http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 22:25:52 PDT BLOX v1.01 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/Wooden-Mallet-Made-at-TechShop/
Wooden Mallet Made. I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/PXVT/HFWSUA1S/FZNPXVTHFWSUA1S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/PXVT/HFWSUA1S/FZNPXVTHFWSUA1S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/PXVT/HFWSUA1S/FZNPXVTHFWSUA1S.SMALL.jpg jshroyer Shopping list: -3/4" thick 6" wide by 18" long wood (I chose Maple) -BB's, Lead weights, Dust from bench grinder, Steel bar stock, or any thing else that is dense and can fit in the mallet. (I went with BB's because you can buy a lot really easily) -Wood glue (I went with titebond III because its my...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 05:19:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sign-for-Cottage-lit-by-the-sun/
Sign for Cottage - lit by the sun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/OMS3/HGH71ES7/FCBOMS3HGH71ES7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/OMS3/HGH71ES7/FCBOMS3HGH71ES7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/OMS3/HGH71ES7/FCBOMS3HGH71ES7.SMALL.jpg sschondo I wanted to make a really cool unique sign for my cottage in Rondeau Park Ontario.  I made it from plywood and acrylic at the Tech Shop in Detroit using a laser cutter.   www.techshop.ws Design and Laser Cut the pieces I designed the sign in Corel Draw.  Then cut the front and back from 1/4 inch...
By: sschondo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 20:04:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Made-it-at-TechShop-PGH-Upcycled-Ikea-Clock/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/BAWU/HFD1DQQQ/FGLBAWUHFD1DQQQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/BAWU/HFD1DQQQ/FGLBAWUHFD1DQQQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/BAWU/HFD1DQQQ/FGLBAWUHFD1DQQQ.SMALL.jpg andyleer I found a $.99 clock at Ikea called the Vakis. It's a nice little clock with a simple face, very plain looking. I thought it would be great to add a wooden veneer to it to class it up a little. I made this at TechShop PGH on a Trotec Speedy 300 Laser with Corel Draw. 
By: andyleer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:53:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-etched-river-stones-perfect-for-Mothers-D/
Laser-etched river stones - perfect for Mothers' Day gifts! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/5IU2/HFPTIT9B/F2W5IU2HFPTIT9B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/5IU2/HFPTIT9B/F2W5IU2HFPTIT9B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/5IU2/HFPTIT9B/F2W5IU2HFPTIT9B.SMALL.jpg apexchaser In this instructable you'll learn how to use a laser etching/cutting machine to etch words and/or graphics onto the surface of smooth stones.  "River stones", which are rounded and smooth, and have a fairly flat surface, make the perfect material for this project. Once etched with your favorite ins...
By: apexchaser

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 11:28:19 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/Tig-Rod-Feeder-Bin-Wall-Challenge/
Tig Rod Feeder (Bin Wall Challenge) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/7BU1/HFD1DGVP/FOO7BU1HFD1DGVP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/7BU1/HFD1DGVP/FOO7BU1HFD1DGVP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/7BU1/HFD1DGVP/FOO7BU1HFD1DGVP.SMALL.jpg jtinst I've been learning to TIG weld and one of the tricky parts to master is feeding the filler rod with my non-dominant hand.  It's been a while since I've done the challenge, so I thought I'd see what I could rustle up in way of an automatic rod feeder using just components from the TechShop bin wall. ...
By: jtinst

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 13:14:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Electric-Sit-to-Stand-Desk/
Quick Electric Sit-to-Stand Desk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/SUOJ/HF23XKDH/FQXSUOJHF23XKDH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/SUOJ/HF23XKDH/FQXSUOJHF23XKDH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/SUOJ/HF23XKDH/FQXSUOJHF23XKDH.SMALL.jpg jtinst Sitting at a desk all day can lead to poor posture, health problems, and back pain.  Unfortunately, electric sitting/standing desks are expensive.  So, I decided to build my own! Mounting Plates With four linear actuators from eBay, I started by sketching the layout in Autodesk Inventor, found so...
By: jtinst

