http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 16:53:55 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/community/Awesome-Discounts-for-Pro-Members/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/LGD9/HH2VTVMN/FIELGD9HH2VTVMN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/LGD9/HH2VTVMN/FIELGD9HH2VTVMN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/LGD9/HH2VTVMN/FIELGD9HH2VTVMN.SMALL.jpg canida I've got some excellent news! Pro members can now get great discounts from some of our favorite brands to help give you a head start on your next Instructable!  We've just launched our Partner Discount program with Adafruit, Lion Brand Yarn, MonkeyLectric, Sugru, and Think Geek. Here's a handy FAQ...
By: canida

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 16:19:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Campbells-Soup-Stool/
Campbell's Soup Stool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/OH1K/HH2W39SB/FMXOH1KHH2W39SB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/OH1K/HH2W39SB/FMXOH1KHH2W39SB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/OH1K/HH2W39SB/FMXOH1KHH2W39SB.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 After 5 days of working, I am finally proud to show you my Campbell's Soup Stool! The 60s are one of my favorite decades even if I wasn't born yet...and one of the many things that come to my mind whenever I think of the 60s is Andy Warhol and his paintings! His Campbell's Soup Can painting is so f...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 13:52:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Prepare-a-Motorcycle-for-Winter-Storage/
How to Prepare a Motorcycle for Winter Storage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/S8PX/HDYZC49W/FQIS8PXHDYZC49W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/S8PX/HDYZC49W/FQIS8PXHDYZC49W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/S8PX/HDYZC49W/FQIS8PXHDYZC49W.SMALL.jpg bbutanis Properly preparing your motorcycle for winter storage can save time, headaches, and money when nice weather rolls around. Since each motorcycle has different designs and specifications, these instructions are designed to provide an overview of the process -- refer to your motorcycle's owner's manual...
By: bbutanis

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:17:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-solid-culture-medium-plates-for-yeast-/
How to make solid culture medium plates for yeast culture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/LNUL/HGU2JL4E/F6DLNULHGU2JL4E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/LNUL/HGU2JL4E/F6DLNULHGU2JL4E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/LNUL/HGU2JL4E/F6DLNULHGU2JL4E.SMALL.jpg NonDisjunction If you would like to culture your own yeast, either from strains available commercially or from unpasteurized craft beer, then you can easily do this outside of the lab with a pressure cooker and a few supplies.  First, I encourage you to read my previous Instructables on how to use a pressure cooke...
By: NonDisjunction

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 12:11:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Capacitive-Touch-Arduino-Keyboard-Piano/
Capacitive-Touch Arduino Keyboard Piano - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/WV4K/HH2LJKZO/F9ZWV4KHH2LJKZO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/WV4K/HH2LJKZO/F9ZWV4KHH2LJKZO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/WV4K/HH2LJKZO/F9ZWV4KHH2LJKZO.SMALL.jpg tylercrumpton Using only an Arduino, a few resistors, a buzzer, and some bits of aluminum foil, you can create your own touch-sensor piano keyboard in just a few minutes! Using an Arduino Uno, you can create a piano with up to 18 keys; or with an Arduino Mega, you can get over 60 keys! Other Arduino boards should...
By: tylercrumpton

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 20:44:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-remove-laser-cut-parts-without-removing-the/
How to remove laser cut parts without removing the rest of the acrylic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/STLU/HH2W50CI/FB7STLUHH2W50CI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/STLU/HH2W50CI/FB7STLUHH2W50CI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/STLU/HH2W50CI/FB7STLUHH2W50CI.SMALL.jpg NonDisjunction Say you have a laser cutter and want to use an entire sheet of acrylic, say 24 x 18 inches like is capable on the Epilog Helix 24 60-watt laser cutters we have available at Tech Shop in Detroit, Michigan.  If you are cutting some initial test pieces and don't want to remove the entire sheet of acryl...
By: NonDisjunction

