Instructables: exploring - workshop - furniture http://www.instructables.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:54:36 PDT BLOX v1.01 DIY Chair Restoration http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Chair-Restoration/
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:15:20 PDT
origami paper bin http://www.instructables.com/id/origami-paper-bin/
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:18:29 PDT
Turn a broken dining room chair into a swing. http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-a-broken-dining-room-chair-into-a-swing/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/RDSK/HHYLVTW4/FPWRDSKHHYLVTW4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/RDSK/HHYLVTW4/FPWRDSKHHYLVTW4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/RDSK/HHYLVTW4/FPWRDSKHHYLVTW4.SMALL.jpg berthaerika The leg support on this dining room chair started to splinter with years of use, but the rest of it looks just fine.  So I took off the legs and turned it into a swing.
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:29:54 PDT
HomeMade Modern DIY Puzzle Stool http://www.instructables.com/id/HomeMade-Modern-DIY-Puzzle-Stool/
HomeMade Modern DIY Puzzle Stool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/HZE1/HHS9KJ7X/FB9HZE1HHS9KJ7X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/HZE1/HHS9KJ7X/FB9HZE1HHS9KJ7X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/HZE1/HHS9KJ7X/FB9HZE1HHS9KJ7X.SMALL.jpg homemademodern The DIY puzzle stool shows off the RYOBI 6.1 Amp Variable Speed Jig Saw’s abilty to smoothly cut curves through 2 layers of ¾” plywood. These stools are great for children and can go in a playroom or nursery. Supplies + Tools ¾” Plywood Purchase at Home Depot There are many types of plywood w...
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:00:02 PDT
DIY Patio Furniture http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Patio-Furniture/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/CXCX/HHS9WG16/FGLCXCXHHS9WG16.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/CXCX/HHS9WG16/FGLCXCXHHS9WG16.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/CXCX/HHS9WG16/FGLCXCXHHS9WG16.SMALL.jpg Danger is my middle name It's great to spend some time outdoors, especially if you have some comfortable and attractive patio furniture. Make you own with these DIY patio furniture projects! null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null n...
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Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:02:50 PDT
Shipping pallet stool http://www.instructables.com/id/Shipping-pallet-stool/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/TBOZ/HHS9D2DP/FXWTBOZHHS9D2DP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/TBOZ/HHS9D2DP/FXWTBOZHHS9D2DP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/TBOZ/HHS9D2DP/FXWTBOZHHS9D2DP.SMALL.jpg thomseal There are plenty of old shipping pallets floating around, which frequently become reappropriated in the form of tables and chairs. The wood used in shipping pallets is of low quality, but by cutting it up and laminating it back together, strength and new aesthetic can be achieved.  Tools/Materials:...
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Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:49:01 PDT
DIY Headboard http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Headboard/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F54/7DV0/HHS9QT9V/F547DV0HHS9QT9V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F54/7DV0/HHS9QT9V/F547DV0HHS9QT9V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F54/7DV0/HHS9QT9V/F547DV0HHS9QT9V.SMALL.jpg wilgubeast It's easy to tackle a DIY headboard project. If you're reading this, you're not the type to pay several hundred dollars for a decorative addition to the bedroom that you can easily build for yourself. If you're looking for an easy upholstery project, this is perfect. One flat surface where no one wi...
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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:29:57 PDT
HomeMade Modern DIY $5 Bucket Stool http://www.instructables.com/id/HomeMade-Modern-DIY-5-Bucket-Stool/
HomeMade Modern DIY $5 Bucket Stool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/HCPU/HHS9QAHW/FOVHCPUHHS9QAHW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/HCPU/HHS9QAHW/FOVHCPUHHS9QAHW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/HCPU/HHS9QAHW/FOVHCPUHHS9QAHW.SMALL.jpg homemademodern The $5 bucket stool epitomizes exactly what we are trying to do at HMM. The stool is durable, simple to make and aesthetically pleasing. It looks like something that could retail for $50 but you can make it for $5. What’s great about this project is that there is very little waste. The bucket se...
