http://www.instructables.com Sat, 2 Jun 2012 12:43:05 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-bezel-for-a-tv-screen-video-game-mo/
How to make a bezel for a tv screen/ video game monitor - I made it at TechShop Detroit! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/43IF/H0OJ6E2Y/F3S43IFH0OJ6E2Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/43IF/H0OJ6E2Y/F3S43IFH0OJ6E2Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/43IF/H0OJ6E2Y/F3S43IFH0OJ6E2Y.SMALL.jpg doublthink I am building a M.A.M.E. (multiple arcade machine emulator) cabinet up here at Techshop Detroit and I needed to make a bezel to frame up the monitor.  Here are the steps I took to make this one nice and clean .http://www.techshop.ws Gather you materials Start with a 4'x8' sheet of MDF and a 4'x8...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:17:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-beginning-guide-to-designing-a-Theatre-Room-AND/
A beginning guide to designing a Theatre Room AND Star Ceiling - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/197J/GQRAVNPP/F7Q197JGQRAVNPP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/197J/GQRAVNPP/F7Q197JGQRAVNPP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/197J/GQRAVNPP/F7Q197JGQRAVNPP.SMALL.jpg viper518 I have been wanting a dedicated home theatre room for about 15 years. I finally have one now and it is a dream come true. It is not the best or most expensive but  looks like it is a high end theatre room compared to rooms around $50, 000 or more. I have a friend who puts in home theatres for a livi...
By: viper518

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:09:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-lighted-Starwars-Battle-Droid-with-STAP-model/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/7SV0/H0A2H7V9/FXF7SV0H0A2H7V9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/7SV0/H0A2H7V9/FXF7SV0H0A2H7V9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/7SV0/H0A2H7V9/FXF7SV0H0A2H7V9.SMALL.jpg badjer1 Sorry I do not have step by step photos for this but I thought i would share this for starwars fans.  This was a modification to an Ertl / AMT polystyrene model known as the "B1 Battle Droid with S.T.A.P."  You can find it on eBay for about $20 shipped to your door. Some features are:  LED engines,...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:02:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Slate-the-simple-customizable-minimalistic-ente/
Slate: the simple, customizable, minimalistic entertainment center. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/RVZT/GZ6I5UT8/F7JRVZTGZ6I5UT8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/RVZT/GZ6I5UT8/F7JRVZTGZ6I5UT8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/RVZT/GZ6I5UT8/F7JRVZTGZ6I5UT8.SMALL.jpg ideasofchris It starts out easy enough: A boy, building furniture with his dad. Well, we wanted to build furniture, but all they did was build one horrendously overbuilt rolling cabinet. Ten years later, facing a disgusting, messy living room, an angry cat, and a guttural, manly need to create: he decided to do...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 23:55:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DVD-case-made-from-wooden-wine-boxes/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFP/URH8/GZDY7A1R/FFPURH8GZDY7A1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFP/URH8/GZDY7A1R/FFPURH8GZDY7A1R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFP/URH8/GZDY7A1R/FFPURH8GZDY7A1R.SMALL.jpg clemensee Once my DVD collection really started growing I realized I needed a compact way of toting my DVD sleeves.  Because I had love these wine boxe that had been in the garage since I can remember I decided to use them for my project. I cut the bottom and the top off two of these boxes with a table saw su...
By: clemensee

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2012 14:37:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-TV-Lift-cabinet/
How to Make a TV Lift cabinet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/H9RT/GYDLNWSO/F36H9RTGYDLNWSO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/H9RT/GYDLNWSO/F36H9RTGYDLNWSO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/H9RT/GYDLNWSO/F36H9RTGYDLNWSO.SMALL.jpg ihart Do you hate walking into your living room or family room and seeing a huge black TV flat screen dominating your view?   Do you wish that you could just make it disappear when you're not watching?  If so, read on.  We will show you how to build a TV lift cabinet that hides your flat screen TV in a ni...
By: ihart

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:26:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/the-concrete-and-mdf-tv-bench/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/FBTN/GYKVXIU3/FIMFBTNGYKVXIU3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/FBTN/GYKVXIU3/FIMFBTNGYKVXIU3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/FBTN/GYKVXIU3/FIMFBTNGYKVXIU3.SMALL.jpg Grovkillen When me and my girlfriend where looking for a tv bench to house our arsenal of home electronics we got horrified by the price tags on things. We couldn't find a bench big enough at least none that would cost less than what we make in a week, together. Well, that's just it... lets make our own! Afte...
By: Grovkillen

