http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 12:25:37 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-wooden-gate/
How to make a wooden gate - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/B8RY/HFWSTNMB/FNXB8RYHFWSTNMB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/B8RY/HFWSTNMB/FNXB8RYHFWSTNMB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/B8RY/HFWSTNMB/FNXB8RYHFWSTNMB.SMALL.jpg Timber Ninja I'm going to show you how to make a simple, yet long lasting wooden gate. This step by step guide assumes you have a basic knowledge of Joinery/Carpentry, have access to some hand/power tools and have some kind of workshop to put the gate together in - I have tried to keep everything as basic as I c...
By: Timber Ninja

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 13:15:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Amazing-Bird-Castle-of-Awesomeness/
Ultimate Amazing Bird Castle of Awesomeness - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/X4HM/HGIEWHTJ/FLGX4HMHGIEWHTJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/X4HM/HGIEWHTJ/FLGX4HMHGIEWHTJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/X4HM/HGIEWHTJ/FLGX4HMHGIEWHTJ.SMALL.jpg sphsengineering Come one, come all! This luxurious bird castle hotel is unlike any other! It features a central spacious living area, and is complete with four personal perches! This bird castle hotel will have birds flocking (literally) to check in! One once they're in, they'll find that they never want to leave! ...
By: sphsengineering

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 08:28:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hall-table/
Hall table from Hardwood floor scraps. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/KJ1F/HH2LF62H/FGAKJ1FHH2LF62H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/KJ1F/HH2LF62H/FGAKJ1FHH2LF62H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/KJ1F/HH2LF62H/FGAKJ1FHH2LF62H.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie I found some of this Hardwood flooring at a thrift store last year. I got a bunch of it cheap. I decided that a portion of it belonged on the top of a hall table. This is what I came up with. The main top is 3/4"  Ash boards stained and finished on the tops, with tongue and groove joinery trimmed w...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 18:19:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-knife-rack-built-using-hard-drive-magnets/
Magnetic knife rack built using hard drive magnets (without power tools) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/493R/HGZOFLBV/F7F493RHGZOFLBV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/493R/HGZOFLBV/F7F493RHGZOFLBV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/493R/HGZOFLBV/F7F493RHGZOFLBV.SMALL.jpg tzny After obsessively taking apart numerous dead hard drives (befriend your IT folks, and you too can have this treasure), I've accumulated way too many of those powerful magnets. What to make? An anti-gravity device? No, that's too much work. I know -- a magnetic knife rack! I wish I had more garage sp...
By: tzny

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 13:36:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-Easy-Wooden-Catapult/
Quick and Easy Wooden Catapult - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/Q5Y4/HGU2K0JV/F1BQ5Y4HGU2K0JV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/Q5Y4/HGU2K0JV/F1BQ5Y4HGU2K0JV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/Q5Y4/HGU2K0JV/F1BQ5Y4HGU2K0JV.SMALL.jpg powellcubs This catapult is doable in about half an hour to forty-five minutes. It doesn't launch very far due to the elasticity of this bungee cord, but a motorcycle strap would much work better. Parts Parts: 3" hinge (I bought a door hinge from Walmart with the screws) 8' of 2x4 12 decking screws 4 eye bo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 06:49:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Olive-Wood-Smokers-Pipe/
Olive-Wood Smokers Pipe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/B0U7/HGU2JZW1/FSFB0U7HGU2JZW1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/B0U7/HGU2JZW1/FSFB0U7HGU2JZW1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/B0U7/HGU2JZW1/FSFB0U7HGU2JZW1.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie This pipe was made for a very good friend of mine. He has been fighting a losing battle for 2 years now. It is a solid piece of wood with 2 connecting holes strategically drilled to meet at the right spot. Buffed with the 3 stage system Tripoli, White diamond and carnauba wax and completed with my f...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 11:32:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dust-Cyclone-made-from-a-Traffic-Cone/
Dust Cyclone made from a Traffic Cone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/Z081/HGU2JPRM/FX9Z081HGU2JPRM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/Z081/HGU2JPRM/FX9Z081HGU2JPRM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/Z081/HGU2JPRM/FX9Z081HGU2JPRM.SMALL.jpg swr633 This is my first  try at a Dust Cyclone separator A La' a home made dust deputy. Like many before me I too looked at the dust deputy and thought that I could have a crack at building one myself. Nothing particularly tricky or major skills needed to make it but I used a variety of power tools to get...
By: swr633

