http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 20:21:53 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Rope-Swing-with-Disk-Seat/
Rope Swing with Disk Seat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/3KV4/HF23QXRF/F6Z3KV4HF23QXRF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/3KV4/HF23QXRF/F6Z3KV4HF23QXRF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/3KV4/HF23QXRF/F6Z3KV4HF23QXRF.SMALL.jpg spratjack70118 This Instructable shows the steps I took to make a durable disk seat for the bottom of a rope swing for my family to enjoy.  I looked online for existing seats to purchase, however, the only ones available had a weight limit of 150 lbs.  I happen to be a little over 200 lbs. (I'm working on it), and...
By: spratjack70118

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:03:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Toy-Wood-Gun-that-Shoots-9mm-Brass-Casings/
Make a Toy Wood Gun that Shoots 9mm Brass Casings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/DCLZ/HDOVJ3QZ/FNEDCLZHDOVJ3QZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/DCLZ/HDOVJ3QZ/FNEDCLZHDOVJ3QZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/DCLZ/HDOVJ3QZ/FNEDCLZHDOVJ3QZ.SMALL.jpg NCGODuncan Please VOTE for this by clicking the orange button in the upper right of the page :) This toy gun shoots spent 9mm casings, and is powered by rubber bands and springs. It's easy and fun to make, and can be made with junk you find around any workshop. This gun is a repeater! It has a built-in "maga...
By: NCGODuncan

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2013 12:45:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Single-string-vintage-TOY-CLIMBER/
Single string vintage TOY CLIMBER. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/OR4S/HC3PR9M4/FYHOR4SHC3PR9M4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/OR4S/HC3PR9M4/FYHOR4SHC3PR9M4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/OR4S/HC3PR9M4/FYHOR4SHC3PR9M4.SMALL.jpg Frankyfly This is a replica of an old toy. After some try and err I was able to remake a working climber using few tools and scrap materials. Hope you enjoy it  ;-) .       Materials : Wooden sticks or tong depressors. Toothpicks or bamboo sticks. Some felt for the pads (y...
By: Frankyfly

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 04:50:21 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/Wooden-Toys/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/HA4W/H9G0SS8Z/FSJHA4WH9G0SS8Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/HA4W/H9G0SS8Z/FSJHA4WH9G0SS8Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/HA4W/H9G0SS8Z/FSJHA4WH9G0SS8Z.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura Wooden Toys are great for kids of all ages, and can spark imaginations. This guide outlines excellent instructables on how to make children's toys and some toys that kids can make for themselves! Do you have an excellent workbench not in this guide? Message me, and share :) null null null nul...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:35:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Colt-Western-Pistol-i-3-4-hours/
How to make a Colt Western Pistol in 3-4 hours - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/AW3Z/H5ED89BG/FS8AW3ZH5ED89BG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/AW3Z/H5ED89BG/FS8AW3ZH5ED89BG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/AW3Z/H5ED89BG/FS8AW3ZH5ED89BG.SMALL.jpg inspiredwood This is how I made a 1860-inspired Colt for my Son. NOTE: The intention was not to make an exact replica, but to make a robust wooden toy with enough details to be interesting. 1. step was to make a drawing of the pistol, cut it out and use it as a template to draw a cut line on 18 mm plywood....
By: inspiredwood

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2012 11:14:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Indiana-Jones-Pinball-Machine-1/
Homemade Indiana Jones Pinball Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/4P2M/H1ZG6WNF/FYT4P2MH1ZG6WNF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/4P2M/H1ZG6WNF/FYT4P2MH1ZG6WNF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/4P2M/H1ZG6WNF/FYT4P2MH1ZG6WNF.SMALL.jpg Kris82          This is my homemade Indiana Jones themed pinball machine that I'm currently working on. This pinball machine will not use any electronics. It will be all mechanical including making sounds, as well as keeping score. This project was started to get a large pinball machine to use no electrici...
By: Kris82

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 22:23:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Round-Building-Blocks/
Round Building Blocks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FLX/EC5L/H2TIFWW0/FLXEC5LH2TIFWW0.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLX/EC5L/H2TIFWW0/FLXEC5LH2TIFWW0.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLX/EC5L/H2TIFWW0/FLXEC5LH2TIFWW0.SMALL.jpg Kris82    This project is a tinker toy inspired toy that I make for kids. You are able to create a lot of different shape and objects than tinker toys do to the angle of the balls and how many holes that you stick into the ball.       I have sold lots of these toys on Etsy.com over the last year and would ...
By: Kris82