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 00:30:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fishbowl-Pendant-a-first-laser-cutting-project/
Fishbowl Pendant - a first laser-cutting project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/8452/HFD1166R/FGG8452HFD1166R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/8452/HFD1166R/FGG8452HFD1166R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/8452/HFD1166R/FGG8452HFD1166R.SMALL.jpg egp This is a quick and easy project to make on a laser cutter. (I just joined TechShop, and I now have access to all kinds of wonderful equipment, so this is probably the first in a series of "I made it at TechShop" Instructables.) This project assumes that you have already  had some training on safety...
By: egp

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:18:58 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

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:29:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Perfect-Screw-Alignment-for-Screw-Mounted-Equipmen/
Perfect Screw Alignment for Screw Mounted Equipment - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/5WW6/HELX6MFU/FG55WW6HELX6MFU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/5WW6/HELX6MFU/FG55WW6HELX6MFU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/5WW6/HELX6MFU/FG55WW6HELX6MFU.SMALL.jpg TechShopJim Have you ever tried to mount a router, hub, power strip, or other piece of equipment to the wall or other surface, and found it difficult to align the screws so they fit into the equipment? It seems like no matter how carefully you measure, the screws are always out of alignment, and the piece of e...
By: TechShopJim

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:46:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reclaimed-6-drawer-Dresser-TECHSHOP-BUILT/
Reclaimed 6 drawer Dresser (TECHSHOP BUILT)!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/SJOK/HEI4FNK5/FV5SJOKHEI4FNK5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/SJOK/HEI4FNK5/FV5SJOKHEI4FNK5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/SJOK/HEI4FNK5/FV5SJOKHEI4FNK5.SMALL.jpg kjbills I was asked by a friend to make her a dresser...the only thing that she mentioned is that she wanted it to look old. Old is not that easy for a novice like me, but I said yes, and she gave me a idea of what she was looking for, and I got started. GOOD THING I HAVE A TECH SHOP MEMBERSHIP!!!! ...
By: kjbills

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:30:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Techshop-built-Cabinet-Walnut-Maple-Mahogany-C/
Techshop built Cabinet (Walnut, Maple, Mahogany, Cherry) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/WRTS/HEI4FNYZ/F44WRTSHEI4FNYZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/WRTS/HEI4FNYZ/F44WRTSHEI4FNYZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/WRTS/HEI4FNYZ/F44WRTSHEI4FNYZ.SMALL.jpg kjbills I LOVE THE TECHSHOP!!!  Being a woodworker, I have access to everything I need to build whatever I need to.  I was asked to build a low cabinet for a friend, and he drew out the plans...I was excited to get going on such a beautiful piece.  Planing and joining and gluing. FIRST, I chose the w...
By: kjbills

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:04:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Draisienne-and-Sled-hack-of-IKEAs-frosta-sto/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/WBVZ/HE7CSIBS/F1OWBVZHE7CSIBS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/WBVZ/HE7CSIBS/F1OWBVZHE7CSIBS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/WBVZ/HE7CSIBS/F1OWBVZHE7CSIBS.SMALL.jpg le FabShop In november 2012, Core77 made an article on their blog about one of my projects, a collection of 3D printed lampshades made to repair IKEA lamps. At the end of the page, the writer (Ray) made a suggestion : "Where Andreas Bhend's recently-seen IKEA hacks included instructions à la the Swedish furni...
By: le FabShop

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 06:06:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Routing-Table/
DIY Routing Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/NTJP/HEBNNUBN/FERNTJPHEBNNUBN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/NTJP/HEBNNUBN/FERNTJPHEBNNUBN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/NTJP/HEBNNUBN/FERNTJPHEBNNUBN.SMALL.jpg wwashington This Instructable describes a routing table I made at Techshop after taking the Laser Cutter SBU. I wanted a project to try out my new laser cutting skills, and a router mounting plate for a router table seemed perfect. Techshop has a nice router table that members can use, but I have a lot a small...
By: wwashington

