http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 18:09:58 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Fix-a-Broken-Chair-Foot/
How to Fix a Broken Chair Foot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/G9XI/HGU2EX3X/FX5G9XIHGU2EX3X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/G9XI/HGU2EX3X/FX5G9XIHGU2EX3X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/G9XI/HGU2EX3X/FX5G9XIHGU2EX3X.SMALL.jpg sosclosetsandfurniture Something I come across a lot is a broken chair or table “foot”.  This is usually caused by a wheel getting stuck and snapping the wood as someone tries to roll the chair.  The example I have is such a chair.  The man has a regular poker night.  One of his guests got stuck in the grout line between ...
By: sosclosetsandfurniture

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 22:55:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-upholster-a-chair-seat/
How to upholster a chair seat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLZ/OIDI/HFONETLG/FLZOIDIHFONETLG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLZ/OIDI/HFONETLG/FLZOIDIHFONETLG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLZ/OIDI/HFONETLG/FLZOIDIHFONETLG.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 As some of you know, I've been working on some old chairs lately. They are literally driving me crazy because their style is pretty hard to upholster! But in the meantime, I was asked to upholster another chair seat that is much easier to do and it took me about an hour to make it. This kind of sea...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:28:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Walking-Table/
Walking Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/KHEN/HEXUHTW9/F4OKHENHEXUHTW9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/KHEN/HEXUHTW9/F4OKHENHEXUHTW9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/KHEN/HEXUHTW9/F4OKHENHEXUHTW9.SMALL.jpg boston09 I've seen a video of a table that can walk, I really wanted one but I couldn't find one for sale, so I thought "Hey, I'm an engineering student, I'll make one!" But when i started out the search for the plans to the walking table I quickly realized that there were absolutely zero plans. So I had no ...
By: boston09

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:39:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-TableStorage-Box-From-Reclaimed-Wood/
Coffee Table/Storage Box From Reclaimed Wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/TK43/HEXSS5UP/F2ITK43HEXSS5UP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/TK43/HEXSS5UP/F2ITK43HEXSS5UP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/TK43/HEXSS5UP/F2ITK43HEXSS5UP.SMALL.jpg Jetman50 This project was made of 100% reclaimed materials (except the finishing nails) A brief back story.   My sister and brother-in-law moved to a new home recently and had removed the pine wainscoting from their old house before putting it on the market.   I gathered as much of the wood as my little sta...
By: Jetman50

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 09:24:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wall-Artdrop-leaf-table/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/R0X9/HDYZ84KH/FULR0X9HDYZ84KH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/R0X9/HDYZ84KH/FULR0X9HDYZ84KH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/R0X9/HDYZ84KH/FULR0X9HDYZ84KH.SMALL.jpg rhernand64 Practical art has been a goal of mine for awhile. So when I recently moved into a small apartment and wanted to save space everywhere I could I decided to create a drop leaf breakfast table out of a large piece of wood I painted an image of Marvin the Martian on a few years back. Looking at the sequ...
By: rhernand64

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:40:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Toddler-Chair-from-Fountain-Soda-Syrup-Box/
Toddler Chair from Fountain Soda Syrup Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/JPFD/HDOVYUK5/FV7JPFDHDOVYUK5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/JPFD/HDOVYUK5/FV7JPFDHDOVYUK5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/JPFD/HDOVYUK5/FV7JPFDHDOVYUK5.SMALL.jpg FebruaryJan Kids like having things of their own and this was a perfect project to make a happy toddler. This chair was inexpensive, durable, and easy to make. I created this chair to recycle a box that I saved. Because these boxes are so sturdy, it was perfect. So, if you like being creative, can handle a uti...
By: FebruaryJan

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:59:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pine-Denim-cricket/
Pine & Denim cricket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/ZBFQ/HDOVYTCW/F4JZBFQHDOVYTCW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/ZBFQ/HDOVYTCW/F4JZBFQHDOVYTCW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/ZBFQ/HDOVYTCW/F4JZBFQHDOVYTCW.SMALL.jpg jean v The footstool is probably the piece of furniture that most often goes unnoticed... its not quite like your favorite chair or the desk you work at, even though it serves similar functions... You may not even use it everyday, but when you want to put your feet up, or reach for a book on the highest...
By: jean v