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Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:55:24 PDT
Entryway Bench http://www.instructables.com/id/Entryway-Bench/
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Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:40:40 PDT
How to make a simple and stylish desktop fan out of trash http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-simple-and-stylish-desktop-fan-out-o/
How to make a simple and stylish desktop fan out of trash - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/AJ83/HHMI77KP/FDAAJ83HHMI77KP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/AJ83/HHMI77KP/FDAAJ83HHMI77KP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/AJ83/HHMI77KP/FDAAJ83HHMI77KP.SMALL.jpg MacGyver+ In this instructable I'll show you how I made a working stylish desktop fan out of recycled electronic trash that I found on the street. Materials and tools Here is the list of materials I used: 1 small AC fan 1 circuit board big enough to support the weight of the fan 1 long cooling sink 1 old L...
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Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:37:47 PDT
Revamped rocking chair with re-used insect screen ribbons. http://www.instructables.com/id/Revamped-rocking-chair/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/VSS8/HHI51ISV/FWHVSS8HHI51ISV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/VSS8/HHI51ISV/FWHVSS8HHI51ISV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/VSS8/HHI51ISV/FWHVSS8HHI51ISV.SMALL.jpg Dave A A few years a go we bought a nice old rocking chair at a flea-market. After scrubbing off a very old, thick and ugly layer of brown paint, sanding and adding felt to the legs it served it's duty in the living room. When we got some other chairs for the room the rocking chair moved outside to the ver...
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Mon, 3 Jun 2013 14:40:17 PDT
Reclaimed Lumber - Muskoka (Adirondack) Chair http://www.instructables.com/id/Reclaimed-Lumber-Muskoka-Adirondack-Chair/
Reclaimed Lumber - Muskoka (Adirondack) Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/IP3B/HH2VNAF1/F4JIP3BHH2VNAF1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/IP3B/HH2VNAF1/F4JIP3BHH2VNAF1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/IP3B/HH2VNAF1/F4JIP3BHH2VNAF1.SMALL.jpg Jetman50 Well I went and did it again. I was perusing the internet, thinking I wanted to do something creative.   My wife dropped a hint a few months ago that she would like to have a Muskoka Chair one day, (that's an Adirondack Chair for my U.S. friends). I used my friend Google and found the plans here, h...
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Mon, 3 Jun 2013 12:43:45 PDT
Hanging garden chair http://www.instructables.com/id/Hanging-garden-chair/
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Mon, 3 Jun 2013 03:43:54 PDT
Barrel Cabinet http://www.instructables.com/id/Barrel-Cabinet/
Barrel Cabinet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/54IX/HH2VMSP5/FM054IXHH2VMSP5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/54IX/HH2VMSP5/FM054IXHH2VMSP5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/54IX/HH2VMSP5/FM054IXHH2VMSP5.SMALL.jpg gjaramillo1 Barrel Find a wine barrel 225l Paint Paint the barrel the color that u would like or the color that will match your furniture Cut Make a cut this will be the doors Doors Put the doors together and install them. Paint Cover the wood and paint the rings with a color that will match ...
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Fri, 31 May 2013 10:56:08 PDT
simple bench http://www.instructables.com/id/simple-bench/
simple bench - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/S179/HH2VJUS3/F0TS179HH2VJUS3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/S179/HH2VJUS3/F0TS179HH2VJUS3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/S179/HH2VJUS3/F0TS179HH2VJUS3.SMALL.jpg cookna This is a great project for a simple bench to put outside in your garden or around the campfire. You can either stain it or let it "gray" naturally. It cost me about $45 at the local hardware store.  First, you have to gather your supplies. You'll need 8 cedar boards 1x4x16in (six with curve cu...
