...
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Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:19:31 PDT
tea staining http://www.instructables.com/id/tea-staining/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/I9LH/HFSHSPZF/FRRI9LHHFSHSPZF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/I9LH/HFSHSPZF/FRRI9LHHFSHSPZF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/I9LH/HFSHSPZF/FRRI9LHHFSHSPZF.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Think that staining wood means stinky lacquers, rubber gloves, and long drying times? Think again! I'll show you how to stain wood to look weathered and old, with nothing more than household items, and with results achieved in a fraction of the time. Naturally aged wood has a great faded look that ...
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:40:25 PDT
Air Compressor Cart http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-Compressor-Cart/
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Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:13:39 PDT
How to Build a Corner Shelf for you Bathroom at TechShop http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Corner-Shelf-for-you-Bathroom-at-Te/
How to Build a Corner Shelf for you Bathroom at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/TT1T/HFD180CX/FB3TT1THFD180CX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/TT1T/HFD180CX/FB3TT1THFD180CX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/TT1T/HFD180CX/FB3TT1THFD180CX.SMALL.jpg cantubps My sister-in-laws bathroom countertop was getting a little crowded and mentioned to my wife that she wanted to buy a corner shelf.  My wife then proceeded to tell her that I could build one for her one.  So yup, you guessed it.  I built one at Tech Shop http://techshop.ws. Gather Tools and Cut Ma...
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Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:44:25 PDT
Backyard Climbing and Training Wall http://www.instructables.com/id/Backyard-Climbing-and-Training-Wall/
Backyard Climbing and Training Wall - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/UFPE/HFD173PR/FWQUFPEHFD173PR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/UFPE/HFD173PR/FWQUFPEHFD173PR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/UFPE/HFD173PR/FWQUFPEHFD173PR.SMALL.jpg Mave_Rick The wall is semi-permanent; meaning that the legs that support the climbing panels can be detached from the base and swing to lay the entire wall flat. While it is very heavy, two people can move it fairly easily.  Design Your design should incorporate everything you want to get out of your trai...
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Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:11:41 PDT
DIY Raised Bed Planter http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Raised-Bed-Planter/
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Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:32:42 PDT
Make a real Viking Stool http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-real-Viking-Stool/
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Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:28:00 PDT
Teardrop Trailer Plans : How to Build a Cheap Camper http://www.instructables.com/id/Teardrop-Trailer-Plans-How-to-Build-a-Cheap-Camp/
Teardrop Trailer Plans : How to Build a Cheap Camper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/NIPQ/HF23MTNY/FQWNIPQHF23MTNY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/NIPQ/HF23MTNY/FQWNIPQHF23MTNY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/NIPQ/HF23MTNY/FQWNIPQHF23MTNY.SMALL.jpg MakeItWithJason First off, I originally documented this on my arts and crafts blog, Make It With Jason.  I wanted to build a teardrop trailer that I could take camping around the Pacific Northwest, where I live.  We have amazing scenes of beauty there, like Mt. Hood, and Multnomah Falls, so I decided I also wanted ...
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Fri, 5 Apr 2013 09:56:16 PDT
Woodworking Projects for Beginners http://www.instructables.com/id/Woodworking-Projects-for-Beginners/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/P082/H9G167V6/FVDP082H9G167V6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/P082/H9G167V6/FVDP082H9G167V6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/P082/H9G167V6/FVDP082H9G167V6.SMALL.jpg noahw Here's 50 great beginner woodworking projects that will get you comfortable with the basics of building with wood.  Some of the projects below can be completed in a weekend and others in just a few hours, either way all the projects will help you create something great out of wood. null null n...
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Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:21:32 PST
Featherboard Evolution http://www.instructables.com/id/Featherboard-Evolution/
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Thu, 4 Apr 2013 14:58:53 PDT
How To Make A Wooden Pen http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Wooden-Pen/
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Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:03:54 PDT
How To Dovetail http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Dovetail/
How To Dovetail - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/2XTY/HEXS4QTN/FDW2XTYHEXS4QTN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/2XTY/HEXS4QTN/FDW2XTYHEXS4QTN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/2XTY/HEXS4QTN/FDW2XTYHEXS4QTN.SMALL.jpg 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 ...
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Tue, 2 Apr 2013 16:05:25 PDT
Multi-Functional Portable Workbench http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-Functional-Portable-Workbench/
Multi-Functional Portable Workbench - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/BYT2/HEXSG4PL/F9WBYT2HEXSG4PL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/BYT2/HEXSG4PL/F9WBYT2HEXSG4PL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/BYT2/HEXSG4PL/F9WBYT2HEXSG4PL.SMALL.jpg Jzbowmannz I am in need for a portable workbench, and it's in my mind for a long time. I went through the sawhorses design and made a couple of them already. Now it’s time to make the table top and put the workbench together. All my other projects in details are at this location.   Design Concept I...
