Instructables: exploring - workshop - furniture - cheap http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 19:50:08 PDT BLOX v1.01 Beautility: An eco, easy and elegant beer bottle shelf. http://www.instructables.com/id/Beautility-eco-easy-elegant/
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By: Pushan Panda

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Mon, 4 Mar 2013 10:27:35 PST
Varifocal Triple Monitor Stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Verifocal-Triple-Monitor-Stand/
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By: alasdair.robertson

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Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:33:45 PST
A chalkboard made from an old window frame http://www.instructables.com/id/A-chalkboard-made-from-an-old-window-frame/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/VYZO/H7ANSXTV/FLCVYZOH7ANSXTV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/VYZO/H7ANSXTV/FLCVYZOH7ANSXTV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/VYZO/H7ANSXTV/FLCVYZOH7ANSXTV.SMALL.jpg Thermonuklear Pretty straightforward... I found a cute, worn-out window from my garden shed and took out all the leftover glass fragments. Then I took a sheet of thin plywood, which my wife coated with an adhesive chalkboard film. After that all I had to to was screw around a bit(pun!) and apply some steel wire f...
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Sat, 22 Sep 2012 17:38:31 PDT
Simple Assemblable Desk http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Assemblable-Desk/
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Fri, 1 Jun 2012 09:32:38 PDT
Low Cost Computer Desk http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Budget-Computer-Desk/
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By: Sobaka-Gemini

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Thu, 5 Apr 2012 13:29:46 PDT
Make A cheap yet luxurious Modern looking Coffee Table w/ tons of storage http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-cheap-yet-luxurious-Modern-looking-Coffee-T/
Make A cheap yet luxurious Modern looking Coffee Table w/ tons of storage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/EI2E/GXDWPLDZ/FZREI2EGXDWPLDZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/EI2E/GXDWPLDZ/FZREI2EGXDWPLDZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/EI2E/GXDWPLDZ/FZREI2EGXDWPLDZ.SMALL.jpg mstyle183 My wife really hated our old coffee table and really hates my mess.. i have a lot of small containers and hoses that i use when i tabacco pipe aka Hookah.. So i decided to clean up my mess by making a coffee table.. with tons of storage and a great design.. My wife loved her new coffee table and the...
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Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:51:39 PST
$15 bed frame http://www.instructables.com/id/15-bed-frame/
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Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:04:45 PDT
2 x 10 Benches http://www.instructables.com/id/2-x-10-Benches/
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Tue, 6 Sep 2011 13:31:21 PDT
How To Make A Fold out Sofa/Futon/Bed Frame http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Fold-out-SofaFutonBed-Frame/
How To Make A Fold out Sofa/Futon/Bed Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/G648/FW4JU1BC/F8YG648FW4JU1BC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/G648/FW4JU1BC/F8YG648FW4JU1BC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/G648/FW4JU1BC/F8YG648FW4JU1BC.SMALL.jpg VVBoredGuy I enjoy relaxing on a sofa and in my bed, and so it may come as no surprise that I would wish to combine the two. After searching Ikea and several other shops, I found the average price for a "tri-fold" futon was in the region of 120GBP ($150). I found this pretty steep for what is basically some pl...
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Mon, 3 Jan 2011 07:01:39 PST
Cheap, easy, low-waste trestle table plans http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-easy-low-waste-trestle-table/
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By: aeray

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Fri, 24 Dec 2010 14:06:29 PST
2 x 8 Bed http://www.instructables.com/id/2-x-8-Bed/
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Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:07:39 PDT
Wall table (mesa de pared) http://www.instructables.com/id/Wall-table-mesa-de-pared/
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Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:33:50 PDT
Portable Whiteboard for $1 http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Whiteboard-for-1/
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Sun, 28 Mar 2010 06:54:04 PDT
Birch and Aluminum Desk http://www.instructables.com/id/Birch-and-Aluminum-Desk/
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Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:44:43 PST
Cardboard Shoe Rack http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Shoe-Rack/
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Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:04:36 PST
How to build a custom pine log table http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-custom-pine-log-table/
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Thu, 8 Oct 2009 23:16:58 PDT
How to make a natural pine corner shelf in under 5 min. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-natural-pine-corner-shelf-in-under-5/
How to make a natural pine corner shelf in under 5 min. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/IU6O/FZNHP0U4/F63IU6OFZNHP0U4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/IU6O/FZNHP0U4/F63IU6OFZNHP0U4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/IU6O/FZNHP0U4/F63IU6OFZNHP0U4.SMALL.jpg durtbikedave Here is another instructable where something unique appears from a little scrap wood!! This 5 min project (Please take your time when working with POWER tools, its not worth your limbs!) didnt cost me a cent!!! Sweet. Enjoy. Find...... Find a small piece of wood with a natural edge. I like pine...
By: durtbikedave