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 17:39:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-set-of-Third-Hands-welding-fixtures/
Making a set of Third Hands: welding fixtures! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/QZNR/HEBN81MS/FYHQZNRHEBN81MS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/QZNR/HEBN81MS/FYHQZNRHEBN81MS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/QZNR/HEBN81MS/FYHQZNRHEBN81MS.SMALL.jpg TSSJ-ryan Welding is fun! But sometimes you just need a few helping hands to hold your work while you weld. This Instructable goes over how I made my third hands: welding fixtures. Thanks goes out to schip666's Instructable http://www.instructables.com/id/Third%2c-fourth%2c-and-possibly-fifth%2c-hand/ for giv...
By: TSSJ-ryan

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:48:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Carbon-fiber-guitar-body-Made-at-Techshop/
Carbon fiber guitar body - Made at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/V3KE/HE7D9HX0/FFQV3KEHE7D9HX0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/V3KE/HE7D9HX0/FFQV3KEHE7D9HX0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/V3KE/HE7D9HX0/FFQV3KEHE7D9HX0.SMALL.jpg workislove In this instructable I will show you how I made the body for my carbon fiber acoustic guitar, part of a workshop at Techshop. It was made laying layers of carbon fiber and fiberglass over a cardboard mold, then hardening the fibers with marine grade epoxy. The mold was modeled after a 1940 Gibson L-...
By: workislove

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:18:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stool-made-at-TechShop-Roundrock/
Stool made at TechShop (Roundrock) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/JUG3/HE07P1LF/F87JUG3HE07P1LF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/JUG3/HE07P1LF/F87JUG3HE07P1LF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/JUG3/HE07P1LF/F87JUG3HE07P1LF.SMALL.jpg minnick89 This is an Intractable detailing how to make a simple stool. The stool I am making I made at TechShop Things you will need: Materials: 1. Wood ( I used scraps) 2. Glue 3. Biscuits (for joining beveled edges) 4. Screws (to attach base to top) Tools: 1.Table saw 2.Band saw 3. Miter saw 4. Drill 5. Cl...
By: minnick89

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:04:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Made-it-at-TechShop-RDU-How-to-refurbish-an-Old-S/
Made it at TechShop RDU- How to refurbish an Old Skateboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/49ZV/HDOW6TU6/FV449ZVHDOW6TU6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/49ZV/HDOW6TU6/FV449ZVHDOW6TU6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/49ZV/HDOW6TU6/FV449ZVHDOW6TU6.SMALL.jpg RaleighBKV This is an Instructable on refurbishing an old skateboard. I did this at TechShop RDU in Raleigh, NC: www.techshop.ws. Also, here's my new Etsy page:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/LeadfootPressings I've had this skateboard since I was a child, and decided recently I was going to teach my dog to pull i...
By: RaleighBKV

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Mar 2013 15:38:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/High-Contrast-Leather-Laser-Etching-Intro/
High Contrast Leather Laser Etching - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/4CDB/HDOW9WZS/FPD4CDBHDOW9WZS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/4CDB/HDOW9WZS/FPD4CDBHDOW9WZS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/4CDB/HDOW9WZS/FPD4CDBHDOW9WZS.SMALL.jpg the5thfool The hip flask pictured here cost only $5 at the local super-jumbo-extreme-retail store on clearance, and I wanted to personalize it a bit.  I have access to a laser cutter/etcher through the TechShop and thought this might be the tool for the job. However, one of the problems with cheap, thin leath...
By: the5thfool

