http://www.instructables.com Sat, 2 Jun 2012 12:45:03 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Hammock-Stand/
DIY Hammock Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/SHZV/F4AQNWHN/F5ASHZVF4AQNWHN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/SHZV/F4AQNWHN/F5ASHZVF4AQNWHN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/SHZV/F4AQNWHN/F5ASHZVF4AQNWHN.SMALL.jpg vicbp We recently bought a portable hammock and we've enjoyed so much on our hiking and camping trips that I decided I wanted to hang it at home to enjoy on our backyard. I looked at the available hammock stands and they seemed quite expensive but very simple so I decided to give it a try. I based the des...
By: vicbp

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:29:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-toggling-bed/
How to make a toggling bed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/EXWW/H27LRTA5/FWSEXWWH27LRTA5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/EXWW/H27LRTA5/FWSEXWWH27LRTA5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/EXWW/H27LRTA5/FWSEXWWH27LRTA5.SMALL.jpg flavien008 I needed a bed I can toggle to open the door of the balcony. the rotation is manual, and it's made by a 6mm metal screw. you can see the real result. for the one likes virtual result, you can open the google.SketchUp file with the real measures. enjoy PS: ...
By: flavien008

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 13:11:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Very-Cheap-Very-Easy-Storage-Chest-Ottoman/
Very Cheap, Very Easy Storage Chest (Ottoman) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/EJ33/H1ZG7FBA/FC6EJ33H1ZG7FBA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/EJ33/H1ZG7FBA/FC6EJ33H1ZG7FBA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/EJ33/H1ZG7FBA/FC6EJ33H1ZG7FBA.SMALL.jpg thebunnykingofnowhere I live in a small flat and I needed a place to store my girlfriends ever growing collection of clothes and fabric. The only space left in the flat was at the end of the bed and behind the front door. All the ready made storage chests were a bit to deep and not long enough for this space so I decided...
By: thebunnykingofnowhere

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 14:02:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Polished-Concrete-Fire-Pit-Table/
Polished Concrete Fire Pit Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/MUO6/H1KH9Q05/FQ5MUO6H1KH9Q05.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/MUO6/H1KH9Q05/FQ5MUO6H1KH9Q05.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/MUO6/H1KH9Q05/FQ5MUO6H1KH9Q05.SMALL.jpg abitdifferent I thought I'd do a quick instructable of my latest creation, im not going to go into major details as there's loads of polishing concrete instructables to read out there but here it is. Check out my other work here abitdifferent.wordpress.com Make the mould I made my mould out of old bits of woo...
By: abitdifferent

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:40:14 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/YMSJ/H11WJBU2/FJOYMSJH11WJBU2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/YMSJ/H11WJBU2/FJOYMSJH11WJBU2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/Upcycled-pallet-succulent-side-table/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/UNNR/H0OJ1FV9/FQWUNNRH0OJ1FV9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/UNNR/H0OJ1FV9/FQWUNNRH0OJ1FV9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/UNNR/H0OJ1FV9/FQWUNNRH0OJ1FV9.SMALL.jpg crazyascarl
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:28:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easiest-way-to-cleanly-cut-bottles/
Easiest way to cleanly cut bottles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/KWYL/H0OIZC0X/F81KWYLH0OIZC0X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/KWYL/H0OIZC0X/F81KWYLH0OIZC0X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/KWYL/H0OIZC0X/F81KWYLH0OIZC0X.SMALL.jpg Jor2daje I know there are already quite a few great bottle cutting instructables but I find this technique to be the fastest, and in my expirience the cleanest and easiest way to cut bottles. My project was to make a set of drinking glasses from old pepsi bottles that I had lying around, but you can use this...
By: Jor2daje

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 17:05:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Budget-Computer-Desk/
Low Cost Computer Desk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/G8ZF/GRFN35F4/F5KG8ZFGRFN35F4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/G8ZF/GRFN35F4/F5KG8ZFGRFN35F4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/Clmentine-Spa-chair-by-Samuel-Bernier/
Clementine, Spa chair by Samuel Bernier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/GZRL/GZAD1DYX/FMLGZRLGZAD1DYX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/GZRL/GZAD1DYX/FMLGZRLGZAD1DYX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/GZRL/GZAD1DYX/FMLGZRLGZAD1DYX.SMALL.jpg Samuel Bernier This was my first piece of furniture ever and I'm quite proud of it. It is made of reclaimed maple that I worked myself at school with the help of the workshop teachers. This transat is perfect for spas, pools or reading corners. The bottom compartment is ment to store towels. One interesting caract...
By: Samuel Bernier