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Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:25:20 PDT
How to make a custom pine log lamp on the cheap! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-custom-pine-log-lamp-on-the-cheap/
How to make a custom pine log lamp on the cheap! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/AT7Y/FZHLB72Y/F80AT7YFZHLB72Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/AT7Y/FZHLB72Y/F80AT7YFZHLB72Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/AT7Y/FZHLB72Y/F80AT7YFZHLB72Y.SMALL.jpg durtbikedave This instructable will show you how to make a cool lamp out of an ordinary piece of firewood. Materials/tools needed: Two pieces of the pine of your choice. One flat piece w/ natural edge One 3"x12" round piece w/bark still on Old lamp fixture with bulb Lamp shade of your choice Drawkni...
By: durtbikedave

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Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:19:50 PDT
DIY Bed with storage for under $100 http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bed-with-storage-for-under-100/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/PH8C/FYIZH69B/F13PH8CFYIZH69B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/PH8C/FYIZH69B/F13PH8CFYIZH69B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/PH8C/FYIZH69B/F13PH8CFYIZH69B.SMALL.jpg stevet47 I bought a new latex bed, and seeing as it doesn't need a boxspring, I decided this would be a great opportunity to get some under bed storage without having stuff on the floor.This is a King Size bed, which is the same as 2 Twin Extra Longs, so that is what I made; for ease of getting in the house,...
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Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:43:38 PDT
Buy Furniture for Less using Craigslist http://www.instructables.com/id/Furnish-2br-Apartment-for-Less/
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Sat, 27 Dec 2008 02:36:40 PST
Cardboard Cantilever Chair http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Cantilever-Chair/
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By: wholman

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Fri, 5 Dec 2008 09:41:13 PST
Deck a house out for nought! http://www.instructables.com/id/Deck-a-house-out-for-nought/
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Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:29:36 PDT
DIY Illuminated Design Desk http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Illuminated-Design-Desk/
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By: skyburner

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Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:55:23 PDT
Sign Chair http://www.instructables.com/id/Sign-Chair/
Sign Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/F58O/FKMVERLB/F7LF58OFKMVERLB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/F58O/FKMVERLB/F7LF58OFKMVERLB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/F58O/FKMVERLB/F7LF58OFKMVERLB.SMALL.jpg wholman This chair is made from, obviously, a 25-year old metal sign -- but, to complete the concept, all the wood I used is recycled campaign sign posts. In this election season, those wooden stakes should be plentiful. They are generally crap, rough-sawn wood, but with a little sandpaper and elbow greas...
By: wholman

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Wed, 3 Sep 2008 09:35:17 PDT
Two-Liter Shelves http://www.instructables.com/id/Two-Liter-Shelves/
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By: wholman

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Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:46:23 PDT
Cheap, easy, low-waste platform bed plans http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-easy-low-waste-platform-bed/
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Mon, 19 May 2008 13:37:39 PDT
Cheap secret compartment! http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-secret-compartment!/
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By: fortneja

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Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:40:28 PST
Poorman's design chair http://www.instructables.com/id/Poorman-s-design-chair/
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Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:53:05 PDT
Wraparound Desk Made From One Sheet of Plywood, 2 Filing Cabinets http://www.instructables.com/id/Wraparound-Desk-Made-From-One-Sheet-of-Plywood%2c-2-/
Wraparound Desk Made From One Sheet of Plywood, 2 Filing Cabinets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F7P/K3RY/F0ZSTGMX/F7PK3RYF0ZSTGMX.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7P/K3RY/F0ZSTGMX/F7PK3RYF0ZSTGMX.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7P/K3RY/F0ZSTGMX/F7PK3RYF0ZSTGMX.SMALL.jpg themostbob Five years ago I wanted a desk. When I was a kid my mother made a desk out of an interior door and two filing cabinets. I already had one filing cabinet about 29 inches tall, so I bought another the same height and tried the desk out.It blew. It was ugly, tended to slide by itself, I hit my hip o...
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Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:41:04 PDT
Cheap Bed Substitute http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Bed-Substitute/
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Sat, 16 Dec 2006 09:01:00 PST
Child's Desk from an Old Kitchen Cabinet http://www.instructables.com/id/Child-s-Desk-from-an-Old-Kitchen-Cabinet/
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Sun, 8 Oct 2006 14:53:01 PDT
Willow Twig Furniture http://www.instructables.com/id/Willow-Twig-Furniture/
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Sat, 9 Sep 2006 22:47:59 PDT
Cheap and easy desk http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-easy-desk/
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Thu, 27 Jul 2006 15:06:08 PDT