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:43:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/I-Made-this-at-TechShop-How-to-Make-a-Wooden-Ring-/
I Made this at TechShop-How to Make a Wooden Ring (Teak) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/QR1N/HD4VNEFJ/FP9QR1NHD4VNEFJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/QR1N/HD4VNEFJ/FP9QR1NHD4VNEFJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/QR1N/HD4VNEFJ/FP9QR1NHD4VNEFJ.SMALL.jpg RaleighBKV Take a look at TechShop: http://www.techshop.ws The following is an instructable on making a wooden ring out of teak at Techshop RDU. These rings can be made out of any hardwood, but teak is both water resistant and strong enough to remain intact, even with a slender profile.   Take a look at the ...
By: RaleighBKV

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:31:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cast-Aluminum-Belt-Buckle/
Cast Aluminum Belt Buckle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/RT61/HD4VNLE6/FYJRT61HD4VNLE6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/RT61/HD4VNLE6/FYJRT61HD4VNLE6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/RT61/HD4VNLE6/FYJRT61HD4VNLE6.SMALL.jpg TSSJ-ryan About a year ago I had a Thrift Store Prom Party to attend, and among the many other jems I found was a studded belt with the Mistfits logo as the buckle. It was cool, but I wanted to make my own buckle to personalize it some more. Here's my process.... Things used: Epilog Laser Cutter TechShop San...
By: TSSJ-ryan

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:15:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Marcos-Belt-Rack-Designed-and-built-by-Dad-and-/
Marco's Belt Rack - Designed and built by Dad and Son - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/RR6D/HD4VFT0N/FTXRR6DHD4VFT0N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/RR6D/HD4VFT0N/FTXRR6DHD4VFT0N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/RR6D/HD4VFT0N/FTXRR6DHD4VFT0N.SMALL.jpg togo1919 My 7.8-year-old son and I have been wrestling with belts all over the floor at home.  We've been hanging them on doorknobs, and it just has NOT been working well. So, in order to get him more familiar with CorelDraw so he can do more of his own designing, I proposed that we design a Belt Rack toge...
By: togo1919

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:31:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-cupboard-spice-organizer-made-at-Techho/
A cupboard spice organizer - made at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/4QS9/HBUZGODS/FUB4QS9HBUZGODS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/4QS9/HBUZGODS/FUB4QS9HBUZGODS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/4QS9/HBUZGODS/FUB4QS9HBUZGODS.SMALL.jpg workislove I have a problem. I love to cook a variety of things, and I keep a wide variety of spices on hand, but my counters are small and my cabinets are ill-proportioned. Every time I need a spice, I have to rummage around through my shelves to find them. I needed a new way to store my spices, and this is w...
By: workislove

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2013 03:23:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-adjustable-feet-for-a-butcher-block-Made-at/
Make adjustable feet for a butcher block - Made at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/DLLE/HD4VO9FF/FTYDLLEHD4VO9FF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/DLLE/HD4VO9FF/FTYDLLEHD4VO9FF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/DLLE/HD4VO9FF/FTYDLLEHD4VO9FF.SMALL.jpg workislove Someone I know recently commisioned a cutting board from me - as described in my earlier instructable how to make an end grain cutting board. But instead of making a normal size cutting board, they wanted a full-on butcher block, and I decided that instead of just being a solid block, it needed some...
By: workislove

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:55:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Larrys-Caravan/
Larry's Caravan - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/2F2J/HCV9CCU0/FRB2F2JHCV9CCU0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/2F2J/HCV9CCU0/FRB2F2JHCV9CCU0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/2F2J/HCV9CCU0/FRB2F2JHCV9CCU0.SMALL.jpg cchalmers This is a litte caravan trailer inspired by this book: http://www.amazon.com/Larrys-Caravan-Tales-Hopping-Wood My son asked me to make it for him one day, specifically asking me to 3D print it at the TechShop! I thought a combination of 3D printing and laser cutting would be faster and more fun so h...
By: cchalmers