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 10:27:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Boss-Box-Bot/
The Boss Box Bot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/VEKF/HGU2EHQB/FU0VEKFHGU2EHQB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/VEKF/HGU2EHQB/FU0VEKFHGU2EHQB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/VEKF/HGU2EHQB/FU0VEKFHGU2EHQB.SMALL.jpg sphsengineering Welcome to the Boss Box Bot instructable, or as we like to call it, the Bo-Bo Bot. The Bo-Bo Bot was designed to use extremely low cost materials to allow people to construct a robot without high-priced kits. Our Bo-Bo Bot will be made using various tools such as AutoCAD, Corel Draw, and a laser cut...
By: sphsengineering

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 09:06:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bottle-cutting-some-thoughts/
Bottle cutting: some thoughts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/LMAF/HH11HVWH/FIBLMAFHH11HVWH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/LMAF/HH11HVWH/FIBLMAFHH11HVWH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/LMAF/HH11HVWH/FIBLMAFHH11HVWH.SMALL.jpg The Green Gentleman I've recently been doing a lot of bottle cutting.  My last Instructable, Snapple, Steel and Green Fire, had a short section on bottle cutting.  Since then, however, I've been wondering about what I can do to improve my success rate with cutting bottles.  Wondering might not be the right word ... obs...
By: The Green Gentleman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 12:51:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Canon-Remote-Shutter-for-RC/
Canon Remote Shutter for R/C - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/PQXT/HH2VKQPJ/FDGPQXTHH2VKQPJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/PQXT/HH2VKQPJ/FDGPQXTHH2VKQPJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/PQXT/HH2VKQPJ/FDGPQXTHH2VKQPJ.SMALL.jpg squiggy2 This instructable details how to remotely take a photo/video with a Canon camera using an Arduino, a remote control transmitter and receiver. I have a quadcopter running arducopter 2.8.something. At the time of writing this instructable, remote shutter is not enabled. I read somewhere that they’re ...
By: squiggy2

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 07:28:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Rocket-Release-Mechanism/
Water Rocket Release Mechanism - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/EXZO/HH11QMNX/FBREXZOHH11QMNX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/EXZO/HH11QMNX/FBREXZOHH11QMNX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/EXZO/HH11QMNX/FBREXZOHH11QMNX.SMALL.jpg monterreymachito Water rockets are loads of fun to experiment with. The following instructable shows the construction and use of a zip tie based release mechanism. Materials needed: Length of fluorescent tube protector (source TAP plastics) Zip ties, enough for the circumference of the launcher Duct tape The ph...
By: monterreymachito

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 09:14:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glove-Mounted-Soldering-Station/
Glove Mounted Soldering Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/07CH/HH2LJK6V/FGG07CHHH2LJK6V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/07CH/HH2LJK6V/FGG07CHHH2LJK6V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/07CH/HH2LJK6V/FGG07CHHH2LJK6V.SMALL.jpg KlockworkKevin This project is a basically a sleeve/glove mounted cordless soldering station I built using mostly reused materials.  It has two "helping hands", a flashlight, soldering iron, a magnetic soldering spool holder, and runs off some old laptop batteries. I mounted it on a sock sewn to a glove that I had...
By: KlockworkKevin

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 11:27:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-machine-planter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/STD0/HH119XJF/FN1STD0HH119XJF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/STD0/HH119XJF/FN1STD0HH119XJF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/STD0/HH119XJF/FN1STD0HH119XJF.SMALL.jpg knife141 What can you possibly do with an old vintage adding machine that no longer works?  Well, you can toss it in the trash, or you can make an interesting planter from it! I found an old broken adding machine at a flea market -- the machine didn't work (and was not worth fixing), but the plastic housing...
By: knife141

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 18:20:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-it-Kitchen-Cabinet-Hinge/
Fix it - Kitchen Cabinet Hinge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/5762/HH11S556/F045762HH11S556.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/5762/HH11S556/F045762HH11S556.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/5762/HH11S556/F045762HH11S556.SMALL.jpg sdbigguy I love Instructables because I am always getting inspired to share my ideas or trick. The Fix It Contest was no exception. I currently line in a home that was built in 1957 (the same year I was born)  and like me, some things are just getting old and having issues. We have a very functional kitch...
By: sdbigguy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 15:56:04 PDT 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/Easy-reach-signal-adaptation-for-single-handed-dri/
Easy reach signal lever adaptation for single handed driver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/MZ7Z/HH2LF5T8/FFCMZ7ZHH2LF5T8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/MZ7Z/HH2LF5T8/FFCMZ7ZHH2LF5T8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/MZ7Z/HH2LF5T8/FFCMZ7ZHH2LF5T8.SMALL.jpg jadebird Because of my stroke my left sid. e is weak, I drive with my right hand only. In order to signal without reaching all across the steering wheel while maintaining control of the wheel, I adapt my signal control using a good old plastic hanger. Here are some picture of the project.  Material: - plast...
By: jadebird