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 12:53:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homeade-Pinball-Machine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/SLQQ/GYSIM75T/FI5SLQQGYSIM75T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/SLQQ/GYSIM75T/FI5SLQQGYSIM75T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/SLQQ/GYSIM75T/FI5SLQQGYSIM75T.SMALL.jpg ekirsh  This is a homeade pinball machine I made out of wood, coat hangers, 1 kenex piece, marbles, hot glue, more hot glue, and even more hot glue :) It is pretty simple to make, and you will need: ....2 coat hangers ....lots of wood, big and small pieces ....A knex motor or any kind of mini motor (option...
By: ekirsh

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 06:44:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Block-Robots/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/K8NQ/GYQFDV01/F3SK8NQGYQFDV01.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/K8NQ/GYQFDV01/F3SK8NQGYQFDV01.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/K8NQ/GYQFDV01/F3SK8NQGYQFDV01.SMALL.jpg littlebadwren A simple and fun gift for any young scientist!!!  I used 3/4" lumber BUT next time I will use 1 1/4" lumber.  The robot pieces shown are TOO challenging for a young scientist to stack without tumbling.  Cut wood on a jig saw in many crazy robot shapes...think "head", "abdomen", and "legs".  Sand the...
By: littlebadwren

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:08:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Architectural-Building-Blocks/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/RR8P/GYN8NUAK/FF5RR8PGYN8NUAK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/RR8P/GYN8NUAK/FF5RR8PGYN8NUAK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/RR8P/GYN8NUAK/FF5RR8PGYN8NUAK.SMALL.jpg littlebadwren Take some plain but wonderful wood blocks and add architectural details with permanent markers.  The kids joined me in adding decoration and it has brought new play value to our worn out blocks!!!!
By: littlebadwren

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:13:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Burned-Settlers-of-Catan-Board/
Wood Burned Settlers of Catan Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/FRJ9/GY4R8WSG/FNVFRJ9GY4R8WSG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/FRJ9/GY4R8WSG/FNVFRJ9GY4R8WSG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/FRJ9/GY4R8WSG/FNVFRJ9GY4R8WSG.SMALL.jpg benjib0t I recently decided to make my own Settlers board with the following goals: - More durable than cardstock - Prettier than anything I could buy - Easy to use in low-light venues - Total cost under $60 I ended up making board from basswood, burning in the artwork and finishing it with acrylic paint an...
By: benjib0t

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Feb 2012 11:59:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Tetriminos-Tetris-Blocks/
Wooden Tetriminos (Tetris Blocks) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/2F2B/GX8ZS6VQ/FS82F2BGX8ZS6VQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/2F2B/GX8ZS6VQ/FS82F2BGX8ZS6VQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/2F2B/GX8ZS6VQ/FS82F2BGX8ZS6VQ.SMALL.jpg LegoBrickMaster7 After ordering around 3000 wooden cubes for another project, I found myself with a bag of "leftovers" which were unsuitable because some corners were a little wonky. Instead of just tossing out the spare blocks, I found a handy little way to re-use them. This is a project that can be done over a fe...
By: LegoBrickMaster7

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:42:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Front-End-Loader-Toy/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/U8HS/GI0TLKQJ/F66U8HSGI0TLKQJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/U8HS/GI0TLKQJ/F66U8HSGI0TLKQJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/U8HS/GI0TLKQJ/F66U8HSGI0TLKQJ.SMALL.jpg jmengel With a young child enamored with vehicles of all types, I came up with the front end loader design shown when thinking of the perfect gift.  Laser cut from 1/8" baltic birch with a few dowels for axles and pivots and held together with wood glue the result is pretty sturdy.  The assembly measures ab...
By: jmengel

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:20:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-kids-toy-truck/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/OG6H/GH3GHZHA/F0YOG6HGH3GHZHA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/OG6H/GH3GHZHA/F0YOG6HGH3GHZHA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/OG6H/GH3GHZHA/F0YOG6HGH3GHZHA.SMALL.jpg cobalt420      This is my latest wooden contraption. It is a toy truck for kids . it is very easy to make so dont buy toys make them with cobalt420'S DIY kids toy truck.
By: cobalt420

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:57:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/helicopter-toy/
helicopter toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FH4/BFIC/XE3EP27QJIL/FH4BFICXE3EP27QJIL.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FH4/BFIC/XE3EP27QJIL/FH4BFICXE3EP27QJIL.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FH4/BFIC/XE3EP27QJIL/FH4BFICXE3EP27QJIL.SMALL.jpg saul this little helicopter toy has origins in many cultures and was perhaps first a japanese toy inspired by falling leaves. with the right work, this can easily fly 30-50 feet in the air.
By: saul

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