http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:12:21 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Solo-launch-a-two-line-kite/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/88RL/HH2VXHZU/F1788RLHH2VXHZU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/88RL/HH2VXHZU/F1788RLHH2VXHZU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/88RL/HH2VXHZU/F1788RLHH2VXHZU.SMALL.jpg Kiteman Sometimes you want to fly a kite, but you've got nobody to help launch. Simple; Lay out your kite on its back, and weight the trailing edge down with a handful or sand or pebbles.  When you give a gentle pull on the lines, the cells will fill and the kite will launch easily.
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 10:15:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Bracelet-Last-Minute-Fathers-Day-Gift/
Easy Bracelet (Last-Minute Fathers' Day Gift) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/8UF3/H2WETYZ8/FS68UF3H2WETYZ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/8UF3/H2WETYZ8/FS68UF3H2WETYZ8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/8UF3/H2WETYZ8/FS68UF3H2WETYZ8.SMALL.jpg Conker-X What can you give your dad when you can't get to the shops without him, but you can get in his shed? Two bits of paracord, a lump of technoscrap, and some Scouting know-how, and you have a gift fit for any cool dad. What you need. It's really easy - two pieces of narrow paracord, left over from ...
By: Conker-X

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Jun 2012 04:17:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Guide-to-Featured-Authors/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/IQGR/GQKM4TAW/FHWIQGRGQKM4TAW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/IQGR/GQKM4TAW/FHWIQGRGQKM4TAW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/IQGR/GQKM4TAW/FHWIQGRGQKM4TAW.SMALL.jpg Penolopy Bulnick Here are the interviews we conducted with some of Instructables' most creative, prolific, and interesting authors. Click on an author to see the interview along with some of their best work on Instructables. Don't forget to leave them some friendly comments if you like their work. Updated Septembe...
By: Penolopy Bulnick

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:34:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-MoodMonster-for-your-desk/
How to make a MoodMonster for your desk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFS/JKXC/GSLEWIP2/FFSJKXCGSLEWIP2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFS/JKXC/GSLEWIP2/FFSJKXCGSLEWIP2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFS/JKXC/GSLEWIP2/FFSJKXCGSLEWIP2.SMALL.jpg Kiteman Ever had trouble communicating your emotions? Workmates invade your cubicle when you really want to be left alone, or seem to avoid you when you have good news to spread? Let me introduce you to MoodMonster. This little palm-sized guy can sit on your desk or computer monitor, showing your mood to...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:28:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-enter-the-International-Go-Pro-Challenge/
How to enter the International Go-Pro Challenge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/42G1/GS3BEV5U/FUW42G1GS3BEV5U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/42G1/GS3BEV5U/FUW42G1GS3BEV5U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/42G1/GS3BEV5U/FUW42G1GS3BEV5U.SMALL.jpg Kiteman Fed up with waiting for the Autodesk lawyers to get their litigious digits out of whatever orifices they have been poking in, and let international members enter contests? Want a chance to go pro? Read on. The prizes First prize: Full 12 month Pro membership. Second prize: six month pro memb...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:46:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Aluminium-Aeroplane/
Aluminium Aeroplane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSD/32IP/GS3BDJPH/FSD32IPGS3BDJPH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSD/32IP/GS3BDJPH/FSD32IPGS3BDJPH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSD/32IP/GS3BDJPH/FSD32IPGS3BDJPH.SMALL.jpg Kiteman A simple paper aeroplane became the most dangerous Instructable I've published for some time. Seriously. Requirements & part 1 of Safety I made this plane from an aluminium drinks can, using a heavy craft knife, scissors, a piece of scrap timber and a mallet. There are serious risks during t...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 10:05:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-whistle-from-bottle-tops/
Make a whistle from bottle-tops. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/Z5G3/GS8OT3PF/FDYZ5G3GS8OT3PF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/Z5G3/GS8OT3PF/FDYZ5G3GS8OT3PF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/Z5G3/GS8OT3PF/FDYZ5G3GS8OT3PF.SMALL.jpg Kiteman We've all heard the amazing loud "survival whistles" made from bottle-tops or acorn caps. I wanted to make something more ... controlled. (you can probably work out what to do just by looking at the photo, but read on.) What you need I made this with two soda bottle caps and a piece of dri...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2011 08:32:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Moustache-a-rang/
Make a Moustache-a-rang - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/R5EY/GS8OSYYV/FW4R5EYGS8OSYYV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/R5EY/GS8OSYYV/FW4R5EYGS8OSYYV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/R5EY/GS8OSYYV/FW4R5EYGS8OSYYV.SMALL.jpg Kiteman When a chap has been set a challenge, what's to do but step up and meet it? So, here I am proud to present the world's first Moustache-a-rang. It flies just like any other boomerang, but not so efficiently, since there is a relatively large amount of weight close to the centre of rotation. Cut...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Sep 2011 09:20:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/One-dimensional-Connect-Four/
One-dimensional Connect Four - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/55CW/GS3BDY1L/F4955CWGS3BDY1L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/55CW/GS3BDY1L/F4955CWGS3BDY1L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/55CW/GS3BDY1L/F4955CWGS3BDY1L.SMALL.jpg Kiteman I've been going back through my piles of stuff from the back of a cupboard personal archives, and found a sheet I had put together way back in the late nineties. It was how to play a game of four-in-a-row (usually known as Connect 4), entirely in one dimension.  Two dimensional Connect Four is qui...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Sep 2011 12:23:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Featured-Author-Kiteman/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/KSK7/GPZ9RAUT/FS9KSK7GPZ9RAUT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/KSK7/GPZ9RAUT/FS9KSK7GPZ9RAUT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/KSK7/GPZ9RAUT/FS9KSK7GPZ9RAUT.SMALL.jpg wilgubeast   Most readers who spend a lot of time on this website might better know Mark [redacted] by his user name, Kiteman. Over the last five years, he has posted a series of amazing projects on Instructables. I had the chance to ask him a few questions about his projects, his role as an Instructables ...
By: wilgubeast

