http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 05:52:30 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/How-to-Make-a-Wooden-Playset/
How to Make a Wooden Playset - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/MV10/HEQEQYS3/FDWMV10HEQEQYS3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/MV10/HEQEQYS3/FDWMV10HEQEQYS3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/MV10/HEQEQYS3/FDWMV10HEQEQYS3.SMALL.jpg The Rambler This Instructable is a very simple version of a toy playset that I have recently seen around a lot. The idea behind it is that it provides a relatively blank canvas for a child's imagination. A child can play with whatever toys he wants on it and it can be whatever he wants it to be (i.e. a house, a...
By: The Rambler

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 09:35:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Nine-Mens-Morris-Board-Game/
Nine Men's Morris Board Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/4PEZ/HDOVL3MK/FWW4PEZHDOVL3MK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/4PEZ/HDOVL3MK/FWW4PEZHDOVL3MK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/4PEZ/HDOVL3MK/FWW4PEZHDOVL3MK.SMALL.jpg backwards lamb i love wooden board games so when i recently saw the game nine men's morris i thought i would give making one a try. And because the design i came up with had two sides i went for the nice old game of drafts (checkers) The board and the pieces will be made from wood and cut and engraved on a laser...
By: backwards lamb

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2013 02:52:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Dallow-Laser-Cutting-an-Old-Fashioned-Trapez/
The Dallow - Laser Cutting an Old Fashioned Trapeze Toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/87FG/HCJO50V8/FL187FGHCJO50V8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/87FG/HCJO50V8/FL187FGHCJO50V8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/87FG/HCJO50V8/FL187FGHCJO50V8.SMALL.jpg Norah Solo I made this old fashion style trapeze toy in the image of my friend Matt for his birthday. You can make one to look like any person or thing you like! 1. Body parts: I first designed the body parts for the trapeze puppet in Illustrator then sent them to the laser cutter. You'll need a torso, tw...
By: Norah Solo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Feb 2013 20:43:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Rotating-Risk-Board/
Magnetic Rotating Risk Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/X871/HCB8R4KU/F65X871HCB8R4KU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/X871/HCB8R4KU/F65X871HCB8R4KU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/X871/HCB8R4KU/F65X871HCB8R4KU.SMALL.jpg dirtyDUPE What I've created is a spin on the traditional rectangular Risk game board. I have on occasion been stuck being the guy on the wrong side of the table during a 6 player session, having to read Kamchatka upside down for two hours. I've also been the clumsy dude, knocking adjacent players pieces all o...
By: dirtyDUPE

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2013 22:38:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/R-Kaid-Redelux-The-ultimate-arcade-experience/
R-Kaid Redelux - The ultimate arcade experience - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/WVZ5/HAQ2ZUUK/F1BWVZ5HAQ2ZUUK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/WVZ5/HAQ2ZUUK/F1BWVZ5HAQ2ZUUK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/WVZ5/HAQ2ZUUK/F1BWVZ5HAQ2ZUUK.SMALL.jpg quizz_kid R-Kaid Redelux - The arcade experience Hi guys. I´m back with a new project. As some of you may know, I created a MAME machine  titled R-Kaid-6 (http://www.instructables.com/id/R-Kaid-6-8/) A year or so had passed, and I felt like I wanted to refine that concept. So I begun sketching on a new desig...
By: quizz_kid

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:39:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Gravity-Puzzle-Brain-Game/
How to Make a Gravity Puzzle (Brain Game) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/Q9NK/HBNXVBGL/FGEQ9NKHBNXVBGL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/Q9NK/HBNXVBGL/FGEQ9NKHBNXVBGL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/Q9NK/HBNXVBGL/FGEQ9NKHBNXVBGL.SMALL.jpg The King of Random Watch the Video! This little brain game is all about engineering a lower center of gravity. The idea has been around forever, but most people still can't do it. The challenge is simple .. just balance these 14 nails on one nail head.  The nails can't touch anything except each other, and they al...
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:36:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Harry-Potter-Chess-Set-Case/
Harry Potter Chess Set & Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/7UJ4/HAUNN3KT/F757UJ4HAUNN3KT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/7UJ4/HAUNN3KT/F757UJ4HAUNN3KT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/7UJ4/HAUNN3KT/F757UJ4HAUNN3KT.SMALL.jpg carrielynneh A Harry Potter chess set? The nerd level in this post just went through the roof. Seriously though, I wanted to give my brother something for Christmas this year that he and his family would love. I remembered the chess scene in one of the Harry Potter movies and thought it would be, well, spellbind...
By: carrielynneh