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:25:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Natural-wood-log-bench/
Natural wood log bench - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/E4BR/HDOVWA7W/FICE4BRHDOVWA7W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/E4BR/HDOVWA7W/FICE4BRHDOVWA7W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/E4BR/HDOVWA7W/FICE4BRHDOVWA7W.SMALL.jpg reidintransit This is a 1-2 day quick bench that can be left outdoors as a piece of outdoor furniture or can be brought inside for a rustic or natural piece of functional furniture. I got the idea from a smaller version that was intended as a foot rest in front of a cozy chair in a log cabin. Send pictures of you...
By: reidintransit

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:33:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Kerffing/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/XWXQ/HD7U1R5J/FJ5XWXQHD7U1R5J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/XWXQ/HD7U1R5J/FJ5XWXQHD7U1R5J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/XWXQ/HD7U1R5J/FJ5XWXQHD7U1R5J.SMALL.jpg cabralingrid Beginning a material study at the University of East London, me and some classmates started to think about different ways of testing wood. The first idea was to work with its flexibility by making sections all the way through it and test different ways of doing it. At first we didn't knew which kind...
By: cabralingrid

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:38:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Live-Edge-Rotten-Apple-Table/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/J5EW/HCV98783/FV5J5EWHCV98783.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/J5EW/HCV98783/FV5J5EWHCV98783.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/J5EW/HCV98783/FV5J5EWHCV98783.SMALL.jpg NelsonStudios This is an extensive but very informative video on how to deal not only with live edge slabs and stands but also how to rebuild rotten wood to save the beautiful patterns it provides. I will provide additional information on my woodworking blog: NelsonStudios as soon as I can get around to it.
By: NelsonStudios

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:08:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bench-for-my-Best-Friend-Maggie-Bench/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/BY60/HCV98124/FIEBY60HCV98124.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/BY60/HCV98124/FIEBY60HCV98124.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/BY60/HCV98124/FIEBY60HCV98124.SMALL.jpg wildviolets My best friend had fixed up her parents old country home and had just moved into it. It had a beautiful front porch so I decided to make a bench for her to put on one end. I used nails, long ones...to hold it together. Later I realized I should have used my drill and put long screws which I went bac...
By: wildviolets

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Feb 2013 17:14:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-Stand-2/
TV Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/18XO/HCV91RES/FDR18XOHCV91RES.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/18XO/HCV91RES/FDR18XOHCV91RES.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/18XO/HCV91RES/FDR18XOHCV91RES.SMALL.jpg cgapay I created this TV a stand as a Christmas gift to my parents.
By: cgapay

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Feb 2013 08:09:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Toiletpaper-Holder-made-from-ScrapScrapwood/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/NYQV/HCB8KXBQ/FTQNYQVHCB8KXBQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/NYQV/HCB8KXBQ/FTQNYQVHCB8KXBQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/NYQV/HCB8KXBQ/FTQNYQVHCB8KXBQ.SMALL.jpg Falkenberg Well here´s all litlle thing we all need, a toiletpaper holder. in most cases these things are made of chinese plastic or cheap chromed thin metal. so when we refinished our flat i think about doing this better by spending no money! So i lokked at things i dont need any longer and found some piece...
By: Falkenberg

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:25:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Tree-Table/
Make a Tree Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/RFKC/HBHGISNQ/FKTRFKCHBHGISNQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/RFKC/HBHGISNQ/FKTRFKCHBHGISNQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/RFKC/HBHGISNQ/FKTRFKCHBHGISNQ.SMALL.jpg KoomoriForge Welcome to my first Instructable! Hope you enjoy it. Please vote for me in the Furniture Contest. Thanks! A few years ago, my wife had a client who wanted a table that looked like a tree for her breakfast nook. She had searched high and low, but couldn't find what she wanted. She he...
By: KoomoriForge

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:47:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Messdesk/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/AAF5/HBUZF8UN/F7CAAF5HBUZF8UN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/AAF5/HBUZF8UN/F7CAAF5HBUZF8UN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/AAF5/HBUZF8UN/F7CAAF5HBUZF8UN.SMALL.jpg Errerr This table is designed to be wide enought to carry all the mess the creative process involve. It features an huge addictional plane whit a sloping end useful to store all the stuff you 'll be using again soon. Nothing fancy, just a big, solid, well crafted table for creative people.
By: Errerr