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:22:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Embed-your-Playercard/
Embed your Playercard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/KVJR/GMJIE5JV/F5LKVJRGMJIE5JV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/KVJR/GMJIE5JV/F5LKVJRGMJIE5JV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/KVJR/GMJIE5JV/F5LKVJRGMJIE5JV.SMALL.jpg tim_n How to embed the instructables player cards onto websites to show off your stats!  This (I'm pretty sure) originates from the Instructables Top Trumps game I am no coder, despite having a BSc in Computer science, not compared to my friend Ben! So having plied him with wine the night before, I told...
By: tim_n

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:33:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/First-Arduino-Robot-Light-Seeker/
(w/ Video) Basic Arduino Robot, Light Seeker! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/YH1Z/GLE1MKLC/FL5YH1ZGLE1MKLC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/YH1Z/GLE1MKLC/FL5YH1ZGLE1MKLC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/YH1Z/GLE1MKLC/FL5YH1ZGLE1MKLC.SMALL.jpg Chowmix12 Many times I have Googled for "Arduino Robot" in hopes of finding a robot to build. I end up finding many versions of a obstacle avoiding robot that uses either an infrared or a sonar range finder sensor mounted on a servo to detect objects in its way while randomly roaming the area around it. The p...
By: Chowmix12

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:34:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Kite-Domo-kun/
Kite Domo-kun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/W0NY/GJQEJSK9/F1YW0NYGJQEJSK9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/W0NY/GJQEJSK9/F1YW0NYGJQEJSK9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/W0NY/GJQEJSK9/F1YW0NYGJQEJSK9.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Got a monster for a teacher? Make a voodoo pincushion Kiteman sock Domo to talk things over with. Stuffed with years of experience and worldly knowledge, it's sure to pique anyone's interest. Fabriques dans les colonies, make your own across the pond from a lonely sock.  The other one got lost in ...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Feb 2011 18:24:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fire-starter-hack/
Fire-starter hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/WUDR/GHHILY7P/FPFWUDRGHHILY7P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/WUDR/GHHILY7P/FPFWUDRGHHILY7P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/WUDR/GHHILY7P/FPFWUDRGHHILY7P.SMALL.jpg Kiteman Roger-X had a fire-starter with a pathetic striker. These are the improvements... Blade The original striker that came with it was pathetic and blunt. We replaced it with a blade given by a friend.  I don't know what tool it came from, but his employers make expensive wooden furniture, and f...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:06:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Binocular-modification-for-poor-grip/
Binocular modification for poor grip. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/6VC9/GHI9CPHP/FO06VC9GHI9CPHP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/6VC9/GHI9CPHP/FO06VC9GHI9CPHP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/6VC9/GHI9CPHP/FO06VC9GHI9CPHP.SMALL.jpg Kiteman These are my "visitor binoculars", which often end up being used by small children. Small children tend to wear wooly mittens, which are not so good for focusing binoculars, and a bit slippery, so I used a bit of the ever-popular Sugru to modify the binoculars and make them easier to use. Sug...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Dec 2010 07:56:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Craft-Activity-How-to-Make-a-Flying-Ch/
Christmas Craft Activity - How to Make a Flying Christmas Tree - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/JTSH/GHFJX8CI/F7LJTSHGHFJX8CI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/JTSH/GHFJX8CI/F7LJTSHGHFJX8CI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/JTSH/GHFJX8CI/F7LJTSHGHFJX8CI.SMALL.jpg Kiteman Here's a simple Make that's a change from the traditional seasonal time-filler of making cards and decorations - at first glance it's a decoration, but really it's a flying toy. It is also suitable for a class activity, for most age-groups from Primary to High School, depending on how you present i...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Dec 2010 07:02:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Personal-Well-Being-some-tips-I-have-found-usefu/
Personal Well-Being (The Tao of Kiteman). - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/0S0L/GHONSRLA/F990S0LGHONSRLA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/0S0L/GHONSRLA/F990S0LGHONSRLA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/0S0L/GHONSRLA/F990S0LGHONSRLA.SMALL.jpg Kiteman "Well being" is not the same as being well. These tips don't guarantee any sort of cure of what ails you.  If we're honest, no website or self-help book can do that. They are, though, a tool-kit that you can use as you need to to help you be happier with yourself as a person. Not all will be r...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:08:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Silence-your-spanner/
