Instructables: exploring - technology - Steampunk - featured http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 16:29:28 PDT BLOX v1.01 simple compact slit camera http://www.instructables.com/id/simple-compact-slit-camera/
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Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:31:53 PDT
The SteamPad - The Tablet Computer of a past Future http://www.instructables.com/id/The-SteamPad-The-Tablet-Computer-of-a-past-Futur/
The SteamPad - The Tablet Computer of a past Future - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/6FV0/HD4VGPSA/FXG6FV0HD4VGPSA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/6FV0/HD4VGPSA/FXG6FV0HD4VGPSA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/6FV0/HD4VGPSA/FXG6FV0HD4VGPSA.SMALL.jpg thechocolatist Welcome Steampunkers, dear friends and followers Finally I finishes it! It was a lot of work, but the finished Steampunk Tablet was worth the dirty hands! Let's have a look back to the beginning of this project. You all know the small simple plastic thing which people call the "iPad". It's a great...
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Sat, 23 Feb 2013 06:58:25 PST
Steampunk Lamp: The Eye of Ra http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Lamp-The-Eye-of-Ra/
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By: thechocolatist

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Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:28:07 PST
The secret server http://www.instructables.com/id/The-secret-server/
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Wed, 6 Feb 2013 09:46:21 PST
Steampunk http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Steampunk/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/J3F4/GHDSJFLV/F85J3F4GHDSJFLV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/J3F4/GHDSJFLV/F85J3F4GHDSJFLV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/J3F4/GHDSJFLV/F85J3F4GHDSJFLV.SMALL.jpg zazenergy Welcome to the Steampunk ebook, a collection of awesome do-it-yourself steampunk projects from Instructables.com! The Instructables editors have chosen some of our best do-it-yourself steampunk technology projects to help you prepare for the retro-Victorian future.  Don your goggles, fire up your s...
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Mon, 6 Dec 2010 21:24:43 PST
Steampunk Picaxe protected Sketchbook http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Picaxe-protected-Sketchbook/
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Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:52:58 PST
Brass Steampunk Pouch How-To http://www.instructables.com/id/Brass-steampunk-pouch-How-to/
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Sun, 13 Jan 2013 02:56:00 PST
1950's Leica Slide Projector LCD conversion for under $30 http://www.instructables.com/id/1950s-Leica-Slide-Projector-LCD-conversion-for-un/
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By: vanweb

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Sat, 12 Jan 2013 19:22:25 PST
Steampunk solar night light http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-solar-night-light/
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By: Winged Fist

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Mon, 7 Jan 2013 17:52:08 PST
The Light Fountain: a Bioluminescent Hourglass http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Light-Fountain-a-Bioluminescent-Hourglass/
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Mon, 7 Jan 2013 23:59:53 PST
How to build a Metal Arm http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-metal-arm/
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Sun, 6 Jan 2013 13:21:29 PST
The Steam Radio http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Steam-Radio/
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Fri, 4 Jan 2013 01:35:43 PST
Working Night-vision Periscope. (Steampunked) http://www.instructables.com/id/Working-Night-vision-Periscope-Steampunked/
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Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:40:21 PST
The Steampunk Data Burner http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Steampunk-Data-Burner/
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Sun, 16 Dec 2012 05:09:26 PST
Steampunk Lamp Globe http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Lamp-Globe/
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Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:56:29 PST
USB Typewriter "Easy Install" Kit http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Typewriter-Easy-Install-Kit/
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Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:54:31 PDT
Make a steampunk pumpkin. A SteamPunkin. http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-steampunk-pumpkin-A-SteamPunkin/
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Sat, 20 Oct 2012 18:05:36 PDT
My hat, it's full of stars! http://www.instructables.com/id/My-hat-its-full-of-stars/
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Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:17:08 PDT
Steampunk gas mask http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-gas-mask-3/
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Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:55:54 PDT
Waving Key Flower a Steampunk version http://www.instructables.com/id/Waving-Key-Flower-a-Steampunk-version/
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By: Admiral Aaron Ravensdale

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Mon, 8 Oct 2012 01:33:58 PDT
fisheye digital contact print film camera ,steampunk flavour http://www.instructables.com/id/fisheye-digital-contact-print-film-camera-steampu/
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Sat, 29 Sep 2012 19:12:17 PDT
Decopunk iPod rig http://www.instructables.com/id/Decopunk-iPod-rig/
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By: Winged Fist