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:08:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Interior-design-concept/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/740G/HAQ2UXQX/FUN740GHAQ2UXQX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/740G/HAQ2UXQX/FUN740GHAQ2UXQX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/740G/HAQ2UXQX/FUN740GHAQ2UXQX.SMALL.jpg Riccardo91 An interior design concept of a bedroom, a separator with library and a bidirectional drawers between them. this is a model 1:10 This is a 1:10 scale model, made entirely of various types of wood, plexiglass and forex
By: Riccardo91

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:56:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/woodesk/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/GGY4/HBUZF2JL/FMBGGY4HBUZF2JL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/GGY4/HBUZF2JL/FMBGGY4HBUZF2JL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/GGY4/HBUZF2JL/FMBGGY4HBUZF2JL.SMALL.jpg matte_92 This is a desk designed for people who likes to draw and use computer at the same time. This is possible thanks to the fact that can always be available a sloping surface comtemporaneously to the classic plain one. You can also insert a lamp that can slide along the special slot.
By: matte_92

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:59:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-to-do-Hight-adjustable-Shoe-Shelf-Made-from-/
Happy Wife-Happy Life! Easy to do Hight adjustable Shoe Shelf, Made from scaffolding Parts, with Polished Stainless Steel Rings on Top - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2P/1T0U/HBNXV2FE/F2P1T0UHBNXV2FE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2P/1T0U/HBNXV2FE/F2P1T0UHBNXV2FE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2P/1T0U/HBNXV2FE/F2P1T0UHBNXV2FE.SMALL.jpg Falkenberg Hello, here I show you how you can esayly bould an nice Hight adjustable Shoe shelf. You only need 2 Boards and 4 Scaffold Pedestals ( with 2 nuts each). I do some medalrings on Top of the boards for a better look, but thats not rely neccessary. So follow the steps and have wile working. Bluepr...
By: Falkenberg

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 11:16:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wine-Inspired-Speaker-Table/
Wine-Inspired Speaker Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/4OPT/HBHGL7GD/FEG4OPTHBHGL7GD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/4OPT/HBHGL7GD/FEG4OPTHBHGL7GD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/4OPT/HBHGL7GD/FEG4OPTHBHGL7GD.SMALL.jpg DIYg A fun, funky table for all you urban folk. I live in a 13 x10 room and cramped for space is an understatement. Instead of letting my speakers  take up space and realizing those pesky wires need to be put in their place  I decided to make a table especially for them. Also, it serves as a convenient  ...
By: DIYg

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Jan 2013 12:59:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-table-2/
Design coffee table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/GAEO/HAQ3AJRU/FYKGAEOHAQ3AJRU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/GAEO/HAQ3AJRU/FYKGAEOHAQ3AJRU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/GAEO/HAQ3AJRU/FYKGAEOHAQ3AJRU.SMALL.jpg RuudvandeLooij I'm a DIY-er with too many ideas. Some of these ideas I do make, most of them I don't. It depends mostly on time and money whether or not I bring certain ideas to life. This was an idea started with the fact me and my girlfriend want to life together after our internship abroad. We already made a li...
By: RuudvandeLooij

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Jan 2013 05:47:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/simple-bedframe/
simple bedframe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/HDTB/HAUNNDI0/F96HDTBHAUNNDI0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/HDTB/HAUNNDI0/F96HDTBHAUNNDI0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/HDTB/HAUNNDI0/F96HDTBHAUNNDI0.SMALL.jpg TSSJ-ryan as the title says a simple bedframe that i came up with to raise my memory foam mattress topper off the floor slightly.  when designing this i had a couple ideas in mind:  i wanted no hardware so it was easy to assemble and disassemble  and i wanted to make it out of simple materials like 2x4 and ju...
By: TSSJ-ryan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2012 18:24:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-light-rack-with-lights/
A light rack with lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/H7M7/HAQ31F3K/FZJH7M7HAQ31F3K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/H7M7/HAQ31F3K/FZJH7M7HAQ31F3K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/H7M7/HAQ31F3K/FZJH7M7HAQ31F3K.SMALL.jpg dtska This is a modern clothing rack featuring concealed LED lighting. This clothing rack leans on the wall, has only two legs, and is sturdy (the picture shows heavy metal clamps hanging on it). The other picture shows the rack loaded with an estimated 40 lbs, without the lighting add-on. Joinery He...
By: dtska

