http://www.instructables.com Sat, 2 Jun 2012 12:43:45 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Plywood-Floor-Lamp/
Plywood Floor Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FQ5/MQ7J/H2WESGMK/FQ5MQ7JH2WESGMK.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FQ5/MQ7J/H2WESGMK/FQ5MQ7JH2WESGMK.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FQ5/MQ7J/H2WESGMK/FQ5MQ7JH2WESGMK.SMALL.jpg John Induna AD I have enjoyed this site and community for a long time and have wanted to contribute for almost as long. I have finally got something to post. Here is something I worked on last summer. ( well not really, it is a rendering I did last night ) Keep looking, you'll see. The challenge, make something ...
By: John Induna AD

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 20:59:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SIMPLE-flatpack-portable-no-tools-plywood-table/
SIMPLE flatpack portable no-tools plywood table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/PJOX/H27LSGYJ/FO1PJOXH27LSGYJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/PJOX/H27LSGYJ/FO1PJOXH27LSGYJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/PJOX/H27LSGYJ/FO1PJOXH27LSGYJ.SMALL.jpg laurenmendoza I'm Lauren, and this is my first instructable. Hope you like it. This is a design for making a simple, lightweight, but sturdy interlocking table. The table top is 24 by 30 inches, and the height is 30 inches. All you need is: *(6) 24" x 18" sheets of 1/4" plywood (I used a good quality dense furni...
By: laurenmendoza

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 15:18:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Tea-Light-Candle-Holders/
Laser Cut Candle Holders - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/YO30/H1YONHVD/F8KYO30H1YONHVD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/YO30/H1YONHVD/F8KYO30H1YONHVD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/YO30/H1YONHVD/F8KYO30H1YONHVD.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Inspired by those awesome Moroccan cutout lanterns, I made a set of three laser cut candle holders, perfect for small votive candles or tea lights.  All the laser cutting for the project was done at TechShop SF.  3D Modeling I modeled the candle holders in AutoCAD by drawing two boxes and subtra...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 22:03:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Flat-Pack-Scrap-Wood-iPad-Stand/
Flat Pack Scrap Wood iPad Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/CZJC/H05NKLBK/F8ZCZJCH05NKLBK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/CZJC/H05NKLBK/F8ZCZJCH05NKLBK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/CZJC/H05NKLBK/F8ZCZJCH05NKLBK.SMALL.jpg TechShopClay The finished product (above) The need for a quick and dirty iPad stand popped up, so I took a couple pieces of scrap Plyboo and whooped something up. The TechShop in Menlo Park (www.TechShop.com)has a lot of tools, but this project only requires the SawStop tablesaw and the Jet bandsaw. Only abou...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:48:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-cardboard-head-with-a-secret-hiding-spot/
Making a cardboard head with a secret hiding spot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/OC01/GZUB3JVN/FXSOC01GZUB3JVN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/OC01/GZUB3JVN/FXSOC01GZUB3JVN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/OC01/GZUB3JVN/FXSOC01GZUB3JVN.SMALL.jpg carlbass We made a box in the shape of my son’s head.  We laser cut pieces of taskboard (corrugated cardboard works well, too) and laminated them together. The heads pivots on a dowel and is held in place by two magnets Taking the photographs We started by taking a series of photographs. We used software ...
By: carlbass