Silence your spanner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FBH/SYJP/GGMMM233/FBHSYJPGGMMM233.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBH/SYJP/GGMMM233/FBHSYJPGGMMM233.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBH/SYJP/GGMMM233/FBHSYJPGGMMM233.SMALL.jpg Kiteman Jangling equipment is a nightmare when trying to be stealthy. My birdspotting scope and tripod need to have a nut tightened on a regular basis (thanks to a DIY repair by the previous owner, my dad).  I keep a shortened spanner clipped to the tripod with a small carabiner just for this purpose. Un...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:57:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Kiteman-shed-out-of-bread/
Kiteman shed out of bread! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/MJY6/GERP52Q1/FYZMJY6GERP52Q1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/MJY6/GERP52Q1/FYZMJY6GERP52Q1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/MJY6/GERP52Q1/FYZMJY6GERP52Q1.SMALL.jpg wat. Kiteman, I hope you will enjoy it! Ingredient: 2 slice of bread You need: Chopping Board   1. Roll it into a ball and split it up so it's 2 balls. 2. Stick the 2 balls together. 3. Shape it to a square. 4. Place the shed at top of the other bread and press press pres...
By: wat.

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Oct 2010 01:11:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Monopod-from-a-Walking-Pole-using-Sugru/
Make a Monopod from a Walking Pole, using Sugru. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/5T41/GD0R1CR5/FEZ5T41GD0R1CR5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/5T41/GD0R1CR5/FEZ5T41GD0R1CR5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/5T41/GD0R1CR5/FEZ5T41GD0R1CR5.SMALL.jpg Kiteman My boys have started getting into photography, but often have trouble keeping the camera still enough for really clear shots. The obvious solution is to buy a mono-pod, but why buy when you can make, especially when you have Sugru? Edit: this project got picked up by PetaPixel! Materials and...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:01:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-some-Puppets/
Hand-some Puppets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/N3KW/GBZV8VUL/FUPN3KWGBZV8VUL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/N3KW/GBZV8VUL/FUPN3KWGBZV8VUL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/N3KW/GBZV8VUL/FUPN3KWGBZV8VUL.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Some hand puppets, more or less. Quick and easy, use your sewer skills to fabricate some fun hand puppets to put on your own puppet show. If you want something a little more challenging than the sock puppet but not really ready to tackle the muppet-style puppet, try this hand puppet. Please note t...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:48:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-weld-a-barbecue/
How to weld a barbecue. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/XP7O/GB4CYOY7/F7EXP7OGB4CYOY7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/XP7O/GB4CYOY7/F7EXP7OGB4CYOY7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/XP7O/GB4CYOY7/F7EXP7OGB4CYOY7.SMALL.jpg Kiteman This Instructable is dedicated to the generosity of Steveastrouk, who taught us (Perryscope and I) the rudiments of welding, as well as lending us the equipment and materials to achieve this project. He even brought the meat. When welding, first learn how to weld. Before we could put the barb...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:01:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Opening-the-Instructables-Card-Game/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/9JNK/GBF5KO3S/FX29JNKGBF5KO3S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/9JNK/GBF5KO3S/FX29JNKGBF5KO3S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/9JNK/GBF5KO3S/FX29JNKGBF5KO3S.SMALL.jpg Kiteman Several of us got our cards at the first-ever UK Instructables Meet-Up.  This is me opening my deck. OK, so I get a little bit over-excited, but I have never been *in* a game before. You must have heard of the Instructables Card Game by now (if not, why not??).  So, when you have been suitably ins...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:36:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-FN-Scar-H/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/4LNI/G8QJNLG2/FJZ4LNIG8QJNLG2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/4LNI/G8QJNLG2/FJZ4LNIG8QJNLG2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/4LNI/G8QJNLG2/FJZ4LNIG8QJNLG2.SMALL.jpg Jesus. Hey everyone! Here's my new replica. It's  a Scar-H. I will not post, It's not very good. It doesn't have a stock ( I ran out of pieces). Range- 20FT Pro's and con's: Pro's: Tactical rail. Removable mag. Fairly realistic. Realistic sights. Con's No stock (but it's not my fault) HORRIBLE range. ...
By: Jesus.

