Instructables: exploring - play - fun - featured http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 17:50:02 PDT BLOX v1.01 Double-Barrel Shotfun http://www.instructables.com/id/Double-Barrel-Shotfun/
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Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:35:28 PDT
How to Make a Wooden Playset http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Wooden-Playset/
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By: The Rambler

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Thu, 4 Apr 2013 09:35:32 PDT
3EP - Whale Puzzle Project http://www.instructables.com/id/3EP-Whale-Puzzle-Project-Day-1/
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Wed, 3 Apr 2013 00:21:52 PDT
How to make a mini exploding volcano http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-mini-exploding-volcano/
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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:20:43 PDT
Personalized Guess Who http://www.instructables.com/id/Personalized-Guess-Who/
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Sun, 31 Dec 2006 19:16:58 PST
How to Make a Chainmail Glove http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Chainmail-Glove/
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Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:01:06 PDT
Weekend Lego Projects http://www.instructables.com/id/Weekend-Lego-Projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/X9EF/GMJIE5J5/FS3X9EFGMJIE5J5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/X9EF/GMJIE5J5/FS3X9EFGMJIE5J5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/X9EF/GMJIE5J5/FS3X9EFGMJIE5J5.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Weekend Lego Projects" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 13 different projects inspired by Legos. Build a 3D chocolate printer out of Legos, make Lego inspired gummies, build your own Lego LED flashlight and much more! All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our ...
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Wed, 11 May 2011 15:41:29 PDT
Cardboard and Water Magic Trick http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-and-Water-Magic-Trick/
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Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:28:18 PST
Dinosaur for your swing set! http://www.instructables.com/id/Dinosaur-for-your-swing-set/
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Thu, 7 Feb 2013 18:56:02 PST
How to Make Dry Ice - With a Fire Extinguisher! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Dry-Ice-With-a-Fire-Extinguisher/
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Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:44:44 PST
Tabletop Music Stand (made from paper!) http://www.instructables.com/id/Tabletop-Music-Stand-made-from-paper/
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Sun, 3 Feb 2013 20:32:46 PST
10 Fun Things To Do With Your Microwave http://www.instructables.com/id/10-Fun-Things-To-Do-With-Your-Microwave/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/1D3M/GHDS6OK4/FSQ1D3MGHDS6OK4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/1D3M/GHDS6OK4/FSQ1D3MGHDS6OK4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/1D3M/GHDS6OK4/FSQ1D3MGHDS6OK4.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Find uses for your microwave you never knew existed with this fun collection from Instructables.com. Don't sell your microwave short! Whether you are conducting science experiments or making gifts, you will unleash your microwave's true potential with these creative and unconventional projects. In...
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Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:41:25 PST
How to make the Tumble Bean! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-The-Tumble-Bean/
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Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:24:22 PST
Launch supersonic spuds with a PVC Air Cannon! http://www.instructables.com/id/Launch-supersonic-spuds-with-a-PVC-Air-Cannon/
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Fri, 28 Dec 2012 08:42:19 PST
Spring Loaded Drinking Straw Hinges http://www.instructables.com/id/Spring-Loaded-Drinking-Straw-Hinges/
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Mon, 24 Dec 2012 02:35:01 PST
Lego ship USB stick http://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-ship-USB-stick/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/OCXT/HAQ38MZ3/FFZOCXTHAQ38MZ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/OCXT/HAQ38MZ3/FFZOCXTHAQ38MZ3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/OCXT/HAQ38MZ3/FFZOCXTHAQ38MZ3.SMALL.jpg NondoX This has been done loads of times so far, but who cares? Not me I love playing with Lego, I carry around in my laptop bag a USB micro SD card adapter and the case has fallen off and it is getting damaged and I decided today to make an enclosure/case for it. So I popped round to my local Hackspa...
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Fri, 21 Dec 2012 04:01:33 PST
Fun with Water Balloons http://www.instructables.com/id/Fun-with-Water-Balloons/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/2VGA/GMNR91Y9/FL42VGAGMNR91Y9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/2VGA/GMNR91Y9/FL42VGAGMNR91Y9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/2VGA/GMNR91Y9/FL42VGAGMNR91Y9.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Fun with Water Balloons" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 10 different projects to bring out the kid inside you. Build a water balloon catapult, an illuminated ice light, a balloon gun and much more! All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community...