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:43:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cement-Skulls/
Cement Skulls!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/EAB9/HCJOBE1Q/FPBEAB9HCJOBE1Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/EAB9/HCJOBE1Q/FPBEAB9HCJOBE1Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/EAB9/HCJOBE1Q/FPBEAB9HCJOBE1Q.SMALL.jpg TSSJ-ryan I've been wanting to do some cement sculptures for a while now. I wanted a fairly simple, yet still cool, design for my first project. After looking through Thingiverse I found http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:36110 by macouno. It is simplified but has all the major features that make up a skull. It...
By: TSSJ-ryan

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2013 00:20:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3d-Terrain-Model-of-Edgewood-Park-California/
3d Terrain Model of Edgewood Park, California - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/LLG9/HCB8KQO4/FMVLLG9HCB8KQO4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/LLG9/HCB8KQO4/FMVLLG9HCB8KQO4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/LLG9/HCB8KQO4/FMVLLG9HCB8KQO4.SMALL.jpg jschrempp My followers will know that I have an obsession with Edgewood Park and with TechShop. In this Instructable I mix both by making a smooth surface model of the park. I've always wanted to have a true scale model of this fantastic local park. Home to several endangered plant species and the nearly ext...
By: jschrempp

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2013 14:51:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Wooden-Framed-Laser-Etched-Poster/
DIY Wooden Framed Laser Etched Poster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/Q826/HBUZGSG9/FJTQ826HBUZGSG9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/Q826/HBUZGSG9/FJTQ826HBUZGSG9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/Q826/HBUZGSG9/FJTQ826HBUZGSG9.SMALL.jpg robertdavidmartinez I've always enjoyed making custom posters, and when I came across the opportunity to take Dale Carnegie's "How To Win Friends and Influence People" and make it into an inspirational poster I of course obliged.  Full Discloser: I made it at Techshop and I highly recommend anyone near one to check th...
By: robertdavidmartinez

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:14:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Luminaria-With-A-Laser-Etcher/
Make A Luminaria With A Laser Etcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/YG9P/HC3PR863/F1OYG9PHC3PR863.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/YG9P/HC3PR863/F1OYG9PHC3PR863.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/YG9P/HC3PR863/F1OYG9PHC3PR863.SMALL.jpg davemenc Luminaria are paper bags with a bit of sand in the bottom and a lit candle providing some light. The nicer ones (in my opinion) have patterns cut into them. Our goal here is to cut patterns into paper bags so they can be used as luminaria. We're going to get cheap bags from a dollar store and use a...
By: davemenc

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:12:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Shelf-for-a-Closet-TechShop/
Simple Shelf for a Closet - TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/67GT/HAQ31PUS/FOL67GTHAQ31PUS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/67GT/HAQ31PUS/FOL67GTHAQ31PUS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/67GT/HAQ31PUS/FOL67GTHAQ31PUS.SMALL.jpg Phil Cyr I decided that my closet needed to get cleaned. Every time I've cleaned my room in the last few years, my closet has gotten less clean. Well I'd had enough of that and decided that the only real way to clean the closet would be to go build a real shelf- unlike that chunk of plywood I had stacked on ...
By: Phil Cyr

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:53:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-Autodesk-Inventor-to-create-a-notched-wood-c/
Using Autodesk Inventor to create a notched wood construction (Jeweler's Bench Tool Holder) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/1B0T/HBNXWV19/FBZ1B0THBNXWV19.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/1B0T/HBNXWV19/FBZ1B0THBNXWV19.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/1B0T/HBNXWV19/FBZ1B0THBNXWV19.SMALL.jpg TomCloss As I spend a lot of my creating time on making jewelry, my jeweler's bench gets covered in tools so I needed more storage space for my tools. So I designed this tool holder in Inventor and as doing it I thought it would be good to share some of the techniques I used in the design process. So here it...
By: TomCloss