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Tue, 5 Jun 2012 02:16:37 PDT
Steampunk Flashlight http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Flashlight/
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Wed, 26 Sep 2012 08:59:18 PDT
Radiometer Demostration Lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/Radiometer-Demostration-Lamp/
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Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:39:05 PDT
The Steampunker's Zenobiaflex One http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Steampunkers-Zenobiaflex-One/
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Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:41:49 PDT
Steampunk Violin Beetle http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Violin-Beetle/
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Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:33:19 PDT
Cool Automata/Faux Steampunk inspired CD Case http://www.instructables.com/id/Cool-AutomataFaux-Steampunk-inspired-CD-Case/
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Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:51:33 PDT
Steampunk Audio & Chronograph Station http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Audio-Chronograph-Station/
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Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:18:38 PDT
Vintage Toothbrush Timer http://www.instructables.com/id/Toothbrush-Timer/
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Mon, 13 Aug 2012 22:24:12 PDT
Upcycled Surgical Eyepatch Glasses http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-Surgical-Eyepatch-Glasses/
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Mon, 6 Aug 2012 19:31:24 PDT
Victorian Inspired Binary Clock http://www.instructables.com/id/Victorian-Inspired-Binary-Clock/
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Thu, 2 Aug 2012 20:25:50 PDT
Upcycled Steampunk Goggles http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-Steampunk-Goggles/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4K/B18D/GX10CHNL/F4KB18DGX10CHNL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4K/B18D/GX10CHNL/F4KB18DGX10CHNL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4K/B18D/GX10CHNL/F4KB18DGX10CHNL.SMALL.jpg DucttapeNinja Here's something quick and cheap I threw together for a steampunk convention. It's made of pleather scraps, an old belt from Goodwill and a pair of magnet storage tins with a little bit of spray paint and hot glue. I don't have photos for a full instructable. The tins had been sitting in the house ...
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Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:48:02 PDT
Steampunk Prosthetic Hand for a Wounded Warrior Pt. 1 [Now More Pics] http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Prosthetic-Hand-for-a-Wounded-Warrior-P/
Steampunk Prosthetic Hand for a Wounded Warrior Pt. 1 [Now More Pics] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/6YX3/H4AGIUSB/FAK6YX3H4AGIUSB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/6YX3/H4AGIUSB/FAK6YX3H4AGIUSB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/6YX3/H4AGIUSB/FAK6YX3H4AGIUSB.SMALL.jpg ArtificerMade *** Disclaimer: The following has been edited to preserve the delicate flower sensibilities held by potential readers. Where the narrative seems disjointed please mentally insert your most depraved and disgusting epithet. It's not quite the same thing, but it's as close as you'll get. *** So I want...
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Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:21:26 PDT
The Steampunkers Box of Memories http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Steampunkers-Box-of-Memories/
The Steampunkers Box of Memories - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/GO6K/H3QFLTUQ/FG9GO6KH3QFLTUQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/GO6K/H3QFLTUQ/FG9GO6KH3QFLTUQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/GO6K/H3QFLTUQ/FG9GO6KH3QFLTUQ.SMALL.jpg thechocolatist Dear Sreampunkers, dear Friends Do you have one of these ugly plastic electronic photo frames on your desk? If yes - did you think to give it a new look? To make it "Steampunky"? I would like to give you whit this instructable some inspirations how you coud convert such a TFT photo frame to a nice ...
By: thechocolatist