By: zazenergy

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Wed, 11 May 2011 15:38:52 PDT
Fridge Magnet Marble or Coin Run http://www.instructables.com/id/Fridge-Magnet-Marble-or-Coin-Run/
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By: liquidhandwash

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Sun, 14 Oct 2012 21:16:28 PDT
The Easy Clock Mechanism http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Easy-Clock-Mechanism/
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Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:53:35 PDT
Parabolic Pencil Star http://www.instructables.com/id/Parabolic-Pencil-Star/
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Sun, 16 Sep 2012 16:55:59 PDT
LEGO STAR WARS: AT-ST http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-STAR-WARS-AT-ST/
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Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:27:24 PDT
R2D2 Beverage Dispenser! http://www.instructables.com/id/R2D2-Beverage-Machine/
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Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:12:01 PDT
Mechanical Table Pinball (IMPROVED instructable) http://www.instructables.com/id/Mechanical-Table-Pinball-IMPROVED-instructable/
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Tue, 14 Aug 2012 04:15:43 PDT
Make Jumpy Flying Creepy Crawlies http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Jumpy-Flying-Creepy-Crawlies/
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Sun, 12 Aug 2012 13:38:39 PDT
Make A Walking Robotic Lego Cyborg! ... ROBOTIC LEGO CYBORG???? http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Walking-Robotic-Lego-Man-ROBOTIC-LEGO-/
Make A Walking Robotic Lego Cyborg! ... ROBOTIC LEGO CYBORG???? - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/PCJ8/H5JVY004/FZWPCJ8H5JVY004.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/PCJ8/H5JVY004/FZWPCJ8H5JVY004.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/PCJ8/H5JVY004/FZWPCJ8H5JVY004.SMALL.jpg muchensmile I know what you must be thinking...THIS IS MAD! Well, you're right, it is MAD. But this is not a lego man dressed as a robot...It is a ROBOTIC LEGO CYBORG! I believe I am the first person to ever try doing this, yepee! I will show you how make a robotic, remote controlled Lego man that walks around,...
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Sat, 11 Aug 2012 06:54:05 PDT
Making a "Magic: The Gathering" Playing Board http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Magic-The-Gathering-Playing-Boar/
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Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:15:29 PDT
K'nex Mini Basketball Arcade Game (Instructions) http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Mini-Basketball-Arcade-Game-Instructions/
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Tue, 7 Aug 2012 13:46:09 PDT
Parachute Flying for Kids http://www.instructables.com/id/Parachute-Flying-for-Kids/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/Y6CR/H4VQ9UMO/FBOY6CRH4VQ9UMO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/Y6CR/H4VQ9UMO/FBOY6CRH4VQ9UMO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/Y6CR/H4VQ9UMO/FBOY6CRH4VQ9UMO.SMALL.jpg nsprashanth.1010 It was a Sunday and wanted to make some thing for my 33 months daughter. I remember, playing with Parachute when I was kid, thought of making it again. So the Project was ON.  Since the 47th Singapore Independence Day is Fast Approaching, Thought of using Red Color for my Parachute as Red is one of...
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Sun, 22 Jul 2012 20:38:52 PDT
How to Create a Rubber Band Gun http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Create-a-Rubber-Band-Gun/
How to Create a Rubber Band Gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/X6DS/H4AGL14H/FE0X6DSH4AGL14H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/X6DS/H4AGL14H/FE0X6DSH4AGL14H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/X6DS/H4AGL14H/FE0X6DSH4AGL14H.SMALL.jpg craftknowitall We have grandkids living with us until their Dad comes home from Afghanistan.  He gave them this nice little rubber band gun that he used as part of his costume for Renaissance Fairs.  There is only one problem; only one gun and two children.  This is how I created a second Rubber Band gun to keep...
