Instructables: exploring - outside - frame http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:50:20 PDT BLOX v1.01 Don't throw away that old external frame pack just yet. http://www.instructables.com/id/Dont-throw-away-that-old-external-frame-pack-just/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/4FM5/HEBNCBH2/FE94FM5HEBNCBH2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/4FM5/HEBNCBH2/FE94FM5HEBNCBH2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/4FM5/HEBNCBH2/FE94FM5HEBNCBH2.SMALL.jpg Mountainmistress This is basically an update to my post for my Go/Hiking pack. http://www.instructables.com/id/Gohikingextended-stay-bag/ So, I pretty much love the pack I've been using for years now and I'm not really looking forward to the cost of upgrading to a frame pack that would suit my needs. A while back ...
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Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:00:05 PDT
Repairing a Carbon Fiber Bicycle Frame http://www.instructables.com/id/Repairing-a-Carbon-Fiber-Bicycle-Frame/
Repairing a Carbon Fiber Bicycle Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/WVDF/HDHXNP5K/F7PWVDFHDHXNP5K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/WVDF/HDHXNP5K/F7PWVDFHDHXNP5K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/WVDF/HDHXNP5K/F7PWVDFHDHXNP5K.SMALL.jpg art medlar One fine morning I was riding up the mountain and I guess I was pedaling too hard or something. Somehow — and we're not precisely sure of the precise sequence of events — it seems that I managed to break the bike chain. The broken chain then got itself entangled in the rear derailleur. Since I was ...
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Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:04:03 PST
Repair of a broken Carbonfiber Bikeframe http://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-of-a-broken-Carbonfiber-Bikeframe/
Repair of a broken Carbonfiber Bikeframe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/VYDZ/HCB8T6HO/FDWVYDZHCB8T6HO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/VYDZ/HCB8T6HO/FDWVYDZHCB8T6HO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/VYDZ/HCB8T6HO/FDWVYDZHCB8T6HO.SMALL.jpg matthieutje65 Hi, Thanks for looking at my new tutorial. You can watch the full tutorial in the video and have a detailed description in the written step by step part down below. If you like my tutorial, you can do me a favor and subscribe to my youtubechannel for updates and check my other projects too. I’ll pos...
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Sun, 27 Jan 2013 11:48:34 PST
Canoe Trailer http://www.instructables.com/id/Canoe-Trailer-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC8/HZ8A/H9T4CI4U/FC8HZ8AH9T4CI4U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC8/HZ8A/H9T4CI4U/FC8HZ8AH9T4CI4U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC8/HZ8A/H9T4CI4U/FC8HZ8AH9T4CI4U.SMALL.jpg RedShedProjects This is an update to a previous Instructable which you may want to read to fully understand this one. It can be found here. I decided to publish an update to my Bike Trailer Instructable as I have had the trailer nearly 8 months and, more importantly, it reached the 100th trip milestone the other d...
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Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:06:40 PST
funny fisherman picture frame from old fishing gear http://www.instructables.com/id/funny-fishing-themed-photo-frame-from-old-fishing-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/Z7W2/H742ZSKV/FGUZ7W2H742ZSKV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/Z7W2/H742ZSKV/FGUZ7W2H742ZSKV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/Z7W2/H742ZSKV/FGUZ7W2H742ZSKV.SMALL.jpg louis perichon hi guys! I had an old fishing box with vintage stuff that cannot be used anymore...but the vintage look of the whole stuff made me want to enlight it.... I decided to blend it all into a cool project.... everything is glued by cyano glue (rc model shops) on a photo frame I got for half a euro in ...
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Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:49:25 PDT
Tutorial: Oakley A Frame Goggle lens and strap removal http://www.instructables.com/id/Tutorial-Oakley-A-Frame-Goggle-lens-and-strap-rem/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/LYLV/H703ONX6/FWOLYLVH703ONX6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/LYLV/H703ONX6/FWOLYLVH703ONX6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/LYLV/H703ONX6/FWOLYLVH703ONX6.SMALL.jpg nukem384 Learn how to customize your Oakley A Frames by changing out the lens and straps for alternative products for a custom look!
