http://www.instructables.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:49:50 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-shift-camera-stabiliser/
Make-shift camera stabiliser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/SQG1/HHS9SQZW/F7XSQG1HHS9SQZW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/SQG1/HHS9SQZW/F7XSQG1HHS9SQZW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/SQG1/HHS9SQZW/F7XSQG1HHS9SQZW.SMALL.jpg nanoBorg88 I made a pretty decent camera stabiliser using a bent shelf bracket, a dumbbell weight, a bolt, some washers and a few nuts to secure it. I tried it with a digital SLR camera that can take video. This is not going to get rid of all camera shake but can reduce it significantly as the mass of the cam...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:47:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-coat-hanger-hands-free-phone-holder/
Wire coat-hanger hands free phone holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/Q9XV/HHS9IF3C/FTXQ9XVHHS9IF3C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/Q9XV/HHS9IF3C/FTXQ9XVHHS9IF3C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/Q9XV/HHS9IF3C/FTXQ9XVHHS9IF3C.SMALL.jpg nanoBorg88 It's a bit difficult to convey what this thing does in words, but I think you'll have a better idea from the picture. It's a metal wire bent in a way which it can hold your phone (or any other light object) in front of your face. What's the point of this I hear you ask? You could use it to watch you...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:36:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Understanding-Epilog-Laser-Cutting-and-Etching-Les-1/
Understanding Epilog Laser Cutting and Etching Lesson 2: Understanding the Computer Print Options - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/XZ91/HF23WC7I/F2VXZ91HF23WC7I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/XZ91/HF23WC7I/F2VXZ91HF23WC7I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/XZ91/HF23WC7I/F2VXZ91HF23WC7I.SMALL.jpg OceanusEva Understanding Epilog C02 Laser Cutting and Etching Lesson 2: Understanding the Computer Print Options Step 1: Introduction About TechShop Link to Previous Instructable Brief Summary Step 2: Printing Options Going over the Print Options What Options to Choose Understandi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 15:44:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Understanding-Epilog-Laser-Cutting-and-Etching-Les/
Understanding Epilog Laser Cutting and Etching Lesson 1: Understanding the Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/Z7SV/HF23WBQN/F60Z7SVHF23WBQN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/Z7SV/HF23WBQN/F60Z7SVHF23WBQN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/Z7SV/HF23WBQN/F60Z7SVHF23WBQN.SMALL.jpg OceanusEva Understanding Epilog C02 Laser Cutting and Etching Lesson 1: Understanding the Machine Step 1: Introduction About TechShop History Laser Cutting Laser Cutting Uses Safety Materials Needed Step 2: How Machine Works Parts and There Functions Definitions Software St...
By: OceanusEva