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:53:55 PDT
Huge bubble maker http://www.instructables.com/id/Huge-bubble-maker/
Huge bubble maker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/LP3F/H4AGJKK7/FSVLP3FH4AGJKK7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/LP3F/H4AGJKK7/FSVLP3FH4AGJKK7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/LP3F/H4AGJKK7/FSVLP3FH4AGJKK7.SMALL.jpg dtackett Hello and welcome to my first instructable. This instructable is how to make a huge bubble maker, now i'm no english teacher so please excuse the grammatical errors. I have seen some youtube videos of these but never found one on how to make one, so i rednecked one and with some trail and error got ...
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Tue, 10 Jul 2012 02:50:52 PDT
Water-Balloon Tennis! 2012's newest summer sport! http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Balloon-Tennis-2012s-newest-summer-sport/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/85O1/H4DXIUPN/FS285O1H4DXIUPN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/85O1/H4DXIUPN/FS285O1H4DXIUPN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/85O1/H4DXIUPN/FS285O1H4DXIUPN.SMALL.jpg shadowfeet This summer has been unusually hot on the east coast, so to beat the heat I and my family, created a new game/sport to cool down. Introducing- Water-Balloon Tennis!! Perfect when you aren't quite in the mood for a water-balloon fight, and it's too hot to play real tennis.  Before Playing You'll Nee...
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Mon, 9 Jul 2012 18:15:06 PDT
Magnus Glider http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnus-Glider/
Magnus Glider - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/44IN/H461WTRW/FJP44INH461WTRW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/44IN/H461WTRW/FJP44INH461WTRW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/44IN/H461WTRW/FJP44INH461WTRW.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Use curveball physics to make this glider fly! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit where families ...
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Mon, 2 Jul 2012 14:49:10 PDT
Prank Box http://www.instructables.com/id/Prank-Box/
Prank Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/FPFZ/H3QETM4A/FWFFPFZH3QETM4A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/FPFZ/H3QETM4A/FWFFPFZH3QETM4A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/FPFZ/H3QETM4A/FWFFPFZH3QETM4A.SMALL.jpg randofo The prank box is basically a sealed wooden box with an electric bell inside that is activated by a key switch. Once it is turned on, a relay inside the box is latched and it cannot be turned off without knowing the secret trick (Spoiler Alert: magnets). Quite understandably, a completely sealed box ...
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Wed, 27 Jun 2012 07:43:31 PDT
How to make a Tron/Rave Helmet! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-TronRave-Helmet/
How to make a Tron/Rave Helmet! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/CXHJ/H3NLC0MQ/FHECXHJH3NLC0MQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/CXHJ/H3NLC0MQ/FHECXHJH3NLC0MQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/CXHJ/H3NLC0MQ/FHECXHJH3NLC0MQ.SMALL.jpg ezarate i started this about a month ago. i wanted to make a cool helmet, something LIKE tron but not exactly, and i think i was successful.  i had ALOT of problems with this and still do just because i made alot of errors by trying to do different things with it.  i messed too much with my helmet so my ...
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Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:52:35 PDT
Duct Tape Wallet http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Wallet-14/
Duct Tape Wallet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/LFSD/H2WEWBBK/FG1LFSDH2WEWBBK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/LFSD/H2WEWBBK/FG1LFSDH2WEWBBK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/LFSD/H2WEWBBK/FG1LFSDH2WEWBBK.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Don't buy a wallet. Keep your money...in a wallet you make! This is also an excellent introductory project for working with duct tape from which you can spin off and start creating more complex projects. This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at t...
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Tue, 5 Jun 2012 14:23:03 PDT
Gyro Flyer http://www.instructables.com/id/Gyro-Flyer/
Gyro Flyer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/D7DZ/H2MYEJFU/F40D7DZH2MYEJFU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/D7DZ/H2MYEJFU/F40D7DZH2MYEJFU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/D7DZ/H2MYEJFU/F40D7DZH2MYEJFU.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Make a cylindrical paper airplane! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit where families work togethe...
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Fri, 25 May 2012 09:34:58 PDT
minitile http://www.instructables.com/id/minitile/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/TIDL/H231ZAAQ/F8VTIDLH231ZAAQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/TIDL/H231ZAAQ/F8VTIDLH231ZAAQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/TIDL/H231ZAAQ/F8VTIDLH231ZAAQ.SMALL.jpg khuang3 What is a fun game? What are the differences between a game and a toy? Everyone might have a different explanation of what a fun game is, so it is hard to create a game for everyone. Yet, a toy is something that people play with and without limitations of how to play it. People love to create, and...