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 06:57:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/wooden-hammer/
wooden hammer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/2J41/HGU2JPQ5/FKL2J41HGU2JPQ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/2J41/HGU2JPQ5/FKL2J41HGU2JPQ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/2J41/HGU2JPQ5/FKL2J41HGU2JPQ5.SMALL.jpg steelsun this is the first wooden tool did by myself. the bolt was made with Taxus chinensis, the handle was made with bancanus and red wood. then finished with bee wax. handle made adhere with titebond handle made drill 5mm holes through it and then insert 5mm sticks for hard. sand with sandpaper, fro...
By: steelsun

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 06:14:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/End-Grain-Butcher-Block-Door/
End Grain Butcher Block Door - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/UI20/HFPTJWRE/FDIUI20HFPTJWRE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/UI20/HFPTJWRE/FDIUI20HFPTJWRE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/UI20/HFPTJWRE/FDIUI20HFPTJWRE.SMALL.jpg SchweezyRider So because I'm apparently an idiot, I thought this project would take just about 2 weeks.  2 months later, I am sick and tired of end grain, but I have what I think is a pretty kick ass door.  I made it at Tech Shop (and thank god I had Tech Shop because otherwise, this damn thing would have taken 5...
By: SchweezyRider

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 16:38:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-matching-knife-handle-and-sheath/
How to make a matching knife handle and sheath - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/8G65/HGIEWD93/FFN8G65HGIEWD93.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/8G65/HGIEWD93/FFN8G65HGIEWD93.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/8G65/HGIEWD93/FFN8G65HGIEWD93.SMALL.jpg beucephalus So I got an old hand me down knife from a friend, and decided it needed some TLC. It's an old stainless steel blade and was a real pain to sharpen, but it all turned out pretty well. Most of the tools I used are not expensive, but it does take some skill and experience with power and hand tools. Rem...
By: beucephalus

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 15:55:06 PDT 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...
By: jshroyer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 05:19:28 PDT 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...
By: quitethecontrary

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 21:16:09 PDT 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...
By: blackfire4116

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 13:08:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wind-Turbine-2/
Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/1X1Z/HGH7146L/F731X1ZHGH7146L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/1X1Z/HGH7146L/F731X1ZHGH7146L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/1X1Z/HGH7146L/F731X1ZHGH7146L.SMALL.jpg teamAlbatross for our second year assignment we were asked to create a wind turbine with a budget of £50. With the aim to generate the most amount of power. we had seven weeks to come up with the "Albatross Wind Generator" The Hub For this step you will need: 80mm length of wood 50mm*50mm 65mm length steel rod...
By: teamAlbatross

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 16:41:09 PDT 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

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 10:31:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Forging-Links-Master-Sword-Twilight-Princess-ver/
Forging Links Master Sword - Twilight Princess version - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/NFFK/G6MPH041/F99NFFKG6MPH041.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/NFFK/G6MPH041/F99NFFKG6MPH041.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/NFFK/G6MPH041/F99NFFKG6MPH041.SMALL.jpg Jonny1983 Okay so it's not literally forging because it's made from wood, but it sounds better then making. I've been meaning to write this Instructable for almost a year after completing my Master Sword back in May 2009, but things have always seemed to get in the way until now. I've always been a great fan...
By: Jonny1983

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:52:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ring-Minder/
Ring-Minder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/NFMP/HG85CTYK/FVVNFMPHG85CTYK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/NFMP/HG85CTYK/FVVNFMPHG85CTYK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/NFMP/HG85CTYK/FVVNFMPHG85CTYK.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie This is a great "go-to" place for your ring. This little guy holds on to your rings for you while you wash dishes, cook, clean, or whatever you do while taking your ring off... Its a pretty simple project and requires very little wood and makes a great gift. (update) My sister-in-law got it. This o...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 18:29:26 PDT 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...
By: IamWe