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 18:06:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Topsy-Turvy-Tomatoes-for-Cheap/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/VSQT/HH2KZXQD/FMFVSQTHH2KZXQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/VSQT/HH2KZXQD/FMFVSQTHH2KZXQD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/VSQT/HH2KZXQD/FMFVSQTHH2KZXQD.SMALL.jpg MrAdventure Welcome, here's how to make your own Topsy Turvy's for the price of a five gallon bucket, a .99 cent hook, and a tomato plant (if you didn't grow it yourself.)  Indeterminate tomatoes don't stop at a certain height, so planting them upside down should give them a nice, easy way to grow as big as the...
By: MrAdventure

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:33 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/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/Free-professional-wind-turbine-blade/
Free professional wind turbine blade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/2140/HH11S2PZ/FI22140HH11S2PZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/2140/HH11S2PZ/FI22140HH11S2PZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/2140/HH11S2PZ/FI22140HH11S2PZ.SMALL.jpg phmanzano Build the prototype of a wind turbine blade with fiber glass, cardboard, software, tools and affordable or free materials. Beware my friend, it's a loooong and detailed instructable since professional wind turbine have many parameters to take in account. After that we'll jump, and backflip like nin...
By: phmanzano

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 08:46:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fun-Summer-Adjustable-Wire-Button-Ring/
Fun Summer Adjustable Wire Button Ring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/X3IR/HH2LJJR2/FY3X3IRHH2LJJR2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/X3IR/HH2LJJR2/FY3X3IRHH2LJJR2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/X3IR/HH2LJJR2/FY3X3IRHH2LJJR2.SMALL.jpg StrangeDucks I tend to lose jewelry more in the summer than the rest of the year.. My hands get warm and rings feel tight, I take them off somewhere and they disappear... These are great to deal with both issues. They are adjustable, so they can be loosened up when needed and they are CHEAP and fast to make, so ...
By: StrangeDucks

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 16:36:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/hat-side-camera-holder/
hat side camera holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/G47Y/HGU2DUN5/F9DG47YHGU2DUN5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/G47Y/HGU2DUN5/F9DG47YHGU2DUN5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/G47Y/HGU2DUN5/F9DG47YHGU2DUN5.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi I've bought this veeery cheap camera made in china, and obviously it lacks an angular holder for my hat...  Luckily I'm a real genius, and after a long research and a lot of examinations, diagrams, computer simulations and testing I've came to the design of this high technological piece of engineeri...
By: andrea biffi

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 14:36:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gold-Cobra-wax-Cord/
Gold Cobra (wax Cord) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/37EO/HH11QN8C/FO637EOHH11QN8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/37EO/HH11QN8C/FO637EOHH11QN8C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/37EO/HH11QN8C/FO637EOHH11QN8C.SMALL.jpg Wilasineek
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 03:54:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Cedar-Flower-Box/
Simple Cedar Flower Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/CB6I/HGU2L5E8/FIBCB6IHGU2L5E8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/CB6I/HGU2L5E8/FIBCB6IHGU2L5E8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/CB6I/HGU2L5E8/FIBCB6IHGU2L5E8.SMALL.jpg shippityboppity Introduction: This cedar flowering box was crafted from old fence slats. I thought it up while in the shower thinking of a way to pass the time while I glue another project together. Obviously I wanted it to be nice but didn't want it to have lots of parts, take too much time to build, or make me...
By: shippityboppity

