http://www.instructables.com Sat, 2 Jun 2012 12:49:14 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Metal-Polish-With-Lemon-and-Baking-Soda/
Metal Polish With Lemon and Baking Soda - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/9R01/H27LRNND/FHT9R01H27LRNND.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/9R01/H27LRNND/FHT9R01H27LRNND.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/9R01/H27LRNND/FHT9R01H27LRNND.SMALL.jpg ceanes That is a quite simple instructable, on how to polish metal using things  found in  your kitchen .  It  turns to be  as good as commercial  polish products, but is cheaper and environmentally friendly Materials 1) Lemon 2) Baking Soda 3) Piece of Cloth Squeeze, Sprinkle , Mix and Rub 1) Sque...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 16:07:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-fish-feeder-1/
Automatic fish feeder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/HCF3/H29XSAT8/FBBHCF3H29XSAT8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/HCF3/H29XSAT8/FBBHCF3H29XSAT8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/HCF3/H29XSAT8/FBBHCF3H29XSAT8.SMALL.jpg nlinventor I needed a reliable fish feeder for my pond for when I'm away.  This instructable gives details on the feeder that I just finished building and testing.  The same idea could be used for feeding other pets or for an indoor aquarium. I made a number of internet inquiries to find out details on the mic...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 11:49:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Carbide-line-scriber/
DIY: Carbide line scriber - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/8ZDB/H29XS80V/FDQ8ZDBH29XS80V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/8ZDB/H29XS80V/FDQ8ZDBH29XS80V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/8ZDB/H29XS80V/FDQ8ZDBH29XS80V.SMALL.jpg desertsniper Like many of my fellow instruct-a-nauts I up-cycle/re-cycle as much as I can. Many of the parts in this instructable have been repurposed. Primarily I built this scribe to get a center line on the knives I build, but this can be used for many other things. During the design process I had thought a s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 07:38:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Medieval-Hand-Cannon/
Medieval Hand Cannon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/Y55X/H1Y04OS9/FXKY55XH1Y04OS9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/Y55X/H1Y04OS9/FXKY55XH1Y04OS9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/Y55X/H1Y04OS9/FXKY55XH1Y04OS9.SMALL.jpg jeanluc83 This is a replica of a hand cannon, also known as a handgonne, that would have been used in 14th century Europe. It is a very easy and quick project if you have access to a lathe. Total time for the project was about 6 hours not including design and the cost was about $30. Materials:   1.5” dia. x...
By: jeanluc83

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 19:41:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-Lasers-with-Paper-Molds-Pewter-Bologna-Sa/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/IO4E/H267L6NB/FT0IO4EH267L6NB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/IO4E/H267L6NB/FT0IO4EH267L6NB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/IO4E/H267L6NB/FT0IO4EH267L6NB.SMALL.jpg dipiazza Materials: 2 pieces • 6” x 6” • Plywood (or MDF or similar flat board material) 3 piece • 6” x 6” • Matte Board (or similar flat material) Pewter Double stick tape (depending on design) Tools: Laser (TechShop) Hot plate & stainless steel measuring cup (for melting pewter) C-clamp Tray (pyrex is goo...
By: dipiazza

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 11:01:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soda-Can-Pop-top-Chain-Mail-Specialty-Category/
Soda Can (Pop-top) Chain Mail - Specialty Category (Advanced) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/CLMD/H1YOB965/FHNCLMDH1YOB965.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/CLMD/H1YOB965/FHNCLMDH1YOB965.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/CLMD/H1YOB965/FHNCLMDH1YOB965.SMALL.jpg PopTopPaladin Alright so considering I have over 20 weaves I've decided to condense these into 4 separate categories, and just run through the steps in each variant. Note feel free to visit my site: http://thatsalotofgiraffes.com/tabmail-2/ for HQ instructions and more individualized tutorials. There's also a gal...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 17:46:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dead-drop-spike-v1/
Dead drop spike v.1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/HVMM/H18FVEJ1/F33HVMMH18FVEJ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/HVMM/H18FVEJ1/F33HVMMH18FVEJ1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/HVMM/H18FVEJ1/F33HVMMH18FVEJ1.SMALL.jpg rouge.renard This is a project I made a little while ago as a birthday present for my friend Daniela who introduced me to geocaching. It is based on several designs I saw in a book on spy gadgets. They would have been used for passing stolen documents and film between an agent and their handler, storing money an...
By: rouge.renard