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 May 2010 10:08:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SSR-V11/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/G7SY/G7DYQBMG/F7CG7SYG7DYQBMG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/G7SY/G7DYQBMG/F7CG7SYG7DYQBMG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/G7SY/G7DYQBMG/F7CG7SYG7DYQBMG.SMALL.jpg Jesus. HI! this is the Syral Sniper V1.1. It's mag fed. It shoots 50FT with 2 #64's. Credit: TheDukis - Mag KILLERK - Trigger Pro's Mag Good range Looks sick! Pin guide Con's Heavy Can jam I will post soon!
By: Jesus.

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Apr 2010 23:10:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Balloon-tying-jig/
Balloon-tying jig - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/KIDK/G7DYK390/FBQKIDKG7DYK390.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/KIDK/G7DYK390/FBQKIDKG7DYK390.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/KIDK/G7DYK390/FBQKIDKG7DYK390.SMALL.jpg Kiteman Most kids go through a stage of being unable to tie a balloon without it farting off across the room.  Water-bombs can be even worse, slippery little devils that they are. This simple jig makes tying balloons (especially water-bombs) a lot quicker, and makes it a lot easier to build up your ammunit...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Apr 2010 10:33:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Double-perfect-Whipped-Paracord-Staff-Hand-grip/
Double-perfect Whipped Paracord Staff Hand-grip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGI/04X8/G79F1DUG/FGI04X8G79F1DUG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGI/04X8/G79F1DUG/FGI04X8G79F1DUG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGI/04X8/G79F1DUG/FGI04X8G79F1DUG.SMALL.jpg Kiteman Whipping is the traditional way of binding the end of a rope to prevent it fraying.  Synthetic cords can be melted, but natural fibres need whipping, and melting is ugly. Whipping can also be used to create hand-grips on walking sticks. This is my own variation on a method known as "perfect whipp...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Mar 2010 07:06:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Aryin-Mini-Sniper-1/
Aryin Mini-Sniper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/6C9J/G76MFEBI/FT06C9JG76MFEBI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/6C9J/G76MFEBI/FT06C9JG76MFEBI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/6C9J/G76MFEBI/FT06C9JG76MFEBI.SMALL.jpg Jesus. This is the Ariyn Mini-Sniper so far it my best gun! Its a great singleshot gun! It can shoot up to 175FT with sniper rounds!  I can't think of any more stuff to say. V2 will have a REAL mag. And be a full sniper! BUILD IT NOW!! HAS ANYONE BUILT THIS GUN!?!?!? V2 Is Coming soon!! The body and ...
By: Jesus.