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 14:17:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Geodesic-Terrarium/
Steampunk Geodesic Terrarium - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/PRZ0/HBXWRY7U/FLOPRZ0HBXWRY7U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/PRZ0/HBXWRY7U/FLOPRZ0HBXWRY7U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/PRZ0/HBXWRY7U/FLOPRZ0HBXWRY7U.SMALL.jpg NEED HELP sorta My name is Jacob Siler, and I'm currently co-founding a game development company through crowd funding. We're working on our first game, named Sky Bridge! It will be a massive online Steampunk universe -- quite unlike any game currently on the market. For more on the company (and the game) please st...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:22:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Hard-Speaker/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/E05X/HDOVL2ES/FB3E05XHDOVL2ES.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/E05X/HDOVL2ES/FB3E05XHDOVL2ES.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/E05X/HDOVL2ES/FB3E05XHDOVL2ES.SMALL.jpg kevins82 Hi ! So this is how to make Simple Hard Speaker Items needed       * Hard Drive (broken will work just fine)       * Cable Tools needed       * Sodering gun and soder       * Scisors       * Screwdriver And thats all !   1. Open up Hard drive 2. Remove unneeded parts like disc and motor 3. Sind + &...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:38:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-better-vacuum-chamber/
A better vacuum chamber - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/6J5P/HD7U0WJE/F5Z6J5PHD7U0WJE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/6J5P/HD7U0WJE/F5Z6J5PHD7U0WJE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/6J5P/HD7U0WJE/F5Z6J5PHD7U0WJE.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian If you look back upon my previous work you will find that I have been experimenting with vacuum metal deposition. I have been attempting to vaporize metal and have it coat glass under a vacuum. There will be more on this once I get the process working flawlessly. Ideally this is done under a very ...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:37:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-metal-arm/
How to build a Metal Arm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/VNLI/HAQ32SOP/FKXVNLIHAQ32SOP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/VNLI/HAQ32SOP/FKXVNLIHAQ32SOP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/VNLI/HAQ32SOP/FKXVNLIHAQ32SOP.SMALL.jpg Prototyp 81 I´m a fan of armors, weather they come from the middle ages or other epoches. I also like these futuristic ones, belonging to fictional heros from the marvel and dc comics/films. So why not building my own, at least a part of it. In some kind inspired by iron man, the iron fist or the automail from ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 13:21:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-etched-brass-pouch/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/O2UK/HAVGJIIM/F0AO2UKHAVGJIIM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/O2UK/HAVGJIIM/F0AO2UKHAVGJIIM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/O2UK/HAVGJIIM/F0AO2UKHAVGJIIM.SMALL.jpg Delireus **Edit, I made it into an Instructable - http://www.instructables.com/id/Brass-steampunk-pouch-How-to/ Here's my first attempt at a steampunk pouch, made of brass, nickle, and leather. The locking clasp is the only thing I didn't make, I bought it at Tandy Leather, a leather supply store. As far ...
By: Delireus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2012 02:00:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Power-LED-Light-Bar-Ambient-Lighting/
Power LED Light-Bar Ambient Lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/QXG8/H742FV9Q/FQAQXG8H742FV9Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/QXG8/H742FV9Q/FQAQXG8H742FV9Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/QXG8/H742FV9Q/FQAQXG8H742FV9Q.SMALL.jpg QuackMasterDan Create vibrant and colorful illumination for your home, man-cave, or living room. This guide is meant to be practical, detailed, and highly accessible for helping beginners and experts alike create and install high-powered LED lighting. The design is simple -- attach high-power star LEDs to a thin ...
By: QuackMasterDan

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:06:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-cheap-and-simple-metal-detector/
How to make a cheap and simple metal detector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/2UFY/H82U7Z91/F4Y2UFYH82U7Z91.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/2UFY/H82U7Z91/F4Y2UFYH82U7Z91.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/2UFY/H82U7Z91/F4Y2UFYH82U7Z91.SMALL.jpg jumper1111 I'm a big fan of pirates. You know how they hunt for treasure. But hunting for treasure isn't always easy. BUT I have a thing that might help you. The SIMPLEST and CHEAPEST metal detector. 555 ic You should first know a little about the 555 ic. There are totaly 8 pins in it. The pinout is given i...
By: jumper1111

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 04:37:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Cyborg-arm/
Making a Cyborg arm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/61EF/H74312EX/F1I61EFH74312EX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/61EF/H74312EX/F1I61EFH74312EX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/61EF/H74312EX/F1I61EFH74312EX.SMALL.jpg jumpingjakers4 In this instructable I will be teaching you how to create a cyborg arm. You will need -A Photo Editor -Random Pictures of metal poles, connectors, and the occasional wires -Patience In order to start this you must have two pictures, one being the background the other is what you are editing. To do...
By: jumpingjakers4