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Sun, 16 Sep 2012 12:07:37 PDT
Mk.II Kayak: Saumik http://www.instructables.com/id/MkII-Kayak-Saumik/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/VAK0/H5408CWG/FO8VAK0H5408CWG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/VAK0/H5408CWG/FO8VAK0H5408CWG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/VAK0/H5408CWG/FO8VAK0H5408CWG.SMALL.jpg armored bore After the success of my first kayak (made by carefully following this wonderful tutorial: http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Greenland-Kayak/), I thought I'd make another one out of the bamboo we have growing out back. It was super-cheap, but I wouldn't recommend bamboo as the sole material; I...
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Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:55:03 PDT
Mk.I Kayak: Greenlander http://www.instructables.com/id/MkI-Kayak-Greenlander/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/IOO3/H5408CVW/F1EIOO3H5408CVW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/IOO3/H5408CVW/F1EIOO3H5408CVW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/IOO3/H5408CVW/F1EIOO3H5408CVW.SMALL.jpg armored bore I made this a couple years ago, but I'm just now getting this on Instructables to puff my profile just a little. I built it according to this well done (if long) tutorial: http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Greenland-Kayak/ This is not something you can just slap together, but that being said ...
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Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:51:45 PDT
Custom 3D Printed Carbon Fiber Bike Frame http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-3D-Printed-Carbon-Fiber-Bike-Frame/
Custom 3D Printed Carbon Fiber Bike Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/A7SL/H2WER9GK/FN8A7SLH2WER9GK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/A7SL/H2WER9GK/FN8A7SLH2WER9GK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/A7SL/H2WER9GK/FN8A7SLH2WER9GK.SMALL.jpg Androole If you’re really into cycling and are on this site, chances are that over the years you’ve at least toyed with the idea of making your own frame. There’s something truly special and deeply rewarding about riding something that you’ve built yourself, and being able to choose whatever custom geometry ...
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Sun, 3 Jun 2012 22:21:01 PDT
A simple bicycle frame jig http://www.instructables.com/id/A-simple-bicycle-frame-jig/
A simple bicycle frame jig - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/XV7C/H1JUHLTB/F5GXV7CH1JUHLTB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/XV7C/H1JUHLTB/F5GXV7CH1JUHLTB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/XV7C/H1JUHLTB/F5GXV7CH1JUHLTB.SMALL.jpg ideas2cycles This is an instructable for building your own bicycle frame jig. It was designed by ideas2cycles for bonding, laminating, brazing and tack welding. Welding can be a bit tricky, since there are beams behind every joint which could be in the way. The design is inspired by this instructable, but made ...
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Thu, 17 May 2012 13:14:36 PDT
Building a lugged bicycle using a CNC routed frame the jiggernaut http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-lugged-bicycle-using-a-CNC-routed-frame/
Building a lugged bicycle using a CNC routed frame the jiggernaut - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/GG2C/GZKG37AD/FTEGG2CGZKG37AD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/GG2C/GZKG37AD/FTEGG2CGZKG37AD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/GG2C/GZKG37AD/FTEGG2CGZKG37AD.SMALL.jpg hoda0013 This Instructable is brought to you by Mixed Media Engineering LLC and shows the process of building a lugged bicycle frame using 'The Jiggernaut' a CNC routed, flat pack bicycle frame jig.  We will bring you through all of the steps from prepping the lugs, mitering the tubes, silver soldering the j...
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Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:01:27 PDT
Skin-on-Frame Canoe http://www.instructables.com/id/Skin-on-Frame-Canoe/
Skin-on-Frame Canoe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/IX1H/GZACIFCC/FJ5IX1HGZACIFCC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/IX1H/GZACIFCC/FJ5IX1HGZACIFCC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/IX1H/GZACIFCC/FJ5IX1HGZACIFCC.SMALL.jpg balloondoggle I want a canoe.  I want one really badly.  New, it's going to run me $400 or more.  Used, well, I just don't like Craig's List and haven't found any other listings in my area.  So what's a boy to do?  Build one!!! There is no shortage of guidelines and tips and hints and clues and allusions to cano...