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2012 19:25:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bent-Plywood-Night-Stands/
Bent Plywood Night Stands - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/Y1AM/GZAD1GFA/FHDY1AMGZAD1GFA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/Y1AM/GZAD1GFA/FHDY1AMGZAD1GFA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/Stolmen-180-Pivot-TV-Mount/
Stolmen 180° Pivot TV Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/S9ET/GZACJ2AM/F0HS9ETGZACJ2AM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/S9ET/GZACJ2AM/F0HS9ETGZACJ2AM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/S9ET/GZACJ2AM/F0HS9ETGZACJ2AM.SMALL.jpg Castor bricoleur Living in a small apartment require great organization. It is even more important when you live in an open space apartment or a loft. When I moved into my new apartment (a loft), I installed a Stolmen system to split the main room into two separated spaces : the living room and the bedroom. To make ...
By: Castor bricoleur

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 12:22:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Woodpunk-Chair/
Woodpunk Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/VRT1/GYSIM5DJ/F4TVRT1GYSIM5DJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/VRT1/GYSIM5DJ/F4TVRT1GYSIM5DJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/VRT1/GYSIM5DJ/F4TVRT1GYSIM5DJ.SMALL.jpg HandyLandy First of all to give credit where credit is due.  I was searching for steampunk on instructables one day and I came across Jeff-o's lamp and loved the design and the idea of calling it "woodpunk" Visit his stuff. Its awesome!          http://www.instructables.com/member/jeff-o/ I saw http://www.ins...
By: HandyLandy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:55:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wine-Barrel-Beer-Table/
Wine Barrel Beer Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/PBWL/GY4RAJQX/FMRPBWLGY4RAJQX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/PBWL/GY4RAJQX/FMRPBWLGY4RAJQX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/PBWL/GY4RAJQX/FMRPBWLGY4RAJQX.SMALL.jpg liquidhandwash I found Half a wine barrel that the local pub was throwing out, so I grabbed it because it was made out of oak, and I would hate to see that in someone's fireplace. The Barrel As I said I found the barrel that someone cut in half,  it was almost ready to fall to pieces as 2 of the bands had falle...
By: liquidhandwash

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Feb 2012 22:18:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Micro-Bus-Bunk-Bed-and-Playhouse/
The Micro-Bus Bunk Bed and Playhouse. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/AXE5/GY4RTYYQ/FR4AXE5GY4RTYYQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/AXE5/GY4RTYYQ/FR4AXE5GY4RTYYQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/AXE5/GY4RTYYQ/FR4AXE5GY4RTYYQ.SMALL.jpg Uptonb My brother is recently having a new house built to better suit his family.  I thought an appropriate house gift would be a bunk bed for his 3 year old son.  Since my brother is a huge Volkswagen fan, what better than a VW themed bed.  After scouring the web for ideas, and not finding anything up to ...
By: Uptonb

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Feb 2012 16:32:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-555-Timer-Chip-Cardboard-Piano-Bench/
Giant 555 Timer Chip Cardboard Piano Bench - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/UDE7/GXUYTQWY/FXTUDE7GXUYTQWY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/UDE7/GXUYTQWY/FXTUDE7GXUYTQWY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/UDE7/GXUYTQWY/FXTUDE7GXUYTQWY.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad or seat, stepstool, endtable, coffee table, poster bed, nightstand, etc.  Just as versatile as it's electronic component integrated circuit counterpart, use cardboard or "card" in the UK, to make this dandy piece of furniture. Besides being appropriate for electronic musicians, this is the geeky thi...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:39:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Tiki-Bar/
PVC Tiki Bar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/MWJO/GZACIGBI/FUEMWJOGZACIGBI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/MWJO/GZACIGBI/FUEMWJOGZACIGBI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/MWJO/GZACIGBI/FUEMWJOGZACIGBI.SMALL.jpg ekbruster So being stuck in cold Michigan winters and needing a project, I got inspired by the "faux bamboo" instructable and decided a great use for this awesome instructable to construct a Margarita Blender holder (aka PVC Tiki Bar).   Now I love to go camping in the warm summer months, so I thought this wa...
By: ekbruster