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:14:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stand-Alone-CD-Player/
Stand Alone CD Player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/ZK95/H5TUCM4V/FIQZK95H5TUCM4V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/ZK95/H5TUCM4V/FIQZK95H5TUCM4V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/ZK95/H5TUCM4V/FIQZK95H5TUCM4V.SMALL.jpg MrJentis This is the follow up project from my cd player adapter project I did earlier to make a stand alone cd player. Other computer recycling projects I did were the Case/Safe and the EPFU. Tools and Materials This is my version of how to make a stand alone cd player using your old and useless comput...
By: MrJentis

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 06:53:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrically-Insulated-Altoids-Tin/
Electrically Insulated Altoids Tin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/CXBF/H5IRWVWA/FE5CXBFH5IRWVWA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/CXBF/H5IRWVWA/FE5CXBFH5IRWVWA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/CXBF/H5IRWVWA/FE5CXBFH5IRWVWA.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos Ah yes, it's time for another Instructable involving an Altoids tin...  But this time it's not about what's inside the Altoids tin, it's about the Altoids tin itself.  In all its greatness, the Altoids tin we all know and love has one rather major flaw for DIY electronics use: it's electrically cond...
By: Radioactive_Legos

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:47:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/13-Gauge-Steel-Test-Bends-Cut-on-a-Water-Jet-T/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/3FIR/H4AGI6YI/FJA3FIRH4AGI6YI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/3FIR/H4AGI6YI/FJA3FIRH4AGI6YI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/3FIR/H4AGI6YI/FJA3FIRH4AGI6YI.SMALL.jpg andrea.oleniczak Problem: I need to make a metal mold with multiple bends that have to be bent by hand to create the 3D mold. I don't know what bends will work to bend by hand in 13 gauge steel. Solution: Do test bends! The 5 test cuts on TechShop Detroit's Water Jet was under 7 minutes, about $14. My large and fi...
By: andrea.oleniczak

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Jul 2012 19:45:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Putting-Your-Photograph-On-Metal/
Putting Your Photograph On Metal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/CVE3/H2WETYDR/FI9CVE3H2WETYDR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/CVE3/H2WETYDR/FI9CVE3H2WETYDR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/CVE3/H2WETYDR/FI9CVE3H2WETYDR.SMALL.jpg MakerDrake There is all sorts of fun things to do down at TechShop San Jose whether it's in the wood shop, metal shop or in the textile area. However if you aren't the inventing sort, there is a way that you can combine photography, printmaking and the metal shop: Ink Jet Transfers! By placing an ink-jet trans...
By: MakerDrake

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:49:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Clock-with-steel-helmet-logo/
Clock with steel helmet logo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/UTF4/H3XN8KG9/FQKUTF4H3XN8KG9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/UTF4/H3XN8KG9/FQKUTF4H3XN8KG9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/UTF4/H3XN8KG9/FQKUTF4H3XN8KG9.SMALL.jpg RuudvandeLooij Always wanted to make a clock nobody else has. It can be done by using your own logo. Two years ago I was in the board of my study association. When we moved to another location about half a year ago within our building the clock we had didn't fit in the new interior. They bought another clock whi...
By: RuudvandeLooij

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:05:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Custom-Metal-Objects-From-Recycled-Materi/
Homemade Custom Metal Objects From Recycled Materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/LRPC/H2WEVZFJ/FR1LRPCH2WEVZFJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/LRPC/H2WEVZFJ/FR1LRPCH2WEVZFJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/LRPC/H2WEVZFJ/FR1LRPCH2WEVZFJ.SMALL.jpg Zaphod Beetlebrox This Instructable will cover two ways to form the objects being made. The pictures are from a variety of trial and error projects and won't match up but the steps are the same. Recently I got a solder suck (like a little turkey baster) after several months of desoldering old electronics for their co...
By: Zaphod Beetlebrox