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 21:35:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lasercut-Freezer-Paper-Stencils/
Lasercut Freezer Paper Stencils - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/PW66/HAWBX05N/F67PW66HAWBX05N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/PW66/HAWBX05N/F67PW66HAWBX05N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/PW66/HAWBX05N/F67PW66HAWBX05N.SMALL.jpg needlenoodles Freezer paper stencils are a quick-and-dirty alternative to silkscreening, since you don't have to wait for a screen to dry or develop, and freezer paper can be purchased cheaply at just about any grocery store. However, cutting out a stencil by hand can be quite tedious, especially with a highly de...
By: needlenoodles

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jan 2013 17:54:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Silk-Screening-Napkins-and-T-Shirts/
Silk Screening Napkins and T-Shirts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/I41L/HBHGIUUU/F92I41LHBHGIUUU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/I41L/HBHGIUUU/F92I41LHBHGIUUU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/I41L/HBHGIUUU/F92I41LHBHGIUUU.SMALL.jpg robertdavidmartinez I've always enjoyed taking a design or picture of mine and printing it on a shirt, but small-run custom designed shirts are costly, and the results are always hard to predict. This Instructable will walk you through how to take a custom design and silk screen it onto a shirt. The process is very enj...
By: robertdavidmartinez

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 13:37:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-etching-ginger-snaps-for-Cookiepocalypse-I/
Laser etching ginger snaps for Cookiepocalypse - I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3B/7211/HBHGIMUP/F3B7211HBHGIMUP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3B/7211/HBHGIMUP/F3B7211HBHGIMUP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3B/7211/HBHGIMUP/F3B7211HBHGIMUP.SMALL.jpg controlledwrinkles Last year I was invited to a Cookiepocalypse "End of the World" cookie party, the icon my friends had used on the invitation was the Mayan calendar with a bite taken out of it. I immediately thought that it would be awesome to etch the calendar onto some ginger snaps for the party. But I realized t...
By: controlledwrinkles

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Jan 2013 21:31:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Molds-for-Pewter-Casting-I-made-it-at-TechSh/
Wood Molds for Pewter Casting (I made it at TechShop) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/X6HO/HANAJ3UO/F87X6HOHANAJ3UO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/X6HO/HANAJ3UO/F87X6HOHANAJ3UO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/X6HO/HANAJ3UO/F87X6HOHANAJ3UO.SMALL.jpg TomCloss With pewter's melting point being so low you can make molds out of lots of different materials. The following information will help you build a two part mold using a laser cutter and 1/4 inch thick wood. I used the laser cutter at my local TechShop. For more information on  TechShop look them up. ht...
By: TomCloss

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2012 18:25:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/simple-bedframe/
simple bedframe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/HDTB/HAUNNDI0/F96HDTBHAUNNDI0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/HDTB/HAUNNDI0/F96HDTBHAUNNDI0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/HDTB/HAUNNDI0/F96HDTBHAUNNDI0.SMALL.jpg TSSJ-ryan as the title says a simple bedframe that i came up with to raise my memory foam mattress topper off the floor slightly.  when designing this i had a couple ideas in mind:  i wanted no hardware so it was easy to assemble and disassemble  and i wanted to make it out of simple materials like 2x4 and ju...
By: TSSJ-ryan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2012 18:24:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-etched-wooden-servers-plates/
Laser-etched wooden servers plates(?) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/VQ4O/HAQ2TO6D/FHNVQ4OHAQ2TO6D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/VQ4O/HAQ2TO6D/FHNVQ4OHAQ2TO6D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/VQ4O/HAQ2TO6D/FHNVQ4OHAQ2TO6D.SMALL.jpg Duleesha This is my first instructable - so any feedback and tips to make future instructables better would be very appreciated! This is also my first project at the TechShop.  I had limited time to spend their prior to the holidays, but wanted to make something, however small just to get started. Here's t...
By: Duleesha