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:52:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Telephone-Book-Chair/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/RZBB/GX8SHN18/F2QRZBBGX8SHN18.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/RZBB/GX8SHN18/F2QRZBBGX8SHN18.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/RZBB/GX8SHN18/F2QRZBBGX8SHN18.SMALL.jpg christyoates Telephone Book Chair The materials for this chair are readily available and completely recycled.  I used plywood from an old shipping crate for the sides, and the phone books were requested from my neighbors when the phone company came around to leave new ones on all of our doorsteps.  Materials: ...
By: christyoates

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:46:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Piece-of-Furniture/
Custom Birch Ply Furniture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/7BCI/GNA2RZUZ/FPE7BCIGNA2RZUZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/7BCI/GNA2RZUZ/FPE7BCIGNA2RZUZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/7BCI/GNA2RZUZ/FPE7BCIGNA2RZUZ.SMALL.jpg Phantomn This is an instructable about the piece of furniture I made for my A Level design course. It took me the best part of 4 months with about 4 and a half hours a week. I think it came out well and my Dad (who i made it for) really likes it. It is made completely from birch plywood, except the hardwood ...
By: Phantomn

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:36:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-drafting-table-made-from-plywood/
Cheap drafting table made from plywood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/TBR4/GWXCYB71/FZ1TBR4GWXCYB71.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/TBR4/GWXCYB71/FZ1TBR4GWXCYB71.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/TBR4/GWXCYB71/FZ1TBR4GWXCYB71.SMALL.jpg canuckinjapan I have wanted a drafting/drawing table for awhile, but did not want to spend a few hundred dollars on a large commercial one. I created this design to fit onto a 90 x 180 cm piece of plywood (standard size here in Japan), and it can be scaled to 4 x 8' using the included Google Sketchup 3D design fi...
By: canuckinjapan

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2012 08:40:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/handmade-balans-chair/
handmade balans chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/GT6R/GWTSNTRI/FVCGT6RGWTSNTRI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/GT6R/GWTSNTRI/FVCGT6RGWTSNTRI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/GT6R/GWTSNTRI/FVCGT6RGWTSNTRI.SMALL.jpg yuichirose handmade balans chair I made a balans chair referring to Varier Variable balans. http://www.varierfurniture.com/Collections/Human-instruments/Variable-balans-R/ You have to prepare - boards 18mm thick, over 530*500mm - a CNC milling machine capable of cutting over 530*500mm Please download a ...
By: yuichirose

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jan 2012 21:58:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Loft-beds-with-bookshelf-ladders/
Loft beds with bookshelf ladders - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/Y6FE/GS3BE2D3/FYHY6FEGS3BE2D3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/Y6FE/GS3BE2D3/FYHY6FEGS3BE2D3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/Y6FE/GS3BE2D3/FYHY6FEGS3BE2D3.SMALL.jpg makendo My daughter has always had her own room, but envies her brothers' bunk bed. So I built her a loft bed that look likes a floating cloud, which made her happy and created a little more space in her room. It uses some of the design principles of the one-legged bunk bed I posted previously - namely usin...
By: makendo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2011 08:38:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bed-Frame/
Bed Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/4NQ4/GVLRXTJO/FUC4NQ4GVLRXTJO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/4NQ4/GVLRXTJO/FUC4NQ4GVLRXTJO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/4NQ4/GVLRXTJO/FUC4NQ4GVLRXTJO.SMALL.jpg nat.andrews After looking and looking around the shops for a decent, well made wooden bed under $500. we found that everything sucked! they were either hugely expensive $1000+ or made so cheaply that extra legs had to be put in the middle to support the mattress. So we decided to diy our own! I appogise for ...
By: nat.andrews

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2011 23:58:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Modular-Storage-Bed-For-Cheap-In-Like-5-S/
Build a Modular Storage Bed For Cheap In Like, 5 Seconds. And Save The World A Little. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/GY5J/GVLRXW6V/FLXGY5JGVLRXW6V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/GY5J/GVLRXW6V/FLXGY5JGVLRXW6V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/GY5J/GVLRXW6V/FLXGY5JGVLRXW6V.SMALL.jpg Katie Brennan My other half and I are nomads currently living in Boulder, CO, til we figure out our next move. Being nomads means we've been sleeping on a mattress on the floor for a few months. Urban camping is fun for awhile, but we needed a change. When he went away on a business trip recently, I decided to su...
By: Katie Brennan