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Jun 2012 04:43:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Custom-Watch/
How to Fabricate a Custom Watch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/5FC0/H1YONL7G/FUN5FC0H1YONL7G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/5FC0/H1YONL7G/FUN5FC0H1YONL7G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/5FC0/H1YONL7G/FUN5FC0H1YONL7G.SMALL.jpg williamyang87 This instructable will describe the process of making a custom watch. Overview: Watch Case - design 3D computer model - print plastic model via 3D printer - cast metal model of watch case via lost wax method - additional assembly Watch Face - design watch face - hand craft work - install pre-made m...
By: williamyang87

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 18:34:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-pocket-knife-sharpener-2/
How to make a homemade pocket knife sharpener #2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/95C8/H1ZG6Z8H/FM095C8H1ZG6Z8H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/95C8/H1ZG6Z8H/FM095C8H1ZG6Z8H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/95C8/H1ZG6Z8H/FM095C8H1ZG6Z8H.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68 Here is a picture of the finished sharpener ready to start sharpening small knives.. Knife holder plans Here is the illustration  plan i drew  for making the knife blade holder. pocket knive blade holder fabrication Pic#1  Shows  me milling   the 3/8 wide slots by  3/4 of a inch long. pic #1,...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 07:44:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Aluminum-terminator-school-art-project/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/7LD7/H10H5EBQ/FJR7LD7H10H5EBQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/7LD7/H10H5EBQ/FJR7LD7H10H5EBQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/7LD7/H10H5EBQ/FJR7LD7H10H5EBQ.SMALL.jpg Key-Jsipowicz96 I made this a few years back from an aluminum roofing roll, which was about 20-30 bucks at the time.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 08:22:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Burnt-Out-Pigeon-metal-trash-art/
The Burnt Out Pigeon (metal-trash art) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/IN0P/H0KL0TWM/FDQIN0PH0KL0TWM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/IN0P/H0KL0TWM/FDQIN0PH0KL0TWM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/IN0P/H0KL0TWM/FDQIN0PH0KL0TWM.SMALL.jpg Noodles For Free -   Ever found yourself rummaging through your trash? Do you have some sort of creative cell in your brain? Dou you have a pile of nails, paperclips, wire, or other metal detritus? If "YES!" or even "yes..." was your answer to any of these questions, then you can bend and shape this metal into creat...
By: Noodles For Free

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Apr 2012 21:53:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ethiopian-warrior-Skullboy/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/TJX6/H0A2H2HD/F9HTJX6H0A2H2HD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/TJX6/H0A2H2HD/F9HTJX6H0A2H2HD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/TJX6/H0A2H2HD/F9HTJX6H0A2H2HD.SMALL.jpg RobertStutler The 1st step of this process i gathered reference images from tags such as Ethiopian, Warrior, Skull, Tribal, Child, Etc. I then compiled the reference images while modeling out this character in the 3d modeling program zbrush. The 2nd step of this process i exported the model out of zbrush as an S...
By: RobertStutler

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:47:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Derringer-pistol-replication-3d-print/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/AWPI/H0A001KY/F7MAWPIH0A001KY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/AWPI/H0A001KY/F7MAWPIH0A001KY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/AWPI/H0A001KY/F7MAWPIH0A001KY.SMALL.jpg RobertStutler The 1st step of this process i had to replicate a derringer pocket pistol as a 3d model. To achieve this i used the 3d modeling program zbrush, taking advantage of its hard surface modeling brushes to replicate the geometric shapes of the derringer pistol.  The 2nd step of this process was make sur...
By: RobertStutler

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:58:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Perfectly-sharpen-tungsten-for-TIG-welding/
Perfectly sharpen tungsten for TIG welding! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/MH0L/H05NL1PD/FBXMH0LH05NL1PD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/MH0L/H05NL1PD/FBXMH0LH05NL1PD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/MH0L/H05NL1PD/FBXMH0LH05NL1PD.SMALL.jpg Burnt Metal Anyone who has TIG welded has experienced contaminating the tungsten.  Whether you dipped the hot tungsten into the molten weld puddle, or touched the filler rod to the tungsten, you're guaranteed a trip to the grinder to clean up that electrode!  Today, I will show you a fast and easy way to clean ...
By: Burnt Metal