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:08:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-I-Dont-Have-A-Name-For-It-Sniper/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/HTJP/G79DHU0O/FFKHTJPG79DHU0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/HTJP/G79DHU0O/FFKHTJPG79DHU0O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/HTJP/G79DHU0O/FFKHTJPG79DHU0O.SMALL.jpg Jesus. Hi!! I just Made this, Its a turreted sniper. Pro's -Pump action! -Shoots as far as a KnexSayer -18 shots! -good stock -True trigger - Looks scary! Con's - Heavy -Kind of ugly -Use's lot of parts THIS GUN IS A PIECE OF CRAP I DON'T KNOW WHY I MADE IT
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:57:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Azaeland-Sniper/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/3YD9/G79DHUGU/F303YD9G79DHUGU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/3YD9/G79DHUGU/F303YD9G79DHUGU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/3YD9/G79DHUGU/F303YD9G79DHUGU.SMALL.jpg Jesus. Hi! This is I'd like to say the best lego gun, well at least  In terms of shooting. Slingshot firing system. Pro's -140FT range!!! - Looks sweet! - Cool fake mag! - Removable stock - Good handle Con's -Not that strong - Long reload, Because of the slingshot system - No trigger   **** Axiys ****
By: Jesus.

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:57:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Mass-produceable-paper-clip-office-catapult/
How to make: a 3 part paper clip catapult - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/NR2R/G6MPFKV5/FTXNR2RG6MPFKV5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/NR2R/G6MPFKV5/FTXNR2RG6MPFKV5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/NR2R/G6MPFKV5/FTXNR2RG6MPFKV5.SMALL.jpg nutsandbolts_64  I was going around Kiteman's instructables and decided to make his rubber band-powered paper clip butterfly. I failed, then I just messed around with it. Placed a rubber band here and another paper clip there, then I got a catapult! Please rate and comment! Thanks! Tools and raw materials  You...
By: nutsandbolts_64

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:41:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mac-10-Gun-From-Cardboard/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/OD57/G1M25OP9/FGYOD57G1M25OP9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/OD57/G1M25OP9/FGYOD57G1M25OP9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/OD57/G1M25OP9/FGYOD57G1M25OP9.SMALL.jpg Patented This is a Mac 10 made out of Cardboard and Hot glue ! Its my first gun ! More to come ! ( Papier Mache and Paint ! ) Features: - Working Trigger - Foldable stock - Removable Magazine/Clip - Moving/Working Shell Ejector port - Auto cock back mechanism - Have some Weight - Realistic size PS. Stock...
By: Patented

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:40:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Modify-Kitemans-Avatar/
How to Modify Kiteman's Avatar! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/XBOM/G43EFNZV/FAKXBOMG43EFNZV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/XBOM/G43EFNZV/FAKXBOMG43EFNZV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/XBOM/G43EFNZV/FAKXBOMG43EFNZV.SMALL.jpg Zaphod Beeblebrox In this instructable i will show you how to properly modify Kiteman's avatar in ms paint.Some of people's different versions are in my slideshow.www.instructables.com/id/The-Many-Faces-of-Kiteman/  This instructable is written with Kiteman's permission. The Picture We will be Modifying When I ...
By: Zaphod Beeblebrox

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Jan 2010 14:58:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Seawatch/
How to Seawatch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/O7L3/G3TDVOG1/FQEO7L3G3TDVOG1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/O7L3/G3TDVOG1/FQEO7L3G3TDVOG1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/O7L3/G3TDVOG1/FQEO7L3G3TDVOG1.SMALL.jpg Kiteman There are many levels of birdwatching, from the dedicated, high-mileage twitcher to the casual glance at the visitors to your bird table. Seawatchers are somewhere in between. (Note - many of the links given in this Instructable are commercial in nature. I am not promoting any specific companies, ...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jan 2010 09:57:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Many-Faces-of-Kiteman/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/5XIB/G3TDVHLA/FW15XIBG3TDVHLA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/5XIB/G3TDVHLA/FW15XIBG3TDVHLA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/5XIB/G3TDVHLA/FW15XIBG3TDVHLA.SMALL.jpg Zaphod Beeblebrox Various pictures of Kiteman that members have made.I dedicate this to (who else?) the one and only..........KITEMAN! If you have any pictures to contribute leave it in a comment and it will be added! You have seen the guide now see all of his disguises!
By: Zaphod Beeblebrox