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:22:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/VVME-Projector-DIY-Ceiling-Mount-Review-also/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/I4WQ/GXL5UGXR/FA7I4WQGXL5UGXR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/I4WQ/GXL5UGXR/FA7I4WQGXL5UGXR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/I4WQ/GXL5UGXR/FA7I4WQGXL5UGXR.SMALL.jpg stangtime This DIY video shows how I attached a home built projector mount to the ceiling.  Part of this video is also a review.  The mount attaches to the floor joists in several directions and is extremely stable.  I needed and extension though and have put another Indestructable video up on the extended pr...
By: stangtime

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:29:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/VVME-Projector-DIY-Ceiling-Mount/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/89EH/GXMS5XM7/FYR89EHGXMS5XM7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/89EH/GXMS5XM7/FYR89EHGXMS5XM7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/89EH/GXMS5XM7/FYR89EHGXMS5XM7.SMALL.jpg stangtime I needed a ceiling mount for my VVME Projector and figured I didn't need to spend money on a professional mount.  I wanted something that would be quick and easy and that could swing down low enough to make the image not trapezoidal.  This projector does have a keystone feature but it never totally ...
By: stangtime

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:20:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Projector-Ceiling-Mount-for-Hitachi-Dukane/
Projector Ceiling Mount for Hitachi Dukane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/KFF3/GX0ZVQ83/FLDKFF3GX0ZVQ83.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/KFF3/GX0ZVQ83/FLDKFF3GX0ZVQ83.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/KFF3/GX0ZVQ83/FLDKFF3GX0ZVQ83.SMALL.jpg lilcheez This is a projector mount for hanging a projector from the ceiling.  I got a projector for Christmas, and I wanted to hang it from my ceiling, but the mounts are so expensive.  So, I built this one after a trip to Home Depot for about $20.  This mount is very sturdy (maybe even overkill for this sma...
By: lilcheez

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jan 2012 00:08:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-projector-for-your-iPodiPhone-for-a/
How to make a projector for your iPod/iPhone for about a $1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/R6W4/GVHH294F/FDER6W4GVHH294F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/R6W4/GVHH294F/FDER6W4GVHH294F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/R6W4/GVHH294F/FDER6W4GVHH294F.SMALL.jpg MattBothell This is a fun easy project that anyone can make in about 15-20 minutes. The whole project only cost me a dollar and works good enough that I can enjoy an entire movie on it. The way it works is the light from your phone or iPod goes through the magnifying glass and magnifies onto the wall. The whole...
By: MattBothell

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:28:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Power-Wash-Your-Vinyl-Records/
Power Wash Your Vinyl Records - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/ETJG/GV9CELI5/FZQETJGGV9CELI5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/ETJG/GV9CELI5/FZQETJGGV9CELI5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/ETJG/GV9CELI5/FZQETJGGV9CELI5.SMALL.jpg bfk A few years ago, my WaterPik bit the dust and I went online to look for a replacement.  I came across www.oralbreeze.com and thought they had a pretty good idea.  I purchased one, hooked it up and haven't regretted it since.  Then, as it often happens, I thought of another use for this neat device.....
By: bfk

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:57:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-AV-Guy-Episode-1-How-To-Hide-Cables-for-Wall-/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/DVSY/GV5JEYUR/F8UDVSYGV5JEYUR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/DVSY/GV5JEYUR/F8UDVSYGV5JEYUR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/DVSY/GV5JEYUR/F8UDVSYGV5JEYUR.SMALL.jpg myAVguy
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:34:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Mini-ITX-Case-From-Scratch/
Laser Cut Mini-ITX Case From Scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/XPV8/GUEK9K6G/FATXPV8GUEK9K6G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/XPV8/GUEK9K6G/FATXPV8GUEK9K6G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/XPV8/GUEK9K6G/FATXPV8GUEK9K6G.SMALL.jpg alphaseinor This Instructable is designed to show you how to make your own Laser cut Mini-ITX computer case. This is also for the fourth Epilog challenge, so if you like it, then please vote! There is a nice low cost service that can cut this computer case for you called ponoko.com and we use them regularly f...
By: alphaseinor