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:17:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Prepare-Reclaimed-Wood/
How to Prepare Reclaimed Wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/WFOY/HAQ37RGA/FKNWFOYHAQ37RGA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/WFOY/HAQ37RGA/FKNWFOYHAQ37RGA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/WFOY/HAQ37RGA/FKNWFOYHAQ37RGA.SMALL.jpg Groovy Green Gal I bought some wood off of craigslist. The fellow said it was redwood from a barn. I decided to restore it rather than using it with the aged look.  The Instructable will describe how I went through the process of getting the wood ready to plane using the planer/jointer at TechShop. What you will ne...
By: Groovy Green Gal

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:02:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-color-to-laser-etched-acrylic-at-Techshop/
Adding color to laser etched acrylic at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/H4YI/HAUNM19K/FU1H4YIHAUNM19K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/H4YI/HAUNM19K/FU1H4YIHAUNM19K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/H4YI/HAUNM19K/FU1H4YIHAUNM19K.SMALL.jpg broadspectrum I wanted to color the labels on an acrylic box for a Raspberry Pi enclosure with a paint.  This method uses a powder which is etched into the laser engraving. The powder used is called LaserDarc. I bought a sample of 3 colors for around $70.   The Raspberry Pi enclosure pattern was from Thingiverse...
By: broadspectrum

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:56:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/TechshopMP-Snowman-Cookie-Cutter/
@TechshopMP: Snowman Cookie Cutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/IKL9/H9G17A8A/FW9IKL9H9G17A8A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/IKL9/H9G17A8A/FW9IKL9H9G17A8A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/IKL9/H9G17A8A/FW9IKL9H9G17A8A.SMALL.jpg TSTricky The holidays are approaching and I wanted to do something fun and a little different so I decided to make my own holiday cookie cutters. This one is a Snowman and as you will see it is a very simple task. Design The first step is to design the cookie cutter. I did this in AutoDesk Inventor. I am ...
By: TSTricky

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:42:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pill-bottle-storage-rack/
Pill bottle storage rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/IZPZ/HA4MGEHK/FP4IZPZHA4MGEHK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/IZPZ/HA4MGEHK/FP4IZPZHA4MGEHK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/IZPZ/HA4MGEHK/FP4IZPZHA4MGEHK.SMALL.jpg jayrob56 Recycle used pill bottles into something you can use in your workshop  I have lots of old prescription pill bottles that I use for small parts, but they haven't been organized well until now. Here is how I built a pill bottle storage rack that will hold 22 pill bottles to store small parts.  I built...
By: jayrob56

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Dec 2012 23:41:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Techshop-Built-CRIB-Walnut-and-Lacquered-MDF/
Techshop Built CRIB (Walnut and Lacquered MDF) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/QO42/HABDH1CY/F5ZQO42HABDH1CY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/QO42/HABDH1CY/F5ZQO42HABDH1CY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/QO42/HABDH1CY/F5ZQO42HABDH1CY.SMALL.jpg kjbills I BUILT IT AT TECHSHOP MENLO PARK!!!!  http://www.techshop.ws I wanted a crib I couldn't afford. So, with a little CNC, tablesawing, and some quality measuring, voila!! All of the beauty with a fraction of the cost. And the fun of building it. I actually built the dresser in this room, and painted ...
By: kjbills

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:52:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-your-car-badges/
Hack your car badges! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/ICHA/HAH02JDI/FVBICHAHAH02JDI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/ICHA/HAH02JDI/FVBICHAHAH02JDI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/ICHA/HAH02JDI/FVBICHAHAH02JDI.SMALL.jpg irmiger This is an oldie, but goodie, taught to me when I was just a wee child by my dad. You can remove most of your vehicle's trim with your dentist's best friend...dental floss! Badges, generally, are stuck to the car using two methods, posts or adhesive tape. Post-mounted badges are easy to remove sinc...
By: irmiger