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:14:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Gingerbread-Pancake-and-Waffle-House-Kitemans-Sh/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/9FEI/G3E2CFOK/FR79FEIG3E2CFOK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/9FEI/G3E2CFOK/FR79FEIG3E2CFOK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/9FEI/G3E2CFOK/FR79FEIG3E2CFOK.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad More like Belgian than Bauhaus, this was to build a gingerbread house with the latest in home construction techiques.  Instead of baking a sheet of gingerbread, why not create structural insulated panels with waffle design.  Go green and save on materials, time and labor.  Go and build your own Inst...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:42:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/note-passing-device-disguised-as-gluestick/
note passing device disguised as gluestick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/5H5A/G1VDTPRE/FRZ5H5AG1VDTPRE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/5H5A/G1VDTPRE/FRZ5H5AG1VDTPRE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/5H5A/G1VDTPRE/FRZ5H5AG1VDTPRE.SMALL.jpg puppetmaster    If you don't want to get in trouble passing notes, use this device to pass notes with ease! This device takes only 30 seconds to make! materials -Pen (to write)-glue stick (to give to friend , having the teacher think your letting him/her barrow your glue stick)-piece of paper (to write note) ...
By: puppetmaster

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:06:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Guide-to-Kiteman-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/8F79/G1BBHHJG/FCH8F79G1BBHHJG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/8F79/G1BBHHJG/FCH8F79G1BBHHJG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/8F79/G1BBHHJG/FCH8F79G1BBHHJG.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Recently I was contacted by a group of dedicated Instructablers who brought it to my attention that one of our members was in need of his own guide.  Why, you say? Kiteman is a familar face to most members who have been on for any length of time, and is quickly introduced to new ones. Not only has h...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Nov 2009 10:14:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-20000-pints-of-beer/
How to make 20,000 pints of beer. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/8XEH/G1BB7V6L/F8F8XEHG1BB7V6L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/8XEH/G1BB7V6L/F8F8XEHG1BB7V6L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/8XEH/G1BB7V6L/F8F8XEHG1BB7V6L.SMALL.jpg Kiteman There are several projects here for small-scale home brewing.I thought I'd find out how they do it properly.I turned to the Adnams Brewery, and enlisted the help of their Quality Manager, Belinda Jennings, who I first met in a field in Suffolk... Raw materials The thing about brewing is that ther...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Nov 2009 09:46:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Emergency-Halloween-Pinata/
Make an Emergency Halloween Pinata - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/SFFA/G1BBDAXI/FGMSFFAG1BBDAXI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/SFFA/G1BBDAXI/FGMSFFAG1BBDAXI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/SFFA/G1BBDAXI/FGMSFFAG1BBDAXI.SMALL.jpg Kiteman OK, so we got invited to a Hallowe'en party, one of those where people bring contributions to the buffet."Of course we'd like to come - what shall we bring?""Could you manage a Hallowe'en-themed piñata?"Er, OK......and here we go.(Oh, and the emergency? Version one, a papier mache construction faile...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:49:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-play-Conkers/
How to play Conkers. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/92V8/G0KQOWRT/F8H92V8G0KQOWRT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/92V8/G0KQOWRT/F8H92V8G0KQOWRT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/92V8/G0KQOWRT/F8H92V8G0KQOWRT.SMALL.jpg Kiteman The conker The "conker" is the fruit of the horse-chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum).  Not actually a chestnut (conkers are, in fact, slightly toxic), it has been an important commercial tree, with uses as broad as raw materials for explosives to providing deep shade to keep beer-gardens coo...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:18:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Glueless-Poseable-Cardboard-Robot/
The Glueless, Poseable Cardboard Robot. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/ESKF/FYYNDRPQ/F0CESKFFYYNDRPQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/ESKF/FYYNDRPQ/F0CESKFFYYNDRPQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/ESKF/FYYNDRPQ/F0CESKFFYYNDRPQ.SMALL.jpg Kiteman OK, maybe not such a good idea for a contest organised by a glue manufacturer, but I was inspired.The whole model is held together with friction, but is (fairly) poseable....and it has claws! Materials and tools Most of the robot's body is built of corrugated card, but the forearms and claws are ...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:40:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardpunk-Goggles/
Cardpunk Goggles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/IC6U/FYTCPQ6W/F7RIC6UFYTCPQ6W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/IC6U/FYTCPQ6W/F7RIC6UFYTCPQ6W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/IC6U/FYTCPQ6W/F7RIC6UFYTCPQ6W.SMALL.jpg Kiteman You've heard of steampunk, cyberpunk, even dieselpunk.Now, there's cardpunk - an alternative reality where all the cool stuff is made of cardboard. Tools and Materials The main tools we used for this project were a selection of sharp knives, scissors and a pin.The materials were;The cardboard inn...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:06:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-Daddys-Shed/
Building Daddy's Shed. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/ETUV/FYIZ4MY9/FFCETUVFYIZ4MY9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/ETUV/FYIZ4MY9/FFCETUVFYIZ4MY9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/ETUV/FYIZ4MY9/FFCETUVFYIZ4MY9.SMALL.jpg Kiteman It had to happen.#2 Son found out about the Gorilla Glue contest prizes - his favourite raw materials are cardboard boxes and duct tape.So, he decided to turn a box into a model of my shed. Pay attention, he is particularly proud of the hinge.(Obligatory plea to your emotions: #2 Son is 8, which is...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:24:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/quotKitemanquot-at-the-end-of-your-fingertip/
"Kiteman" at the end of your fingertip! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F3W/FEDI/FYIZ43M9/F3WFEDIFYIZ43M9.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3W/FEDI/FYIZ43M9/F3WFEDIFYIZ43M9.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3W/FEDI/FYIZ43M9/F3WFEDIFYIZ43M9.SMALL.jpg stinkymum Haven't you always wanted your very own "Kiteman" finger puppet at the end of your fingertip, ready to do your every whim?. He also doubles as a decoration for the end of your pencil? Take him back to school - amaze your friends. Well now you are in luck, (with some encouragement from Caitlin'...
By: stinkymum