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:00:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-home-theater-for-under-a-grand/
3D home theater for under a grand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/IEEV/GTUZZF8F/F68IEEVGTUZZF8F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/IEEV/GTUZZF8F/F68IEEVGTUZZF8F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/IEEV/GTUZZF8F/F68IEEVGTUZZF8F.SMALL.jpg infectus Hello Friends, This is my first post on instructables and I'm excited to share with you, my adventures in building a pretty good quality stereoscopic projection system. It all really started when I saw James Cameron's Avatar in 3D at the theater, but I originally had my first encounter with 3D whe...
By: infectus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:34:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-projector-screen-on-the-cheap/
Portable projector screen on the cheap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/LUX0/GTN5PZFD/F1MLUX0GTN5PZFD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/LUX0/GTN5PZFD/F1MLUX0GTN5PZFD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/LUX0/GTN5PZFD/F1MLUX0GTN5PZFD.SMALL.jpg jazziejazzcreations Hi everyone, so this is my first instructuble so please take it easy on me. its a portable projector screen i had an idea for that took me about 20 minutes to put together not including the prep and figuring of it. i spent absolutely nothing on it! i found everything i needed around my house. but i...
By: jazziejazzcreations

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:16:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-simple-indooroutdoor-antenna/
how to make a simple indoor/outdoor antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/0EYU/GSUSPVXC/FXO0EYUGSUSPVXC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/0EYU/GSUSPVXC/FXO0EYUGSUSPVXC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/0EYU/GSUSPVXC/FXO0EYUGSUSPVXC.SMALL.jpg michael toellner step one aquire a frame with a horizontal bar at least a foot in length i used an old for sale sign. then steak it into the ground or hang it if you prefer It has to be metal. Might work with plastic but i wouldnt put your money on it find some copper wire thats thin enough to fit inside the ant...
By: michael toellner

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Oct 2011 15:18:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Projector-WIP/
LED Projector (WIP) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/BP2U/GT6ZCMPE/FF9BP2UGT6ZCMPE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/BP2U/GT6ZCMPE/FF9BP2UGT6ZCMPE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/BP2U/GT6ZCMPE/FF9BP2UGT6ZCMPE.SMALL.jpg zamok so i was wandering around in the local thrift store, and came across an old slide projector... it had all the lenses still and was in good condition, for 10 dollars i couldnt pass it down. so my next thought was "what could i do with this?", my first thought was to make a projector, but where to sta...
By: zamok

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:08:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hiding-power-cable-and-HDMI-cable-for-wall-mounted/
Hiding power cable and HDMI cable for wall-mounted TV - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/MOPN/GSUT1KL0/FVQMOPNGSUT1KL0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/MOPN/GSUT1KL0/FVQMOPNGSUT1KL0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/MOPN/GSUT1KL0/FVQMOPNGSUT1KL0.SMALL.jpg oakback After doing this instructable , I wanted to make it a completely clean look by eliminating the HDMI cable and the power cable. The plan was to install a new power outlet behind the TV, and install 2 (not sure what they're officially called) media boxes, which let me pass the HDMI cable (or any other...
By: oakback

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:46:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Kitchen-Photos/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/QGS7/GSWZ9X2K/FXUQGS7GSWZ9X2K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/QGS7/GSWZ9X2K/FXUQGS7GSWZ9X2K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/QGS7/GSWZ9X2K/FXUQGS7GSWZ9X2K.SMALL.jpg ABaxter889
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:32:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Unidad-R2/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/OQ9K/GSHKTY25/FJIOQ9KGSHKTY25.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/OQ9K/GSHKTY25/FJIOQ9KGSHKTY25.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/OQ9K/GSHKTY25/FJIOQ9KGSHKTY25.SMALL.jpg gonzalorojoaguirre Mi unidad R2 papelera reciclada. http://www.instructables.com/id/R2-Trash/
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:32:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-an-ear-v2/
how to make an ear v.2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/R564/GS3BCZDL/F5QR564GS3BCZDL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/R564/GS3BCZDL/F5QR564GS3BCZDL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/R564/GS3BCZDL/F5QR564GS3BCZDL.SMALL.jpg enVide neFelibata After the how to make an ear v.1 this is just a similar method to achieve the same but with a few small differences. You'll be able to see how to make an ear either for a puppet or for a mask or whatever. These are made with an air dry water based dough for kids. Brand: DAS Don't forget to work w...
By: enVide neFelibata

