http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 16:38:22 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Skyrim-Iron-Helmet-1/
Skyrim Iron Helmet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/V266/H2MYHF6U/FAGV266H2MYHF6U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/V266/H2MYHF6U/FAGV266H2MYHF6U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/V266/H2MYHF6U/FAGV266H2MYHF6U.SMALL.jpg chichill So for you fans or The Elder Scrolls franchise, or just simply Skyrim. Here's one of the most iconic helmets in the game. This is my first time crafting so it's a great great risk for me to do it. But hell, it's been fun and I finished it nicely. :) ENJOY! Materials and PEPAKURA!!!!!! Materials!...
By: chichill

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 00:36:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Q-Pick-Blowgun/
The Q-Pick Blowgun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Z/U9FW/H27LSKCZ/F4ZU9FWH27LSKCZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Z/U9FW/H27LSKCZ/F4ZU9FWH27LSKCZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Z/U9FW/H27LSKCZ/F4ZU9FWH27LSKCZ.SMALL.jpg trans4mation If you're like me, you always love making little gadgets and stuff out of trash or stuff around the house. Here is the Q-Pick Blowgun instructions! Strike fear into the hearts of your foe! Dont let it's size fool you, this blowgun can pierce cardboard and is made out of stuff you should find around ...
By: trans4mation

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 15:48:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/iPhone-box-Dice-Tower/
iPhone box Dice Tower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/PR91/H1ZG80Z0/F1EPR91H1ZG80Z0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/PR91/H1ZG80Z0/F1EPR91H1ZG80Z0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/PR91/H1ZG80Z0/F1EPR91H1ZG80Z0.SMALL.jpg bishless Play board/miniature games and need a nice, portable dice tower? No? Ok, have a spare iPhone box laying around? Perfect, let's give that empty white cardboard shell a new purpose in life. You will need You'll need the following materials: * iPhone box w/ plastic 'phone tray' * Foamcore, cardboa...
By: bishless

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 22:35:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-Held-Ballista/
Hand Held Ballista - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/1QHC/H27LSJ7C/FUF1QHCH27LSJ7C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/1QHC/H27LSJ7C/FUF1QHCH27LSJ7C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/1QHC/H27LSJ7C/FUF1QHCH27LSJ7C.SMALL.jpg sphsengineering We are building a Torsion powered bow (Ballista) for our siege engine project. It is set up as a bullet crossbow, with the option of firing bolts with the use of a removable track. Our plan is to build it to fit within the specifications of our 18x18x18 size limit out of wood and string or modern el...
By: sphsengineering

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 14:30:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bowser-Costume/
Bowser Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/3HHH/H1ZG7FXD/FCP3HHHH1ZG7FXD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/3HHH/H1ZG7FXD/FCP3HHHH1ZG7FXD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/3HHH/H1ZG7FXD/FCP3HHHH1ZG7FXD.SMALL.jpg CassiniCloset Hello there! Bowser was my first choice to put up on instructables.com because it’s one I can easily access photos and video right  now and I tend to get the most questions on. Though I’ve learned to improve many mistakes form a previous suit, this one was challenging, fun and well liked by many f...
By: CassiniCloset

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 16:10:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Movable-Toy-Fish/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/3IF7/H21CGM5Z/FS43IF7H21CGM5Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/3IF7/H21CGM5Z/FS43IF7H21CGM5Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/3IF7/H21CGM5Z/FS43IF7H21CGM5Z.SMALL.jpg estherkrupp08 This work is a movable fish pieced together with layers of plywood. Everything was done by hand with a bandsaw including the geared mechanisms. The fish can be taken apart to showcase the mechanism that moves the fins and tail, and can easily put back together. The body of the fish is held together ...
By: estherkrupp08

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 13:40:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Mockingjay-Pin-As-seen-on-the-Hunge/
How to Make a Mockingjay Pin: As seen on the Hunger Games - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/NU4V/H267LC1I/FABNU4VH267LC1I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/NU4V/H267LC1I/FABNU4VH267LC1I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/NU4V/H267LC1I/FABNU4VH267LC1I.SMALL.jpg Jam_Jam Ok so this instructable is really simple to make but it takes a lot of time and patience. To make this Mockingjay pin you will need the following: -clay (that can be put in the oven) -knife -gold and black paint (I used nail polish) -a pin -scolpting tools -an oven -glue Step 1: Ok so to start yo...
By: Jam_Jam