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 10:27:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Hammer-Rack/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/WEK5/H1YONEOW/FC1WEK5H1YONEOW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/WEK5/H1YONEOW/FC1WEK5H1YONEOW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/WEK5/H1YONEOW/FC1WEK5H1YONEOW.SMALL.jpg dipiazza Materials: 12 ft • ½” round steel rod 15 ft • 1” square steel tubing (1/8” wall thickness) 4 casters (optional) Prerequisites: Basic Metal Shop SBU: MTL103 at the TechShop Tig Welding SBU: WLD101 at the TechShop Measurements: 4 ft • Tall 2 ft • Wide 1 1/2 ft • Deep The 3 rows are spaced 10 inches ...
By: dipiazza

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 23:34:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bender-from-Futurama-87-Iron-100-Cool/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/M0W0/H0FLBJPP/FOEM0W0H0FLBJPP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/M0W0/H0FLBJPP/FOEM0W0H0FLBJPP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/M0W0/H0FLBJPP/FOEM0W0H0FLBJPP.SMALL.jpg desbromilow This is a photo set of the construction of my Bender model. Bender is the coolest robot in the universe - including the parallel dimensions. This model was dimensioned from screen snaps, and dimensions taken from assorted licensed toys - then scaled to suit the materials available. The vast majority...
By: desbromilow

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 05:12:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chulengo-sudacas-BBQ/
Chulengo (sudaca's BBQ) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/V9PZ/H1ZG6HV4/FCMV9PZH1ZG6HV4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/V9PZ/H1ZG6HV4/FCMV9PZH1ZG6HV4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/V9PZ/H1ZG6HV4/FCMV9PZH1ZG6HV4.SMALL.jpg rimar2000 Desde que me mudé a mi casa actual en 1998, usé para las "grandes ocasiones" una parrilla convencional, con techo de ferrocemento en forma de campana, y parrilla que sube y baja colgando de un par de cadenas. Los días ventosos o muy fríos me veía obligado a tapar la carne con bandejas o papeles, par...
By: rimar2000

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 09:56:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Braille-Push-Pad-Do-not-touch-The-Paradox/
Braille Push Pad "Do not touch" The Paradox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/J56N/H1YOHHCP/FDMJ56NH1YOHHCP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/J56N/H1YOHHCP/FDMJ56NH1YOHHCP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/J56N/H1YOHHCP/FDMJ56NH1YOHHCP.SMALL.jpg Djandco Please note: This was done in the name of irony, not intended to offend in any way!          i·ro·ny/ˈīrÉ™nÄ“/Noun:                     The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. In my line of work I come acr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 15:02:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Alphonse-Elric-Armour-in-Aluminium/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/HPUC/GA5PAKMQ/F7NHPUCGA5PAKMQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/HPUC/GA5PAKMQ/F7NHPUCGA5PAKMQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/HPUC/GA5PAKMQ/F7NHPUCGA5PAKMQ.SMALL.jpg TheFullMetalAlchemist My current project, the Alphonse Elric suit of armor from the anime Full Metal Alchemist. I have no particular interest in making armor but I thought it would be a great way to pratice my metal shaping. I also learnt to make chainmail so I could fill some of the gaps, in between the arms, legs armpi...
By: TheFullMetalAlchemist