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2012 19:53:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mechanical-Hand-2/
Mechanical Hand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/YEGY/HA4M852I/FFIYEGYHA4M852I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/YEGY/HA4M852I/FFIYEGYHA4M852I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/YEGY/HA4M852I/FFIYEGYHA4M852I.SMALL.jpg Manick Yoj My most successful project to date. And I have learned that it is fun to have another hand! Not to mention that its great in costumes and gives a great deal more mileage than any other costume props I have made. In total I believe this project took less than 20 hours (once parts were assembled) and ...
By: Manick Yoj

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:36:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/REAL-Minecraft-Blocks/
REAL Minecraft Blocks! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/B9N6/H9X3JIMF/F83B9N6H9X3JIMF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/B9N6/H9X3JIMF/F83B9N6H9X3JIMF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/B9N6/H9X3JIMF/F83B9N6H9X3JIMF.SMALL.jpg TheProcrastibaker Minecraft is an AWESOME game, where you can build stuff from little cubes.  Everything is a cube.  Even YOU are a cube! If you haven't played Minecraft yet, I strongly urge you to.  It is pretty awesome. Christmas is coming up, and I have this friend who is slightly  completely OBSESSED with this ...
By: TheProcrastibaker

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Dec 2012 08:38:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Weighted-Companion-Cube-for-Babies/
Weighted Companion Cube... for Babies! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/OP9S/H8I453R1/F8BOP9SH8I453R1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/OP9S/H8I453R1/F8BOP9SH8I453R1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/OP9S/H8I453R1/F8BOP9SH8I453R1.SMALL.jpg colin Wooden blocks are wonderful for babies, but they're typically rather dull. I wanted to liven them up a bit so I've been playing around with using a laser cutter to engrave geeky images onto the cubes. This was the first pattern that I created and I feel like it turned out quite well. The trick is t...
By: colin

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Oct 2012 23:00:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-scale-wooden-pixel-art-v2/
Small-scale wooden pixel art (v2) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/N3ZO/H7PDM7GE/F24N3ZOH7PDM7GE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/N3ZO/H7PDM7GE/F24N3ZOH7PDM7GE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/N3ZO/H7PDM7GE/F24N3ZOH7PDM7GE.SMALL.jpg timmolderez This instructable is a follow-up to my previous one, which was all about making pixel art out of wood, small enough so you can decorate your desk with it. The goal of this instructable still is the same, but the method is quite different. In the previous instructable I was only able to make some rou...
By: timmolderez

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Oct 2012 17:43:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ryuk-Costume/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/H96M/H71GLV9K/FBDH96MH71GLV9K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/H96M/H71GLV9K/FBDH96MH71GLV9K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/H96M/H71GLV9K/FBDH96MH71GLV9K.SMALL.jpg Tatterhood Everybody's favorite Shinigami. Ryuk is a death god featured in the manga/anime/live-action-films called Death Note. Have no clue what I'm talking about? It's this guy right here! I based my costume mainly on an image from Takeshi Obata's Blanc et Noir (an art book by the artist of the Death Note m...
By: Tatterhood

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:27:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-wooden-letter-blocks-for-children/
Custom wooden letter blocks for children - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/2NJT/H672SWNX/FB22NJTH672SWNX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/2NJT/H672SWNX/FB22NJTH672SWNX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/2NJT/H672SWNX/FB22NJTH672SWNX.SMALL.jpg zieak A few friends and family members have been expecting and I decided I wanted to make a custom set of wooden letter blocks to give to them as a gift.   As a bonus, these blocks are made from the cast-offs from a lumber mill.  They are made from Western Yellow Cedar so smell great and by wood-burning ...
By: zieak

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 03:26:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mechanical-Table-Pinball-IMPROVED-instructable/
Mechanical Table Pinball (IMPROVED instructable) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/R937/H5TU9MBI/F44R937H5TU9MBI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/R937/H5TU9MBI/F44R937H5TU9MBI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/R937/H5TU9MBI/F44R937H5TU9MBI.SMALL.jpg inspiredwood This little video shows, the entire project and the steps written below. Se the steps for further detail. The entire pinball machine was done in app. 100 hours and cost less than 100$. 1. Plan and draw the table layout on a paper (app. 30x60 cm) 2. Draw the side pieces according to your li...
By: inspiredwood