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:33:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Modular-Pine-Bunkbeds/
Easy, Modular, Pine Bunkbeds - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/3NFA/H9G0ZSS3/FOD3NFAH9G0ZSS3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/3NFA/H9G0ZSS3/FOD3NFAH9G0ZSS3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/3NFA/H9G0ZSS3/FOD3NFAH9G0ZSS3.SMALL.jpg The Valiant I've been building projects from Instructables for years but have never really had the time to post any of my own projects. I've found myself with a little extra time lately though and decided it was time to start giving back to the community. So, for my very first shot at an Instructable, allow me ...
By: The Valiant

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:15:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/12-Desk/
$12 Desk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/YLSL/H8FYPHRK/FU0YLSLH8FYPHRK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/YLSL/H8FYPHRK/FU0YLSLH8FYPHRK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/YLSL/H8FYPHRK/FU0YLSLH8FYPHRK.SMALL.jpg LostRite The desk in my apartment isn't exactly what I would call sturdy or nice to sit at. Plus, I can use all the surface space I can find. And there can always be more workshop desk space!!! This is why I set out this weekend to build a desk. I have been wanting one for a while now. On Friday when I walk...
By: LostRite

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 00:39:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sub-Woofer-Ottoman/
Sub-Woofer Ottoman - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/VZGS/H82UF7VR/FUZVZGSH82UF7VR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/VZGS/H82UF7VR/FUZVZGSH82UF7VR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/VZGS/H82UF7VR/FUZVZGSH82UF7VR.SMALL.jpg Attmos   Feel the ground rumble under your feet.   I recently restored an antique rocking chair with the hopes of using it in my living room.  It was a greatly satisfying project that I am very happy with.  Soon after finishing the chair and testing it out, I decided that to really enj...
By: Attmos

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:54:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Refinished-Penny-Table/
Refurbished Penny Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/V4OP/H7ME31NG/FAHV4OPH7ME31NG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/V4OP/H7ME31NG/FAHV4OPH7ME31NG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/V4OP/H7ME31NG/FAHV4OPH7ME31NG.SMALL.jpg nabind Transform an old antique table into a lovely, new penny table.  It is sure to be the topic of discussion and the center of attention! Things You Need Things you need: -Old table to refinish, we bought ours at a local antique mall -Several hundred pennies, this one took about $3 worth -Sandpaper o...
By: nabind

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:17:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Wooden-Slat-Mat/
Easy Wooden Slat Mat /Wall Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/UECH/H7S574J5/FQ7UECHH7S574J5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/UECH/H7S574J5/FQ7UECHH7S574J5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/UECH/H7S574J5/FQ7UECHH7S574J5.SMALL.jpg shazni I love all colors of rich wood...that God has given us and always like to incorporate various wood colors in my projects. Unfortunately exotic colored wood is very expensive and sometimes hard to come by. Therefore I'm really grateful for wood stains! Here is a easy as can get slat mat. If you do an...
By: shazni

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:20:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2x4-Backyard-Bench/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/E61W/H673C1TV/FA9E61WH673C1TV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/E61W/H673C1TV/FA9E61WH673C1TV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/E61W/H673C1TV/FA9E61WH673C1TV.SMALL.jpg MrHorrocks A simple bench made out of 8' lengths of 2x4 decking lumber treated for outdoor use with 2.5" decking screws.
By: MrHorrocks

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:12:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rustic-Lamp-from-Scratch/
Rustic Lamp from Scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FHM/7KCU/H4VQDIEZ/FHM7KCUH4VQDIEZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FHM/7KCU/H4VQDIEZ/FHM7KCUH4VQDIEZ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FHM/7KCU/H4VQDIEZ/FHM7KCUH4VQDIEZ.SMALL.jpg shazni My Grandmother was very enterprising....it seemed there was almost nothing she couldn't do...she cooked, sewed,  ran a funiture shop, could guide construction workers in exactly how to build houses (one of her son's have got this talent)  had the talent to do flower arrangements for brides...made br...
By: shazni