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 16:25:59 PDT 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...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 17:57:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Workbench-Bernoulli-Clamps/
Self-tensioning Workbench Clamps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/VPYL/GZ38JPY3/F9PVPYLGZ38JPY3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/VPYL/GZ38JPY3/F9PVPYLGZ38JPY3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/VPYL/GZ38JPY3/F9PVPYLGZ38JPY3.SMALL.jpg vectorges I saw an article where a very innovative woodworker made some clamps for his workshop that worked like a cam cleat on a sail boat. ( http://www.garagewoodworks.com/video.php?video=v39 ). They are very useful for holding a work piece on the bench for sanding, filing, or other shaping. A piece of wood...
By: vectorges

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:55:30 PST 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...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:38:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Carving-a-Eagle-Feather/
Carving a Eagle Feather - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/EN0Y/HFSHUKXO/F9ZEN0YHFSHUKXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/EN0Y/HFSHUKXO/F9ZEN0YHFSHUKXO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/EN0Y/HFSHUKXO/F9ZEN0YHFSHUKXO.SMALL.jpg coondog73 In this instructable I'm going to show how to carve a feather with a eagle head on in. This is a simple carving that a beginner should be able to do easily. Items Needed 1. Piece of wood about 14x3x3/8. I used a slat of a pallet but any soft wood will be fine. 2. Pattern. I included one for you t...
By: coondog73

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:08:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-B-Wing-Popsicle-Stick-Model/
Mini B-Wing Popsicle Stick Model - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/SWLR/HFPTGM1H/FXKSWLRHFPTGM1H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/SWLR/HFPTGM1H/FXKSWLRHFPTGM1H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/SWLR/HFPTGM1H/FXKSWLRHFPTGM1H.SMALL.jpg popsicle_mini-models Here's a weekend project for everyone!  A Slayn & Korpil B-Wing Starfighter from the Star Wars Universe. Probably the most unusual of the star wars spacecrafts, the B-wing was designed with a rotating cockpit and unorthodox cross configuration.  It was conceived as a heavy fighter and a possible re...
By: popsicle_mini-models

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:33:53 PDT 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...
By: Jzbowmannz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:19:31 PDT 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 ...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:40:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-Compressor-Cart/
Air Compressor Cart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/JMWM/HFD18MCZ/FRDJMWMHFD18MCZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/JMWM/HFD18MCZ/FRDJMWMHFD18MCZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/JMWM/HFD18MCZ/FRDJMWMHFD18MCZ.SMALL.jpg Jzbowmannz After completed multi-functional and portable workbench , I started to focus on a couple of projects in my mind that could make my life easier. Now it’s time to put my thought together. I have a Porter Cable pancake air compressor that works great for the trim work as well as framing work. The ...
By: Jzbowmannz

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:13:39 PDT 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...
By: cantubps

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:44:25 PDT 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...
By: Mave_Rick

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:11:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Custom-Rifle-Stock/
Building a Custom Rifle Stock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/TVD6/GW88L84Z/F0FTVD6GW88L84Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/TVD6/GW88L84Z/F0FTVD6GW88L84Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/TVD6/GW88L84Z/F0FTVD6GW88L84Z.SMALL.jpg jwilliamsen Author's Note:  There are concepts in this instructable that go beyond their application to gun stocks - including general woodoworking, sculpting, and finishing - so even if gun stocks aren't your "thing" you may still find something useful here. Introduction: I recently picked up a Russian-made...
By: jwilliamsen

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:56:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Raised-Bed-Planter/
DIY Raised Bed Planter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/XEDJ/HFD1DDHQ/FJ3XEDJHFD1DDHQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/XEDJ/HFD1DDHQ/FJ3XEDJHFD1DDHQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/XEDJ/HFD1DDHQ/FJ3XEDJHFD1DDHQ.SMALL.jpg rhodylife While the title of this DIY suggests that I made a raised bed planter, what it doesn't tell you is how raised it actually is.  This planter sits about 30" off the ground, and actually has legs on it.  I know, right?  That's really tall! This DIY was inspired by Ana White's Plan for Counter Height P...
By: rhodylife