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Dec 2012 14:31:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Miter-Saw-Table-I-Made-it-at-TechShop/
Build a Miter Saw Table - I Made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/6IAQ/HAE69EQK/F7L6IAQHAE69EQK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/6IAQ/HAE69EQK/F7L6IAQHAE69EQK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/6IAQ/HAE69EQK/F7L6IAQHAE69EQK.SMALL.jpg jeffaudio This instructable will show you how to build a miter saw table so it's easier to cut long pieces of wood. It is customizable to your miter saw, but for this instructable I'll be using a Dewalt DW715. It has four compartments and can be placed on two sawhorses wherever you need it. I made this at Tec...
By: jeffaudio

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Dec 2012 18:37:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Desktop-speaker-stands-for-Audioengine-A2-speakers/
Desktop speaker stands for Audioengine A2 speakers - made at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/8603/HABDG509/FHR8603HABDG509.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/8603/HABDG509/FHR8603HABDG509.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/8603/HABDG509/FHR8603HABDG509.SMALL.jpg workislove My audiophile friend is giving someone a pair of speakers for a holiday gift. To go with those speakers he came to me to commission a simple pair of speaker stands. The design was pretty open ended, he just wanted them to be heavy, "shiny", match the footprint of the speakers, and look good with the...
By: workislove

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Dec 2012 03:10:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-RestoreCustomize-Your-KitchenAid-Paddle-an/
How To Restore/Customize Your KitchenAid Paddle and Dough Hook - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/PM60/HA4MII6H/FCIPM60HA4MII6H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/PM60/HA4MII6H/FCIPM60HA4MII6H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/PM60/HA4MII6H/FCIPM60HA4MII6H.SMALL.jpg TinkeringProductions Well if you are anything like me your KitchenAid stand mixer is going strong but the coating on the aluminum paddle and dough hook is long gone.  I was tired of getting grey aluminum oxide streaks in my cookies, so I decided to do something about it.  I would put a fresh powder coating on them. To...
By: TinkeringProductions

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 08:39:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Kids-Toy-Xylophone/
Kids' Toy Xylophone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/9J27/H9G12LFR/FWQ9J27H9G12LFR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/9J27/H9G12LFR/FWQ9J27H9G12LFR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/9J27/H9G12LFR/FWQ9J27H9G12LFR.SMALL.jpg davidnhutch My wife and I are expecting, so I'm making some toys. Sure, you can buy good toys easily and cheaply, but homemade ones, especially wooden ones, have much nicer feel and more meaning. And besides they're just fun to make.  We bought a cheapo wooden xylophone from Target and the pitch of every singl...
By: davidnhutch

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:35:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Engraved-Rolling-Pin/
Laser Engraved Rolling Pin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/T984/H9G18NJ6/F9HT984H9G18NJ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/T984/H9G18NJ6/F9HT984H9G18NJ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/T984/H9G18NJ6/F9HT984H9G18NJ6.SMALL.jpg tiburon65 Dreaming up a unique gift, I decided to use my skills learned at my local TechShop.  The knowledgeable staff taught some informative classes.   I made it completely at TechShop!  The equipment and facilities are fantastic and allow you to be quite creative. Materials needed: • 12" Wooden Rolling Pi...
By: tiburon65

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 07:41:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Buckler-out-of-Sheet-Metal/
How to make a Buckler out of Sheet Metal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/YZ0J/H994VICQ/FIYYZ0JH994VICQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/YZ0J/H994VICQ/FIYYZ0JH994VICQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/YZ0J/H994VICQ/FIYYZ0JH994VICQ.SMALL.jpg rimfire13 I decided to make a buckler out of sheet metal for one of my friends who is very interested in Monster Hunter, a Action/Adventure/RPG that involves fighting massive monster with awesome weapons. This is the start of one particular sword and shield from the game. Materials:           18"x18" 18 gaug...
By: rimfire13

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