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 05:02:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Game-Shelf/
Game Shelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FND/CRLI/H4AFZQF4/FNDCRLIH4AFZQF4.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FND/CRLI/H4AFZQF4/FNDCRLIH4AFZQF4.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FND/CRLI/H4AFZQF4/FNDCRLIH4AFZQF4.SMALL.jpg AdventureS20      Need a game shelf that is just the right size for your console and games? This Instructable may be the solution. It is small enough to fit in a dorm and very easy to do. There is a hole on the side of the shelf that allows the tray to open freely. (Please note: Because of the thin size of the s...
By: AdventureS20

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:09:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Wooden-Stool-made-with-Pocket-Hole-joinery/
DIY Wooden Stool made with Pocket Hole joinery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/S3QH/H4AG56PP/FWJS3QHH4AG56PP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/S3QH/H4AG56PP/FWJS3QHH4AG56PP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/S3QH/H4AG56PP/FWJS3QHH4AG56PP.SMALL.jpg sosclosetsandfurniture I made this great little stool from some left over wooden legs and some scrap plywood.  I have become a big fan of using my Kreg Pocket Hole jig.  The jig allows for some easy super quick and really strong joinery.  Don't be intimidated by the gizmo.  It is really quite easy to use and relatively in...
By: sosclosetsandfurniture

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:44:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Add-a-Steel-Coupling-to-a-Hand-Rail/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/2KMO/H401V0ZT/FPA2KMOH401V0ZT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/2KMO/H401V0ZT/FPA2KMOH401V0ZT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPA/2KMO/H401V0ZT/FPA2KMOH401V0ZT.SMALL.jpg San Juan Carpentry Apparently... Shipping an 11' hand rail is VERY expensive. So when Scott Shaeffer of San Juan Carpentry was faced with the challenge to save his customer hundreds of dollars, he cut his piece of work in half! Then put it all back together again with a stylish steel coupling. Give it a try!
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 19:53:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-a-Puzzle-Cut-Shelf-with-Scott-Shaeffer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/SC9K/H3Z3U9VN/FCISC9KH3Z3U9VN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/SC9K/H3Z3U9VN/FCISC9KH3Z3U9VN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/SC9K/H3Z3U9VN/FCISC9KH3Z3U9VN.SMALL.jpg San Juan Carpentry Scott of San Juan Carpentry shows you (in a time-lapsed video) how to make a "puzzle cut" shelf. This technique is rarely seen in the log furniture market so after you learn how to do it, don't tell anyone else!
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 19:44:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wifes-Entertainment-Center/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/ZIMA/H2MYG0CA/FBLZIMAH2MYG0CA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/ZIMA/H2MYG0CA/FBLZIMAH2MYG0CA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/ZIMA/H2MYG0CA/FBLZIMAH2MYG0CA.SMALL.jpg AoneD This was an extremely difficult thing for me to do. I'm a perfectionist at heart when it comes to my work, and to take a perfectly great piece of art, and distress it was sooo hard, how do you take something you built, and beat it up with walnuts. chains, nails, and whatever else there is to hit it ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 18:43:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/recycled-sofa-structure-to-a-garden-bench/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/1UEU/H2MYK5UA/FOK1UEUH2MYK5UA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/1UEU/H2MYK5UA/FOK1UEUH2MYK5UA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/1UEU/H2MYK5UA/FOK1UEUH2MYK5UA.SMALL.jpg nemo13 Hi, I found a damaged sofa trown, the wood of it was an excellent quality, so I decided to transforme it into a garden bench, I will not detail all the process because no sofa is identical to another, but the photos speak better...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 12:10:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Handmade-Mission-Style-Furniture/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/4HXY/H1YOJBWW/FY84HXYH1YOJBWW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/4HXY/H1YOJBWW/FY84HXYH1YOJBWW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/4HXY/H1YOJBWW/FY84HXYH1YOJBWW.SMALL.jpg joshmt2012 This is all the furniture i made in my senior year of woodshop. The chair was made from a set of plans, and has an adjustable back The couch end table i modified to from a set of plans to be longer and changed the slats to match the chair The coffee table i designed from scratch with plans i drew in...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 15:48:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Pacman-Space-invaders-Gaming-Chair-with/
Ultimate Pacman / Space invaders Gaming Chair with speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/6BKC/H1ZG81FT/F7N6BKCH1ZG81FT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/6BKC/H1ZG81FT/F7N6BKCH1ZG81FT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/6BKC/H1ZG81FT/F7N6BKCH1ZG81FT.SMALL.jpg rhogan1192 Little intro into this.  Pacman, space invaders, namco chair. this took about 4 weeks, lots of work. i wanted a chair to put in my room for when i play my playstation and stuff. i looked online and i couldnt find any chairs the suited my taste. i wanted a chair that showed my love for video games. t...
By: rhogan1192