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:32:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-real-Viking-Stool/
Make a real Viking Stool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/CGSK/HELXKPF0/FBRCGSKHELXKPF0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/CGSK/HELXKPF0/FBRCGSKHELXKPF0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/CGSK/HELXKPF0/FBRCGSKHELXKPF0.SMALL.jpg morfmir This is a real viking stool. We have many archaeological findings of this kind of stool. Lots of sizes and shapes, even some with a hole in the seat probably used as a toilet seat.The common characteristics of the stools is the D shape and the 3 legs. Two in the corners of the straight side and the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:28:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-stackable-wooden-storage-box/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/M367/FM7WH6NC/FIFM367FM7WH6NC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/M367/FM7WH6NC/FIFM367FM7WH6NC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/M367/FM7WH6NC/FIFM367FM7WH6NC.SMALL.jpg ausable This is a quick slideshow for making a stackable wooden storage box (crate). For the full directions, check out my detailed instructable. Enjoy
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:09:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Ring/
Wood Ring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/F6OU/GP7IH9JC/FAQF6OUGP7IH9JC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/F6OU/GP7IH9JC/FAQF6OUGP7IH9JC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/F6OU/GP7IH9JC/FAQF6OUGP7IH9JC.SMALL.jpg delno This instructable will show you how to make a simple wood ring. Materials: -Piece of wood veneer, approximately 6 by 6 inches -Wood glue -Food coloring -Clear nail polish Tools: -Scissors -Drill -Bandsaw -5/8" drill bit -Belt sander or sandpaper Approximate time: 1 to 2 hours of work and about...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Jul 2011 18:46:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Boomerang-that-actually-comes-back!/
Make a Boomerang that actually comes back! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FS7/94YF/F33IV2YI/FS794YFF33IV2YI.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS7/94YF/F33IV2YI/FS794YFF33IV2YI.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS7/94YF/F33IV2YI/FS794YFF33IV2YI.SMALL.jpg psfordvt Make a working boomerang! Does it actually work?-Yes! In order for you to be willing to build your own, you probably want some assurance that it will/can work. I teacher engineering in high school and this is a project I do with my classes. If a ninth grader can build a working boomerang so ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:39:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Wooden-USB-Drive/
Tiny Wooden USB Drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/41JT/GQQ5KMJD/F5141JTGQQ5KMJD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/41JT/GQQ5KMJD/F5141JTGQQ5KMJD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/41JT/GQQ5KMJD/F5141JTGQQ5KMJD.SMALL.jpg offseid I have been wanting to make a wooden USB drive ever since seeing this great Instructable on it. Recently the plastic housing on one of my USB drives got bent, rendering it hard to use. So I tore it apart and got to work. The thing that appealed to me about this one was that the critical component di...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:18:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cigar-Box-Ukulele/
Cigar Box Ukulele - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/P2VX/GJC42BSX/FWEP2VXGJC42BSX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/P2VX/GJC42BSX/FWEP2VXGJC42BSX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/P2VX/GJC42BSX/FWEP2VXGJC42BSX.SMALL.jpg action pig For those who are buried in empty cigar boxes and lacking in ukuleles, this is for you.   A Brief History Cigar box instruments date back to the 1800's, when cigars began to be packaged in smaller units in handy wooden boxes.  The great depression caused an increase in the popularity of handmade in...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:00:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-bowl-from-a-flat-plank/
How to make a bowl from a flat plank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/8RZH/GB3W2AU4/FEI8RZHGB3W2AU4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/8RZH/GB3W2AU4/FEI8RZHGB3W2AU4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/8RZH/GB3W2AU4/FEI8RZHGB3W2AU4.SMALL.jpg Jor2daje This instructable will show how to make a bowl from a single plank of wood, using only a jig saw and wood glue, the bowl could be mounted on a lathe to clean it up but is not necessary. This is a great way to get a nice large bowl from a cheap piece of wood. materials Materials and Tools: -jig ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Jul 2010 21:05:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Awesome-Cutting-Boards!/
Awesome Cutting Boards! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F27/9553/F11S8SPO/F279553F11S8SPO.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F27/9553/F11S8SPO/F279553F11S8SPO.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F27/9553/F11S8SPO/F279553F11S8SPO.SMALL.jpg acantine This Instructable details how to make hardwood cutting boards out of maple and cherry scraps. Not only are they beautiful and high quality, they're made from materials that would have been discarded otherwise. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Get your materials For this project, my friend N. graciously p...
By: acantine