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2011 17:07:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-cheap-3-Projector/
Make a cheap 3$ Projector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/Q8L2/GS3BDSDW/F5BQ8L2GS3BDSDW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/Q8L2/GS3BDSDW/F5BQ8L2GS3BDSDW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/Q8L2/GS3BDSDW/F5BQ8L2GS3BDSDW.SMALL.jpg DuarteLucax I'm gonna show you how to make your own 3$ Projector with things that you probably already have. Its cool for you to watch your photos and movies and it's portable so you can take it anywhere. To make your own 3$ Projector, you will need: 1 - Magnifying Glass 2 - Hot Glue 3 - Cutting Tool 4 - Box...
By: DuarteLucax

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Sep 2011 20:55:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-an-HTPC/
Build an HTPC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/G0X4/GR9VOOTM/FHWG0X4GR9VOOTM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/G0X4/GR9VOOTM/FHWG0X4GR9VOOTM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/G0X4/GR9VOOTM/FHWG0X4GR9VOOTM.SMALL.jpg wassgha22 One of my dreams is to build my intelligent house, and an intelligent house is nothing without an intelligent TV that gets you the best movies you want to watch and that gets your pictures and videos organised on a big screen. In this tutorial we will try to build an "htpc", "home cinema computer", ...
By: wassgha22

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:25:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SPEAKER-WALL-BRACKETS-000/
SPEAKER WALL-BRACKETS $0.00 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/41F2/GQZJMVAM/FA341F2GQZJMVAM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/41F2/GQZJMVAM/FA341F2GQZJMVAM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/41F2/GQZJMVAM/FA341F2GQZJMVAM.SMALL.jpg davatr wanted; SPEAKER WALL-MOUNTS(BRACKETS). Materials handy; empty adhesive/sealant cartridges looked likely. So here goes my first Instructable; SPEAKER BRACKETS FROM EMPTY SEALANT/ADHESIVE CARTRIDGES $0 if screws, bolts and wall anchors are already among your bits and pieces. Materials and Tools requ...
By: davatr

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Aug 2011 23:35:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Laptop-Stand-4/
Cardboard Laptop Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/VQTU/GQ5PW8OI/FWEVQTUGQ5PW8OI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/VQTU/GQ5PW8OI/FWEVQTUGQ5PW8OI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/VQTU/GQ5PW8OI/FWEVQTUGQ5PW8OI.SMALL.jpg Riku reborn This is just a basic laptop stand that I made in about 30-45 minutes. It's a super cheap build, and is suprisingly strong. The tools needed are: Cardboard An exacto knife Duct tape A ruler A pencil A tape measure (optional) Measuring This is the most important step. If you get your measurement...
By: Riku reborn

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2011 17:17:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cinema-Room-and-bar-aka-The-Man-Cave/
Cinema Room and bar (aka "The Man Cave") - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/5I84/GOW3YX8W/FL05I84GOW3YX8W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/5I84/GOW3YX8W/FL05I84GOW3YX8W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/5I84/GOW3YX8W/FL05I84GOW3YX8W.SMALL.jpg tim_n This instructable is the first bit of major work I've done.  It wasn't for the faint hearted.  Recently I bought a large house (which is why I've been so bad at replying to some of my instructables) and it has been a lot of work! But that doesn't mean I shouldn't have some fun. The original occupa...
By: tim_n

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 05:40:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-long-string-for-playing-out-of-a-shirt/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/P6IH/GNJD0DRY/F18P6IHGNJD0DRY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/P6IH/GNJD0DRY/F18P6IHGNJD0DRY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/P6IH/GNJD0DRY/F18P6IHGNJD0DRY.SMALL.jpg centolla22 This is what I do when one of the boy ruins a shirt again.  I use the arms but you can also use the torso of a t-shirt
By: centolla22

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 23:30:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Speaker-Wires-Under-Baseboards/
Speaker Wires Under Baseboards - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/65HN/GMX1QIIT/F7B65HNGMX1QIIT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/65HN/GMX1QIIT/F7B65HNGMX1QIIT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/65HN/GMX1QIIT/F7B65HNGMX1QIIT.SMALL.jpg oakback I have no attic, and no basement or crawlspace to run wires. I also don't have carpet, so I can't just stuff speaker wires under the edges. Previously, I simply stapled the wire to the baseboard, but it looked bad and toddlers like to yank them. After getting a new TV and mounting it on the wall, I ...
By: oakback