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 00:47:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Coffee-Table/
DIY Coffee Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/I6X1/H28RRUYA/F3JI6X1H28RRUYA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/I6X1/H28RRUYA/F3JI6X1H28RRUYA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/I6X1/H28RRUYA/F3JI6X1H28RRUYA.SMALL.jpg rfalcon12 I had seen an amazing coffee table made out of railroad ties at Anthropology a few or so ago. The price was way out of my range- so I made my own! I drew up the plans which you can find here and HERE. You can also find more info and the full step by step on my blog- Adventures In Creating! Cutting...
By: rfalcon12

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 13:15:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Rock-Solid-Cantilever-Desk/
Simple Rock-Solid Cantilever Desk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/1P31/H0RWIE32/FKK1P31H0RWIE32.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/1P31/H0RWIE32/FKK1P31H0RWIE32.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/1P31/H0RWIE32/FKK1P31H0RWIE32.SMALL.jpg jeff-o With our kids moved upstairs, my wife finally got a room of her own on the main level.  She needed a strong desk to support her sewing machine and especially two knitting machines - these things clamp to the desk and require a fair amount of force to operate!  Any work surface that isn't attached to...
By: jeff-o

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:06:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Patio-Tabletop-Made-From-Reclaimed-Deck-Wood/
Patio Tabletop Made From Reclaimed Deck Wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/YMSJ/H11WJBU2/FJOYMSJH11WJBU2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/YMSJ/H11WJBU2/FJOYMSJH11WJBU2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/YMSJ/H11WJBU2/FJOYMSJH11WJBU2.SMALL.jpg HunterTX81 I should first start out by saying that although this is somewhat of a "step-by-step" instructable, I'm not really going into complete detail on all the exact dimensions.  Not because I'm lazy, but because I customized this table top to fit on an existing patio table frame that I currently have (at ...
By: HunterTX81

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:56:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dining-Table-Made-from-a-Reclaimed-Door/
Dining Table Made from a Reclaimed Door - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/FDQ2/H0OJ2DEI/FHEFDQ2H0OJ2DEI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/FDQ2/H0OJ2DEI/FHEFDQ2H0OJ2DEI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/FDQ2/H0OJ2DEI/FHEFDQ2H0OJ2DEI.SMALL.jpg Julien Thibeault This table was design to fit in a small space – my 500 square feet loft. I was looking for a light looking table that can accommodate up to 6 persons. As I often do, I used recycled materials to build this dining set. The table is made from an old bungalow door and the chairs were found in a yard sa...
By: Julien Thibeault

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Apr 2012 05:37:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Three-Hour-Bar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/0N8V/H0P1KOVN/F110N8VH0P1KOVN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/0N8V/H0P1KOVN/F110N8VH0P1KOVN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/0N8V/H0P1KOVN/F110N8VH0P1KOVN.SMALL.jpg m.r.musick44 Howdy, folks! This here is a small bar (4 ft. wide, 3 ft. tall, 14 in. in depth) i built a few months ago for a school project (go Mira Loma Gatsbyville!). I was a bartender in a 1920's themed school-wide project, and i decided instead of the mundane fold up tables that people usually use, i was goi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2012 13:42:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Budget-Computer-Desk/
Low Cost Computer Desk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/G8ZF/GRFN35F4/F5KG8ZFGRFN35F4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/G8ZF/GRFN35F4/F5KG8ZFGRFN35F4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/G8ZF/GRFN35F4/F5KG8ZFGRFN35F4.SMALL.jpg Sobaka-Gemini Over the summer I decided I needed a new desk. After looking online at many different desks costing hundreds dollars I figured I could make one for much less. In fact the total cost I estimate to be around $50. This price could go up very quick if you have to buy some power tools or end up going to ...
By: Sobaka-Gemini