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Mon, 1 Apr 2013 13:46:23 PDT
Mini AT-99 Scorpion Gunship from Avatar http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-AT-99-Scorpion-Gunship-from-Avatar/
Mini AT-99 Scorpion Gunship from Avatar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/HUMX/HET12HYK/FYGHUMXHET12HYK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/HUMX/HET12HYK/FYGHUMXHET12HYK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/HUMX/HET12HYK/FYGHUMXHET12HYK.SMALL.jpg popsicle_mini-models Hello everyone!  I have a new one for you..... ....  James Cameron's AT-99 Scorpion Gunship from the movie "Avatar"... A twin-ducted fan VTOL craft, the Scorpion is a companion to the SA-2 Samson utility aircraft  (hmmm.... maybe the next project?!?)...  While the Scorpion's role was as an attack g...
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Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:06:19 PDT
Wooden/Magnetic Rubik's Cube http://www.instructables.com/id/WoodenMagnetic-Rubiks-Cube/
Wooden/Magnetic Rubik's Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/GVH1/HDYZI898/FENGVH1HDYZI898.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/GVH1/HDYZI898/FENGVH1HDYZI898.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/GVH1/HDYZI898/FENGVH1HDYZI898.SMALL.jpg jhansel A fully functional Rubik's cube, made from 7 different types of wood and 108 neodymium magnets.                         The Story: I made this cube as a wedding present for my good friend Dave. Dave and I are both what could be described as nerdy, and we are both fans of the Rubik's cube (alth...
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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:13:10 PDT
How to Make a Spline Jig to Help Make Your Frames Beautiful at TechShop http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Spline-Jig-to-Help-Make-Your-Frames-/
How to Make a Spline Jig to Help Make Your Frames Beautiful at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/5WFA/HELX73L3/FI65WFAHELX73L3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/5WFA/HELX73L3/FI65WFAHELX73L3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/5WFA/HELX73L3/FI65WFAHELX73L3.SMALL.jpg cantubps I wanted to show my son how proud I was of his recent karate accomplishments.  So I thought making a shadow box to display his achievement was one way to do it.  What better to make a shadow box stand out and give it durability, but to add splines to the joinery. You could just relay on glue to kee...
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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:29:47 PDT
Blue Glass Mulberry Wood Table http://www.instructables.com/id/Blue-Glass-Mulery-Wood-Table/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/Y4KV/HET0QX3E/FZMY4KVHET0QX3E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/Y4KV/HET0QX3E/FZMY4KVHET0QX3E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/Y4KV/HET0QX3E/FZMY4KVHET0QX3E.SMALL.jpg NelsonStudios This was a project based around a specific slab of rare wood.  Finding Mulberry the size of these slabs in Montana requires decades and decades of ridged pruning to force the tree to stay low and get big.  Who knows how many pies this old girl provided her family before succumbing to old age.  This ...
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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:44:54 PDT
Build a Sander/Vacuum Box Dust Collector (for your girlfriend) http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-SanderVacuum-Box-Dust-Collector-for-your/
Build a Sander/Vacuum Box Dust Collector (for your girlfriend) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/4TKN/HELX6J24/F314TKNHELX6J24.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/4TKN/HELX6J24/F314TKNHELX6J24.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/4TKN/HELX6J24/F314TKNHELX6J24.SMALL.gif damianzuch Here is a very quick and easy table top dust collector that I put together for my poorest girlfriend as she was preparing to sand a bunch of resin cast picture frames. I was hoping to contain most of the nasty resin dust PLUS I had some old metal register metal that needed a project, so she got this...
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Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:44:01 PDT
Reclaimed 6 drawer Dresser (TECHSHOP BUILT)!! http://www.instructables.com/id/Reclaimed-6-drawer-Dresser-TECHSHOP-BUILT/
Reclaimed 6 drawer Dresser (TECHSHOP BUILT)!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/SJOK/HEI4FNK5/FV5SJOKHEI4FNK5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/SJOK/HEI4FNK5/FV5SJOKHEI4FNK5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/SJOK/HEI4FNK5/FV5SJOKHEI4FNK5.SMALL.jpg kjbills I was asked by a friend to make her a dresser...the only thing that she mentioned is that she wanted it to look old. Old is not that easy for a novice like me, but I said yes, and she gave me a idea of what she was looking for, and I got started. GOOD THING I HAVE A TECH SHOP MEMBERSHIP!!!! ...