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2011 10:33:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/An-Easy-Portable-Outdoor-Movie-Screen/
An Easy, Portable Outdoor Movie Screen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/8D3A/GMX1VL7N/FIY8D3AGMX1VL7N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/8D3A/GMX1VL7N/FIY8D3AGMX1VL7N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/8D3A/GMX1VL7N/FIY8D3AGMX1VL7N.SMALL.jpg sylrig One of our favorite parties involves having friends over to watch a movie on the outdoor screen. With a movie, you can easily tie in themed invitations, food and drink, music and games—but you can also call the neighbors over for impromptu snacks and a screening, and still have a grand old time. Th...
By: sylrig

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:34:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-TV-wall-mount-desk-hidden-PC/
The TV wall mount, desk & hidden PC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/APLV/GMFIQ3HK/FQYAPLVGMFIQ3HK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/APLV/GMFIQ3HK/FQYAPLVGMFIQ3HK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/APLV/GMFIQ3HK/FQYAPLVGMFIQ3HK.SMALL.jpg duncanwilkinson My girlfriend needed a desk and also something to stand her TV on. Following on from my first attempt at a TV wall (http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Hard-Rock-TV-wall-mount/) I thought I'd see if I could make a new improved one that would do both jobs for her. Rather than repeat myself in this I...
By: duncanwilkinson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:00:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Hard-Rock-TV-wall-mount/
The Hard Rock TV wall mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/B9DE/GM9QMPSG/FWTB9DEGM9QMPSG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/B9DE/GM9QMPSG/FWTB9DEGM9QMPSG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/B9DE/GM9QMPSG/FWTB9DEGM9QMPSG.SMALL.jpg duncanwilkinson During a stay at the Hard Rock hotel in Las Vegas, I noticed that the TVs in the rooms were mounted to fake "walls" so that that cables and the TV bracket could be hidden. The fake walls were then mounted to the real walls and covered to make them a feature. As I'd just bought a big flatscreen TV a...
By: duncanwilkinson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:15:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/100-Projector-Screen-for-15/
100" Projector Screen for $15 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/QIK2/GLL509IZ/FN8QIK2GLL509IZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/QIK2/GLL509IZ/FN8QIK2GLL509IZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/QIK2/GLL509IZ/FN8QIK2GLL509IZ.SMALL.jpg dtommyd To be perfectly clear about this screen, It is a fantastic alternative to buying a screen for $300.  This was my "bandaid" screen until I get a real screen, but I'm perfectly happy with it.   Real ones reflect back from the crystals.  This isn't that. - I had to cut mine down a few inches so it's n...
By: dtommyd

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:49:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Awesome-Floating-Shelves-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/0DNN/GLGCJJ63/F640DNNGLGCJJ63.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/0DNN/GLGCJJ63/F640DNNGLGCJJ63.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/0DNN/GLGCJJ63/F640DNNGLGCJJ63.SMALL.jpg Moadeve Here are my awesome floating shelves that i designed and built as my new entertainment center.  For details on how to build them please see my Instructable:  Awesome Floating Shelves.
By: Moadeve

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:55:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Awesome-Floating-Shelves/
Awesome Floating Shelves - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/WZEA/GLFUD9R7/F3LWZEAGLFUD9R7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/WZEA/GLFUD9R7/F3LWZEAGLFUD9R7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/WZEA/GLFUD9R7/F3LWZEAGLFUD9R7.SMALL.jpg Moadeve My wife and I wanted an entertainment center that went with our new wall mounted TV. We have a young child, so the entertainment center must be able to withstand the abuse. Store bought shelves were too expensive given the sizes I wanted. Other D.I.Y. plans were flimsy and had no provisions for non...
By: Moadeve

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:38:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Create-a-Recessed-Audio-Pier-for-a-wall-mou/
How to Create a Recessed Audio/Video Pier for a Wall Mounted TV - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/EP47/GKLJ5N8N/F16EP47GKLJ5N8N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/EP47/GKLJ5N8N/F16EP47GKLJ5N8N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/EP47/GKLJ5N8N/F16EP47GKLJ5N8N.SMALL.jpg uzina9 The only good place for the TV was on the wall above the fireplace which has a awkward shape. The problem was where I'm going to put the components Receiver, Cable Box, Blu Ray Player, etc. A regular Audio Pier would obstruct the fireplace. The solution: a recessed Audio/Video Pier/ Shelves for all ...
By: uzina9