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Sun, 4 Mar 2012 12:00:57 PST
Ski Ramp (Giant Snow Ramp v.2) http://www.instructables.com/id/Ski-Ramp-Giant-Snow-Ramp-v2/
Ski Ramp (Giant Snow Ramp v.2) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/CSSW/GWAU6MDC/F1YCSSWGWAU6MDC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/CSSW/GWAU6MDC/F1YCSSWGWAU6MDC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/CSSW/GWAU6MDC/F1YCSSWGWAU6MDC.SMALL.jpg Evan2010 This is the Giant Snow Ramp version 2. Since last year where I live we got record snowfalls so we had tons of snow to work with and was able to build up a ramp purely out of snow (link here). So this year I'm not expecting to have that much snow so to continue to ski off my roof I decided that I wou...
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Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:51:04 PST
Make an easy survival bed http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-easy-survival-bed/
Make an easy survival bed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/5979/GSLF30WK/F835979GSLF30WK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/5979/GSLF30WK/F835979GSLF30WK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/5979/GSLF30WK/F835979GSLF30WK.SMALL.jpg thedailyrecycler I do live in a urban-ish area so trees that I can use for branches do not belong to me. For visual instructions (photos) i will be using drawn pictures of actual photos. i did make this once at a camp. I was going to take pictures of my wonder creation but i sadly left my camera at home. again. G...
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Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:53:24 PDT
Handmade custom road bike http://www.instructables.com/id/Handmade-custom-road-bike/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/L5U3/GM552D9T/F07L5U3GM552D9T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/L5U3/GM552D9T/F07L5U3GM552D9T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/L5U3/GM552D9T/F07L5U3GM552D9T.SMALL.jpg Honus I've been riding my own home built bike frames for a long time. I built this steel road racing frame back in 1995 and it's still going strong! This frame was silver brazed using an oxy/acetylene torch and all the tubes were mitered by hand using a file and a hack saw. I made a simple jig from wood ...
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Tue, 5 Apr 2011 20:53:29 PDT
Bamboo and Hemp Road Bike http://www.instructables.com/id/Bamboo-and-Hemp-Road-Bike/
Bamboo and Hemp Road Bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/ECT6/GDVZF1JG/F7FECT6GDVZF1JG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/ECT6/GDVZF1JG/F7FECT6GDVZF1JG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/ECT6/GDVZF1JG/F7FECT6GDVZF1JG.SMALL.jpg jmasonherr This is my second broken carbon bike I turned into a Bamboo and Hemp bike.  This bike looks amazing in person, and rides really well too.  The stiffness of this bike is unbelievable.  I highly recommend making one.  You can view the entire process, plus the build of another bamboo bike at the Adven...
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Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:29:21 PDT
CLASSIC FIXED GEAR http://www.instructables.com/id/CLASSIC-FIXED-GEAR-NON-HIPSTER-EDITION/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/95M0/G6MPD3HF/FON95M0G6MPD3HF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/95M0/G6MPD3HF/FON95M0G6MPD3HF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/95M0/G6MPD3HF/FON95M0G6MPD3HF.SMALL.jpg brianhabicht  Some photos of my 1972 Schwinn Varsity fixed gear conversion
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Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:27:22 PST
DIY FIXIE - fixed gear, trackbike frame.. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-FIXIE-fixed-gear-trackbike-frame/
DIY FIXIE - fixed gear, trackbike frame.. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/ISQD/FS6PHY2C/F0JISQDFS6PHY2C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/ISQD/FS6PHY2C/F0JISQDFS6PHY2C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/ISQD/FS6PHY2C/F0JISQDFS6PHY2C.SMALL.jpg jonasedvard This is my simple way of making the frame for my fixed gear trackbike frame..made from an old road bike, cut up and welded back in the right geometry.. cut up cut off drop outs, and the rear wheel tubes.. 1st welding the first welding is the tubes in a alightly more open angle so the dropouts...