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jun 2010 00:58:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-Cartridge-Pen-blanks/
Make your own Rifle Cartridge Pen blanks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/2GFJ/H1JUJT41/FSM2GFJH1JUJT41.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/2GFJ/H1JUJT41/FSM2GFJH1JUJT41.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/2GFJ/H1JUJT41/FSM2GFJH1JUJT41.SMALL.jpg switch62 Having turned several wood and acrylic pens I was looking at other unique types of pens.  I found that you could get pen blanks made from bullet cartridges.  I ordered some from the US at a reasonable price ($2-$4) along with some rifle clips.  Even freight wasn't too expensive.  Made pens out of th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 23:37:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-steel-bumper-for-off-road-truck/
Custom steel bumper for off-road truck - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/UZB1/H1Y0H0DT/FBKUZB1H1Y0H0DT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/UZB1/H1Y0H0DT/FBKUZB1H1Y0H0DT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/UZB1/H1Y0H0DT/FBKUZB1H1Y0H0DT.SMALL.jpg blowtorch-betty CUSTOM STEEL OFFROAD/FOUR-WHEELING FRONT BUMPER FOR TOYOTA FJ CRUISER -- OR ANY OTHER 4X4 TRUCK!!! This is the custom steel front bumper that I made for my truck, to replace the stock bumper, which is made mostly of plastic.  Instead of merely giving specific directions for my 2007 Toyota FJ Cruise...
By: blowtorch-betty

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 00:00:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hydraulic-chocolate-extruder/
Hydraulic chocolate extruder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/QI1A/H1YOK773/F1AQI1AH1YOK773.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/QI1A/H1YOK773/F1AQI1AH1YOK773.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/QI1A/H1YOK773/F1AQI1AH1YOK773.SMALL.jpg MR.Geo The chocolate forming device featured in this instructable is used to create strings of chocolate without the need for an external or internal heat source. Now I here yourself thinking is such a thing possible? Well yes it is possible to shape normal milk chocolate without the need for heat. All you...
By: MR.Geo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 16:06:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dragonfly-3D-fold-up/
Dragonfly 3D fold-up - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/KDWZ/H1JUJRPL/FUUKDWZH1JUJRPL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/KDWZ/H1JUJRPL/FUUKDWZH1JUJRPL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/KDWZ/H1JUJRPL/FUUKDWZH1JUJRPL.SMALL.jpg LostRite My metal direct class this year had the fantastic opportunity to visit a company called FedTech in MN. They were nice enough to help our school (St Olaf College) by printing a few small metal laser cut images. I decided to sketch of a dragonfly in 2D using Graphite (http://www.ashlar.com/2d-3d-draf...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 15:35:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Undroppables/
Undroppables - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/WZD9/H1JUJRYK/FYQWZD9H1JUJRYK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/WZD9/H1JUJRYK/FYQWZD9H1JUJRYK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/WZD9/H1JUJRYK/FYQWZD9H1JUJRYK.SMALL.jpg sdfgeoff Who here likes to fiddle with their stationary while at school, college, work or home? And who's teacher/lecturer/boss/wife get's annoyed at this (when you drop it)? Well, there's me, and I'm sure a few others. To solve this problem I came up with a small metal object that you can make that keeps ...
By: sdfgeoff

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 01:10:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Basket-hopper-to-make-embers-Cesto-tolva-para-hac/
Basket-hopper to make embers (Cesto-tolva para hacer brasas) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/IPJ2/H1JUHNK5/FJGIPJ2H1JUHNK5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/IPJ2/H1JUHNK5/FJGIPJ2H1JUHNK5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/IPJ2/H1JUHNK5/FJGIPJ2H1JUHNK5.SMALL.jpg rimar2000 Hace años me construí un dispositivo para hacer brasas, basado en una maceta común de cerámica, que me dio muy buen resultado. Es como una tolva que se alimenta por arriba y se va vaciando por abajo. La ventaja de este método es que las brasas que uno obtiene están perfectamente hechas, y no se cor...
By: rimar2000

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 17:27:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Metal-flower-lamp/
Metal flower lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/3R4A/H1QMLC0Y/FJK3R4AH1QMLC0Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/3R4A/H1QMLC0Y/FJK3R4AH1QMLC0Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/3R4A/H1QMLC0Y/FJK3R4AH1QMLC0Y.SMALL.jpg Tomohawk I made this guide retrospectively, so some of the steps will have to use cardboard mock-ups or drawings instead of photos I'm afraid, as I wasn't about to make another one just for the instructable! If any parts don't make sense, please massage me and I'll do my best to clarify... Tools required: W...
By: Tomohawk