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 13:25:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Corset-Dress-Top-1/
Corset Dress / Top - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/V603/HGU2834G/FRZV603HGU2834G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/V603/HGU2834G/FRZV603HGU2834G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/V603/HGU2834G/FRZV603HGU2834G.SMALL.jpg corsetry How to make a corset dress / top As I am not an English native speaker, I will try to to my best to explain how  I have made this  little dress/top. :) Materials List Materials list (pattern): - dress form - needle pins - measurement tape - cardboard - plastic tracing sheet with pen - satin tap...
By: corsetry

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 12:49:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Instant-Weave-Poles/
Instant Weave Poles! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/V027/HH11S922/FIBV027HH11S922.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/V027/HH11S922/FIBV027HH11S922.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/V027/HH11S922/FIBV027HH11S922.SMALL.jpg fauxangel Dog Agility Weave Poles in a matter of minutes!!! This is an almost no tools instructable!!!  My dogs started agility early this year and I have been stewing on how to make different obstacles to practice with at home... Chess my border went up a class a few weeks ago and could really use the pract...
By: fauxangel

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 23:31:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stuff-BBQ-chicken-sushi-style-roll/
Stuffed BBQ chicken (sushi style roll) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/KBPU/HH119Y62/F0SKBPUHH119Y62.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/KBPU/HH119Y62/F0SKBPUHH119Y62.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/KBPU/HH119Y62/F0SKBPUHH119Y62.SMALL.jpg DootMadskills You can put anything inside of the chicken roll and season the outside in any way you could imagine. This is a fun early summer day snack with grilled garlic bread and corn. First we have a 3-4lbs chicken My "wrong" knife was a little dull but the goal is to ride the cartilage down the cente...
By: DootMadskills

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 11:12:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/community/JUNE-2013-Build-Night-3D-Printing-with-123D-Ti/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/6TTK/HH11A6OY/F5H6TTKHH11A6OY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/6TTK/HH11A6OY/F5H6TTKHH11A6OY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/6TTK/HH11A6OY/F5H6TTKHH11A6OY.SMALL.jpg Carleyy 16 SPOTS LEFT (as of 5/24, 11am) Instructables is sponsoring monthly build nights at makerspaces and hackerspaces around the world. Each month is a different theme and we will send you materials to run a workshop at your space. In June we are running 3D Printing Build Night with 123D and Tinkercad....
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 11:42:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-cooler-cabinet/
Vintage cooler cabinet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/8UMG/HH119Y7K/FZ28UMGHH119Y7K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/8UMG/HH119Y7K/FZ28UMGHH119Y7K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/8UMG/HH119Y7K/FZ28UMGHH119Y7K.SMALL.jpg knife141 My wife and I found an old sewing machine cabinet at a flea market and decided to turn it into a cabinet to hold iced beverages on our patio.  Although the cabinet  was in bad shape cosmetically (much of the veneer had peeled off) , it was structurally sound.   Someone had already removed the sewing...
By: knife141

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 11:21:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-tie-a-Turks-head-coaster-using-a-3D-printe/
How to tie a Turk's head coaster using a 3D printed model - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/QMV0/HH11FYVS/FNJQMV0HH11FYVS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/QMV0/HH11FYVS/FNJQMV0HH11FYVS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/QMV0/HH11FYVS/FNJQMV0HH11FYVS.SMALL.jpg jallwine Tying a Turk's head knot can be tricky without something to follow along with, especially when you want to get more complicated than the standard 3 part x 5 bight ones you can find instructions for online. I generated a 3D model of a 6 part x 7 bight Turk's head and used it as a guide to actually ti...
By: jallwine

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 22:47:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/community/Instructables-Build-Night-w-Bare-Conductive-Noi/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0O/PZXJ/HH11A5YU/F0OPZXJHH11A5YU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0O/PZXJ/HH11A5YU/F0OPZXJHH11A5YU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0O/PZXJ/HH11A5YU/F0OPZXJHH11A5YU.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Last night 5/22 we held a build night at Noisebridge with Bare Conductive paint. There was a great turn out with about 20-25 people including electronics beginners and experts. Some people worked on LED cards provided in Bare Conductive's Instructables. Others experimented with new projects - adding...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 10:29:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Classic-1950s-Toy-Glider-The-Flicka/
Classic 1950s Toy Glider- The Flicka - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/80W8/HH11NZP3/FN380W8HH11NZP3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/80W8/HH11NZP3/FN380W8HH11NZP3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/80W8/HH11NZP3/FN380W8HH11NZP3.SMALL.jpg M3G For our Technologies class we have to build gliders to demonstrate aerodynamic lift. The glider our teacher decided to teach us to make is the Keil Kraft Flicka, a model from the late 50s. It is a simple, light and tough glider that can take lots of abuse and still fly far. If you like this project...
By: M3G