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:25:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-controlled-Aluminum-Archangel-Costume-Win/
Arduino-controlled, Aluminum Archangel Costume Wings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/EJ98/GYUQTHL5/F9VEJ98GYUQTHL5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/EJ98/GYUQTHL5/F9VEJ98GYUQTHL5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/EJ98/GYUQTHL5/F9VEJ98GYUQTHL5.SMALL.jpg AdielFernandez I have always loved the Marvel character Archangel. When my brother, (Shameless plug alert) budding comic book artist David Fernandez, showed me pics of a cosplay convention he went to I thought "wouldn't it be awesome if someone made life-size archangel wings?". The idea sank into the depths of my...
By: AdielFernandez

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 17:14:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/From-metal-heater-to-computer/
From metal heater to computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/SFXX/GZUAG494/FNMSFXXGZUAG494.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/SFXX/GZUAG494/FNMSFXXGZUAG494.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/SFXX/GZUAG494/FNMSFXXGZUAG494.SMALL.jpg knife141 I had a perfectly good metal heater housing left over from a previous project (http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-rusty-heater-resurrected/), so naturally I had to make something out of it.   The more I looked at it, the more I envisioned a new computer.  I just happened to have all the parts neede...
By: knife141

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 05:57:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CYCLOPS-1/
CYCLOPS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/Y5HL/GYGGN7LC/FS8Y5HLGYGGN7LC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/Y5HL/GYGGN7LC/FS8Y5HLGYGGN7LC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/Y5HL/GYGGN7LC/FS8Y5HLGYGGN7LC.SMALL.jpg hellboy Hello Here is Cyclops... all metal, shiny, very industrial. I can picture it sitting on baron Harkonens mantel.... I have been wanting to build a single digit Nixie clock for a while now,  I looked around the workshop and found a bunch of bits and pieces that I would start the design with, littl...
By: hellboy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:17:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Metal-Mosca-by-MaaB/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FD5/SH0U/GVP29H9Z/FD5SH0UGVP29H9Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FD5/SH0U/GVP29H9Z/FD5SH0UGVP29H9Z.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FD5/SH0U/GVP29H9Z/FD5SH0UGVP29H9Z.SMALL.jpg maguilar brenes Design and construction of a metal fly
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 15:53:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Magic-Wire/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/MSQP/GV2OKT2W/FONMSQPGV2OKT2W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/MSQP/GV2OKT2W/FONMSQPGV2OKT2W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/MSQP/GV2OKT2W/FONMSQPGV2OKT2W.SMALL.jpg shesparticular Sometimes what looks like magic is really just science in a cute disguise, but that doesn't make it any less awesome. Nickel titanium wire has some awesome properties, among them has remarkable shape memory, meaning you can use heat and cold to amaze your friends! You'll Need. . . Some nickel ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:11:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Metal-Cutting-Bandsaw-Blade-Retainer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/N255/GU63Y35X/F1YN255GU63Y35X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/N255/GU63Y35X/F1YN255GU63Y35X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/N255/GU63Y35X/F1YN255GU63Y35X.SMALL.jpg loveoption9 This about correcting a design flaw in these small 6" metal cutting bandsaws. Keeping the blade on the lower drive wheel when the work jams and stops the blade. Usually the blade comes off and you need to open the guard, lower the upper wheel, re-situate the blade, tension it and close the guard be...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:04:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lantern-Clock/
Lantern Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/38XY/GRIYV15I/FLH38XYGRIYV15I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/38XY/GRIYV15I/FLH38XYGRIYV15I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/38XY/GRIYV15I/FLH38XYGRIYV15I.SMALL.jpg hellboy Hello All here is my first Instructable, It’s a beautiful Nixie Lantern clock, A little steam punk and a bit Victorian, made up of mostly of found components I tend to communicate better when there is something to show so please look at the images and tags, they sometimes will hold more info than th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:41:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bend-metal-to-construct-servo-motor-brackets-fo/