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 10:45:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-knock-down-stool-made-from-plywood-flat-pa/
Simple knock down stool made from plywood (flat pack) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/EMLN/GZKG2SME/FD1EMLNGZKG2SME.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/EMLN/GZKG2SME/FD1EMLNGZKG2SME.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/EMLN/GZKG2SME/FD1EMLNGZKG2SME.SMALL.jpg canuckinjapan I was given a few 90 x 180 cm (3 x 6') sheets of slightly used plywood which I am in the process of repurposing. Since I have use for a couple of extra stools occasionally, I recently drew this slotted (flat pack) stool in Sketchup. I designed it so that two complete 48 cm tall stools will fit onto ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Mar 2012 03:30:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/assembling-the-hand-bowl/
Assembling the Hand Bowl - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/E51J/GZACCUDL/FDIE51JGZACCUDL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/E51J/GZACCUDL/FDIE51JGZACCUDL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/E51J/GZACCUDL/FDIE51JGZACCUDL.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei So you bought a hand bowl from the instructables store but you don't know how to put it together?  Don't worry, this instructable will guide you through the process start to finish! numbering system First prepare the pieces for assembly by removing any paper backing.  The hand bowl has 14 vertica...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Mar 2012 18:28:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Wunderkammer/
DIY Wunderkammer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/2T9G/GYZNV4B0/F5F2T9GGYZNV4B0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/2T9G/GYZNV4B0/F5F2T9GGYZNV4B0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/2T9G/GYZNV4B0/F5F2T9GGYZNV4B0.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura "Whats a Wunderkammer," you say? Well, a Wunderkammer is a shelf, or cabinet, to store one's unique collection of trinkets, or objects. A display box for your most awesome and absurd goods. I had never heard about Wunderkammer, or curiosity cabinents, until I was in college and studying the history...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:19:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tetris-Bookshelf/
Tetris Bookshelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/P196/GYWSZ6ML/FVNP196GYWSZ6ML.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/P196/GYWSZ6ML/FVNP196GYWSZ6ML.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/P196/GYWSZ6ML/FVNP196GYWSZ6ML.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei In honor of the longstanding tetris rivalry between members of the instructables staff, I designed a set of tetris bookshelves for the instructables office using Autodesk AutoCAD and new preview version of Autodesk 123D Make.  These shelves are great because they can be rearranged and stacked anyway...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:20:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-knock-down-cardboard-end-table-flatpack/
Simple knock-down cardboard end table (flat pack) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/URK1/GYN8NXSN/FVFURK1GYN8NXSN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/URK1/GYN8NXSN/FVFURK1GYN8NXSN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/URK1/GYN8NXSN/FVFURK1GYN8NXSN.SMALL.jpg canuckinjapan This is a relatively easy to make, knock-down (flatpack) end table made from one cardboard box (it could also be made from multiple boxes or pieces as well). There are four pieces held together with slots, as well as simple mortise and tenon type holes. I am posting this as I could not find any oth...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:08:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bear-chair-and-table-set-for-kids/
Bear chair and table set for kids - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/ZAKA/GYDLTR6U/FPAZAKAGYDLTR6U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/ZAKA/GYDLTR6U/FPAZAKAGYDLTR6U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/ZAKA/GYDLTR6U/FPAZAKAGYDLTR6U.SMALL.jpg canuckinjapan I made this bear chair and table set for my daughters a few years ago and they really enjoyed it. I used 3/4" thick lauan, a fairly light wood from the Philippines usually used for shelving and door frames etc. This was my first attempt at furniture not using any screws or nails. Only dowels and glu...
By: canuckinjapan

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 05:03:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Papercraft-Trojan-Horse/
Giant Papercraft Trojan Horse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/02TB/GXUZIJEE/FBD02TBGXUZIJEE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/02TB/GXUZIJEE/FBD02TBGXUZIJEE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/02TB/GXUZIJEE/FBD02TBGXUZIJEE.SMALL.jpg PenfoldPlant In December 2011, the Instructables Team took to the streets of San Francisco, proudly wielding before them a 12-foot cardboard Trojan horse. Man, I love my job. Why did this happen? We had been invited to the Autodesk Christmas party just a few blocks away from our lab and we thought we sh...
By: PenfoldPlant

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:44:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Slice-Up-a-T-Rex-in-123D-Make/
How to Slice Up a T-Rex in 123D Make - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/4P7B/GXKA1GRW/F8C4P7BGXKA1GRW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/4P7B/GXKA1GRW/F8C4P7BGXKA1GRW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/4P7B/GXKA1GRW/F8C4P7BGXKA1GRW.SMALL.jpg PenfoldPlant Grrr... Arrrgh! In this tutorial, I'm going to guide you gently through the process of using Autodesk 123D Make to turn a 3D model of a dinosaur into a cardboard model kit. It's extremely simple to do, even if you have no prior experience of using 3D software. You will, however, require either a las...
By: PenfoldPlant