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Tue, 28 May 2013 19:15:49 PDT
Full to Queen Bed Extension http://www.instructables.com/id/Full-to-Queen-Bed-Extension/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/NXWV/HGU2EC9B/FQ4NXWVHGU2EC9B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/NXWV/HGU2EC9B/FQ4NXWVHGU2EC9B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/NXWV/HGU2EC9B/FQ4NXWVHGU2EC9B.SMALL.jpg sleighbedguy We had an "antique" bed frame that was setup for a Full sized mattress instead of the Queen each of us had.  I had the idea to extend the frame (width and length) to accommodate the mattress we used.  After a couple attempts, I came up with this result.  The blanks were make up of face-glued Yellow ...
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Tue, 28 May 2013 07:50:13 PDT
Square Redwood Picknick Table http://www.instructables.com/id/Square-Redwood-Picknick-Table/
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Tue, 28 May 2013 01:02:22 PDT
Antique-Inspired Drawing Table w/ Built-In Lightbox http://www.instructables.com/id/Antique-Inspired-Drawing-Table-w-Built-In-Lightbo/
Antique-Inspired Drawing Table w/ Built-In Lightbox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/DAXO/HH2VY4XC/FG3DAXOHH2VY4XC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/DAXO/HH2VY4XC/FG3DAXOHH2VY4XC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/DAXO/HH2VY4XC/FG3DAXOHH2VY4XC.SMALL.jpg jmacfarlane I wanted a bigger, perhaps even fancier, drawing table than what I've been using for a few years; and I had a pile of wood left over from other projects, so! I'm really pleased with how it turned out. The instructions here are different from what I did in a couple places, because I realized after t...
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Mon, 27 May 2013 21:20:23 PDT
Upcycle your own stenciled coffee table on the cheap! http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycle-your-own-stenciled-coffee-table-on-the-che/
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Sat, 25 May 2013 18:31:07 PDT
Coffee Coin Table http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-Coin-Table/
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Fri, 24 May 2013 14:54:43 PDT
Campbell's Soup Stool http://www.instructables.com/id/Campbells-Soup-Stool/
Campbell's Soup Stool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/OH1K/HH2W39SB/FMXOH1KHH2W39SB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/OH1K/HH2W39SB/FMXOH1KHH2W39SB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/OH1K/HH2W39SB/FMXOH1KHH2W39SB.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 After 5 days of working, I am finally proud to show you my Campbell's Soup Stool! The 60s are one of my favorite decades even if I wasn't born yet...and one of the many things that come to my mind whenever I think of the 60s is Andy Warhol and his paintings! His Campbell's Soup Can painting is so f...
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Fri, 24 May 2013 13:52:54 PDT
Sawhorse Desk http://www.instructables.com/id/Sawhorse-Desk/
Sawhorse Desk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/WJR2/HGU2LEXA/FE8WJR2HGU2LEXA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/WJR2/HGU2LEXA/FE8WJR2HGU2LEXA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/WJR2/HGU2LEXA/FE8WJR2HGU2LEXA.SMALL.jpg brentford123 This is a super easy, cheap project that any amateur with some gloves, rags, and sandpaper can complete. I made this desk for my girlfriend as a gift, and she loves it. I'm going to give you a quick overview. There are some other resources online that might help you but for me, the best way of going...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 07:09:28 PDT
Reupholstering A Wingback Chair http://www.instructables.com/id/Reupholstering-A-Wingback-Chair/
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Tue, 21 May 2013 00:42:43 PDT
Vintage Table Face-Lift http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Table-Face-Lift/
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Tue, 21 May 2013 00:31:14 PDT
Turning an Organ Into a Coffee Bar http://www.instructables.com/id/Turning-an-Organ-Into-a-Coffee-Bar/
Turning an Organ Into a Coffee Bar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/8CD5/HGU27ZN4/FF88CD5HGU27ZN4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/8CD5/HGU27ZN4/FF88CD5HGU27ZN4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/8CD5/HGU27ZN4/FF88CD5HGU27ZN4.SMALL.jpg edgelesspigeon This antique organ was donated to my church.  Unfortunately, the organ was so old that the church received instructions not to use the organ, begging the question as to why have it at all.  Ultimately, it was decided that the organ would be used, but seeing as it no longer played very well, it would...