Bend metal to construct servo & motor brackets, for robotics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/EMP7/GR9SY8UJ/FFYEMP7GR9SY8UJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/EMP7/GR9SY8UJ/FFYEMP7GR9SY8UJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/EMP7/GR9SY8UJ/FFYEMP7GR9SY8UJ.SMALL.jpg electroken   Bending metal is part of building a robot, a gripper/claw/clamp/hand arm, or general motor or servo control. Something has to hold the motor in place, and somehow you have to keep that servo from moving. Metal cut and bent to fit the job is what is needed. What about joints and levers? To get a cl...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:24:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Metal-Mouse/
The Metal Mouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/RZRF/GQYGKP4N/FBWRZRFGQYGKP4N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/RZRF/GQYGKP4N/FBWRZRFGQYGKP4N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/RZRF/GQYGKP4N/FBWRZRFGQYGKP4N.SMALL.jpg triumphman This is a scrap metal neck knife, my daughter named the "Metal Mouse" . Find some Steel! Find some steel! Old tractor parts, car parts, Truck parts, Leaf springs, seat belt brackets and clasps from Junked Cars & Trucks, scrap yards, salvage depots,etc...!  Clean it up I use a grinding wheel, w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Aug 2011 16:09:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Metal-Stuart-RC-Tank/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/YLFQ/GQ5Q4GUW/FUGYLFQGQ5Q4GUW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/YLFQ/GQ5Q4GUW/FUGYLFQGQ5Q4GUW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/YLFQ/GQ5Q4GUW/FUGYLFQGQ5Q4GUW.SMALL.jpg Kaptain Kool Your driving around your r/c car on the table and are distracted, causing the inevitable fall. "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" you scream, but your beautiful, authenticated replica car's plastic shell breaks.  So you do what every DIYer would do, you take it apart and choose to build a new shell for your car, a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:38:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Shuriken-USB/
Shuriken USB - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/SBIP/GQ4EY8XR/F8FSBIPGQ4EY8XR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/SBIP/GQ4EY8XR/F8FSBIPGQ4EY8XR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/SBIP/GQ4EY8XR/F8FSBIPGQ4EY8XR.SMALL.jpg eyefail I originally saw this idea of a Shuriken USB on the internet and decided to make one of my own. I thought of a simple and quick way to replicate the idea using foam cored poster board. So by following these simple steps you too can make your own and have a cool looking USB. Please vote for this ins...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:14:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/K-4DO-The-Action-Figure-of-Yesteryear/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/Y4BZ/GPAS2PL6/FLBY4BZGPAS2PL6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/Y4BZ/GPAS2PL6/FLBY4BZGPAS2PL6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/Y4BZ/GPAS2PL6/FLBY4BZGPAS2PL6.SMALL.jpg Kaptain Kool Ladies and gentlemen, the toy of yesteryear, K-4DO.  An all metal robot toy built to entertain children.  K-4 has fully articulated arms and stands on its own two feet.  It is armed with a sword and shield (removable).  The robot's head is a brass bell, it has a steel body and arms, brass legs, and ...
By: Kaptain Kool

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:26:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Finding-A-Perfect-Sounding-Itunes-EQ-For-Metal/
Finding A Perfect Sounding Itunes EQ For Metal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/U161/GNJD0FJZ/FTJU161GNJD0FJZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/U161/GNJD0FJZ/FTJU161GNJD0FJZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/U161/GNJD0FJZ/FTJU161GNJD0FJZ.SMALL.jpg MetalMoshWarrior We all know finding a good sounding Eq on itunes can be hard especially if you dont listen to such over hyped crap as pop metal is extremely hard to manipulate on itunes to make it sound perfect unlike other genres (its even harder without a good pair of headphones). But thankfully i think ive found...
By: MetalMoshWarrior