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 20:25:48 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/WG9K/H1Y0EH0V/FA9WG9KH1Y0EH0V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/WG9K/H1Y0EH0V/FA9WG9KH1Y0EH0V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/MR4B/H1YOEOFC/FTSMR4BH1YOEOFC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/MR4B/H1YOEOFC/FTSMR4BH1YOEOFC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/Insert-Coin-hard-case-wallet/
Insert Coin (hard case wallet) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/BY9L/H1KHAVQM/FFKBY9LH1KHAVQM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/BY9L/H1KHAVQM/FFKBY9LH1KHAVQM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/BY9L/H1KHAVQM/FFKBY9LH1KHAVQM.SMALL.jpg quizz_kid I´d like to share a project called "Insert Coin". It´s a hard case wallet and a tribute to retro video gaming. You might be familiar with the shape of my product, especially if you grew up in the eighties  =)  The wallet, or "card holder" if you´d like, is made from 3mm acrylic sheets in 4 diiferent...
By: quizz_kid

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 17:35:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Violin-1/
Electric Violin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/SH09/H1KHAFFQ/F1VSH09H1KHAFFQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/SH09/H1KHAFFQ/F1VSH09H1KHAFFQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/SH09/H1KHAFFQ/F1VSH09H1KHAFFQ.SMALL.jpg Toms Workshop (Audio on step 6) This electric skeleton violin uses a piezoelectric pickup. The body and neck are solid maple and the darker wood is mahogany.  I eventually finished it in November of last year after a two year build. It could have probably been done a lot quicker but exams and school got in the...
By: Toms Workshop

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 08:53:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Anti-Gravity-Jumper/
The Anti-Gravity Jumper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/BFXH/H1EN70PK/FUNBFXHH1EN70PK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/BFXH/H1EN70PK/FUNBFXHH1EN70PK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/BFXH/H1EN70PK/FUNBFXHH1EN70PK.SMALL.jpg machoturtle Remember those great baby contraptions, your parents would hook up to the door frame, and you'd bounce around for hours? Johnny jumpers! Well I made the big boy version today...it's johnny jumpers--all grown up. Ever want the feeling of being nearly weightless...or be able to have an extra long hang...
By: machoturtle

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:05:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TF2-Rocket-Launcher/
TF2 Rocket Launcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/N0MK/H19RHV7A/FQ7N0MKH19RHV7A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/N0MK/H19RHV7A/FQ7N0MKH19RHV7A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/N0MK/H19RHV7A/FQ7N0MKH19RHV7A.SMALL.jpg RedWagon This is how to build a Rocket Launcher from Team Fortress 2 for cosplay or to decorate your mantle.  This was made at LVL1, Louisville's Hackerspace.  (see more at http://www.lvl1.org)  Be sure to check your area for a hackerspace, they're a great place to meet new people, learn new things and get a...
By: RedWagon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:20:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TF2-Minigun-Sasha/
TF2 Minigun (Sasha) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/02LE/H19RHSNL/FFU02LEH19RHSNL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/02LE/H19RHSNL/FFU02LEH19RHSNL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/02LE/H19RHSNL/FFU02LEH19RHSNL.SMALL.jpg RedWagon This is an Instructible for creating a minigun from Team Fortress 2 for cosplay or whatever.  This covers creating a basic minigun with spinning or fixed barrel. This was made at LVL1, Louisville's Hackerspace.  (see more at http://www.lvl1.org)  Be sure to check your area for a hackerspace, ...
By: RedWagon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:02:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Teeny-tiny-rocket-engine/
Teeny tiny rocket engine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/MONN/H1AH732W/FD7MONNH1AH732W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/MONN/H1AH732W/FD7MONNH1AH732W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/MONN/H1AH732W/FD7MONNH1AH732W.SMALL.jpg killerjackalope "Adam you never cease to make me feel like my brain is about to fall out my ears lol you're never just like reading a book"  A text I received after telling Sammi what I did today. This is what I did today.  I am unsure why I did this or what purpose, if any it could serve. It does propel itself i...
By: killerjackalope