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:15:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Camcorder-On-Water-Boat/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/356N/GJQEJ9IO/FVL356NGJQEJ9IO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/356N/GJQEJ9IO/FVL356NGJQEJ9IO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/356N/GJQEJ9IO/FVL356NGJQEJ9IO.SMALL.jpg miika191 Hi everyone, cause I like making films of my fishing week-end. I couldn’t put my tripod in from of cause it would sink. So I decided to construct this “boat”. It’s Very easy construction, you need: -         2m PVC pipe -         6x 90° corners -         2x 3 way 90° angle -         And co...
By: miika191

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Feb 2011 02:14:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Space/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/TS72/GJHVLN6Z/F36TS72GJHVLN6Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/TS72/GJHVLN6Z/F36TS72GJHVLN6Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/TS72/GJHVLN6Z/F36TS72GJHVLN6Z.SMALL.jpg Jeff Kallaus This is the space I used to create my "work". I am a photographer, videographer, tinkerer, costumer and general "artist" Shot and edited with iPhone 4.  Apps used were: iMajiCam Pro and Splice video editor. Music by Heyoka.
By: Jeff Kallaus

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Feb 2011 10:24:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cigar-Box-Speaker-Cabinets/
Cigar Box Speaker Cabinets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/8GJ6/GI0TLUKA/FP68GJ6GI0TLUKA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/8GJ6/GI0TLUKA/FP68GJ6GI0TLUKA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/8GJ6/GI0TLUKA/FP68GJ6GI0TLUKA.SMALL.jpg fzumrk I came up with this idea as a way to disguise my surround sound speakers. They looked out of place in our old fashioned house. I thought this would be a good way to make use of old cigar boxes. I saw someone else did a similar Instructable, but theirs was more functional and less decorative. Note...
By: fzumrk

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Dec 2010 19:12:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Mount-Theatre-Chairs-for-Free-Standing-Inst/
How to Mount Theatre Chairs for Free-Standing Installation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/DIKX/GHONSTMW/F63DIKXGHONSTMW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/DIKX/GHONSTMW/F63DIKXGHONSTMW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/DIKX/GHONSTMW/F63DIKXGHONSTMW.SMALL.jpg mobilearchitect Typically for home theaters this type of chair is bolted directly to a concrete floor or to a larger wooden platform, but this instructable allows for greater flexibility for use in a multipurpose room.  The first time that I mounted these chairs I installed them all together on a single MDF deck cu...
By: mobilearchitect

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2010 23:13:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-tv-rack-with-an-ikea-lack-table-aka-lack/
Build a tv rack with an ikea lack table [ aka lackrack ] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3B/1PYD/GD2J2WCW/F3B1PYDGD2J2WCW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3B/1PYD/GD2J2WCW/F3B1PYDGD2J2WCW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3B/1PYD/GD2J2WCW/F3B1PYDGD2J2WCW.SMALL.jpg mcotton My wife wanted me to clean up all the wires and junk around my tv cabinet.  After some google-ing and a quick trip to Ikea I build this. I was inspired by: http://wiki.eth-0.nl/index.php/LackRack I used there parts Ikea LACK table: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270 Mid-atlantic ...
By: mcotton

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:04:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Decorative-Sound-Absorbing-Panels/
Decorative Sound Absorbing Panels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/5VE3/GCGULCDN/FDG5VE3GCGULCDN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/5VE3/GCGULCDN/FDG5VE3GCGULCDN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/5VE3/GCGULCDN/FDG5VE3GCGULCDN.SMALL.jpg jeff-o What better way is there to spend an afternoon, than having your kids help upgrade the performance of your home theater?  If you're a geek dad, the list is pretty small. There are many way to improve your home theater, and adding sound-absorbing panels is an inexpensive way of doing it.  In my case...
By: jeff-o

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Aug 2010 10:35:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Projector-table/
Projector table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/BZUC/GC4GCUFP/FGSBZUCGC4GCUFP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/BZUC/GC4GCUFP/FGSBZUCGC4GCUFP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/BZUC/GC4GCUFP/FGSBZUCGC4GCUFP.SMALL.jpg electrobri Hello all instructable members, This instructable is something cool and very neat. It is a project that every thing you can find at home, but you will have to buy a eyeclops mini projector. get your items The items you need are: 1. two speakers(it can be any thing tall but not to tall) 2. on...
By: electrobri