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Mon, 20 May 2013 19:42:14 PDT
How to Fix a Broken Chair Foot 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 ...
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Sat, 18 May 2013 22:55:09 PDT
Redesigning an Old Bench into a Stylish Gold Beauty http://www.instructables.com/id/Redesigning-an-Old-Bench-into-a-Vintage-Gold-Beaut/
Redesigning an Old Bench into a Stylish Gold Beauty - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/3CWF/HGH70QDY/FNW3CWFHGH70QDY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/3CWF/HGH70QDY/FNW3CWFHGH70QDY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/3CWF/HGH70QDY/FNW3CWFHGH70QDY.SMALL.jpg Mandy Spring This bench in front of our house was definitely dumpster worthy in the eyes of most, but with a little attention it came back to life with a new spin. The metal on the grid in the middle and the sides was an ugly mix of green and dark gray, and the wood had been painted a bright pink long ago and re...
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Wed, 15 May 2013 17:17:37 PDT
Cardboard Boxes Chair http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Boxes-and-Beer-Bottles-Shoe-rack/
Cardboard Boxes Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/O4OX/HGH6V53C/FKPO4OXHGH6V53C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/O4OX/HGH6V53C/FKPO4OXHGH6V53C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/O4OX/HGH6V53C/FKPO4OXHGH6V53C.SMALL.jpg angelitali Material: 23 pieces cardboard boxes cut to size 4 pieces of bamboo sticks ropes old curtain cloth drilled holes at 4 corners on the surface of cut out cardboard boxes thread rope (or nylon rope) through, make sure there is ample rope length for tying. once the ropes are through, tie bamboo s...
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Wed, 8 May 2013 22:31:13 PDT
radioactive chair http://www.instructables.com/id/radioactive-chair/
radioactive chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/MNM5/HCJOASAQ/FF8MNM5HCJOASAQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/MNM5/HCJOASAQ/FF8MNM5HCJOASAQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/MNM5/HCJOASAQ/FF8MNM5HCJOASAQ.SMALL.jpg bowlen199 so i was tasked with producing a chair for 7-8 year old children for my coursework, but me being me i wanted to be able to use it too so i decided to make it truly versatile and make a chair that could be used by almost anyone from about the age of 7 upwards. After much research and tedious design,...
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Wed, 8 May 2013 12:53:41 PDT
Made it at TechShop (PGH) - Recycled Pallet Wood Desk http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Pallet-Wood-Desk/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/FA17/HFSHV3VB/FL5FA17HFSHV3VB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/FA17/HFSHV3VB/FL5FA17HFSHV3VB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/FA17/HFSHV3VB/FL5FA17HFSHV3VB.SMALL.jpg andyleer 1)Find a handful of old pallets. 2)Break down the pallets and remove all nails. (This is very important as you do not want nails screwing up the SawStop) 3)Using the planer, plane down legs to be all even width/height. Cut legs to length on miter saw. 4)Plane all top boards to same depth. Cut to ...
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Tue, 7 May 2013 19:46:28 PDT
Bike frame shop stool http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-frame-shop-stool/
Bike frame shop stool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/KQ6Q/HFSHUWNU/FAFKQ6QHFSHUWNU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/KQ6Q/HFSHUWNU/FAFKQ6QHFSHUWNU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/KQ6Q/HFSHUWNU/FAFKQ6QHFSHUWNU.SMALL.jpg jaoami I broke the derailleur hanger from a Trek 2200 after many years of hard use.  This happened to be a terminal condition for this bike.  Couldn't bring myself to toss it after so many wonderful miles - so it sat around my garage.  Used the top tube and down tube for some other project a few years ago,...