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Mon, 14 May 2012 22:59:29 PDT
Mini Siege Engines http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Siege-Engines/
Mini Siege Engines - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/PA0N/H19RT1K9/FZCPA0NH19RT1K9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/PA0N/H19RT1K9/FZCPA0NH19RT1K9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/PA0N/H19RT1K9/FZCPA0NH19RT1K9.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance Ah catapults - possibly the most engaging and exciting project to introduce students to some fundamental ideas in physics and engineering. Stored energy, trajectory, the value of density in projectiles, and of course firing stuff across the room - so much to learn, and yet so much fun to be had! ...
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Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:54:36 PDT
Hydraulically Powered Arcade Claw http://www.instructables.com/id/Hydraulically-Powered-Arcade-Claw/
Hydraulically Powered Arcade Claw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/U9SX/H173SSBN/FTTU9SXH173SSBN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/U9SX/H173SSBN/FTTU9SXH173SSBN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/U9SX/H173SSBN/FTTU9SXH173SSBN.SMALL.jpg TheBuildingGuy Hello builders. This is my first instructable, I am 12. Over spring break, I built a hydraulically powered arcade claw. This is my first attempt so I made some errors and mistakes. This project allows creativity and freedom for the builder.  My directions are specific, but different designs can be u...
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Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:06:00 PDT
Motor Man http://www.instructables.com/id/Motor-Man/
Motor Man - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/INFM/H144OU2N/FNLINFMH144OU2N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/INFM/H144OU2N/FNLINFMH144OU2N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/INFM/H144OU2N/FNLINFMH144OU2N.SMALL.jpg pure punjabi hi guys.. today i am going to show you that how to make a motor man materials bend wires conncet all together done
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Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:27:21 PDT
Textercuffs - To stop habitual texters. http://www.instructables.com/id/Textercuffs-To-stop-habitual-texters/
Textercuffs - To stop habitual texters. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/SME3/H0XM7OPH/FQOSME3H0XM7OPH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/SME3/H0XM7OPH/FQOSME3H0XM7OPH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/SME3/H0XM7OPH/FQOSME3H0XM7OPH.SMALL.jpg rsmaudsley This is my first Instructable.  Mostly to learn how to create and publish an instructable, but, in this case, to also have some fun. You need some novelty handcuffs, a rubber or tennis ball.  Any type of ball that can be drilled should work.  It also needs to be big enough to be cuffed. Drill a ho...
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Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:34:12 PDT
Lego flak 88mm anti-aircraft gun http://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-flak-88mm-anti-aircraft-gun/
Lego flak 88mm anti-aircraft gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/YYCH/H0FLIR49/FW4YYCHH0FLIR49.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/YYCH/H0FLIR49/FW4YYCHH0FLIR49.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/YYCH/H0FLIR49/FW4YYCHH0FLIR49.SMALL.jpg daggerofblood1243 in this instructable i will be telling you how to build a lego flak 88mm anti-aircraft turret also this is only my second instructable yada yada yada... The barrel First find 5 of those cylindrical block things and push them together The next bit find one stud and a double sided thing (see...
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Sun, 1 Apr 2012 17:06:48 PDT
Rapid TP dispenser prank http://www.instructables.com/id/Rapid-TP-dispenser-prank/
Rapid TP dispenser prank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/TFSZ/H0AR6S39/F9QTFSZH0AR6S39.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/TFSZ/H0AR6S39/F9QTFSZH0AR6S39.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/TFSZ/H0AR6S39/F9QTFSZH0AR6S39.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance To truly prank somebody, you have to catch them off-guard. And where are people most susceptible to surprise?... A small project motor and 9V battery power a pulley belt (rubber band) which is attached to a roll of TP. When pulled on, even slightly, a toggle switch is flicked and the TP rapidly...