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 09:12:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Crazy-Horses-Calumet/
Bacchus' Calumet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/QSRI/H1LWQJU8/FFAQSRIH1LWQJU8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/QSRI/H1LWQJU8/FFAQSRIH1LWQJU8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/QSRI/H1LWQJU8/FFAQSRIH1LWQJU8.SMALL.jpg bartolo I called this Instructable originally 'Crazy Horse's Calumet'. But, some members mentioned the 'abusive' use of this Lakota name. Since I never wanted to offend or provocate anyone I decided to change the title. It became 'Counterfeit' Calumet. Member Joni - see comments - told me that this pipe wou...
By: bartolo

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 09:51:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Scenic-Metal-Snowboard-Rack/
Scenic Metal Snowboard Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/CPL6/H0FLRICO/FINCPL6H0FLRICO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/CPL6/H0FLRICO/FINCPL6H0FLRICO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/CPL6/H0FLRICO/FINCPL6H0FLRICO.SMALL.jpg m and m This project is a great way to get your snowboards out of closets and corners where they are gathering dust and display them beautifully on the wall.  My brother and I designed and created this rack.  It mounts on the wall and holds four snowboards with a mountain snowboarding scene on top.  It us...
By: m and m

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 12:00:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Metal-Polishing/
Simple Metal Polishing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/PVO5/H1JUGTMF/FTDPVO5H1JUGTMF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/PVO5/H1JUGTMF/FTDPVO5H1JUGTMF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/PVO5/H1JUGTMF/FTDPVO5H1JUGTMF.SMALL.jpg Squishy Tank Well, I did this very useless, a-dime-a-dozen, instructable, just because i had free time and wanted to upload the video somewhere. Anyways, in this instructables, i will show you how to polish simple metallic obejects! Materials: Something to polish (In this case, my airsoft revlover's metal shel...
By: Squishy Tank

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:18:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Nuts-and-Bolts-Chopper/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/Y0TX/H1KHA16J/F8SY0TXH1KHA16J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/Y0TX/H1KHA16J/F8SY0TXH1KHA16J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/Y0TX/H1KHA16J/F8SY0TXH1KHA16J.SMALL.jpg ea422    I saw a chopper made out of nuts and bolts for sale and I thought "I could do that".  I have plenty of parts to choose from so I gave it a shot.  The only trouble I had was welding the different metals together. It was tough to get the heat right so I wouldn't  melt the soft metal and be sure to ...
By: ea422

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:57:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Metal-Drummer/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/5BQU/H1JUE6S5/F6O5BQUH1JUE6S5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/5BQU/H1JUE6S5/F6O5BQUH1JUE6S5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/5BQU/H1JUE6S5/F6O5BQUH1JUE6S5.SMALL.jpg mcwiggles A scrap metal sculpture of a Dude playing drums. everything is welded onto a 5" X 5" piece of 1/4" cold roll flat metal. complete with a clear coat of paint!
By: mcwiggles

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:59:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Panic-Bar-Door-Repair/
Panic Bar Door Repair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/JOCI/H1JU3PI7/FOTJOCIH1JU3PI7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/JOCI/H1JU3PI7/FOTJOCIH1JU3PI7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/JOCI/H1JU3PI7/FOTJOCIH1JU3PI7.SMALL.jpg Phil B The photo shows the 40 year old panic bar door hardware on our church doors. We had a problem that left us wondering for a bit if we would need to buy new door hardware for $600, but solved the problem inexpensively. How it is supposed to work Sunday mornings we "lock" this door open by pushing t...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:59:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Screw-gear-reductor-reductor-a-sinfn/
Screw-gear reductor (reductor a tornillo) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/DZWG/H1JUIDQ2/FIADZWGH1JUIDQ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/DZWG/H1JUIDQ2/FIADZWGH1JUIDQ2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/DZWG/H1JUIDQ2/FIADZWGH1JUIDQ2.SMALL.jpg rimar2000 Los reductores de velocidad son al mismo tiempo, y por una cuestión física, aumentadores de fuerza. Desde hace un tiempo yo tenía ganas de hacer un reductor a tornillo. Cuando decidí colgar del techo mi torno, estuve a punto de concretar el proyecto, pero finalmente, dado el peligro que representab...
By: rimar2000