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:30:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Floor-Table/
Floor Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/UL7M/GVHH1BWG/FMTUL7MGVHH1BWG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/UL7M/GVHH1BWG/FMTUL7MGVHH1BWG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/UL7M/GVHH1BWG/FMTUL7MGVHH1BWG.SMALL.jpg wholman My current apartment, a pre-war building in Chicago, has hardwood floors.  I don't know how old they are, but they have certainly borne many years of use.  Recently confronted with a stack of salvaged oak flooring, I put two and two together: a coffee table that lifted the floor up, transposing the ...
By: wholman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:23:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-125-Futon/
DIY $125 Futon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/2Y4A/GUZZWDVK/FJF2Y4AGUZZWDVK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/2Y4A/GUZZWDVK/FJF2Y4AGUZZWDVK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/2Y4A/GUZZWDVK/FJF2Y4AGUZZWDVK.SMALL.jpg DiscountCollegeStudent /* I submitted this project into the 4th Epilog challenge. The project was accepted, but didn't make the final cut before judging. Thank you to everyone who voted, and congrats to the contest finalists! */ Hello fellow DIYers. I'm the DiscountCollegeStudent, but you can call me Disco Stu for short....
By: DiscountCollegeStudent

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:51:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Cafe-Wall-Illusion-Coffee-Table/
How to Build a Cafe-Wall Illusion Coffee Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/2UV0/GUPCC8YV/FD82UV0GUPCC8YV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/2UV0/GUPCC8YV/FD82UV0GUPCC8YV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/2UV0/GUPCC8YV/FD82UV0GUPCC8YV.SMALL.jpg HarnessedDevilry I wanted to see what I could pull off in the way of illusions, with fairly simple carpentry techniques. After some research, I settled on the cafe-wall illusion. With a repeating pattern of light and dark squares (yes, they are squares- all angles are 90 degrees), the illusion of bending appears. I...
By: HarnessedDevilry

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 21:25:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Combination-Lock-Picture-Safe/
Magnetic Combination Lock Picture Safe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/I2UB/GUPCC82O/F8LI2UBGUPCC82O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/I2UB/GUPCC82O/F8LI2UBGUPCC82O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/I2UB/GUPCC82O/F8LI2UBGUPCC82O.SMALL.jpg pastprimitive Why I would love to win a zing laser cutter... Since I was little, I have been taking things apart; for years, I have been looking through and learning from Instructables. I love inventing, prototyping, designing. I love it so much I started a very small product design business with my wife from m...
By: pastprimitive

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Nov 2011 05:23:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Scrap-Armchair/
Scrap Armchair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/5M6D/GU45HHAC/F4W5M6DGU45HHAC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/5M6D/GU45HHAC/F4W5M6DGU45HHAC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/5M6D/GU45HHAC/F4W5M6DGU45HHAC.SMALL.jpg wholman Armchairs are tough. It is awfully difficult to get the arms integrated, the structure sexy, and the ergonomics tight. Working with the nice folks over at the ReBuilding Exchange (www.rebuildingexchange.org), nestled by the banks of the Chicago River, I put together these armchairs over the last few...
By: wholman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:34:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Skateboard-Table/
Skateboard Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/3WXD/GU7FXPL1/FBC3WXDGU7FXPL1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/3WXD/GU7FXPL1/FBC3WXDGU7FXPL1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/3WXD/GU7FXPL1/FBC3WXDGU7FXPL1.SMALL.jpg wilgubeast For those of you who were told not to skate in the house as a child, here's a lazy susan coffee table that rotates on skateboard wheels. Think of the possibilities: Play board games where nobody has to look at the board upside-down. Bring the remote within reach without getting up from the couch. E...
By: wilgubeast