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:49:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Desk-Lamp/
Cardboard Desk Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/XPON/GXEZCJI3/FZAXPONGXEZCJI3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/XPON/GXEZCJI3/FZAXPONGXEZCJI3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/XPON/GXEZCJI3/FZAXPONGXEZCJI3.SMALL.jpg PenfoldPlant Cardboard might seem like an odd material for a desk lamp, but with a low-heat LED bulb this 15" lamp can shine all night in glorious maker style. It's light, it's sturdy and it's flat-pack. What's not to love? I originally designed this lamp to go on my own desk in the Instructables Lab, but due t...
By: PenfoldPlant

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:55:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-Bowl/
Hand Bowl - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/LFEA/GXFXNFMM/F4DLFEAGXFXNFMM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/LFEA/GXFXNFMM/F4DLFEAGXFXNFMM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/LFEA/GXFXNFMM/F4DLFEAGXFXNFMM.SMALL.jpg PenfoldPlant Here's a small bowl I made from interlocking layers of birch plywood. I designed it using Poser, Blender and Autodesk 123D Make, then used a laser cutter to precisely cut all 40 of the pieces. The bowl stands at about a foot in height and, despite being very light, is sturdy and extremely well bala...
By: PenfoldPlant

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:47:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/123D-Fab-Cardboard-Construction-Kit/
123D Fab! Cardboard Construction Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/JFGQ/GX106U6F/FUYJFGQGX106U6F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/JFGQ/GX106U6F/FUYJFGQGX106U6F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/JFGQ/GX106U6F/FUYJFGQGX106U6F.SMALL.jpg PenfoldPlant This is the story of how I designed a cardboard construction kit and how a bunch of very clever people at Autodesk University 2011 used it to make things far cooler than I could ever have anticipated. I'll discuss the backstory of the construction kit, my thought process in designing it and what hap...
By: PenfoldPlant

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:41:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Knock-Down-Table/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/BY57/GUVU8OQD/F02BY57GUVU8OQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/BY57/GUVU8OQD/F02BY57GUVU8OQD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/BY57/GUVU8OQD/F02BY57GUVU8OQD.SMALL.jpg BevelUp I made this table from about $13 of materials/hardware at the home depot.  I guess I already had the glue.  
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:56:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Breakdown-Table/
Breakdown Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/RL6S/GT2P2RHS/F7CRL6SGT2P2RHS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/RL6S/GT2P2RHS/F7CRL6SGT2P2RHS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/RL6S/GT2P2RHS/F7CRL6SGT2P2RHS.SMALL.jpg wholman The Breakdown Table is a nifty kitchen table that can lose its legs and get out of town in a hurry.  It's cheap to make, easy on the eyes, and lightweight -- in short, the perfect nomadic furniture project for the guerilla designer.  Painted a bright yellow, its sure to liven up whatever kitchen you...
By: wholman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:48:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Robotic-claw-business-card/
Robotic claw business card - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/MJE6/GRFNDVS0/F6MMJE6GRFNDVS0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/MJE6/GRFNDVS0/F6MMJE6GRFNDVS0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/MJE6/GRFNDVS0/F6MMJE6GRFNDVS0.SMALL.jpg PenfoldPlant Business cards are for business people. And nothing shows you mean business like a robotic claw. Here's how I made my latest business card, which doubles as a convenient gripping device for when you don't want to handle other people's dirty, less mechanical business cards. It's standard ...
By: PenfoldPlant

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:55:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wave-of-Light-Sustainable-Flat-Pack-Chandelier-s/
"Wave of Light"-Sustainable Flat Pack Chandelier shade design - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/PSOU/GNBEUTX9/F7IPSOUGNBEUTX9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/PSOU/GNBEUTX9/F7IPSOUGNBEUTX9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/PSOU/GNBEUTX9/F7IPSOUGNBEUTX9.SMALL.jpg pmcelveen A Simple four step process in creating a sustainable chandelier form.  Packaging is made from recycled brown paper and instead of ink additions for instructions, all text and images have been burned into the packaging.  Reclaimed rope made of natural fibers of sisel help to hang the product and add...
By: pmcelveen