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:47:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gas-petrol-powered-jeep-from-ride-on-mower/
Gas (petrol) powered jeep from ride on mower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/EEJU/H1KH9SJG/FS2EEJUH1KH9SJG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/EEJU/H1KH9SJG/FS2EEJUH1KH9SJG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/EEJU/H1KH9SJG/FS2EEJUH1KH9SJG.SMALL.jpg rog8811 This project started with some pictures on the internet of a mini jeep built onto the chassis of a ride on mower with an  I/C engine..... I had to have a go at building one for myself! It it not far from finished and I hope to be riding it around in the summer. This build needs a lot of space ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:31:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hollow-Bolt-Dead-Drop/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/OBMM/H1EMHT7Q/FV0OBMMH1EMHT7Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/OBMM/H1EMHT7Q/FV0OBMMH1EMHT7Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/OBMM/H1EMHT7Q/FV0OBMMH1EMHT7Q.SMALL.jpg jeanluc83 I made this dead drop a while back just to see if I could.  I didn’t even know that was the name for one of these things until I came across the Spy Challenge so I thought it would make a good entry. It is made from a 1/4” bolt.  It can't hold anything much bigger than a postage stamp.  The general...
By: jeanluc83

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:04:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DYI-Sandblast-Cabintet/
DIY Sandblast Cabintet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/JORO/H01NA8EB/FIGJOROH01NA8EB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/JORO/H01NA8EB/FIGJOROH01NA8EB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/JORO/H01NA8EB/FIGJOROH01NA8EB.SMALL.jpg drumbum11      A sandblaster can be a useful tool in many types of projects. It can be used to remove rust or paint from metal, or to create custom etchings on glass and other materials. A sandblasting cabinet is essentially a box that is used to contain and collect the blasting medium (which can be anything...
By: drumbum11

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:15:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Copper-Lantern/
Copper Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/9S2P/H1DRXRR9/FUH9S2PH1DRXRR9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/9S2P/H1DRXRR9/FUH9S2PH1DRXRR9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/9S2P/H1DRXRR9/FUH9S2PH1DRXRR9.SMALL.jpg rstraub A couple years ago I started looking for crafty things to do with the scrap wire from projects around my house.  This is one of the cooler things I came up with.  A decorative copper lantern for flower gardens or whatever.  Takes a couple hours and basic tools to fabricate. Materials 14 or 12 gau...
By: rstraub

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:12:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pulling-up-small-trees-the-easy-way/
Pulling up small trees, the easy way. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/RMHQ/H19RT2TS/FJSRMHQH19RT2TS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/RMHQ/H19RT2TS/FJSRMHQH19RT2TS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/RMHQ/H19RT2TS/FJSRMHQH19RT2TS.SMALL.jpg rog8811 Over recent years all my local woodland and my garden have become home to vast numbers of holly bushes. Holly being evergreen will swamp out any other plants and take over the whole area if left unchecked, it needs to be kept under control. I will pull by hand anything up to around 18" tall as thes...
By: rog8811

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 06:20:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Brass-Flower/
How to Make a Brass Flower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/T2TZ/H19RQTH2/F84T2TZH19RQTH2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/T2TZ/H19RQTH2/F84T2TZH19RQTH2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/T2TZ/H19RQTH2/F84T2TZH19RQTH2.SMALL.jpg nolofinwe Prom was coming up, and I found myself actually having a date. Through whatever set of circumstances, my girlfriend challenged me to make the centerpiece for her corsage myself, so, being a studious maker, I gathered up the odds and ends at my disposal and got to work on a flower. I didn't really kn...
By: nolofinwe