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:19:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Zig-Zag-Structure-Cardboard-Chair/
Zig Zag Structure - Cardboard Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/YHFJ/GSUSQ30L/FO5YHFJGSUSQ30L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/YHFJ/GSUSQ30L/FO5YHFJGSUSQ30L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/YHFJ/GSUSQ30L/FO5YHFJGSUSQ30L.SMALL.jpg madmanmoe64 This whole thing was a University project so documentation is a bit spotty. I designed a robust chair, it survived many a party (unlike most fragile chairs I've seen) and the principle could be applied to any household furniture. I've included a step by step of how the basic structure goes togethe...
By: madmanmoe64

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:56:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/One-sheet-Plywood-Bench/
One sheet Plywood Bench - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/R7JD/GT6ZDM78/FSMR7JDGT6ZDM78.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/R7JD/GT6ZDM78/FSMR7JDGT6ZDM78.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/R7JD/GT6ZDM78/FSMR7JDGT6ZDM78.SMALL.jpg Brown6041 This is a cheap way to take 1 sheet of plywood( this one is 1/2" thick) some bottles of gorilla wood glue and a few power tools and make a cool unique laminated bench. This is my first instructable so i hope it is up to par, but if not i will work on my technique for the next one. Might i add the ...
By: Brown6041

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:06:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/15-bed-frame/
$15 bed frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/JP88/GSFTZGSP/FXEJP88GSFTZGSP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/JP88/GSFTZGSP/FXEJP88GSFTZGSP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/JP88/GSFTZGSP/FXEJP88GSFTZGSP.SMALL.jpg stormthirst We picked up a free mattress and box spring from Kijiji the other day as we are having relatives over to our new house in a couple of weeks. On it's own, that was ok except the mattress would be to close to the ground and would be very uncomfortable to get into or out of. So I built a bed frame for...
By: stormthirst

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:04:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2-x-10-Benches/
2 x 10 Benches - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/9P02/GS3BCI19/F5O9P02GS3BCI19.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/9P02/GS3BCI19/F5O9P02GS3BCI19.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/9P02/GS3BCI19/F5O9P02GS3BCI19.SMALL.jpg wholman I just moved to Chicago, and, while I look for full time work, I have started volunteering at the ReBuilding Exchange ( http://www.rebuildingexchange.org.)  They are an salvage warehouse, selling architectural elements from demolished houses, furniture made from reclaimed lumber, and old, but still ...
By: wholman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Sep 2011 13:31:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-secret-compartment!/
Cheap secret compartment! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/H4HZ/FA190VFK/FF8H4HZFA190VFK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/H4HZ/FA190VFK/FF8H4HZFA190VFK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/H4HZ/FA190VFK/FF8H4HZFA190VFK.SMALL.jpg fortneja This will show you how to make a secret compartment that can be built into a bookcase, or some other piece of furniture. It uses a sneaky lock that doesn't expose any hardware to the surface. If you can keep from showing all your friends (I couldn't), this would actually be a useful place to store v...
By: fortneja

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:40:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sleek-Picnic-Table-with-Detached-Benches/
Sleek Picnic Table with Detached Benches - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/EB3W/GRCQ8E02/FY9EB3WGRCQ8E02.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/EB3W/GRCQ8E02/FY9EB3WGRCQ8E02.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/EB3W/GRCQ8E02/FY9EB3WGRCQ8E02.SMALL.jpg brassmnkys We finally got our back patio built and all that was missing was a table.  Rather than spending a boat-load of money on one that kinda worked for us, I decided to just build one.  So here we are.  I actually used two picnic table Instructables as my sources and just modified them to fit my needs.  T...
By: brassmnkys

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:19:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Street-Busking-Suitcase-Table/
Street Busking Suitcase Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/SH44/GR8C1MDD/FQDSH44GR8C1MDD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/SH44/GR8C1MDD/FQDSH44GR8C1MDD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/SH44/GR8C1MDD/FQDSH44GR8C1MDD.SMALL.jpg signeddiamond <br> Working on the streets is hard. Sometimes you need a place to put things or display your wares but who has the space or the permits these days. Well my friends look not further for you have landed on the right Instructble. Here we have a suitcase table that is completely self c...
By: signeddiamond