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Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:43:31 PDT
Skin-On-Frame Outrigger Sailing Canoe. Chapter 1: Deck, Keel and Cockpits http://www.instructables.com/id/Outrigger/
Skin-On-Frame Outrigger Sailing Canoe. Chapter 1: Deck, Keel and Cockpits - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/BLXR/FLROKA03/FCFBLXRFLROKA03.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/BLXR/FLROKA03/FCFBLXRFLROKA03.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/BLXR/FLROKA03/FCFBLXRFLROKA03.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson This is a 16 foot long outrigger sailing canoe. The shape is inspired by Marshallese sailing canoes. The internal structure of the hull is inspired by Inuit Kayaks and Umiaks. This chapter is followed by:Chapter 2: Make RibsChapter 3: Lash the frameChapter 4: Carve Outrigger and Break ToolsChapter 5...
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Wed, 1 Oct 2008 17:08:32 PDT
Skateboard frame http://www.instructables.com/id/Skateboard-frame/
Skateboard frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FXB/0U0F/GHDSNCMD/FXB0U0FGHDSNCMD.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXB/0U0F/GHDSNCMD/FXB0U0FGHDSNCMD.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXB/0U0F/GHDSNCMD/FXB0U0FGHDSNCMD.SMALL.jpg ryry This instructable goes over how to make a round frame from used skateboard decks. For more information you can visit my blog. Materials: any number of decks Twine Tools: Drill Mitre saw calculator Design The first problem is how to make the largest ring possible with the materials that you ha...
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Sun, 3 Aug 2008 10:44:17 PDT
Giving your bike its weekly clean and tidy. http://www.instructables.com/id/Giving-your-bike-its-weekly-clean-and-tidy/
Giving your bike its weekly clean and tidy. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/WN1H/FINO9Y83/F3HWN1HFINO9Y83.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/WN1H/FINO9Y83/F3HWN1HFINO9Y83.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/WN1H/FINO9Y83/F3HWN1HFINO9Y83.SMALL.jpg killerjackalope A great thing to do on a sunny Sunday afternoon after a good bike ride, maybe beforehand, then you'll have something to do after that aswell. This instructable will cover: - Cleaning your bike up without using a hose or anything likely to force water in to bearings. - Cleaning and degreasing the...
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Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:28:38 PDT
Cozy Boat Episode 2: A New Skin http://www.instructables.com/id/CozyBoatSkin/
Cozy Boat Episode 2: A New Skin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/7R21/FG9OH4X9/F1Z7R21FG9OH4X9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/7R21/FG9OH4X9/F1Z7R21FG9OH4X9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/7R21/FG9OH4X9/F1Z7R21FG9OH4X9.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson The Cozy Boat finally needed a new skin.Seagull poop ate holes in the cotton denim skin. Then the seagulls pecked at the holes to see if it had tasty guts. They pecked right through the closed cell foam layer. Now you couldn't use the boat at all without getting a wet butt.Ray and Chloe volunteered...
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Thu, 15 May 2008 13:39:57 PDT
How to Build a Bamboo Bicycle http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Bamboo-Bicycle/
How to Build a Bamboo Bicycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/CVX7/FEEMAOH6/FLBCVX7FEEMAOH6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/CVX7/FEEMAOH6/FLBCVX7FEEMAOH6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/CVX7/FEEMAOH6/FLBCVX7FEEMAOH6.SMALL.jpg ayasbek I saw a picture of a bamboo bike and decided I had to have one. I found out that professionally built bamboo frames cost a few thousand dollars so I decided to build one myself.I had a lot of fun and I hope that you can make one too by following these instructions.The bike I made is a track bike fo...
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Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:48:32 PDT
How to make a knife sharpener http://www.instructables.com/id/homemade-knife-sharpener/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/HE5U/FDWI2H0P/FP0HE5UFDWI2H0P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/HE5U/FDWI2H0P/FP0HE5UFDWI2H0P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/HE5U/FDWI2H0P/FP0HE5UFDWI2H0P.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68 I could never sharpen a knife worth a beans so this is my first attempt of making my own. It works pretty good. I have plans of making another one .