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:30:59 PDT
Techshop built Cabinet (Walnut, Maple, Mahogany, Cherry) http://www.instructables.com/id/Techshop-built-Cabinet-Walnut-Maple-Mahogany-C/
Techshop built Cabinet (Walnut, Maple, Mahogany, Cherry) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/WRTS/HEI4FNYZ/F44WRTSHEI4FNYZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/WRTS/HEI4FNYZ/F44WRTSHEI4FNYZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/WRTS/HEI4FNYZ/F44WRTSHEI4FNYZ.SMALL.jpg kjbills I LOVE THE TECHSHOP!!!  Being a woodworker, I have access to everything I need to build whatever I need to.  I was asked to build a low cabinet for a friend, and he drew out the plans...I was excited to get going on such a beautiful piece.  Planing and joining and gluing. FIRST, I chose the w...
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:04:48 PDT
Carved Viking Chess piece http://www.instructables.com/id/Carved-Viking-Chess-piece/
Carved Viking Chess piece - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/D31I/HEI3WLNE/FE9D31IHEI3WLNE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/D31I/HEI3WLNE/FE9D31IHEI3WLNE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/D31I/HEI3WLNE/FE9D31IHEI3WLNE.SMALL.jpg morfmir Here I will show you how to make a simple small carved figure. My inspiration is the chess pieces found at Lewis island. Tools needed You only need a saw and a knife to make this pieces. A small whittling knife or a chip knife is the best suited for the carving. But any small sharp knife will do...
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:22:13 PDT
Compact Disc Organizer http://www.instructables.com/id/Compact-Disc-Organizer/
Compact Disc Organizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/89NC/HEBNOBZ3/FRW89NCHEBNOBZ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/89NC/HEBNOBZ3/FRW89NCHEBNOBZ3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/89NC/HEBNOBZ3/FRW89NCHEBNOBZ3.SMALL.jpg bgerens I needed  an organizer for compact discs for a cabinet I was building and none of the off-the-shelf ones I saw fit my requirements. Naturally, I did what any full-blooded Instructabler would do: I built my own at the Tecshop, http://www.techshop.ws. The overall dimensions were fixed by the shelf ava...
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Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:16:52 PDT
Photo display http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-display/
Photo display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/ID4X/HEI41EX0/FDWID4XHEI41EX0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/ID4X/HEI41EX0/FDWID4XHEI41EX0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/ID4X/HEI41EX0/FDWID4XHEI41EX0.SMALL.jpg dahlberg_emil This is a vintage looking photo display made of an old teak shelf and bulldog clips. Bulldog Clips You can find them in book stores or where they sell office supplies. Attach clips to the board I drilled holes and used small countersunk screws. Hook Brass Picture hook Hang on wall Enjoy...
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Wed, 20 Mar 2013 05:52:52 PDT
DIY Routing Table http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Routing-Table/
DIY Routing Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/NTJP/HEBNNUBN/FERNTJPHEBNNUBN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/NTJP/HEBNNUBN/FERNTJPHEBNNUBN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/NTJP/HEBNNUBN/FERNTJPHEBNNUBN.SMALL.jpg wwashington This Instructable describes a routing table I made at Techshop after taking the Laser Cutter SBU. I wanted a project to try out my new laser cutting skills, and a router mounting plate for a router table seemed perfect. Techshop has a nice router table that members can use, but I have a lot a small...
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Sat, 16 Mar 2013 17:39:58 PDT
Egg holders (egg cups) http://www.instructables.com/id/Egg-holders-egg-cups/
Egg holders (egg cups) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/0MG1/HEBNNYF9/F1Q0MG1HEBNNYF9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/0MG1/HEBNNYF9/F1Q0MG1HEBNNYF9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/0MG1/HEBNNYF9/F1Q0MG1HEBNNYF9.SMALL.jpg wilderking These egg holders are proving very popular on our website (www.cadeauxdelaforge.fr), and as Easter is just around the corner I thought I would put instructions for making them on here.  They look great with a small chocolate egg in and wrapped in cellophane and make a more useful and lasting Easter...
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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:56:54 PDT
Anvil Stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Anvil-Stand/
Anvil Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/MS7T/HE7CMLAB/FQPMS7THE7CMLAB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/MS7T/HE7CMLAB/FQPMS7THE7CMLAB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/MS7T/HE7CMLAB/FQPMS7THE7CMLAB.SMALL.jpg bennelson No, an "anvil stand" is NOT a yoga position, nor something done at a frat party. An anvil stand is simply a place to put your anvil for blacksmithing. It's lighter and more portable than a chunk of tree trunk and can be built to a custom size and shape, and can include additional workspace and too...