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:39:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Trash-to-Treasure-using-spraypaint-to-refinish-cu/
Trash to Treasure, using spraypaint to refinish curb-find furniture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/DR6D/GQKLPGSZ/F49DR6DGQKLPGSZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/DR6D/GQKLPGSZ/F49DR6DGQKLPGSZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/DR6D/GQKLPGSZ/F49DR6DGQKLPGSZ.SMALL.jpg dimtick I've been wanting to do an instructable for a long time but was finally motivated by the Krylon Spray paint contest and a shot at an Ipad. As this is my first instructable I apologize if I ramble. There's a lot I want to put into this so I know that this is going to be very wordy. I'm trying to wr...
By: dimtick

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:54:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Chair/
Cardboard Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/GDNT/GQ221C0Y/FNXGDNTGQ221C0Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/GDNT/GQ221C0Y/FNXGDNTGQ221C0Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/GDNT/GQ221C0Y/FNXGDNTGQ221C0Y.SMALL.jpg mrigsby In this instructable, I show how to make a cardboard chair. This is taken from my book, Amazing Rubber Band Cars (the chair is actually a seat in a life size rubber band powered cardboard car). If you have cardboard, glue and patience, you can make a sturdy (and good looking if you have any artistic...
By: mrigsby

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:58:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Workbench-Chalkboard/
Workbench Chalkboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/GP0D/GOW49O26/FS7GP0DGOW49O26.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/GP0D/GOW49O26/FS7GP0DGOW49O26.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/GP0D/GOW49O26/FS7GP0DGOW49O26.SMALL.jpg bwrussell Maybe it's just me but with several projects in the works I tend to end up with a stack of loose leaf papers, each only partially filled with sketches,  circuit diagrams, equations, etc., and I end up loosing and duplicating work. My solution? A chalkboard surface applied directly to my workbench. T...
By: bwrussell

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:46:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lifeguard-Chair-from-Recycled-Lumber/
Lifeguard Chair from Recycled Lumber - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/MB7A/GP6ZFJTP/FDJMB7AGP6ZFJTP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/MB7A/GP6ZFJTP/FDJMB7AGP6ZFJTP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/MB7A/GP6ZFJTP/FDJMB7AGP6ZFJTP.SMALL.jpg crosendahl The inspiration for this chair came from seeing one on a pier at Lake Tahoe. It’s big – seating two pretty comfortably – and tall, affording a nice view along with protection from cannonballs and wet dogs. This one is made from lumber recycled from a redwood deck we ripped out. The weathering, stai...
By: crosendahl

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:04:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bat-signal-Papasan-Chair/
Bat-signal Papasan Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/F3AE/GQBCI9V7/F82F3AEGQBCI9V7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/F3AE/GQBCI9V7/F82F3AEGQBCI9V7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/F3AE/GQBCI9V7/F82F3AEGQBCI9V7.SMALL.jpg orvis Assigned a project in my theatre workshop class, I was directed to pick a theme and build furniture based on the theme. So with focusing on Batman I saught a project to learn many new things (welding, working with wooden curves, sewing, fabrics, etc.). In all, it turned out very well, though I had t...
By: orvis

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 08:00:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hang-Your-Bed-From-the-Heavens/
Updated: Hang Your Bed From the Heavens! All for around $100 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/EYOJ/G29ZG2T7/FC7EYOJG29ZG2T7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/EYOJ/G29ZG2T7/FC7EYOJG29ZG2T7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/EYOJ/G29ZG2T7/FC7EYOJG29ZG2T7.SMALL.jpg Command-A     In this instructable (My first) I will show you the basic, easy process of hanging your own bed from your ceiling. This is a great way to get that extra POW factor to your room. The reason I finally did this project is my bed spring wouldn't cut the last corner downstairs into my bedroom.      ...
By: Command-A

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:52:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Furniture-With-Cardboard/
Make Furniture With Cardboard! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/WPU8/FXK6AJVP/FCUWPU8FXK6AJVP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/WPU8/FXK6AJVP/FCUWPU8FXK6AJVP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/WPU8/FXK6AJVP/FCUWPU8FXK6AJVP.SMALL.jpg Creativeman A small end or occasional table is always handy to have around. so I decided to make this project and will enter it in the Gorilla glue contest as well. Draw The Design I just do a rough drawing, saves time, and no need for a CAD program. Gather the Cardboard and other Materials From my stoc...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:34:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ikea-lack-plus-light/
Ikea lack plus (light) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/WMZZ/GNNHPM04/FABWMZZGNNHPM04.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/WMZZ/GNNHPM04/FABWMZZGNNHPM04.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/WMZZ/GNNHPM04/FABWMZZGNNHPM04.SMALL.jpg mikemaj Everyone knows that table because it's the Ikea's philosophy essence for an extremly low price. Built from nothing more than 4 screws, air and wood fibers can withstand a lot considering how flimsy this material is. Here's how it's made: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/11/video-inside-an-ikea-f...
By: mikemaj