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Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:57:57 PDT
3d Nocturnal Celestial Stardial TJT5/6 http://www.instructables.com/id/3d-Nocturnal-Celestial-Stardial-TJT56/
3d Nocturnal Celestial Stardial TJT5/6 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/PA3I/H0URBX5I/FHEPA3IH0URBX5I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/PA3I/H0URBX5I/FHEPA3IH0URBX5I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/PA3I/H0URBX5I/FHEPA3IH0URBX5I.SMALL.jpg TimeJourneyTools A Nocturnal Celestial Stardial is best when it's a solid archival material. As such it makes a fine heirloom or engagement present. Time-Journey Tool 5 of 6 is an accurately functioning instrument. Nocturnal Celestial Stardials were originally called "horologium nocturnum" (time instrument for nigh...
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Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:03:37 PDT
Steampunk auto-folding wings http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-auto-folding-wings/
Steampunk auto-folding wings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/2K4A/H2WEU0UL/F3T2K4AH2WEU0UL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/2K4A/H2WEU0UL/F3T2K4AH2WEU0UL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/2K4A/H2WEU0UL/F3T2K4AH2WEU0UL.SMALL.jpg CescoAiel I have made for my daughter steampunk wings which can fold open and closed with the help of Lego Technic parts. I was running out of time for the "make it real" contest, so I posted this instructable before I am all done, with the intent to improve/expand as I go... I have not yet been able to do t...
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Mon, 4 Jun 2012 13:18:51 PDT
The Steampunk Kaleidoscope http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Steampunk-Kaleidoscope/
The Steampunk Kaleidoscope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/HPFT/H2CE76JO/FAGHPFTH2CE76JO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/HPFT/H2CE76JO/FAGHPFTH2CE76JO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/HPFT/H2CE76JO/FAGHPFTH2CE76JO.SMALL.jpg thechocolatist Dear Friends, dear Steampunkers Our little son's most beloved toy in the "Kindergarten" is a beautiful Kaleidoscope. He spends a lot of time to observe the changing effects and pictures in this magic tube. Some time ago he came home with a big smile and a present from his Kindergarten teacher: thre...
By: thechocolatist