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 13:29:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/distressed-desk/
Distressed desk & Indoor herb garden - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/492V/H0A0038T/FPX492VH0A0038T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/492V/H0A0038T/FPX492VH0A0038T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/492V/H0A0038T/FPX492VH0A0038T.SMALL.jpg Teddy Westside Now I've been browsing the site for a couple of months now and am always impressed at what people come up with especially re using stuff on the cheap, so I was about an hour into this spur of the moment project when I realised its only fair to put back what I took out, so here is my offering. Now fo...
By: Teddy Westside

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:43:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bent-Plywood-Night-Stands/
Bent Plywood Night Stands - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/Y1AM/GZAD1GFA/FHDY1AMGZAD1GFA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/Y1AM/GZAD1GFA/FHDY1AMGZAD1GFA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/Y1AM/GZAD1GFA/FHDY1AMGZAD1GFA.SMALL.jpg pseaton Bent Ply is beautiful, strong, and flexible in ways that make its appeal to designers obvious, but making bent-ply furniture can be a real challenge. While many pieces simply cannot be made without gigantic industrial molds (which apply heat and steam to make the wood flex during bending), and use s...
By: pseaton

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 22:34:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/All-natural-recycled-Beaver-chewed-wood-Rustic-Tab/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FI9/KAIA/GZ6I5WHI/FI9KAIAGZ6I5WHI.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FI9/KAIA/GZ6I5WHI/FI9KAIAGZ6I5WHI.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FI9/KAIA/GZ6I5WHI/FI9KAIAGZ6I5WHI.SMALL.jpg herwood_forest_alaska My homemade Table was built using Spruce from a Forest Fire for the bottom gray areas with 2 logs both chewed by a Beaver on each of the ends and a piece of Driftwood as the flat surface. This was all assembled using Mortice and Tenon joints. It has lasted many years I made this 8 Years ago myself. ...
By: herwood_forest_alaska

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Mar 2012 09:40:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bedside-Table/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/MGRS/GYVDHPYS/FK5MGRSGYVDHPYS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/MGRS/GYVDHPYS/FK5MGRSGYVDHPYS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/MGRS/GYVDHPYS/FK5MGRSGYVDHPYS.SMALL.jpg jahg A few images of a bedside table I just finished. The table is made from three types of wood: popular boards for the top and thicker side pieces, oak for the thinner sides and slated shelf, and red oak for the legs. All cuts were made on a table saw (except for the slats in the middle, which were glu...
By: jahg

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:32:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Floating-Bedside-Table/
How to make a Floating Bedside Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/XE2S/GY4R8FVK/F65XE2SGY4R8FVK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/XE2S/GY4R8FVK/F65XE2SGY4R8FVK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/XE2S/GY4R8FVK/F65XE2SGY4R8FVK.SMALL.jpg cammers My wife needed a bedside table, but there was only limited space to put one. I came up with this idea to make the most of the available space and also reduce the risk to our toes of painful nighttime collisions with furniture legs. Typical of my projects the materials are mostly free. I tend to use...
By: cammers

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 03:20:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pressure-Fit-Screwless-Shelves/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/MGNV/GY190BME/FQ3MGNVGY190BME.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/MGNV/GY190BME/FQ3MGNVGY190BME.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/MGNV/GY190BME/FQ3MGNVGY190BME.SMALL.jpg noahw These shelves are held firmly in place by pressure created from the shelf itself, there are no screws, mounting hardware, or levitation tricks - all they need is two opposing walls, and they're good to go.  This simple shelving unit fits between any two walls.  In my case, a tiny closet in my room t...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:21:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hanging-Guitar-Stand/
Hanging Guitar Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/ZC61/GXTKPCQK/F0JZC61GXTKPCQK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/ZC61/GXTKPCQK/F0JZC61GXTKPCQK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/ZC61/GXTKPCQK/F0JZC61GXTKPCQK.SMALL.jpg cgapay I created this guitar stand as a "under $10" secret santa gift using some leftover plywood and stain.  Most of the actual cost went into the hardware. Trace and cut upright arm I used 3/4" leftover plywood for the stand.  Trace out template for upright arm & cut with jigsaw.  The front to back di...
By: cgapay

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