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:37:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Nuka-Cola-Quantum-and-Nuclear-Reactor-Display-Stan/
Nuka-Cola Quantum and Nuclear Reactor Display Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/Z3SQ/H18FTGK5/FUCZ3SQH18FTGK5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/Z3SQ/H18FTGK5/FUCZ3SQH18FTGK5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/Z3SQ/H18FTGK5/FUCZ3SQH18FTGK5.SMALL.jpg kfklown In here I'm going to show you how to make a Nuka-Cola Quantum with a display stand that looks like a mini nuclear reactor. I wanted to make my own Quantum but I didn't want one that was just sitting on a light. I wanted to make a base with purpose- one that looked like it was part of the piece. I ca...
By: kfklown

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:59:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Helmets-and-Armor-from-Videogames-for-Fun/
Creating Helmets and Armor from Videogames for Fun and Profit! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/RBGC/H19RHPNJ/FAPRBGCH19RHPNJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/RBGC/H19RHPNJ/FAPRBGCH19RHPNJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/RBGC/H19RHPNJ/FAPRBGCH19RHPNJ.SMALL.jpg volpin This Instructable will present my somewhat peculiar method for creating replicas of helmets and armor from video games. Admittedly I'm not the world's greatest sculptor, and to make up for my lack of skill in this area, I've devised a way to use 2D templates as guides for making complex forms as eas...
By: volpin

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:50:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stained-wood-pixel-art/
Stained wood pixel art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/WB7F/H15A119F/F3TWB7FH15A119F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/WB7F/H15A119F/F3TWB7FH15A119F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/giant-paperclip-coat-hook/
giant paperclip coat hook - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/UZOY/H10H5FG7/FGUUZOYH10H5FG7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/UZOY/H10H5FG7/FGUUZOYH10H5FG7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/UZOY/H10H5FG7/FGUUZOYH10H5FG7.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Remember those carefree, halcyon days of middle school? Bending paperclips to your every whim? Well, now you're grown. And your paperclips should grow, too. But a giant paperclip on it's own only has limited use, it really needs to serve a function beyond the obvious.  By bending the top of arc of ...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:33:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/R-Kaid-6-8/
R-Kaid-6 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/VBDO/GYDJN66B/FZPVBDOGYDJN66B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/VBDO/GYDJN66B/FZPVBDOGYDJN66B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/A-Weapon-of-Mass-Instruction/
A Weapon of Mass Instruction! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/ACM9/H0HWDFC2/FJLACM9H0HWDFC2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/ACM9/H0HWDFC2/FJLACM9H0HWDFC2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/ACM9/H0HWDFC2/FJLACM9H0HWDFC2.SMALL.jpg sfreeman1 Over 50 years ago, I saw a pencil leaning against the front porch of a house near my grandmother's. I was enthralled with the scale of the pencil. It was almost as tall as the porch posts! Wow! What fun that would be. Does it write? Does it erase? What is it made of? Why did they make it? Dad, can I...
By: sfreeman1

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 20:07:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Hypnotize-a-Chicken/
How to Hypnotize a Chicken - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/BHG9/H0GGYLI3/F7YBHG9H0GGYLI3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/BHG9/H0GGYLI3/F7YBHG9H0GGYLI3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/BHG9/H0GGYLI3/F7YBHG9H0GGYLI3.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid Why, you may ask, would one WANT to hypnotize a chicken?  You, sir or madam, are asking the wrong question.  The answer to that one is of course, "Why wouldn't you want to hypnotize a chicken!?"  The interrobang is required in that sentence. The correct question is "How can I be a part of this gran...
By: depotdevoid

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 11:32:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Awesome-Super-Mario-Bros-Eggs/
Awesome Super Mario Bros. Easter Eggs!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/ED2U/H0FLIT39/F9AED2UH0FLIT39.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/ED2U/H0FLIT39/F9AED2UH0FLIT39.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/ED2U/H0FLIT39/F9AED2UH0FLIT39.SMALL.jpg lmnopeas My son is going through his Super Mario Bros. phase. I don't know that I ever got over mine. Playing Nintendo for countless hours is one of my fondest childhood memories. With Easter right around the corner, I thought I would surprise him with these Awesome Super Mario Nintendo Eggs. I'm not an art...
By: lmnopeas