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Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:23:31 PDT
Wooden IPad 2 case http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-IPad-2-case/
Wooden IPad 2 case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/T73F/HE7D9YHN/FFBT73FHE7D9YHN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/T73F/HE7D9YHN/FFBT73FHE7D9YHN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/T73F/HE7D9YHN/FFBT73FHE7D9YHN.SMALL.jpg ipadcasedesignteam This is a step by step guide to manufacturing a case for your Ipad 2 using 1/8" plywood and an industrial CO2 laser (in conjuction with Autodesk Inventer) Materials: - 12"x24" sheets of plywood (2) - Industrial CO2 laser - Computer with autodesk Inventor and corel (Interface with laser) - 1/4" magn...
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Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:07:35 PDT
DIY Bookshelves http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bookshelves/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/8F5Q/GS8OSTFK/F838F5QGS8OSTFK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/8F5Q/GS8OSTFK/F838F5QGS8OSTFK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/8F5Q/GS8OSTFK/F838F5QGS8OSTFK.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "DIY Bookshelves" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 14 different awesome bookshelf projects. Build an invisible bookshelf, a skateboard bookshelf, a hidden bookshelf and much more! All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain picture...
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Tue, 6 Sep 2011 10:22:10 PDT
Easy Wine Glass Rails http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Wine-Glass-Rails/
Easy Wine Glass Rails - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/VTB4/HE07PPFQ/F1AVTB4HE07PPFQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/VTB4/HE07PPFQ/F1AVTB4HE07PPFQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/VTB4/HE07PPFQ/F1AVTB4HE07PPFQ.SMALL.jpg kaymess My father recently built me a media cabinet for under my TV. I only needed half of it to store my toys and my girl's DVDs, so I turned the other half into my liquor cabinet. I decided to add some wine glass storage rails. This Instructable will show you how to make them.   Materials First of all,...
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Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:39:57 PDT
Stool made at TechShop (Roundrock) http://www.instructables.com/id/Stool-made-at-TechShop-Roundrock/
Stool made at TechShop (Roundrock) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/JUG3/HE07P1LF/F87JUG3HE07P1LF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/JUG3/HE07P1LF/F87JUG3HE07P1LF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/JUG3/HE07P1LF/F87JUG3HE07P1LF.SMALL.jpg minnick89 This is an Intractable detailing how to make a simple stool. The stool I am making I made at TechShop Things you will need: Materials: 1. Wood ( I used scraps) 2. Glue 3. Biscuits (for joining beveled edges) 4. Screws (to attach base to top) Tools: 1.Table saw 2.Band saw 3. Miter saw 4. Drill 5. Cl...
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Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:04:31 PDT
Build a Wooden Horse http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Wooden-Horse/
Build a Wooden Horse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/UH2C/HE7CSHXE/FXLUH2CHE7CSHXE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/UH2C/HE7CSHXE/FXLUH2CHE7CSHXE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/UH2C/HE7CSHXE/FXLUH2CHE7CSHXE.SMALL.jpg fcabezas as the first part of the project we have a render which build. Modeling in Autodesk Inventor in the second part of the horse do the modeling in Autodesk Inventor or AutoCAD. as the third part, we develop the modeling in a 3D modeling program, as inventor or autocad The 3D modeling project wit...
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Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:45:24 PDT
All natural beeswax polish http://www.instructables.com/id/All-natural-beeswax-polish/
All natural beeswax polish - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/6BEE/HE7DAEX5/FR46BEEHE7DAEX5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/6BEE/HE7DAEX5/FR46BEEHE7DAEX5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/6BEE/HE7DAEX5/FR46BEEHE7DAEX5.SMALL.jpg Raitis The issue: Had this laying around - a lump of beeswax with lots of impurities from my grandpa. Wanted a finish I could use on food contacting surfaces (I'm planning to make some cutting boards soon). Basics As I've read on various sources all over the internet the right proportion should be 1 pa...
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Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:53:38 PDT
Wood Rocket Ship with LED Lights http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Rocket-Ship-with-LED-Lights/
Wood Rocket Ship with LED Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/LMXL/H742IJZE/F7PLMXLH742IJZE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/LMXL/H742IJZE/F7PLMXLH742IJZE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/LMXL/H742IJZE/F7PLMXLH742IJZE.SMALL.jpg dirtysnake1012 As was explained in my last instructable, my wife and I are doing a space themed nursery for our soon to be born second son. We definitely needed to incorporate a rocket ship into the nursery. I thought of many different possibilities for this project from a stand alone rocket to one suspended from ...
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Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:52:43 PDT