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:20:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beaver-Teeth-Earrings/
Beaver Teeth Earrings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/5Y58/HGZOFL9Y/F2H5Y58HGZOFL9Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/5Y58/HGZOFL9Y/F2H5Y58HGZOFL9Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/5Y58/HGZOFL9Y/F2H5Y58HGZOFL9Y.SMALL.jpg 83. One day while fishing a small creek,  I spotted a strange, small object in the water.  I picked it up and determined it to be a beaver's tooth, and  I stuck it in my pocket and went on..  A few weeks later while fishing on the same creek,  I came upon the matching half of the tooth I had found earli...
By: 83.

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 15:18:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-gather-fabric/
how to gather fabric - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/6VY6/HH11QMSQ/FFQ6VY6HH11QMSQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/6VY6/HH11QMSQ/FFQ6VY6HH11QMSQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/6VY6/HH11QMSQ/FFQ6VY6HH11QMSQ.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink Gathering fabric is really simple on a sewing machine! Much easier than doing it by hand with a running stitch, and also easier to control. I guarantee you'll know how to gather fabric in no time! :D what you'll need: a sewing machine a piece of fabric a ruler (if you're wanting to ...
By: jessyratfink

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 23:37:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Morse-code-generator-for-the-16x24-HT1632C-LED-Mat/
Morse code generator for the 16x24 HT1632C LED Matrix- I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/FM1G/HH11O053/FIDFM1GHH11O053.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/FM1G/HH11O053/FIDFM1GHH11O053.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/FM1G/HH11O053/FIDFM1GHH11O053.SMALL.jpg khietman In this instructable I'll detail how to use the HT1642C LED Matrix from Adafruit to make a Morse code generator that both flashes a letter and plays a buzzer corresponding to the Morse code equivalent. To make the box for the matrix, take a look at my previous instructable. Here's a video demonstr...
By: khietman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 19:02:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Patch-a-Wire-or-Barbed-Wire-Fence/
How to Patch a Wire or Barbed Wire Fence - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/VFXY/HH11RZ7N/F1ZVFXYHH11RZ7N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/VFXY/HH11RZ7N/F1ZVFXYHH11RZ7N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/VFXY/HH11RZ7N/F1ZVFXYHH11RZ7N.SMALL.jpg mazzmn What the heck is that big rusty yellow thing? ....that's what they used to say about my car back in high school, but no, I'm talking about the big rusty yellow thing in the picture!  It's an old Fence Stretcher/Splicer and this Instructable is going to show you how to use it to splice a wire fence. ...
By: mazzmn

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 21:24:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vegetarian-Pot-Stickers/
Vegetarian Pot Stickers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/51KC/HH119XMQ/FTF51KCHH119XMQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/51KC/HH119XMQ/FTF51KCHH119XMQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/51KC/HH119XMQ/FTF51KCHH119XMQ.SMALL.jpg rachaelwhitaker A vegetarian version of the traditional Chinese fried dumpling. I have a meat eater's palate, but a vegetarian's heart, so I try to make my vegetarian food taste as close to the original as possible. Pair these with my vegetarian egg drop soup and fried rice for a great three course meal. Pot Stick...
By: rachaelwhitaker

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 20:43:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-super-easy-hydroponics-system/
Make a super-easy hydroponics system! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FLN/SYG4/FVW2213C/FLNSYG4FVW2213C.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLN/SYG4/FVW2213C/FLNSYG4FVW2213C.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLN/SYG4/FVW2213C/FLNSYG4FVW2213C.SMALL.jpg Rotten194 I'm busy, like gardening, and forgetful. Whats the easy way to counter all that, and grow plants? A hydroponics system!Hydroponics, or the art of growing without soil, is pretty darn simple. Water+nutrients+plant= better than dirt. No weeds! No bugs! No over-watering! No gardening smarts required! J...
By: Rotten194