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:35:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Scrap-Metal-and-Lasers-Cermarkd-Keychains/
Scrap Metal and Lasers: Cermark'd Keychains - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/6O92/H19RQRUA/FC76O92H19RQRUA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/6O92/H19RQRUA/FC76O92H19RQRUA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/6O92/H19RQRUA/FC76O92H19RQRUA.SMALL.jpg MakerDrake With many members making projects at TechShop, there is almost always a bountiful supply of scrap materials whether it is metal wood or plastic. (And everything in between). When looking through such a scrap bin I found a handy piece of scrap metal that left plenty of room for various projects. Whil...
By: MakerDrake

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:49:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Restaurant-Pedestal-Sign-Or-how-to-make-simple-3D/
Restaurant Pedestal Sign, Or how to make simple 3D extruded shapes. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/D17K/H19RUVZH/FDYD17KH19RUVZH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/D17K/H19RUVZH/FDYD17KH19RUVZH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/D17K/H19RUVZH/FDYD17KH19RUVZH.SMALL.jpg TheFullMetalAlchemist So this is a pedestal sign I made for a restaurant using their logo as the profile. This method is a really easy way to get nice looking 3D extruded profiles. The sign features interchangeable acrylic plaques with things like "Please wait to be seated" and stuff like that. Other than the initial l...
By: TheFullMetalAlchemist

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 01:28:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gyrocompass-Dead-Reckonator/
Gyrocompass Dead-Reckonator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/IJ9N/H19RQQ12/F1YIJ9NH19RQQ12.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/IJ9N/H19RQQ12/F1YIJ9NH19RQQ12.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/IJ9N/H19RQQ12/F1YIJ9NH19RQQ12.SMALL.jpg andrew.spencer.2 This started out as an attempt to make a Gyrocompass from 3 hard drives; and ended being a Dead Reckoning Navigation Device (keeps pointing at its initial heading). A gyrocompass is designed to find and point to true north, however in this case I think there is too much friction, and not enough rot...
By: andrew.spencer.2

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:21:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Pogo-Stick-of-Insanity/
The Pogo Stick of Insanity - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/OFSO/H15NCJHC/F3LOFSOH15NCJHC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/OFSO/H15NCJHC/F3LOFSOH15NCJHC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/OFSO/H15NCJHC/F3LOFSOH15NCJHC.SMALL.jpg stumitch Well the title says it all. This is a quick Instructable of a project i do with my grade 8 metalwork class.  Each step of the Instructable will be one day in the class. I will start with a daily tools and materials list as well as a detailed description of what you'll need to do the project. If you...
By: stumitch

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:20:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pac-man-bottle-opener/
Pac-man bottle opener - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/D4XO/H0OJ3A48/FDQD4XOH0OJ3A48.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/D4XO/H0OJ3A48/FDQD4XOH0OJ3A48.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/D4XO/H0OJ3A48/FDQD4XOH0OJ3A48.SMALL.jpg heelercjwww I saw a bottle opener like this somewhere and decided to make my own. Notice pac man has two teeth, those are there because bottle caps are much harder then ghost. What I used As far as tools go its rather meager. you can get by with less then I used certainly, just depends on how much elbow grea...
By: heelercjwww

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:23:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Cost-Hardware-Store-Hanging-Wind-Chime/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSA/0L08/H11WJBM6/FSA0L08H11WJBM6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSA/0L08/H11WJBM6/FSA0L08H11WJBM6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSA/0L08/H11WJBM6/FSA0L08H11WJBM6.SMALL.jpg Too Many Projects Other than the bells and the swivel everything came from the hardware store.  The bells and swivel came from a sporting goods store.  It took me about three hours from starting the design to completion and I'm pleased with the result.  It doesn't make a lot of noise because I mounted the bells on wi...
By: Too Many Projects

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:10:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Naturdustrial/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/ZZK6/H144OSAJ/FDAZZK6H144OSAJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/ZZK6/H144OSAJ/FDAZZK6H144OSAJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/ZZK6/H144OSAJ/FDAZZK6H144OSAJ.SMALL.jpg Sands144 This is a living/steel sculpture I created during my undergraduate studies in Studio Art at Duluth, Minnesota. Each piece is 2 1/2' x 15" Materials: -Two 3'X3' 11 GA. sheet of steel -4'x3' sheet of expanded steel -4'x1' 20 GA. sheet of steel -Potting Soil -Oat Seeds -Spray Bottle -Angle Grinder -Ox...
By: Sands144