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Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:54:11 PDT
Almost jigless bicycle frame building http://www.instructables.com/id/Almost-jigless-bicycle-frame-building/
Almost jigless bicycle frame building - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/RZAU/FCA43HSI/FXRRZAUFCA43HSI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/RZAU/FCA43HSI/FXRRZAUFCA43HSI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/RZAU/FCA43HSI/FXRRZAUFCA43HSI.SMALL.jpg drwelby This Instructable shows some basic, simple tooling to help build a bicycle frame. It's aimed for someone building their first few frames who is unable to invest the time or money into a full framebuilding jig. Introduction Every person who decides to build their first frame is faced with the ques...
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Tue, 5 Feb 2008 22:55:24 PST
How I built a carbon bike frame at home (and a bamboo frame too) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-I-built-a-carbon-bike-frame-at-home-and-a-bam/
How I built a carbon bike frame at home (and a bamboo frame too) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/5YLZ/FAQEDGHB/FJA5YLZFAQEDGHB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/5YLZ/FAQEDGHB/FJA5YLZFAQEDGHB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/5YLZ/FAQEDGHB/FJA5YLZFAQEDGHB.SMALL.jpg Brano I have built this carbon composite MTB frame four years ago using simple building method which is described in this Instructable. Of course, this method is not suitable for mass production, but if you plan to build just one or two frames for yourself, it is sufficient and you can build your own fram...
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Mon, 31 Dec 2007 07:47:27 PST
The simplest bicycle framebuilding jig I could come up with... http://www.instructables.com/id/The-simplest-bicycle-framebuilding-jig-I-could-com/
The simplest bicycle framebuilding jig I could come up with... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FD7/B53P/F23Z34M5/FD7B53PF23Z34M5.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FD7/B53P/F23Z34M5/FD7B53PF23Z34M5.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FD7/B53P/F23Z34M5/FD7B53PF23Z34M5.SMALL.jpg drwelby Here's a jig for building bicycle frames. This design is something I've been slowly picking away at for several years. Being both a cheapskate and not having much in the terms of machine tools and/or skills to use them, I've slowly come up with this design.It's based off the easily available 8020 ex...
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Sat, 26 May 2007 21:56:30 PDT
How to build a river raft frame http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-river-raft-frame/
How to build a river raft frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FS4/6QZ0/1PTEZTBBRIZ/FS46QZ01PTEZTBBRIZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS4/6QZ0/1PTEZTBBRIZ/FS46QZ01PTEZTBBRIZ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS4/6QZ0/1PTEZTBBRIZ/FS46QZ01PTEZTBBRIZ.SMALL.jpg dlskayak Why spend the big money on a raft frame? You can save a lot of money and build a comparable frame with as many options as you desire! Our cost was $340 and a comparable frame is over $500. The weight wasn't much more. Material Required The following items are needed for a complete raft frame:...
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Tue, 24 Apr 2007 15:10:24 PDT
Cozy Boat http://www.instructables.com/id/Cozy-Boat/
Cozy Boat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F4B/TQB6/FNGEP4HCZQK/F4BTQB6FNGEP4HCZQK.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4B/TQB6/FNGEP4HCZQK/F4BTQB6FNGEP4HCZQK.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4B/TQB6/FNGEP4HCZQK/F4BTQB6FNGEP4HCZQK.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson A little boat like a floating papasan chair. Perfect to lay in and look at the sky.Exactly big enough for two people to snuggle.The supermodels in the boat are Arwen and Saul.This boat is part umiak, part currach, part coracle, part papasan chair. Here's how to make a tougher skin for it from truck ...
By: TimAnderson

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Sun, 2 Jul 2006 21:33:50 PDT
bicycle frame protection http://www.instructables.com/id/bicycle-frame-protection/
bicycle frame protection - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FKK/OCRV/3V9EP27S7KJ/FKKOCRV3V9EP27S7KJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKK/OCRV/3V9EP27S7KJ/FKKOCRV3V9EP27S7KJ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKK/OCRV/3V9EP27S7KJ/FKKOCRV3V9EP27S7KJ.SMALL.jpg saul an old innertube or two can be artfully used to protect your bicycle frame from damage. cut the valve out of your innertube split the inner tube down the center This makes a flat strip. thinner tubes are good because they are lighter and narrower wrap around the frame you probably should ...
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