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 08:12:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Strandbeest-Mk-2/
Paper Strandbeest Mk 2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/4X6L/GMX1RL21/F2V4X6LGMX1RL21.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/4X6L/GMX1RL21/F2V4X6LGMX1RL21.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/4X6L/GMX1RL21/F2V4X6LGMX1RL21.SMALL.jpg dombeef I made the Paper Strandbeest a while ago(It was my first instructable) And I finally updated it with a real working version! The old one had only 2 leg segments(4 legs total) and it could not walk well. The new one now has 3 leg segments(6 total) and can walk well. The old version is now going to be...
By: dombeef

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2011 20:09:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Robotic-claw-V10/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/VLYR/GN2XLVBO/F4PVLYRGN2XLVBO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/VLYR/GN2XLVBO/F4PVLYRGN2XLVBO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/VLYR/GN2XLVBO/F4PVLYRGN2XLVBO.SMALL.jpg ZokiS Hey all, this is my first concept of a manual mechanical claw that a person could use... It uses a somewhat strange principle and I'm aware of the changes that improve functionality... There isn't a prototype yet, but once I get enough funds to buy 4 bike breaks. Anyways this is just for the communi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:39:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Lead-pencil/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/ILKV/GJQEFNTT/F37ILKVGJQEFNTT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/ILKV/GJQEFNTT/F37ILKVGJQEFNTT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/ILKV/GJQEFNTT/F37ILKVGJQEFNTT.SMALL.jpg notingkool A lead pencil, it's a pencil that doesn't use graphite, use pure lead (or lead-tin, silver or gold), this tipe of pencil was used before graphite pencil. I hope get some silver or gold, for make another metal pencil. I'm sorry for my poor english.
By: notingkool

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Feb 2011 17:16:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-tilt-switch/
Build your own tilt switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/AJCZ/GGPFAXK7/FR9AJCZGGPFAXK7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/AJCZ/GGPFAXK7/FR9AJCZGGPFAXK7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/AJCZ/GGPFAXK7/FR9AJCZGGPFAXK7.SMALL.jpg janw Tilt switches come in various forms and sizes. Well known are the mercury switches, that are obsolete in most countries now due to the hazardous metal in it. These days most mechanical tilt switches contain a metal ball that makes or breaks the contact.   These tilt switches are relatively cheap to ...
By: janw

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:00:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/ZVS-Driver/
How To Build A Simple But Powerful Flyback Driver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/Y5ZJ/G9NGUFUA/F1QY5ZJG9NGUFUA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/Y5ZJ/G9NGUFUA/F1QY5ZJG9NGUFUA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/Y5ZJ/G9NGUFUA/F1QY5ZJG9NGUFUA.SMALL.jpg Plasmana Tired of little purple sparks? Want bigger hotter sparks? Then try:  The ZVS Flyback Driver It is probably the most powerful and efficient flyback transformer driver that was fairly recently invented by Vladmiro Mazilli. It uses resonant zero voltage switching (also know as ZVS) to drive the flyba...
By: Plasmana

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jun 2010 02:58:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Robot-Tree-Of-Life/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/DDSO/G7DYOHM2/F9CDDSOG7DYOHM2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/DDSO/G7DYOHM2/F9CDDSOG7DYOHM2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/DDSO/G7DYOHM2/F9CDDSOG7DYOHM2.SMALL.jpg c0ffeepowder Arduino Robot - Tree Of Life Materials List: 1) Arduino Duemilanovue 2) Aluminum sheet metal 3) Alumnium wires 4) 5x 3mm blue LEDs 5) Brass eyelets 6) Single core wires 7) Display case Visit http://retardokiddo.blogspot.com/ for details and comments! (please rate and comment too!  Thanks!)
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 06:21:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-HDD-Rotary-Sander-for-5/
Recycled HDD Rotary Sander for $5 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/CT4Y/G6MPQJJ8/FKJCT4YG6MPQJJ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/CT4Y/G6MPQJJ8/FKJCT4YG6MPQJJ8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/CT4Y/G6MPQJJ8/FKJCT4YG6MPQJJ8.SMALL.jpg mhkabir http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-HDD-Powertool-Disk-of-Prometheus/ The new instructable is here. Its ia newer, improved and hugely better version and adresses the disadvantages of this design.  If you are a computer guy, you must have lots of Hard Disk drives piling up. If you want to use t...
By: mhkabir