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Thu, 24 May 2012 01:18:21 PDT
Steampunk Laptop http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Laptop/
Steampunk Laptop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX7/6EII/H2WEYBXD/FX76EIIH2WEYBXD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX7/6EII/H2WEYBXD/FX76EIIH2WEYBXD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX7/6EII/H2WEYBXD/FX76EIIH2WEYBXD.SMALL.jpg Admiral Aaron Ravensdale Hi all, Today I will present you my newest Steampunk-Design Workshop creation. Here you can read something about how i got the idea to built my first Steampunk Laptop. Because my pictures are soo poor... I deside to take a video in HD, you will enjoy it!!! Depend on the diversity of the ...
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Fri, 25 May 2012 01:58:42 PDT
Vintage Steampunk Lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Steampunk-Lamp/
Vintage Steampunk Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/IHJ2/H1YONL3M/FCXIHJ2H1YONL3M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/IHJ2/H1YONL3M/FCXIHJ2H1YONL3M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/IHJ2/H1YONL3M/FCXIHJ2H1YONL3M.SMALL.jpg Gunther45 This Instructable is not so much as a step by step on how to make one. It's a box with a light bulb! , but to give ideas to other people  who might want to build something similar or build steampunk items. I am not an organized person and some of the steps such as staining take a long time , I would...
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Thu, 24 May 2012 14:06:58 PDT
The Airship Pirate's Steampunk Jukebox http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Airship-Pirates-Steampunk-Jukebox/
The Airship Pirate's Steampunk Jukebox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/JC1H/H1YONIRZ/F6AJC1HH1YONIRZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/JC1H/H1YONIRZ/F6AJC1HH1YONIRZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/JC1H/H1YONIRZ/F6AJC1HH1YONIRZ.SMALL.jpg thechocolatist Dear Friends, dear Steampunkers This "Instructable" is a special one. I hope it will give you some ideas how to build some special artwork and may you will build your own Steampunk MP3 Jukebox. Most of the parts I used you may don't find for your project, but the ideas behind will inspire you to do...
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Fri, 18 May 2012 10:39:21 PDT
Pipe Photo Frame http://www.instructables.com/id/Pipe-Photo-Frame/
Pipe Photo Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/I677/H1HMDKMW/F49I677H1HMDKMW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/I677/H1HMDKMW/F49I677H1HMDKMW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/I677/H1HMDKMW/F49I677H1HMDKMW.SMALL.jpg gregorescu A steampunk photo frame made out of copper tube, elbows, T's and brass connectors. Because I live in Europe and all the hardware is in cm/mm I won't use the "inch" standard, but this project can be made in different copper and fitting sizes ( as long as they all fit together). Materials, tools a...
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Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:52:55 PDT
How to make an Iris Diaphram watch http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Iris-Diaphram-watch/
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Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:33:28 PDT
Steampunk shaving box http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-shaving/
Steampunk shaving box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/Z876/H0OIVBAL/FGVZ876H0OIVBAL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/Z876/H0OIVBAL/FGVZ876H0OIVBAL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/Z876/H0OIVBAL/FGVZ876H0OIVBAL.SMALL.jpg zorwick My friend had a birthday, and I wanted to make something special for him. He shaves using the old fashioned or now retro safety razors. He carried everything in one toilet bag because there was no proper travelling case for them. That time I found on the Internet some nice piece of steampunk creatio...
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Sun, 6 May 2012 05:52:31 PDT
Sputnik 0667 http://www.instructables.com/id/Sputnik-0667/
Sputnik 0667 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/77I9/H1JUHO6B/FGF77I9H1JUHO6B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/77I9/H1JUHO6B/FGF77I9H1JUHO6B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/77I9/H1JUHO6B/FGF77I9H1JUHO6B.SMALL.jpg quizz_kid This is the "Sputnik 0667". A kind of desk bureau housing a, well hidden, top modern computer hook up. The shell is  made of  walnut combined with MDF and has a sort of 50's sci-fi look to it I guess, although I´ve mixed with influences from the entire 20th century. Its a retro mess with a sort of C...
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Sun, 6 May 2012 19:37:32 PDT
hand filed decorative brass gears for steampunkers and???? http://www.instructables.com/id/hand-filed-decorative-brass-gears-for-steampunkers/
hand filed decorative brass gears for steampunkers and???? - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/3IL8/GZACQHQK/FE53IL8GZACQHQK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/3IL8/GZACQHQK/FE53IL8GZACQHQK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/3IL8/GZACQHQK/FE53IL8GZACQHQK.SMALL.jpg abstracted this instructable is for the steampunkers out there needing brass gears for projects, not acurate or functioning, purely decorative. My next gear project I will spend more time with the dremel tool instead of files and hopefully fab up a working gear set, using thiner brass stock. find suitable im...
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Sun, 4 Mar 2012 06:27:14 PST
Steampunk iPhone Station http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-iPhone-Station/
Steampunk iPhone Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/9A4K/H1DRXSHL/FS39A4KH1DRXSHL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/9A4K/H1DRXSHL/FS39A4KH1DRXSHL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/9A4K/H1DRXSHL/FS39A4KH1DRXSHL.SMALL.jpg badjer1 Here's a steampunk iPhone station that functions as a night light, charging station and audio station.  The unit can charge the iPhone with or without playing music.  The night light functions independently, and if the phone rings while playing the music you will hear that through the speakers, so ...
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Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:39:34 PDT
Plasma Display Steampunk http://www.instructables.com/id/Plasma-Display-Steampunk/
Plasma Display Steampunk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/MUXB/H15NCIP1/FKRMUXBH15NCIP1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/MUXB/H15NCIP1/FKRMUXBH15NCIP1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/MUXB/H15NCIP1/FKRMUXBH15NCIP1.SMALL.jpg longwinters This was a week-end project I created from a 6" black and white TV and a large neon bulb a friend sent me from overseas, the smaller bulbs I found at a second hand store, I wish I didn't have to say this, but this project uses VERY HIGH VOLTAGES, it uses the out put voltage of the TV's flyback I'm n...
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Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:25:51 PDT
Steampunk lavalamp http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-steampipe-lavalamp/
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Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:22:20 PDT
Lamina Nixie Clock http://www.instructables.com/id/Lamina-Nixie-Clock/
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Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:07:00 PDT
Steampunk mirror / light / clock http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-mirror-light-clock/
Steampunk mirror / light / clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/QSSU/H0OJ66CW/FHCQSSUH0OJ66CW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/QSSU/H0OJ66CW/FHCQSSUH0OJ66CW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/QSSU/H0OJ66CW/FHCQSSUH0OJ66CW.SMALL.jpg longwinters This is a project I have been working on over the last few weeks, it is made mostly of Morado (Bolivian Rosewood) but I also used some left over Cherry and Walnut, the little accent bulbs I found in a second hand store, the side lights I purchased at Home Depot. The Morado was 82.00 bucks and the re...
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Mon, 9 Apr 2012 18:43:01 PDT