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:40:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/magnetic-axe-prank/
magnetic axe prank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/XNOU/H0JBUPXU/FF1XNOUH0JBUPXU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/XNOU/H0JBUPXU/FF1XNOUH0JBUPXU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/XNOU/H0JBUPXU/FF1XNOUH0JBUPXU.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Leaving your car parked on the street is an exercise in civic trust (or Civic trust, ha!). After you've locked up your ride and head off to work, you assume that your vehicle will be there when you get back and in the exact same condition it was when you left it. Out of sight out of mind, right? I m...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 13:12:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Febreze-Bomb/
Febreze Bomb - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/XT90/GZXW8DBR/FDCXT90GZXW8DBR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/XT90/GZXW8DBR/FDCXT90GZXW8DBR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/XT90/GZXW8DBR/FDCXT90GZXW8DBR.SMALL.jpg boston09 Okay, so my roommate and I have had a long running feud with the guys in the dorm down the hall from us. It started out as a simple ding-dong ditch prank, but has since escalated to saran wrapped door entrances and christmas present wrapping EVERYTHING in a room. Now its time to go to a new level o...
By: boston09

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:52:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gears-of-War-3-Hyper-Realistic-Digger-Launcher-R/
Gears of War 3 - Hyper Realistic Digger Launcher Replica - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/PB9I/H05Y7U1I/F4SPB9IH05Y7U1I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/PB9I/H05Y7U1I/F4SPB9IH05Y7U1I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/PB9I/H05Y7U1I/F4SPB9IH05Y7U1I.SMALL.jpg CitizenSnips In this Instructable I'm going to show you how I, in collaboration with my talented wife, went about building my very own real life Gears of War Digger Launcher Replica from start to finish.  Fortunately it will not actually shoot little exploding creatures so you can sleep soundly at night knowing ...
By: CitizenSnips

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:54:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Miniature-Beeping-Circuit-Prank/
Miniature Beeping Circuit Prank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/K28U/GZPZEYPW/FE6K28UGZPZEYPW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/K28U/GZPZEYPW/FE6K28UGZPZEYPW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/K28U/GZPZEYPW/FE6K28UGZPZEYPW.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos This little device is a fun tool for pranking your friends and coworkers. Every few minutes it emits a brief, high-pitched beep. The beeping gets annoying after awhile, but what is really frustrating is not being able to find it. If you choose a good hiding spot, it can take hours to figure out ...
By: DIYHacksAndHowTos

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:31:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Flying-Discs/
Giant Flying Discs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/IHAW/H0AR6P85/FM1IHAWH0AR6P85.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/IHAW/H0AR6P85/FM1IHAWH0AR6P85.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/IHAW/H0AR6P85/FM1IHAWH0AR6P85.SMALL.jpg seamster This was an experiment to see if I could make an enormous Frisbee-style flying disc. The goal was to make one that was as massive as possible, but still actually flyable.  I ended up making two versions--both of which did indeed fly, although with varying levels of success.  The smaller of the two...
By: seamster

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:40:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Disco-Ball-Helmet/
Disco Ball Helmet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/GLII/H0FLR3KX/FNPGLIIH0FLR3KX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/GLII/H0FLR3KX/FNPGLIIH0FLR3KX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/GLII/H0FLR3KX/FNPGLIIH0FLR3KX.SMALL.jpg Natalina Why make a disco ball helmet?  Because it's awesome.  Nuff said.  I've seen disco ball helmets before, but they didn't satisfy the perfectionist in me.  No haphazardly glued plastic mirror pieces here, this is the real deal.  If you would like to make a proper disco ball helmet, read on.  • Note: ...
By: Natalina

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:49:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rapid-TP-dispenser-prank/
Rapid TP dispenser prank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/TFSZ/H0AR6S39/F9QTFSZH0AR6S39.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/TFSZ/H0AR6S39/F9QTFSZH0AR6S39.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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...
By: WYE_Lance