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Mon, 6 May 2013 19:20:26 PDT
Old Table to Vintage Table http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-Table-to-Vintage-Table/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/IRCV/HGU2ECXL/FZBIRCVHGU2ECXL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/IRCV/HGU2ECXL/FZBIRCVHGU2ECXL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/IRCV/HGU2ECXL/FZBIRCVHGU2ECXL.SMALL.jpg Honeylam Found an old table that must have had linoleum on the top at one time because there were nail holes all around the top.  Loved the shape and style and had a hard time deciding exactly what to do.  After sanding lightly so that I could keep the old look to it, I used Old Fashioned Milk Paint to do al...
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Thu, 2 May 2013 02:45:22 PDT
Fold Out Desk From Scratch and Chair Refurbishment http://www.instructables.com/id/Fold-Out-Desk-From-Scratch-and-Chair-Refurbishment/
Fold Out Desk From Scratch and Chair Refurbishment - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/U7WW/HFPTIVU1/FC5U7WWHFPTIVU1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/U7WW/HFPTIVU1/FC5U7WWHFPTIVU1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/U7WW/HFPTIVU1/FC5U7WWHFPTIVU1.SMALL.jpg jrichardson16 So in this instructable Im going to show how i made a decent sised fold out desk to squeeze into my small room, as well as a quick refurbishment of an old chair to compliment it. The Room. My room is fairly small, and its a squeeze to fit things in at the best of times. so when I found I needed a...
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Wed, 1 May 2013 13:38:19 PDT
How To Create A Night Stand From A Drum Throne http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Create-A-Night-Stand-From-A-Drum-Throne/
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Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:28:35 PDT
Legend of Zelda, Hyrule Castle Bed. http://www.instructables.com/id/Legend-of-Zelda-Hyrule-Castle-Bed/
Legend of Zelda, Hyrule Castle Bed. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/BXD6/HFSHTQVF/FL1BXD6HFSHTQVF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/BXD6/HFSHTQVF/FL1BXD6HFSHTQVF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/BXD6/HFSHTQVF/FL1BXD6HFSHTQVF.SMALL.jpg PrncssGeek In our house, we are huge Legend of Zelda fans. My granddaughter is not a fan of Disney Princess's, so when I was designing her bedroom I decided to build it around Legend of Zelda. The bed is so cool that I've had grownups ask me to build one for them! The bed is a built in bunk bed. So she always ...
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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:59:40 PDT
HomeMade Modern DIY Plywood Media Console http://www.instructables.com/id/HomeMade-Modern-DIY-Plywood-Media-Console/
HomeMade Modern DIY Plywood Media Console - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/QGI7/HFSHTVPW/FP0QGI7HFSHTVPW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/QGI7/HFSHTVPW/FP0QGI7HFSHTVPW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/QGI7/HFSHTVPW/FP0QGI7HFSHTVPW.SMALL.jpg homemademodern This project can be made in a few hours out of $40 of furniture grade plywood. The entire console is made from strips of plywood that are stacked and screwed together. This is an easy way to construct a media cabinet since there are no right angles to connect. By cutting and arranging different ...
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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:06:10 PDT
Some thoughts about making kitchen interior http://www.instructables.com/id/Some-thoughts-about-making-kitchen-interior/
Some thoughts about making kitchen interior - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/HRPD/HFSHTQ09/FOGHRPDHFSHTQ09.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/HRPD/HFSHTQ09/FOGHRPDHFSHTQ09.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/HRPD/HFSHTQ09/FOGHRPDHFSHTQ09.SMALL.jpg Vidar_76 Hello! Even although i live in ikea-land i seldom by anything there, mostly get secondhand stuff to rebuild. I and my girlfriend are reparing a house from 1884 with an addon built 1978. The house was i pretty bad shape when we bought it and we have been taking away mouldy pars for two years now an...