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:45:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3-in-one-Universal-screw-tool/
Revised Project. 3 in one Universal screw tool. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/JCY2/H2WEWXGM/FY8JCY2H2WEWXGM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/JCY2/H2WEWXGM/FY8JCY2H2WEWXGM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/JCY2/H2WEWXGM/FY8JCY2H2WEWXGM.SMALL.jpg DootMadskills UPDATE: As I look at this project a year or so after I published it here and now have learned the site............This project is a mess and I put alot of effort into it. So I am going to clean it up a bit and make it easier to read and understand, correct a few steps I see now and work on getting...
By: DootMadskills

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Jun 2012 08:35:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fishing-Pole-holder/
Fishing Pole holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/MSFX/HGH70VY2/F1SMSFXHGH70VY2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/MSFX/HGH70VY2/F1SMSFXHGH70VY2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/MSFX/HGH70VY2/F1SMSFXHGH70VY2.SMALL.jpg powellcubs This fishing pole holder is great for setting your fishing pole into when you dont have enough arms to hold everything, or you just want to sit back and relax. You will need - Rebar - A hollow tube that a fishing pole can fit into - A saw (that will cut rebar and hollow tube to length) - A welder -...
By: powellcubs

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 10:49:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Working-on-my-mini-longboard/
Working on my mini longboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/KDP2/HGZNQN91/FYWKDP2HGZNQN91.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/KDP2/HGZNQN91/FYWKDP2HGZNQN91.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/KDP2/HGZNQN91/FYWKDP2HGZNQN91.SMALL.jpg Pamasta Heres what I used: spray paint: two colors(blue and burgundy) and a clear coat 2 skateboard trucks 2 riser pads 4 old school longboard wheels hardware Skateboard deck (that i cut from an old trick deck) White protection thingy Skate tool Grip tape Bones Reds Bearings spray painting part 1 what I ...
By: Pamasta

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 12:31:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Out-Door-Fire-Pit/
Out Door Fire Pit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/P0LW/HGZNX0FQ/FJMP0LWHGZNX0FQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/P0LW/HGZNX0FQ/FJMP0LWHGZNX0FQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/P0LW/HGZNX0FQ/FJMP0LWHGZNX0FQ.SMALL.jpg powellcubs This is a easy way to build a permanent fire pit for your cabin, house, or camping area. This will take about a full day to do if you take your time and make sure that you follow every step and make sure that everything is in place.  Step 1: Materials Materials: 1. Enough rocks (preferably large ...
By: powellcubs

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 12:26:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-planters-from-wine-corks/
Mini planters from wine corks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/BE7M/HGU2EHUL/F1DBE7MHGU2EHUL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/BE7M/HGU2EHUL/F1DBE7MHGU2EHUL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/BE7M/HGU2EHUL/F1DBE7MHGU2EHUL.SMALL.jpg nhuongthi Save wine corks from special occasions to create mementos for friends and family. What you'll need: 1 wine cork A magnet  Small succulent cutting (I used pinwheel succulents) Potting soil Glue gun Screw driver Knife Step 1: Hollow out cork Carefully hollow out the center of the cork with your ...
By: nhuongthi

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 19:25:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Table-Face-Lift/
Vintage Table Face-Lift - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/USLM/HGU2EJTN/F6BUSLMHGU2EJTN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/USLM/HGU2EJTN/F6BUSLMHGU2EJTN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/USLM/HGU2EJTN/F6BUSLMHGU2EJTN.SMALL.jpg L.A.Woman If you like this project please VOTE for it in the Vintage Contest!  Thanks! One of the favorite corners of my house involves one of the most unique tables.  People always ask where it came from and how much it cost.  Little do they know that it was a $10 find at the local thrift shop. If you love ...
By: L.A.Woman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 00:31:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reupholstering-A-Wingback-Chair/
Reupholstering A Wingback Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/ZLE7/HGU2PK1A/F9RZLE7HGU2PK1A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/ZLE7/HGU2PK1A/F9RZLE7HGU2PK1A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/ZLE7/HGU2PK1A/F9RZLE7HGU2PK1A.SMALL.jpg Siagonrocks Where Do I Begin? I bought an antique chair off Craigslist for dirt cheap and thought I'd give it a shot on learning and fixing it at the same time. I went thru several tutorials on YouTube an its was very lengthy and had to mostly do with springs that were from the up and not down portion. I'd ...
By: Siagonrocks