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:55:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Chess/
Giant Chess - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/MOSO/H05NHG4J/F7QMOSOH05NHG4J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/MOSO/H05NHG4J/F7QMOSOH05NHG4J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/MOSO/H05NHG4J/F7QMOSOH05NHG4J.SMALL.jpg Jayefuu Whilst an artist in residence at Instructables, I took up playing chess at lunch times against Dave. With chess on the brain, when I went home at night I noticed that the black and white tiled kitchen of the family I was staying with would be PERFECT for a game of giant chess. Looking online to see...
By: Jayefuu

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:15:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Exploding-Ash-Tray-April-Fools-Prank/
Make an Exploding Ash Tray - April Fool's Prank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/HCRO/H05NSWRW/FAYHCROH05NSWRW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/HCRO/H05NSWRW/FAYHCROH05NSWRW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/HCRO/H05NSWRW/FAYHCROH05NSWRW.SMALL.jpg NightHawkInLight This Instructable will be demonstrating how to create an exploding ash tray to startle your smoking companions this April Fool's Day. In the following video the process and results are demonstrated: Nitrocellulose This prank requires flash cotton, which is a common material used in magic tri...
By: NightHawkInLight

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:53:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Barefoot-Incognito/
Barefoot Incognito: Hyper-minimalist shoe conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/EE26/H045ZLNW/FV3EE26H045ZLNW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/EE26/H045ZLNW/FV3EE26H045ZLNW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/EE26/H045ZLNW/FV3EE26H045ZLNW.SMALL.jpg blorgggg What? Fake overshoes! Why? Lots of people like running around barefoot and claim all sorts of benefits. My favorite part of running around without shoes is just getting to feel all the different surfaces, textures and temperatures that you would otherwise ignore in regular shoe-wearing life. The p...
By: blorgggg

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:09:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/KNex-Ball-Amusement-Machine/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/J3DY/GZKGLMCN/FMBJ3DYGZKGLMCN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/J3DY/GZKGLMCN/FMBJ3DYGZKGLMCN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/J3DY/GZKGLMCN/FMBJ3DYGZKGLMCN.SMALL.jpg Elap This is an amusement machine which is made almost entirely from K’Nex. The non-K’Nex components are the balls (which are made of bouncy rubber), the signs and the column labels. There are two slots; one is for children’s use and is low down, and the other (near the top of the machine) is for ad...
By: Elap

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 07:56:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/car-b-que/
car-b-que - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/PS3U/GZB3BTKK/FA7PS3UGZB3BTKK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/PS3U/GZB3BTKK/FA7PS3UGZB3BTKK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/PS3U/GZB3BTKK/FA7PS3UGZB3BTKK.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus HUNGRY ROAD TRAVELER SURVIVES ON TASTY MANIFOLD-GRILLED RATIONS. Area maker has successfully navigated a long road trip with a meal ready to eat upon arriving at his destination by combining cooking with driving, making a delicious delicacy after disembarking at the destination. "Ater drving all day...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:01:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Duplicate-Prototype-Your-Own-RC-Car-Parts/
How To Duplicate & Prototype Your Own RC Car Parts Cheaply! Final Update 20-03-2012 ! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/P0HC/GYN8ZB7P/FGEP0HCGYN8ZB7P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/P0HC/GYN8ZB7P/FGEP0HCGYN8ZB7P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/P0HC/GYN8ZB7P/FGEP0HCGYN8ZB7P.SMALL.jpg offtherails2010 Hi Folks! As im STILL waiting for parts to arrive for my very 1st instructable, so here's another project to carry on with! ive been out once a month ish racing my little 1/10th RC Nitro Buggy! Slight History: My Racing Buddy comes with me whenever he can and a few weeks ago his buggy's front su...
By: offtherails2010

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:16:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/air-soft-garnade/
air soft grenade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/WWN2/FJNELB6Y/FY7WWN2FJNELB6Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/WWN2/FJNELB6Y/FY7WWN2FJNELB6Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/WWN2/FJNELB6Y/FY7WWN2FJNELB6Y.SMALL.jpg jetsmiley123 this is a pretty cool biodegradable air soft grenade that doesn't produce any harmful shrapnel. (i check my comments every day, so if you have a problem, concern, or and edit you would like me to know, just post a comment and ill get back to you very fast! stay classy!) materals needed 1.tape 2.n...
By: jetsmiley123