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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:00:58 PDT
Budget Soda Crate End Tables http://www.instructables.com/id/Budget-Soda-Crate-End-Tables/
Budget Soda Crate End Tables - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/ER61/HFPTEL13/FA2ER61HFPTEL13.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/ER61/HFPTEL13/FA2ER61HFPTEL13.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/ER61/HFPTEL13/FA2ER61HFPTEL13.SMALL.jpg twichel04 Here we go, fellow Instructabilians (some one add that to the dictionary), I have another "Reduce, Reuse, and Redesign'' project for you! I originally purchased a pair of soda crates (one Pepsi, one Coca-Cola) at a flea market several years ago with the intention of making something out of them, bu...
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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:41:27 PDT
Anique style kitchen island/table refinishing on a budget http://www.instructables.com/id/Anique-style-kitchen-islandtable-refinishing-on-a/
Anique style kitchen island/table refinishing on a budget - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/IF7G/HFSH78M3/FUVIF7GHFSH78M3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/IF7G/HFSH78M3/FUVIF7GHFSH78M3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/IF7G/HFSH78M3/FUVIF7GHFSH78M3.SMALL.jpg twichel04 About 14 years ago, my mom bought a cheap, build it yourself kitchen island with stools. When I moved out, I took it with me and used it as a work bench in my garage for the past 6 years or so. This thing has been abused, hammered on, drilled, spray painted many, many, times, and has had gasoline, b...
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:42:48 PDT
Easy Modern Black Iron Pipe Bench / Entryway Table http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Modern-Black-Iron-Pipe-Bench-Entryway-Table/
Easy Modern Black Iron Pipe Bench / Entryway Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/53U7/HFSHEVFO/FGE53U7HFSHEVFO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/53U7/HFSHEVFO/FGE53U7HFSHEVFO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/53U7/HFSHEVFO/FGE53U7HFSHEVFO.SMALL.jpg koalalana I started this project because I wanted an affordable bench/entryway table for my front door and didn't like anything I found in stores in my price range.  It's so easy to make and the materials are pretty affordable, too! Heavily inspired by the tutorials at http://homemade-modern.com/ Materials...
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Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:01:06 PDT
Make a simple stool/bench/coffee table/sideboard http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-simple-stoolbenchcoffee-tablesideboard/
Make a simple stool/bench/coffee table/sideboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/GXWH/HFPTH884/FITGXWHHFPTH884.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/GXWH/HFPTH884/FITGXWHHFPTH884.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/GXWH/HFPTH884/FITGXWHHFPTH884.SMALL.jpg tessew This is a basic instruction of how you by using standard moulding from a lumberyard can make your own furniture. It’s possible to make them without electrical tools (but of course it’s faster and the result is more precise if you do). I used pine in my furniture, but you can use any kind of wood tha...
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Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:22:02 PDT
HomeMade Modern DIY Log Lounger http://www.instructables.com/id/HomeMade-Modern-DIY-Log-Lounger/
HomeMade Modern DIY Log Lounger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/N1M9/HFSHUBPY/FNVN1M9HFSHUBPY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/N1M9/HFSHUBPY/FNVN1M9HFSHUBPY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/N1M9/HFSHUBPY/FNVN1M9HFSHUBPY.SMALL.jpg homemademodern Our partner RYOBI asked us to do an Earth Day project that would demonstrate how eco-friendly tools like their 18 Volt ONE+ Cordless Chainsaw could be used to transform waste into usable home furnishings. The log lounger is a great way to turn yard waste that would end up in l...
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Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:55:47 PDT
Acrylic Shoe Shelf http://www.instructables.com/id/Acrylic-Shoe-Shelf/
Acrylic Shoe Shelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/KTCV/HFPTGBHJ/FNAKTCVHFPTGBHJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/KTCV/HFPTGBHJ/FNAKTCVHFPTGBHJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/KTCV/HFPTGBHJ/FNAKTCVHFPTGBHJ.SMALL.jpg Ilyaletuchy What: Custom built acrylic shoe shelf. Why Custom: Needed a shoe shelf that would fit my oddly shaped closet. Why Acrylic: I have access to a laser cutter and I wanted to experiment with the material as practice for my next project. I made it at Techshop ! Sketch Draw Your Cuts I used CorelD...