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 04:15:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Settlers-of-Catan-Board/
3D Settlers of Catan Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/JG3U/H4AGM294/FMYJG3UH4AGM294.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/JG3U/H4AGM294/FMYJG3UH4AGM294.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/JG3U/H4AGM294/FMYJG3UH4AGM294.SMALL.jpg G-Squier This is my first project on instructables. Hopefully some people will like it :). I based this on another project I found here on instructables. I drew these plans in inkscape so that they are now available for a laser printer.  What you need:    -  Laser Printer    -  4mm thick MDF board (I used s...
By: G-Squier

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:22:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Awesome-Cigar-Box-Dulcimer/
Awesome Cigar Box Dulcimer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/OEFO/H461X44F/F6AOEFOH461X44F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/OEFO/H461X44F/F6AOEFOH461X44F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/OEFO/H461X44F/F6AOEFOH461X44F.SMALL.jpg rmazzupappa Growing up in Appalachia I've seen my fair share of backwoods instruments but none are more impressive to me than the Cigar Box Guitars. Being left handed is what attracted me to playing the dulcimer, it was inexpensive and easy to flip the strings around. I was never much for playing traditional du...
By: rmazzupappa

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2012 21:50:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Chess-Pieces-from-1-Wooden-Dowel/
Custom Chess Pieces from 1 Wooden Dowel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/YINS/H4AGIU8F/FVEYINSH4AGIU8F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/YINS/H4AGIU8F/FVEYINSH4AGIU8F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/YINS/H4AGIU8F/FVEYINSH4AGIU8F.SMALL.jpg slylee I bought a sparkly, pretty travel chess board from the markets of Khan el-Khalili in Egypt (pre-revolution) a few years ago. It only came with little plastic, crappy chess pieces, and I wanted something a little better so I made these simple wooden chess pieces.  There are already ALOT of nice inst...
By: slylee

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Jul 2012 11:30:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-ukulele-home-made-Sopranino-Ukulele-from-/
Pocket ukulele - home made Sopranino Ukulele from scrap wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/19I6/H3NN9O4G/FYM19I6H3NN9O4G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/19I6/H3NN9O4G/FYM19I6H3NN9O4G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/19I6/H3NN9O4G/FYM19I6H3NN9O4G.SMALL.jpg titchtheclown How to make a Pocket sized home made Sopranino Ukulele from a plank taken from a shipping pallet. First find a piece of straitish knot freeish wood about 3 and a half inches wide (90 mm) or more and half an inch thick or more and about 14 inches long or more. I got mine from a section of a plank ta...
By: titchtheclown

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 19:43:37 PDT 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 ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 07:43:31 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/Micro-Office-Desk-and-Chair-With-Accessories/
Micro Office Desk and Chair With Accessories - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/57TR/H1YOINY5/FMP57TRH1YOINY5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/57TR/H1YOINY5/FMP57TRH1YOINY5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/57TR/H1YOINY5/FMP57TRH1YOINY5.SMALL.jpg AmpOwl Here is a tiny desk with a chair, the desk is about an inch long.  It even comes with several accessories for...whoever will sit in this desk.  Perfect for a tiny office building.  I might make a tiny cubicle in the future, or other parts of a tiny office.  It is not hard to build, if you are good a...
By: AmpOwl

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 20:49:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Toy-Dinosaurs/
Wooden Toy Dinosaurs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/XUMF/H27LRP9F/FQVXUMFH27LRP9F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/XUMF/H27LRP9F/FQVXUMFH27LRP9F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/XUMF/H27LRP9F/FQVXUMFH27LRP9F.SMALL.jpg tiburon4 My son and I built a wooden T-Rex at one of the free workshops they have for kids at Lowes.  They have them at Home Depot also and if you've never taken your kids, its a great way to get them started on building things. He loved playing with the T-Rex so much that I decided I would build him some f...
By: tiburon4

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 13:52:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gas-powered-pencil-sharpener-for-students-that-sp/
Gas powered pencil sharpener- for students that spend the entire class sharpening a pencil. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/WG9K/H1Y0EH0V/FA9WG9KH1Y0EH0V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/WG9K/H1Y0EH0V/FA9WG9KH1Y0EH0V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/WG9K/H1Y0EH0V/FA9WG9KH1Y0EH0V.SMALL.jpg dorkpunch Every now and then, a student will spend a big chunk of class making sure his/her pencil is SHARP.  For some reason, after a particularly long day, I was vegging at my desk staring blank-eyed at my pencil sharpener.  It was one of those *LIGHT-BULB!!!!* moments. You, too, can have a gas powered pen...
By: dorkpunch