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 May 2011 03:25:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Table/
Laser Cut Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/I8XZ/GITI750Q/FZXI8XZGITI750Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/I8XZ/GITI750Q/FZXI8XZGITI750Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/I8XZ/GITI750Q/FZXI8XZGITI750Q.SMALL.jpg trebuchet03 A flat packable side table for the temporarily furniture-less nomad. Laser cut furniture! Design If not obvious, the intent is to make this table appear to look like the cutaway of an unguided bomb. The table is made from three pieces - the base (2 parts) and a top. I left some holes in the c...
By: trebuchet03

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:57:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Flat-pack-for-storage-Plywood-Picnic-Table/
Flat pack for storage Plywood Picnic Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/810Z/GI0TGMFQ/F5Q810ZGI0TGMFQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/810Z/GI0TGMFQ/F5Q810ZGI0TGMFQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/810Z/GI0TGMFQ/F5Q810ZGI0TGMFQ.SMALL.jpg Gareth0123 These picnic tables are each made from a single sheet of plywood, take about 30 minutes to mark out, and about 1 hour to cut out. The sanding and painting is down to the individual, so I'll not quote any times for these two processes, but I have finished mine with a combination of wood preserver o...
By: Gareth0123

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Nov 2010 04:39:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Put-Together-a-Flat-Pack-Kitchen/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/I7Y1/G6MPCSYZ/FJOI7Y1G6MPCSYZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/I7Y1/G6MPCSYZ/FJOI7Y1G6MPCSYZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/I7Y1/G6MPCSYZ/FJOI7Y1G6MPCSYZ.SMALL.jpg storyteller The Nuts n Bolts of putting together those Flat Pack kitchens you buy from the store. How to  hints and tips on what to do and what not to do!
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:51:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Flat-pack-Chair-Model-Using-a-Laser-Cutter/
Flat-pack Chair Model (Using a Laser Cutter) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/EK3A/G3CAMJZA/FV5EK3AG3CAMJZA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/EK3A/G3CAMJZA/FV5EK3AG3CAMJZA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/EK3A/G3CAMJZA/FV5EK3AG3CAMJZA.SMALL.jpg j.mal I decided to make a functional, life-size, flat-pack chair using a laser cutter.  As laser cutting and materials are expensive and the process can be time-consuming I wanted to make a small-scale model first in order to make sure that there is minimal wastage. ...
By: j.mal

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:49:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/8x42-2-Tables-from-1-sheet-of-plywood/
8x4=2 (2 Tables from 1 sheet of plywood) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/87FL/FDWI2KFJ/FOS87FLFDWI2KFJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/87FL/FDWI2KFJ/FOS87FLFDWI2KFJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/87FL/FDWI2KFJ/FOS87FLFDWI2KFJ.SMALL.jpg barnabygunning Use a simple template to create 2 tables from a single sheet of 24mm ply or 1 table from a single sheet of 12mm ply. We use an early version of this table as work benches in our studio. We had them laser cut out of oriented strand board, sometimes known as stirling board. In retrospect we realise...
By: barnabygunning

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2008 06:47:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pack-Flat-Plywood-Desk/
Pack Flat Plywood Desk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/O20D/FAKWPED8/FHVO20DFAKWPED8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/O20D/FAKWPED8/FHVO20DFAKWPED8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/O20D/FAKWPED8/FHVO20DFAKWPED8.SMALL.jpg drocko Recently I was in the market for a new desk. I wanted to make a desk that was able to be disassembled and packed flat, made from few and easily obtainable supplies with simple tools. The desk can be created from the following supplies: 1 4'x8'x3/4" A-1 plywood sheet 2 4' 3/8" steel rod 2 3/8" nut...
By: drocko

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