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:54:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Fold-the-Worlds-Simplest-Origami-Bird/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPT/EE39/FYIZ3Q7A/FPTEE39FYIZ3Q7A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPT/EE39/FYIZ3Q7A/FPTEE39FYIZ3Q7A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPT/EE39/FYIZ3Q7A/FPTEE39FYIZ3Q7A.SMALL.jpg Kiteman I had a number of messages saying people didn't "get" how the bird was folded.What better time to show everybody?Start with a square of paper, and copy the folds you see.Yes, I know I pre-creased the paper, but if I didn't that took the video over 30s unless I sped it up.I'm also a bit miffed with t...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:50:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Frisbee-1/
Cardboard Frisbee - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/5AVR/FYG8609M/F3D5AVRFYG8609M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/5AVR/FYG8609M/F3D5AVRFYG8609M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/5AVR/FYG8609M/F3D5AVRFYG8609M.SMALL.jpg Kiteman If you're going to be fussy, this is not a frisbee, since it does not involve the famous pie-tins. It is, however, eminently modifiable, decorateable (is that a word? It is now.), and suitable for using indoors. Even better, it can be educational (see the last step). Print one out with your corpo...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:55:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-get-a-chuckle-out-of-a-Brit/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/YXJR/FVIP7CEX/FMPYXJRFVIP7CEX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/YXJR/FVIP7CEX/FMPYXJRFVIP7CEX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/YXJR/FVIP7CEX/FMPYXJRFVIP7CEX.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad It's been a while since The Bot Side (c) Instructables Robot cartoons have been posted so I thought it might be fun just to show you how they are drawn. Old School freehand with pencil and a marker to ink it in. Some say skillz but I say you just have to poke your funny bone.Please note this was j...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:56:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-tiny-transparent-kite-from-broom-bristles/
Make a tiny, transparent kite from broom bristles. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/KNCN/FXK6BQG9/F92KNCNFXK6BQG9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/KNCN/FXK6BQG9/F92KNCNFXK6BQG9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/KNCN/FXK6BQG9/F92KNCNFXK6BQG9.SMALL.jpg Kiteman This isn't the smallest kite in the world, but it's probably the smallest that most people will make.Add to that the fact that it is made of no specialist materials at all, and you're ready to make a tiny marvel.(I'll highlight the materials you need as we go along, but you can substitute many other...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:21:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Climbing-Cardboard-Gorilla/
Climbing Cardboard Gorilla - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/NTBI/FYG862GC/FN3NTBIFYG862GC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/NTBI/FYG862GC/FN3NTBIFYG862GC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/NTBI/FYG862GC/FN3NTBIFYG862GC.SMALL.jpg Kiteman This is a cardboard version of a traditional wooden toy, with a small modification to give it swinging legs, "just because". Materials and tools. You will need a number of easily-obtained materials.Corrugated card - enough to draw three copies of the template - maybe one and a half sheets of A4?p...
By: Kiteman

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