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 19:41:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Stilts/
Super Stilts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/MR4B/H1YOEOFC/FTSMR4BH1YOEOFC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/MR4B/H1YOEOFC/FTSMR4BH1YOEOFC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/MR4B/H1YOEOFC/FTSMR4BH1YOEOFC.SMALL.jpg machoturtle Ever had the desire to be really tall? or be able to dunk a basketball? or to see what the world looks like if you were tall? Well for all you short people here's the answer! All you gotta do is build the stilts, practice walking around awhile, painfully fall a few times, whack your head on doorways...
By: machoturtle

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 03:59:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chisel-Carved-Tiki-Idol/
Chisel Carved Tiki Idol - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/C7W5/H1O5DHRB/FQOC7W5H1O5DHRB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/C7W5/H1O5DHRB/FQOC7W5H1O5DHRB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/C7W5/H1O5DHRB/FQOC7W5H1O5DHRB.SMALL.jpg The Engineer As Hero After getting a nice new set of chisels i thought i should try them out. What could i possibly make on a cold winter's evening? Something warming. Woody obviously, but with a hint of danger... Yeah, that'll do nicely! Thanks Presidents! First I started doing a bit of research on wh...
By: The Engineer As Hero

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 13:24:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fast-Toy-Wood-Car/
Fast Toy Wood Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/G99B/H0KKG6YU/FV4G99BH0KKG6YU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/G99B/H0KKG6YU/FV4G99BH0KKG6YU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/G99B/H0KKG6YU/FV4G99BH0KKG6YU.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Lots of my friends have kids and that means lots of birthdays. I wanted to have some custom present I could give and a toy car fit perfectly. I could make them pretty easily and there's lots of room to play with in terms of different designs. So I could draw cars and make kids happy? Right on. Win +...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:22:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stained-wood-pixel-art/
Stained wood pixel art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/WB7F/H15A119F/F3TWB7FH15A119F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/WB7F/H15A119F/F3TWB7FH15A119F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/WB7F/H15A119F/F3TWB7FH15A119F.SMALL.jpg 8bitwood I am going to show you how to make a piece of pixel art out of stained wood.  The organic nature of the wood adds a nice touch to the blockiness of the pixel sprite.  In this example I am going to make a sprite from Zelda on the NES, but these same techniques can be used to create any sprite. This ...
By: 8bitwood

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:26:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/R-Kaid-6-8/
R-Kaid-6 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/VBDO/GYDJN66B/FZPVBDOGYDJN66B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/VBDO/GYDJN66B/FZPVBDOGYDJN66B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/VBDO/GYDJN66B/FZPVBDOGYDJN66B.SMALL.jpg quizz_kid This is my baby, the wooden arcade console "R-Kaid-6". Inspired by various retro game consoles, the R-Kaid-6 features a custom version of the Maximus Arcade front-end for emulators such as MAME, SNES, NES etc. It sports customized cables and two arcade joysticks that can be stored in the top of the ...
By: quizz_kid

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:53:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-your-Doodles-into-treasures/
Turn your Doodles into treasures! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL7/YKQD/GYZNVBDP/FL7YKQDGYZNVBDP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL7/YKQD/GYZNVBDP/FL7YKQDGYZNVBDP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL7/YKQD/GYZNVBDP/FL7YKQDGYZNVBDP.SMALL.jpg jlburton Ever want to put your doodles on something rad but couldn't quite figure it out? Well, Techshop has got lazer beams and the things to make those doodle dreams come true!  The things that you will need for this project: A TechShop membership A doodle Balsa or other wood Sand paper Scan That Doo...
By: jlburton

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:23:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Munchkin-Monster-Pawns/
Munchkin Monster Pawns - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/GYUU/GYZNV7FM/FW0GYUUGYZNV7FM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/GYUU/GYZNV7FM/FW0GYUUGYZNV7FM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/GYUU/GYZNV7FM/FW0GYUUGYZNV7FM.SMALL.jpg mrdebos I recently got infected with the Munchkin virus and after we tried poker chips and M&M's I decided it was time to make my own Munchkin monster pawns to keep track of our levels... This is a quick and easy project that will take no more than an afternoon to make a handful of monster pawns. Tools &...
By: mrdebos

