Instructables: exploring - play - laser cut http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 20:50:09 PDT BLOX v1.01 Ant Möbius Playground http://www.instructables.com/id/Ant-Mbius-Playground/
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Fri, 3 May 2013 10:42:57 PDT
Creating a Custom Hive Set http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-Custom-Hive-Set/
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Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:35:02 PDT
Laser cut plexiglass paper plane launcher http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-cut-plexiglass-paper-plane-launcher/
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Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:33:05 PDT
Sales motivator money blower machine http://www.instructables.com/id/Money-blower-celebration-machine/
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Sat, 13 Apr 2013 21:09:52 PDT
Larry's Caravan http://www.instructables.com/id/Larrys-Caravan/
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Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:43:33 PST
Magic the gathering deck box http://www.instructables.com/id/Magic-the-gathering-deck-box/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/R0KR/HCB8KQSY/FL4R0KRHCB8KQSY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/R0KR/HCB8KQSY/FL4R0KRHCB8KQSY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/R0KR/HCB8KQSY/FL4R0KRHCB8KQSY.SMALL.jpg bknutson1 This is a deck box with separate sections for dice,deck and side deck. The file for making this on the laser cutter are included and are easily editable so you can put your own design on them. You may have to sand the dividers and or slots to get them to fit perfectly. I used the 45 watt laser at te...
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Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:41:59 PST
Make a desktop trebuchet http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-desktop-trebuchet/
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Mon, 3 Dec 2012 19:59:25 PST
Laser Cut Mining Dump Truck Toy http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Mining-Dump-Truck-Toy/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/Z6PA/H0AR6HXG/FFDZ6PAH0AR6HXG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/Z6PA/H0AR6HXG/FFDZ6PAH0AR6HXG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/Z6PA/H0AR6HXG/FFDZ6PAH0AR6HXG.SMALL.jpg jmengel With a young child enamored with vehicles of all types, I have previously built a laser cut front end loader and now have added to that a laser cut mining dump truck detailed here.  Laser cut from 1/8" baltic birch with a few dowels for axles and pivots and held together with wood glue the result is...
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Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:31:56 PDT
Assemble a Super Mario Brothers Coin Block Lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/Assemble-a-Super-Mario-Brothers-Coin-Block-Lamp/
Assemble a Super Mario Brothers Coin Block Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/WVJB/GYGFD6HU/FE2WVJBGYGFD6HU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/WVJB/GYGFD6HU/FE2WVJBGYGFD6HU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/WVJB/GYGFD6HU/FE2WVJBGYGFD6HU.SMALL.jpg bduxbury UPDATE: A number of steps have changed, since we've started getting professionally produced circuit boards and screen-printing the design on the insides of the box. All the old photos are still here for reference purposes. Ah, the classic Super Mario coin block. So tantalizing with its mysterious q...
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Thu, 2 Feb 2012 00:29:29 PST
Corporate Tyrannosaurus Rex Halloween Costume http://www.instructables.com/id/Corporate-Tyrannosaurus-Rex-Halloween-Costume/
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Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:36:23 PDT
Original Xbox acrylic replacement case http://www.instructables.com/id/Original-Xbox-acrylic-replacement-case/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/H1U4/GRTHSVJ6/FV4H1U4GRTHSVJ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/H1U4/GRTHSVJ6/FV4H1U4GRTHSVJ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/H1U4/GRTHSVJ6/FV4H1U4GRTHSVJ6.SMALL.jpg Mudslag I created this for the original xbox case as a replacement design. I used to have access to a laser and this was one of my more favorite designs. It took a few days of measurements and a bit of acrylic to get it right but it was solid once it was completed.
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Sat, 27 Aug 2011 02:44:22 PDT
How to make a C.R.A.S.H. Space Store Front Music thwacker http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-CRASH-Space-Store-Front-Music-t/
How to make a C.R.A.S.H. Space Store Front Music thwacker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FCV/Z1H2/GP7IHAU8/FCVZ1H2GP7IHAU8.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCV/Z1H2/GP7IHAU8/FCVZ1H2GP7IHAU8.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCV/Z1H2/GP7IHAU8/FCVZ1H2GP7IHAU8.SMALL.jpg laernmoer As a member of CRASH space, I was asked to come up with a mechanical thwacker that would allow a solenoid controlled percussion "thwacking" against a makeshift instrument. Here's what I came up with: Disclaimer: CRASH Space, myself, and no one else in the world is responsible for what you do. Any ...
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Thu, 7 Jul 2011 05:09:21 PDT
The Wooden Bobcat Toy http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Wooden-Bobcat-Toy/
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Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:08:47 PST
Name Puzzle - Laser Cut http://www.instructables.com/id/Name-Puzzle-Laser-Cut/
Name Puzzle - Laser Cut - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/NCWV/G1BB3VFE/FXKNCWVG1BB3VFE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/NCWV/G1BB3VFE/FXKNCWVG1BB3VFE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/NCWV/G1BB3VFE/FXKNCWVG1BB3VFE.SMALL.jpg hitechantics This is a great personalized present for a little one in your life. It is colorful, educational and very personal. Easy to layout, construct and paint. Laser cutting ensures a perfect fit every time. Inspiration My friend's daughter is coming up to her first birthday, so what to get for a one yea...
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Sun, 1 Nov 2009 17:49:47 PST