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Aug 2008 10:26:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Screaming-Trash-Bin-Prank/
Screaming Trash Bin Prank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/ZNS4/GYVDJUP1/F6MZNS4GYVDJUP1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/ZNS4/GYVDJUP1/F6MZNS4GYVDJUP1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/ZNS4/GYVDJUP1/F6MZNS4GYVDJUP1.SMALL.jpg Jayefuu Here's an easy and cheap prank for April fools day, or any day! Almost any bin can be hacked to scream when opened using just some easily modifyable electronics and a limit switch. This prank had to happen to have a use for the noise maker from a flying/screaming ThinkGeek monkey bought by Mikeasa...
By: Jayefuu

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 14:37:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Jumbo-Sax-Tootophone/
Jumbo Sax Tootophone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/L7EJ/GZI8K8H0/FZOL7EJGZI8K8H0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/L7EJ/GZI8K8H0/FZOL7EJGZI8K8H0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/L7EJ/GZI8K8H0/FZOL7EJGZI8K8H0.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein The jumbo sax tootophone is a reed instrument.  The mouthpiece is the basic tootophone made of an insulin syringe.  (See my instructable   http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Tootophone   to make the mouthpiece.)   This instructable deals with making the x-ray film body.   I wanted to make a long ...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Mar 2012 18:28:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Candybar-Milkyway-Rocket-Engine/
Candybar (Milkyway) Rocket Engine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/X95L/GZHK85C1/FMYX95LGZHK85C1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/X95L/GZHK85C1/FMYX95LGZHK85C1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/X95L/GZHK85C1/FMYX95LGZHK85C1.SMALL.jpg killbox Quelab (My local Hackerspace in Albuquerque NM),  Had a project theme of "Hacking Chocolate" for the month of February.  I'm allergic to eating chocolate, so I wanted to think of a use that was a bit more exciting than just watching others eat the stuff.  So I decided to experiment with making a ch...
By: killbox

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 09:26:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Create-a-Fake-Augmented-Reality-Computer/
How to Create a Fake Augmented Reality Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/21SG/GZISQRHJ/FG121SGGZISQRHJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/21SG/GZISQRHJ/FG121SGGZISQRHJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/21SG/GZISQRHJ/FG121SGGZISQRHJ.SMALL.jpg Ezra Fike Greetings and hallucinations! This is Ezra Fike! In this instructable, I am going to show you how to create your own fake augmented reality computer. An augmented reality computer is basically a computer with a virtual 3D monitor display, as shown in the pictures below. This is really a very simple...
By: Ezra Fike

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 13:57:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Skyrim-Iron-Helmet-From-Paper-to-Pr/
How to Make a Skyrim Iron Helmet (From Paper to Prop) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/C904/GX6L77JH/F22C904GX6L77JH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/C904/GX6L77JH/F22C904GX6L77JH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/C904/GX6L77JH/F22C904GX6L77JH.SMALL.jpg greynolds1 Hail Dovakhiin! This Instructable will teach you how to take a 3D model and turn it into a real, solid, sturdy prop. Specifically, I will be creating the iron helmet from Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. As my entrance to the Make it Real challenge, this focuses on the person with minimal too...
By: greynolds1

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:35:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Trebuchet-business-card-Trebucard/
Trebuchet business card - Trebucard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/3Q3R/GZ5NTLE5/FO13Q3RGZ5NTLE5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/3Q3R/GZ5NTLE5/FO13Q3RGZ5NTLE5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/3Q3R/GZ5NTLE5/FO13Q3RGZ5NTLE5.SMALL.jpg clide The Trebucard is a business card sized mini trebuchet. It is designed to fire jumbo paper clips and uses 16 pennies as a counter-weight. Unlike a traditional trebuchet the Trebucard uses the surface it is resting on as a pivot rather than being mounted on a frame. See a demonstration of the card he...
By: clide