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 May 2011 13:36:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TURN-A-SHOPPING-CART-INTO-A-CHAIR/
TURN A SHOPPING CART INTO A CHAIR - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/4LZG/GNFSJ1XV/FCS4LZGGNFSJ1XV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/4LZG/GNFSJ1XV/FCS4LZGGNFSJ1XV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/4LZG/GNFSJ1XV/FCS4LZGGNFSJ1XV.SMALL.jpg TJtheGreyt My son’s high school, in Hall County, Georgia has a tradition for seniors on yearbook day. Not only do they receive yearbooks first, but they also get to bring their own chair to sit in on the gym floor, instead of sitting on the bleachers with the rest of the student body. It is not uncommon to se...
By: TJtheGreyt

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 May 2011 06:31:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Single-Step-Stairs/
Single Step Stairs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/2DEF/GMJT3ZHQ/F3S2DEFGMJT3ZHQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/2DEF/GMJT3ZHQ/F3S2DEFGMJT3ZHQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/2DEF/GMJT3ZHQ/F3S2DEFGMJT3ZHQ.SMALL.jpg Pilgrim55 This project uses only one sheet of plywood.  It makes a four level step that is 32 3/4 inch tall.  I use mine for my kids (2 and 5 yr old) to get on to the trampoline, you can use yours for whatever.  Hope you enjoy! Tools and Materials Tools and Materials needed: 1 Sheet of 3/4 inch Exterier ...
By: Pilgrim55

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2011 20:15:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Folding-coffee-table/
Folding coffee table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/BAID/GLXHS9HP/FFWBAIDGLXHS9HP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/BAID/GLXHS9HP/FFWBAIDGLXHS9HP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/BAID/GLXHS9HP/FFWBAIDGLXHS9HP.SMALL.jpg alxjnsn Don't we all love coffee tables? In this tutorial I'll show you how to make a coffee table that's foldable so that you can easily hide or move it. This started out as a project for school in which we had to execute an instructable and then try to improve it by own design. The instructable I based m...
By: alxjnsn

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:10:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Shoji-Screen-Closet-Doors/
Shoji Screen Closet Doors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/SA2N/GLHRZ5TU/FVMSA2NGLHRZ5TU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/SA2N/GLHRZ5TU/FVMSA2NGLHRZ5TU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/SA2N/GLHRZ5TU/FVMSA2NGLHRZ5TU.SMALL.jpg jwilliamsen I wanted to replace my closet doors with something that fits more closely with the furniture I build and the renovations I've been doing on my house.  I've always hated bypass doors on closets - they make a closet seem dark and cramped,  they're a pain to use, and it always seems that what you want ...
By: jwilliamsen

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Curved-Cabinet/
Curved Cabinet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/YNTF/GJQEAWN1/FLSYNTFGJQEAWN1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/YNTF/GJQEAWN1/FLSYNTFGJQEAWN1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/YNTF/GJQEAWN1/FLSYNTFGJQEAWN1.SMALL.jpg mrdebos I promised my girlfriend that I'd make her a new nightstand some time ago, and yesterday I finally had the time to do it. And it being Valentine's and all it also proved to be a perfect gift :) Let me show you how I made this curved cabinet... Plans & materials The plan is to make a curved cabi...
By: mrdebos

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 07:50:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Mancave-Coffee-Table-from-Recycled-Materi/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/MD5Q/GJQEH0N8/FKWMD5QGJQEH0N8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/MD5Q/GJQEH0N8/FKWMD5QGJQEH0N8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/MD5Q/GJQEH0N8/FKWMD5QGJQEH0N8.SMALL.jpg outdooradventureman Here is how you can update your mancave with an awesome coffee table basically for free!!!! I just used old materials that were thrown out and headed for the landfill. Excuse the mess in the back of the garage. I am doing several projects at once. This is my first project to ever build out of wood...
By: outdooradventureman

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