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:57:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-a-customized-dolltoy-out-of-wooden-A/
How To: Custom doll/toy out of Art Manequin. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/PJNC/GYUY164Q/F5MPJNCGYUY164Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/PJNC/GYUY164Q/F5MPJNCGYUY164Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/PJNC/GYUY164Q/F5MPJNCGYUY164Q.SMALL.jpg TimTheScarecrow Nothing special.. but it is what it is. I make these lil dudes for stopmotion animating. (very useful) You could make them for your kids or grandkids as little dress up dolls or things kids like to play with. Its a heck of a lot cheaper than buying Barbies every so often. Or... you could use them ...
By: TimTheScarecrow

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:44:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Iris-Wooden-Toy-Circus-Train/
Iris' Wooden Toy Circus Train - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/XQYC/GYUY0LI8/F6WXQYCGYUY0LI8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/XQYC/GYUY0LI8/F6WXQYCGYUY0LI8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/XQYC/GYUY0LI8/F6WXQYCGYUY0LI8.SMALL.jpg jackOrip My mother-in-law (Iris) loves making things out of wood. She doesn't like to use nails or pins or metal of ANY kind which makes her toys quite unique and cherished. So, I have convinced her to let me put one of her projects here on Instructables. I hope the pictures speak for themselves as I will on...
By: jackOrip

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:40:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Legos/
Wooden Legos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/5EMO/GYO8AC7W/F0T5EMOGYO8AC7W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/5EMO/GYO8AC7W/F0T5EMOGYO8AC7W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/5EMO/GYO8AC7W/F0T5EMOGYO8AC7W.SMALL.jpg jazzzzzz Most classic toys started out being made of wood. Legos were after all made by a carpenter. Making system sized bricks is quite a challenge because they have thin spots. Duplo or quarto or would be a bit easier. It will take a little skill and patience but making your own legos is worth it. This m...
By: jazzzzzz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:47:37 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/Wooden-Streetcar-Toy-for-a-City-Child/
Wooden Streetcar Toy for a City Child - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/I08V/GYN8NOQI/FPMI08VGYN8NOQI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/I08V/GYN8NOQI/FPMI08VGYN8NOQI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/I08V/GYN8NOQI/FPMI08VGYN8NOQI.SMALL.jpg vanweb My 16 month old god daughter is a “city baby”, she was born and lives in downtown Toronto. Their house is on a main street and as such they rely on public transit to get around day to day. Along the street in front of their house goes the main East / West “Streetcar” (or “Trolley” as some people cal...
By: vanweb

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:53:10 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/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 ...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:10:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Multiple-Guitar-Stand/
My Multiple Guitar Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/CEQP/GXRN5A5L/F8KCEQPGXRN5A5L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/CEQP/GXRN5A5L/F8KCEQPGXRN5A5L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/CEQP/GXRN5A5L/F8KCEQPGXRN5A5L.SMALL.jpg freeza36 This is a multiple guitar stand that i recently built. It holds 2 acoustic guitars, a ukulele, and up to 5 electric guitars at the same time. It is made completely out of wood, and foam pipe insulation. I (at the moment) only have 2 acoustic guitars, 3 electrics, and a uke. One of my electric guitar...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:14:30 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/How-to-make-a-real-world-mine-craft-cube/
How to make a real world mine craft cube! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/4TJQ/GUQ4JQZG/FZL4TJQGUQ4JQZG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/4TJQ/GUQ4JQZG/FZL4TJQGUQ4JQZG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/4TJQ/GUQ4JQZG/FZL4TJQGUQ4JQZG.SMALL.jpg code_neon In this instructable you will learn the process for creating a real world mine craft cube. Tools Needed: Color Printer Jointer/Plainer Table Saw Compound Sliding Miter Saw Spray Adhesive Scissors or Laser Cutter Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop I made it at TechShop. Check out TechShop here. Pleas...
By: code_neon

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Nov 2011 14:39:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Eye-Balls-in-Brain-Matter-DecorationProp/
Eye Balls in Brain Matter Decoration/Prop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/V4UE/GU2QYO3Y/FKCV4UEGU2QYO3Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/V4UE/GU2QYO3Y/FKCV4UEGU2QYO3Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/V4UE/GU2QYO3Y/FKCV4UEGU2QYO3Y.SMALL.jpg hackmattr One of my favorite times of year is Halloween due to the fun stuff that happens around this time. Haunted Houses, Decorating, and most of all, making something gross. The last reason is why I created this Instructable on how to make eye balls in brain matter. There are only a few items that you need...
By: hackmattr