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Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:55:23 PDT
Geeky Fridge Magnets http://www.instructables.com/id/Geeky-Fridge-Magnets/
Geeky Fridge Magnets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/HCPA/GYQFN3MK/FEDHCPAGYQFN3MK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/HCPA/GYQFN3MK/FEDHCPAGYQFN3MK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/HCPA/GYQFN3MK/FEDHCPAGYQFN3MK.SMALL.jpg ChrysN In this instructable I will show you how to make refrigerator magnets for the lab geek. Why not decorate the fridge with petri dishes growing molds and bacteria.  Well maybe that is not such a great idea (don't worry, these cute magnets for the fridge don't really contain any cultures). I work in a...
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Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:09:09 PST
The World Puzzle - How to learn your countries the fun way. (laser cut) by Samuel Bernier http://www.instructables.com/id/The-World-Puzzle-How-to-learn-your-countries-the/
The World Puzzle - How to learn your countries the fun way. (laser cut) by Samuel Bernier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/O25M/GYW6GMAT/F19O25MGYW6GMAT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/O25M/GYW6GMAT/F19O25MGYW6GMAT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/O25M/GYW6GMAT/F19O25MGYW6GMAT.SMALL.jpg Samuel Bernier Have you ever seen one of these videos where a journalist interviews students and adults, asking them to point Iran out on a map? The result is often funny, and so is this game. Over a hundred countries, some of them you never heard about, in a puzzle race. Here is how to make one of the best geogra...
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Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:07:27 PST
Block Dudes (LEGO) http://www.instructables.com/id/Block-Dudes-LEGO/
Block Dudes (LEGO) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/LDWH/GX3MISHS/FAOLDWHGX3MISHS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/LDWH/GX3MISHS/FAOLDWHGX3MISHS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/LDWH/GX3MISHS/FAOLDWHGX3MISHS.SMALL.jpg sherrycayheyhey No, they aren't minifigs but these little dudes can be just as fun. With just a few bricks that most any Lego owner should have, you can make a block dude or two (or three or four or more!) and have fun posing them tons of different ways.  These guys are pretty simple to make and the pictures shoul...
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Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:32:05 PST
Everyone Knows It's (Paper) Slinky! (Modular Origami Slinky) http://www.instructables.com/id/Everyone-Knows-Its-Paper-Slinky-Modular-Origa/
Everyone Knows It's (Paper) Slinky! (Modular Origami Slinky) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/QW11/GYVDHSQF/FC5QW11GYVDHSQF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/QW11/GYVDHSQF/FC5QW11GYVDHSQF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/QW11/GYVDHSQF/FC5QW11GYVDHSQF.SMALL.jpg sherrycayheyhey It's Slinky, it's Slinky for fun it's the best of the toys. It's Slinky, it's Slinky the favorite of girls and boys! All you need to make a paper Slinky is a bunch of 1:2 rectangle pieces of paper. Just incase you forgot, a 1:2 rectangle is easiest obtained by cutting a square pieces of paper...
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Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:02:40 PST
Homemade Pinball Machine 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...
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Sun, 19 Feb 2012 06:44:26 PST
Easy to make RC Lego car. http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-to-make-RC-Lego-car/
Easy to make RC Lego car. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/264P/GXDWYMSB/FF5264PGXDWYMSB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/264P/GXDWYMSB/FF5264PGXDWYMSB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/264P/GXDWYMSB/FF5264PGXDWYMSB.SMALL.jpg Dany2345 This is a good alternative for a broken RC car's body. With LEGOS, you can create your own body for your RC cars. And it's easy, fast, and fun. This is a short video. If it does not work go to http://vimeo.com/35400306 This is my first instructables so please comment.  remove ol...
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Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:50:38 PST
Build Your Own Guitar http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-Guitar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/M0QC/GXMS60A6/F9TM0QCGXMS60A6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/M0QC/GXMS60A6/F9TM0QCGXMS60A6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/M0QC/GXMS60A6/F9TM0QCGXMS60A6.SMALL.jpg freeza36 A major checkpoint for a guitarist is his first custom guitar build. I am yet to get there. Good luck! Build Your Own Electric Guitar! Have you ever looked at a guitar and wondered, "How do they make that?" Or thought to yourself, "I bet that I could build my own guitar," but never actually ...
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Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:10:02 PST