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2007 11:30:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-wooden-5-iPad-Dock-Stand/
DIY wooden $5 iPad Dock / Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/6AJY/G89WC4KN/F4O6AJYG89WC4KN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/6AJY/G89WC4KN/F4O6AJYG89WC4KN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/6AJY/G89WC4KN/F4O6AJYG89WC4KN.SMALL.jpg drbakker You might have seen the $5 iPad Dock (or €5 iPad Stand) on the internet (Lifehacking, Wired, TUAW, CrunchGear) and thought 'I can do that'. And of course, why not? I'll save you the trouble of finding out exactly how to make it, by giving you the exact instructions to make your own wooden iPad Stand...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:25:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Customized-wooden-heart/
The Illusionist's heart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/CAB7/H1JUGHD9/FLMCAB7H1JUGHD9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/CAB7/H1JUGHD9/FLMCAB7H1JUGHD9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/CAB7/H1JUGHD9/FLMCAB7H1JUGHD9.SMALL.jpg bricobart You're in love. You like woodworking. You hate to buy industrial-made junk-jewelry. You want to give something personal and special. You don't want to cut your heart out to give it away either. This Instructable is for you! I'll show you how to make a wooden 'cartouche' - just a piece of wood - th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:46:57 PDT 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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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 09:56:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-wooden-spoon-the-viking-way/
How to make a wooden spoon, the viking way - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/2NCT/FJX8VRQK/F572NCTFJX8VRQK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/2NCT/FJX8VRQK/F572NCTFJX8VRQK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/2NCT/FJX8VRQK/F572NCTFJX8VRQK.SMALL.jpg morfmir I will show you how to make a wooden spoon out of green applewood. Using only my handmade viking tools. All my tools This is an overview of all my tools. the tools I use. This is the tools you need to make a spoon. My tools are hand forged reconstructions of viking tools.You need:Axe: any sma...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:19:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Oh-No-not-another-flippin-soapbox/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/DHTC/HF23WJ6G/FSTDHTCHF23WJ6G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/DHTC/HF23WJ6G/FSTDHTCHF23WJ6G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/DHTC/HF23WJ6G/FSTDHTCHF23WJ6G.SMALL.jpg Peter Vivian A couple of months ago I applied to enter the Red Bull Soapbox Derby at Alexandra Palace and as I sold the Model 'T' at Bonhams last September and the prototype of the '32 sedan is looking a little 'careworn' I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to design and build a new one.  Eventually I ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 13:23:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Featherboard-Evolution/
Featherboard Evolution - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/5643/HF23WKC3/FKI5643HF23WKC3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/5643/HF23WKC3/FKI5643HF23WKC3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/5643/HF23WKC3/FKI5643HF23WKC3.SMALL.jpg flavrt The problem with featherboards is they aren't feathery enough. Meet the bristleboard. We are redecorating and it's up to me to produce miles of trim. I bought a load of nice 1 x 4s, but I really needed 1 x 2s and ½ x 2s. There was a lot of ripping to be done, and I wanted it to go well. This jig wa...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 14:58:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Wooden-Pen/
How To Make A Wooden Pen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/3VWH/HF243BVA/F6Y3VWHHF243BVA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/3VWH/HF243BVA/F6Y3VWHHF243BVA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/3VWH/HF243BVA/F6Y3VWHHF243BVA.SMALL.jpg cerick33 This instructable will show a step by step process in how to make a custom wooden pen.  There are specific tools you will need to complete this project.  You will need: -Pen set -Wood Block -Lathe with a 7mm mandrel -Drill -7mm drill bit -Lathe Chisels -Finishing Wax -Saw -Super Glue -Sand Paper -Hu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:03:54 PDT 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 ...
By: G S Haydon

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 16:05:25 PDT 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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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 13:46:23 PDT 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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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:06:19 PDT 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...
By: jhansel

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:13:10 PDT 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...
By: cantubps

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