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 00:42:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tangyuan-Glutinous-rice-dumplings-in-sweet-soup/
Tangyuan (Glutinous rice dumplings in sweet soup) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQZ/TFA4/HH11IHC3/FQZTFA4HH11IHC3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQZ/TFA4/HH11IHC3/FQZTFA4HH11IHC3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQZ/TFA4/HH11IHC3/FQZTFA4HH11IHC3.SMALL.jpg octochan Tangyuan are a traditional Chinese sweet usually served at festivals or Chinese New Year, or anything that is celebrated with family. They are little glutinous rice balls that may be unfilled or filled with sweet or savoury fillings, and served in syrup or broth. The little dumplings nestled togethe...
By: octochan

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 18:41:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Sew-a-Vintage-Style-High-Waist-Bikini/
How to Sew a Vintage Style High-Waist Bikini - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/1CPT/HGZO4D22/FR11CPTHGZO4D22.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/1CPT/HGZO4D22/FR11CPTHGZO4D22.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/1CPT/HGZO4D22/FR11CPTHGZO4D22.SMALL.jpg HollyMann I think vintage high-waist bikinis are classy, comfy and cute! But, they cost quite a lot of money if you buy them in the store - and there's no guarantee they'll fit you properly. It's very simple and inexpensive to sew them yourself at home! Once you get the sizing right - you can make lots of dif...
By: HollyMann

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 17:24:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/basil-chicken/
basil chicken - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/F9MH/HH11IFQX/F2YF9MHHH11IFQX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/F9MH/HH11IFQX/F2YF9MHHH11IFQX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/F9MH/HH11IFQX/F2YF9MHHH11IFQX.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink There's a Chinese restaurant next to the Instructables office that has the best basil chicken - of course I had to try to copy it and make it at home. :D I'm really happy with how it turned out - only had to make it a few times to get it perfect! Basil chicken is a really simple dish - you can hone...
By: jessyratfink

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 16:44:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Rustic-Maple-Slab-Bench/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/OF65/HGU2PM7X/FW8OF65HGU2PM7X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/OF65/HGU2PM7X/FW8OF65HGU2PM7X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/OF65/HGU2PM7X/FW8OF65HGU2PM7X.SMALL.jpg NelsonStudios This was a requested piece by a store we have commission stuff in.  I got a call from them saying people keep looking at my tables and asking about benches in the same style.  Well shoot, you ask and I deliver. The maple is lumber we cut from a massive blowdown tree and as you can see from the back...
By: NelsonStudios

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 08:29:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Banana-Split-Fritters/
Banana Split Fritters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/0E26/HGZNX3NV/FDD0E26HGZNX3NV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/0E26/HGZNX3NV/FDD0E26HGZNX3NV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/0E26/HGZNX3NV/FDD0E26HGZNX3NV.SMALL.jpg crapsoup Deep fried Bananas, stuffed with Chocolate & Cherries, served with ice cream. Things You Will Need 3 large Green Bananas (the fatter and greener the better) Chocolate Syrup (or chocolate chips, I haven't tested this though) 1 cup flour 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1 TBSP sugar 2 TBSP Cinnamon 1 egg ...
By: crapsoup

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 09:52:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/a-20s-style-headband/
a 20's style headband - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/XZTN/HGZNX63H/F65XZTNHGZNX63H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/XZTN/HGZNX63H/F65XZTNHGZNX63H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/XZTN/HGZNX63H/F65XZTNHGZNX63H.SMALL.jpg sursula in this instructable i will show you how to make a beautiful 1920's style feather headband. combined with a flapper dress it will make the perfect outfit for the next swing-party, halloween, karneval or whenever you want to look fabolous. here it goes: you will need - a rest of black fabric - 3...
By: sursula

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