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:36:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Projector-Lamp-v10/
LED Projector Lamp v.1.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/GNIC/G9NH8RWF/FKRGNICG9NH8RWF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/GNIC/G9NH8RWF/FKRGNICG9NH8RWF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/GNIC/G9NH8RWF/FKRGNICG9NH8RWF.SMALL.jpg claudiopolis My first video projector. Ever. Last year I came across a cheap Toshiba TLP T70M projector on some e-bay wanna-be site over here in Romania. It had no lamp at all but other than that it was operating properly (or so the salesman told me). I traded it for a Shuttle computer I had in my closet and...
By: claudiopolis

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 14:51:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stylish-HDTV-Antenna/
Stylish HDTV Antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/XDHL/G962K9VL/F45XDHLG962K9VL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/XDHL/G962K9VL/F45XDHLG962K9VL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/XDHL/G962K9VL/F45XDHLG962K9VL.SMALL.jpg dragosurf I finally got sick of the cable company and ditched them after learning that I was going to have to pay even more money to see programming in HD.  I soon decided that over the air TV reception was for me.  After going to my local "shack" and looking at the price of antennas, I decided that I could m...
By: dragosurf

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 May 2010 18:32:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-Cup-Sound-Proofing/
Coffee Cup Sound Proofing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/8FFQ/G7YG6UJE/FYY8FFQG7YG6UJE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/8FFQ/G7YG6UJE/FYY8FFQG7YG6UJE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/8FFQ/G7YG6UJE/FYY8FFQG7YG6UJE.SMALL.jpg MadMan.inc   Sound proofing is a foam material shaped with holes or waves in the exterior this absorbs or deflects sound waves.    This will show you how to do the same with old coffee cups.  Here's what you need, Coffee Cups A LOT of them about 16 per foot of wall. But these are easily found where ever hot ...
By: MadMan.inc

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:23:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-low-budget-movie-part-3/
how to create a low budget movie part 3 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/Z73G/G79F1DSM/FMDZ73GG79F1DSM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/Z73G/G79F1DSM/FMDZ73GG79F1DSM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/Z73G/G79F1DSM/FMDZ73GG79F1DSM.SMALL.jpg palfreman in this instrucatable i will do almost a shopping list of top 3 pieces of equipment plus some more tips but this forgets about the low budgt and brings in a mediam budget. sorry about that! , but if you havent already read part 1 or part 2 you better get started! special effects software arfter q...
By: palfreman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Mar 2010 05:50:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Diy-LCD-projector-with-two-50-watt-halogen-lights/
How to build a LCD projector with two 50 watt halogen lights. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/JXLV/GM4N16LD/F4GJXLVGM4N16LD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/JXLV/GM4N16LD/F4GJXLVGM4N16LD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/JXLV/GM4N16LD/F4GJXLVGM4N16LD.SMALL.jpg mcastles First let me say something about this Projector project! Yes I have had this Projector Instructable twice here now. And It`s been about two years since the first one was here with only one halogen light. Later on that year decided to put down this instructable. But at home I still tinkered around w...
By: mcastles

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:29:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-create-a-low-budget-movie-part-2/
how to create a low budget movie part 2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/S0U3/G68H9G8K/FDJS0U3G68H9G8K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/S0U3/G68H9G8K/FDJS0U3G68H9G8K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/S0U3/G68H9G8K/FDJS0U3G68H9G8K.SMALL.jpg palfreman if you havent already first read "how to create a low budget movie" before reading this instructable. http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-create-a-low-budget-movie/ hello and welcome again to how to create a low budget movie. in this instructable i will give you more tips and tricks on making yo...
By: palfreman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Mar 2010 07:16:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Convert-VHS-to-DVD/
How to Convert VHS to DVD - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/PU6I/G619KX5C/FW9PU6IG619KX5C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/PU6I/G619KX5C/FW9PU6IG619KX5C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/PU6I/G619KX5C/FW9PU6IG619KX5C.SMALL.jpg possum888  Are all your old time favourites, or much loved recorded TV shows still on the old VHS system? And you can't fork out the money on an expensive DVD recorder or camcorder? Then this Instructable is for you! I'll show you how to convert your old tapes into DVD's! Note: The quality of the new DVD wil...
By: possum888

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