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:16:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycling-an-old-CD-ROM-drive-into-a-magnetic-note/
Recycling an old CD-ROM drive into a magnetic noteboard! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/WMCM/G68HE0YN/FZ6WMCMG68HE0YN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/WMCM/G68HE0YN/FZ6WMCMG68HE0YN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/WMCM/G68HE0YN/FZ6WMCMG68HE0YN.SMALL.jpg your dog Do you have an old CD-ROM drive just lying about? Maybe that one that you picked up at spring cleaning last year and your parents will throw it away if you don't do something with it? (Like me.) Anyways, today we will be making a magnetic board out of the CD-ROM case and various parts inside. There...
By: your dog

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Mar 2010 18:25:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Spacebar-Repair/
Easy Spacebar Repair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/JVZR/G3JELC3K/FWZJVZRG3JELC3K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/JVZR/G3JELC3K/FWZJVZRG3JELC3K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/JVZR/G3JELC3K/FWZJVZRG3JELC3K.SMALL.jpg sbrown I will show you how to easily and quickly repair a broken space bar. Most space bars have a piece of wire in them, to push down the bar evenly, however on older/cheaper keyboards, this bar will tend to come off. Find a paperclip Find a paperclip, bend it straight, and cut off 2 small sections. ...
By: sbrown

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:44:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/AC-Fume-Extractor/
AC Fume Extractor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/UHCM/G29ZETZ5/F0VUHCMG29ZETZ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/UHCM/G29ZETZ5/F0VUHCMG29ZETZ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/UHCM/G29ZETZ5/F0VUHCMG29ZETZ5.SMALL.jpg Udon This is a guide on how to build a simple 12 volt fume extractor that runs off 220V AC mains.By running off mains, the fume extractor can run 2X fans at full power.And all of the parts are easily available, maybe even stuff you have lying around.The shell of it is an empty ATX power supply.I'm keepin...
By: Udon

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:16:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Budget-Exacto-Knife-Metal-Engraving/
Budget Exacto Knife Metal Engraving - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/XY4V/G02LSJQ2/F5BXY4VG02LSJQ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/XY4V/G02LSJQ2/F5BXY4VG02LSJQ2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/XY4V/G02LSJQ2/F5BXY4VG02LSJQ2.SMALL.jpg Kactapuss A quick step by step on one method of transfering a digital image or logo to a piece of metal (in this case the once mighty Dellpod).You will need:-a computer with photo editing software-a printer-packing tape-masking tape-sharpie-ruler-exacto knife-goof-off or similar solvent Printing your image ...
By: Kactapuss

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:35:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bioshock-Belt-Buckle-in-Bronze/
Bioshock Belt Buckle in Bronze - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FVK/SS8E/FXP6OWZV/FVKSS8EFXP6OWZV.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVK/SS8E/FXP6OWZV/FVKSS8EFXP6OWZV.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVK/SS8E/FXP6OWZV/FVKSS8EFXP6OWZV.SMALL.jpg bofthem Photoshop! This step is pretty simple. I needed to create a nice, clear reference image to trace in 3d. All I had to do here is increase the contrast and clean up an image of the Bioshock logo I found online. I started by resizing the image so the logo filled the canvas. Then I pulled up the ima...
By: bofthem

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