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2011 11:46:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stacking-blocks-Maximum-name-changed/
Stacking blocks Maximum (name changed) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/ZB0C/GTXK889B/FYHZB0CGTXK889B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/ZB0C/GTXK889B/FYHZB0CGTXK889B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/ZB0C/GTXK889B/FYHZB0CGTXK889B.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian The oversize Stacking blocks based on the popular game (I cannot say the name due to copyright reasons) game is almost essential for outdoor fun. Why huddle around a short stack when you can have 27 inches of play-room. Once again I did this then found that there are others who have already done ...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:14:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Trebuchet/
How to Make a Trebuchet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/NA7A/GS3BDM45/FDVNA7AGS3BDM45.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/NA7A/GS3BDM45/FDVNA7AGS3BDM45.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/NA7A/GS3BDM45/FDVNA7AGS3BDM45.SMALL.jpg howtowithmanish Hi Guys :) Please rate this Instructable and follow me if you liked it. Thank you. :) Here is a Simple Way to Build a Trebuchet. A trebuchet is a siege engine that was used in the Middle Ages to fling projectile of up to 140 pounds at enemy structures. Please Rate this Instructable and follow me ...
By: howtowithmanish

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Sep 2011 11:40:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pirate-esque-Nerf-Gun-Conversion/
Pirate-esque Nerf Gun Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/VUKT/FCS8CSHE/F41VUKTFCS8CSHE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/VUKT/FCS8CSHE/F41VUKTFCS8CSHE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/VUKT/FCS8CSHE/F41VUKTFCS8CSHE.SMALL.jpg piratemonkey How to turn a plain, ordinary, off-the-shelf Nerf gun into a sorta-piratey themed gun with the use of a few paints, some sandpaper, and a 3-day weekend. Gather your materials You will need: 1. A plastic weapon of your choice. I went for the Nerf Maverick Rev-6, it's a pretty accurate gun with go...
By: piratemonkey

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:08:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Acoustic-Guitar-Pickup/
Acoustic Guitar Pickup - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F9R/MKAC/3MSEP27UDHC/F9RMKAC3MSEP27UDHC.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9R/MKAC/3MSEP27UDHC/F9RMKAC3MSEP27UDHC.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9R/MKAC/3MSEP27UDHC/F9RMKAC3MSEP27UDHC.SMALL.jpg adamkumpf Turn your acoustic guitar into an acoustic/electric! This is a simple and inexpensive design you can make at home to get that special one-of-a-kind sound you've been looking for. Making the Pickup Parts you will need:1. Piezo Buzzer Element2. about 1 foot of shielded audio cable3. a 1/4" audio j...
By: adamkumpf

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Mar 2006 22:54:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Grid-Blocked-Wooden-Logic-Puzzle/
Grid-Blocked: Wooden Logic Puzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/TLVH/FOHTTTTB/FHATLVHFOHTTTTB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/TLVH/FOHTTTTB/FHATLVHFOHTTTTB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/TLVH/FOHTTTTB/FHATLVHFOHTTTTB.SMALL.jpg x_goose_x This Christmas, my siblings and I decided to set a price limit of $10 for our gifts for each other, since most of us are unemployed students. My plan was to build everyone a little something. This instructable covers the first of my gifts: a wooden version of the puzzle Rush Hourư, by ThinkFun Inc.T...
By: x_goose_x

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:07:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Toy-Stick-Horse/
Toy Stick Horse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/C0OB/FP319QYQ/FNXC0OBFP319QYQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/C0OB/FP319QYQ/FNXC0OBFP319QYQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/C0OB/FP319QYQ/FNXC0OBFP319QYQ.SMALL.jpg meditechguru When all the batteries are dead, what ruffian wouldn't want to terrorize the neighborhood on his trusty steed? Now your little cowpokes can have hours of fun on their own little pony. Shape the head Find an old piece of scrap wood, mine was cedar left over from a fence project, that's about 8" sq...
By: meditechguru

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2008 06:28:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Wooden-Soma-Cube/
Make a Wooden Soma Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/51HT/GDNIZECA/F1151HTGDNIZECA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/51HT/GDNIZECA/F1151HTGDNIZECA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/51HT/GDNIZECA/F1151HTGDNIZECA.SMALL.jpg petercd Make this 3D puzzle out of wood. The Soma Cube was invented by Piet Hein in 1936 during a lecture on quantum mechanics conducted by Werner Heisenberg. (taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soma_cube ) The cube is made from 27 cubelets formed into 7 pieces. I've used the naming convention used o...
By: petercd

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