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Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:53:03 PDT
How to upholster a chair seat 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...
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Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:28:37 PDT
Lund Stool Inspired By Morfmir. http://www.instructables.com/id/Lund-Stool-Inspired-By-Morfmir/
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Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:12:26 PDT
Backward Build Chaise Lounge Chair (100% rescued materials) http://www.instructables.com/id/Backward-Build-Chaise-Lounge-Chair-100-rescued-m/
Backward Build Chaise Lounge Chair (100% rescued materials) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/CLAB/HFD18C29/FH6CLABHFD18C29.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/CLAB/HFD18C29/FH6CLABHFD18C29.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/CLAB/HFD18C29/FH6CLABHFD18C29.SMALL.jpg east fork spring All of my builds are made from 100% reclaimed material. Why? Because it's fun, inexpensive, challenging, and I'm a tree-hugger. It just takes a little imagination and some reverse engineering. The traditional build has plans and calls for materials. My builds have materials and call for a plan. Thi...
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Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:43:31 PDT
Simple Smiling Bench! http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Smiling-Bench/
Simple Smiling Bench! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/BDOG/HFD1DXT6/FB7BDOGHFD1DXT6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/BDOG/HFD1DXT6/FB7BDOGHFD1DXT6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/BDOG/HFD1DXT6/FB7BDOGHFD1DXT6.SMALL.jpg tasrinaaa Hello! This is my first instructable in a long time and I tried my best using my skills! I made this bench cause I felt like my room needed more PIZAAAZ. And I needed something I can sit on while using my laptop and so it needed to be portable and small. I've been sad for a long time so I thought th...
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Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:03:52 PDT
Flat-Packed Furniture Design http://www.instructables.com/id/Flat-Packed-Furniture-Design/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/4CSW/HFD1F1DS/F614CSWHFD1F1DS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/4CSW/HFD1F1DS/F614CSWHFD1F1DS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/4CSW/HFD1F1DS/F614CSWHFD1F1DS.SMALL.jpg San Juan Carpentry Any furniture maker knows that shipping is a cost worthy of high consideration. Often times shipping rates have been a deciding factor for my customers and I hate to see a lost sale simply due to shipping. You might be wondering why I don’t offer free shipping… The answer is simple: Shipping isn’t f...
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Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:23:52 PDT
How To Improve Ventilation Of Ikea Gulliver Cot Bed http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Improve-Ventilation-Of-Ikea-Gulliver-Cot-Be/
How To Improve Ventilation Of Ikea Gulliver Cot Bed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/QHVS/HFD177OW/FXWQHVSHFD177OW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/QHVS/HFD177OW/FXWQHVSHFD177OW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/QHVS/HFD177OW/FXWQHVSHFD177OW.SMALL.jpg mikenuke This nice cot bed from Ikea is a best value for money bargain. But during the use, it proved to be very poor in ventilation of the mattress. So this is the way to improve the float of air through it. The Tools Tools you need: - Power drill - circular tube drill - paper carton - marker - ruler ...
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Sun, 14 Apr 2013 11:25:17 PDT
How to Make a Desk http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Desk-46/
How to Make a Desk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/2R1H/HFD1DLIL/FNC2R1HHFD1DLIL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/2R1H/HFD1DLIL/FNC2R1HHFD1DLIL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/2R1H/HFD1DLIL/FNC2R1HHFD1DLIL.SMALL.jpg techshopmember This video shows how to make a desk.  I made it at TechShop.  Visit www.techshop.ws http://www.techshop.ws/ http://www.techshop.ws/ First Phase Second Phase 3rd Phase 4th Phase 5th Phase 6th Phase 7th Phase Eight Phase 9th Phase
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Sun, 14 Apr 2013 07:19:00 PDT