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:10:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-PSP-Better-or-how-to-have-more-/
How to make your PSP "Better" or how to have more fun on a Sony PSP - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/ALMH/FBQX6V2C/F7GALMHFBQX6V2C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/ALMH/FBQX6V2C/F7GALMHFBQX6V2C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/ALMH/FBQX6V2C/F7GALMHFBQX6V2C.SMALL.jpg Thornburg Things you can do to make your PSP an amazing gaming beast thing. I will go through the complete obvious, and the complete not so obvious. I would like to be in the new O'Reily 100 Instructables. Please vote if wanting. The obvious Games- The tip for getting games, especially for PSP, is what y...
By: Thornburg

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:28:10 PST 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/WVJB/GYGFD6HU/FE2WVJBGYGFD6HU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/WVJB/GYGFD6HU/FE2WVJBGYGFD6HU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/WVJB/GYGFD6HU/FE2WVJBGYGFD6HU.SMALL.jpg bduxbury (For those who have a kit already, sorry for the delay on the pictures. Hopefully you like it and everything is clear! If you have any questions, please contact us at: 8bitlit@gmail.com. We'll try to get back to you right away) Ah, the classic Super Mario coin block. So tantalizing with its mysteri...
By: bduxbury

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 00:29:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/100-Yard-Paper-Rocket-Launcher/
100-Yard Paper Rocket Launcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/E04R/GYQFMVYZ/FZ3E04RGYQFMVYZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/E04R/GYQFMVYZ/FZ3E04RGYQFMVYZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/E04R/GYQFMVYZ/FZ3E04RGYQFMVYZ.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance PVC paper rocket launcher designs are a dime-a-dozen. So why another one? Because I've tried many other designs found on Google and YouTube, and none of them are 1. fairly easy to build 2. perform spectacularly and 3. easy for kids to operate. I have finally come up with a design that fulfills all t...
By: WYE_Lance

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:01:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Life-Sized-Portal-Turret/
Life Sized Portal Turret - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/7PEN/GYVDHXHL/FO37PENGYVDHXHL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/7PEN/GYVDHXHL/FO37PENGYVDHXHL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/7PEN/GYVDHXHL/FO37PENGYVDHXHL.SMALL.jpg mydian_nightshade    This instructable is a walk-through of how I made my life-sized Turret from the videogame Portal. It turned into a far more involved project than I expected, so be warned: this project is not for the faint of heart.    When I made this my company, ThinkGeek, was working with Valve to develop a nu...
By: mydian_nightshade

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:26:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-replace-the-battery-in-a-pokemon-goldsilve/
How to replace the battery in a pokemon gold/silver gameboy cart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/JQ6K/F48NDIQ8/FK4JQ6KF48NDIQ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/JQ6K/F48NDIQ8/FK4JQ6KF48NDIQ8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/JQ6K/F48NDIQ8/FK4JQ6KF48NDIQ8.SMALL.jpg josh92176 This instructable shows you how to replace a battery in a pokemon gold/silver cart. If yours deletes your save and won't let you save anymore then chances are you will need to replace the battery. This may work with other gameboy games but pokemon gold/silver are the only ones I know about. Please...
By: josh92176

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:42:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Stained-Glass-d20/
Making a Stained-Glass d20 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/1XSJ/GYN8NT7W/FNP1XSJGYN8NT7W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/1XSJ/GYN8NT7W/FNP1XSJGYN8NT7W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/1XSJ/GYN8NT7W/FNP1XSJGYN8NT7W.SMALL.jpg CaseyBorders Today I'm going to take you through the steps needed to make your very own stained-glass d20.  There are some special tools and materials required so I'm going to call them out here: Tools you will need: A laser cutter / etcher Vector editor software (i.e. Inkscape) A cutting board with an angle me...
By: CaseyBorders

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:24:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Airsoft-Machine-Gun-from-a-Soda-Bottle/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/ZWDL/GYGESFV5/F58ZWDLGYGESFV5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/ZWDL/GYGESFV5/F58ZWDLGYGESFV5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/ZWDL/GYGESFV5/F58ZWDLGYGESFV5.SMALL.jpg NightHawkInLight Several months ago I posted a project showing how to make a 'cloud' BB machine gun with a built in air supply out of PVC. That project, while very entertaining, cost $50 in parts and took several hours to complete. More recently I have resumed experimenting with BB machine gun designs with the goal ...
By: NightHawkInLight

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