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:05:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/NO-WELDING-OR-SOLDERING-scrap-metal-dragonfly/
~*NO WELDING OR SOLDERING*~ scrap metal dragonfly - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/Y2OU/H0OJ772I/FEZY2OUH0OJ772I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/Y2OU/H0OJ772I/FEZY2OUH0OJ772I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/Y2OU/H0OJ772I/FEZY2OUH0OJ772I.SMALL.jpg NanoRobotGeek This is my first Instructable so please no negative comments! In this Instructable i'll sow you how to make an AWESOME scrap metal dragonfly WITHOUT WELDING OR SOLDERING. Tools and Materials Design The first step to making a scrap metal sculpture is designing, I'm not good at drawing schemati...
By: NanoRobotGeek

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:25:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Brandon-Welds-a-Napkin-Holder/
Brandon Welds a Napkin Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/IDIJ/H0OIVETD/FX0IDIJH0OIVETD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/IDIJ/H0OIVETD/FX0IDIJH0OIVETD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/IDIJ/H0OIVETD/FX0IDIJH0OIVETD.SMALL.jpg woodsmart I have been teaching Brandon [my grandson] to weld and he loves working in the shop and making special projects. Brandon is 15 and has Autism.  He has been using my hood, gloves and apron and I thought it was time he had his own gear, so here he is working on a napkin holder with his new gear on. We...
By: woodsmart

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 05:48:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/All-Metal-Bolt-Earbuds/
All Metal Bolt Earbuds - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/B0WJ/H0OJ3FX8/FQ7B0WJH0OJ3FX8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/B0WJ/H0OJ3FX8/FQ7B0WJH0OJ3FX8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/B0WJ/H0OJ3FX8/FQ7B0WJH0OJ3FX8.SMALL.jpg solomonhorses Here is an Instructable on how I made a pair of Hollow Bolt Earbuds.  I call them earbolts. There is a fair amount of skill necessary with a power drill, Dremel motor tool, soldering iron, and hand tools to perform this build described. I am only describing my method of making this, which is easies...
By: solomonhorses

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:57:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fabricating-a-Heavy-Duty-Rocket-Stove/
Fabricating a Heavy-Duty Rocket Stove - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/JWD1/H0OJ66FG/FTJJWD1H0OJ66FG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/JWD1/H0OJ66FG/FTJJWD1H0OJ66FG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/JWD1/H0OJ66FG/FTJJWD1H0OJ66FG.SMALL.jpg eaahnen Rocket stoves are small efficient stoves that can produce a hot flame with only a few small pieces of wood. The reason it is called a rocket stove is because when wood is added to the fire the flames create an internal draft. As the draft is created, the fire begins to produce a jet of fire coming ...
By: eaahnen

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:22:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Absolut-Welding-Cart/
Absolut Welding Cart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEH/MFXT/GXUYTT9Q/FEHMFXTGXUYTT9Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEH/MFXT/GXUYTT9Q/FEHMFXTGXUYTT9Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEH/MFXT/GXUYTT9Q/FEHMFXTGXUYTT9Q.SMALL.jpg stevemoseley This Instructable is going to show you how I took a beverage display cart and turned it into an EXTREMELY useful work table with a light duty adjustable height welding surface. I was lucky enough to acquire a steel cart that was used to display Absolut Vodka in liquor stores.  I was told it was mad...
By: stevemoseley

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Apr 2012 22:02:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CNG-tube-salamander-stove-salamandra-de-tubo-GNC/
CNG tube salamander stove (salamandra de tubo GNC) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/S63M/H0KL7T3G/FUOS63MH0KL7T3G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/S63M/H0KL7T3G/FUOS63MH0KL7T3G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/S63M/H0KL7T3G/FUOS63MH0KL7T3G.SMALL.jpg rimar2000 Hace unos dos meses encontré tirado en un basural (de esos que tienen un gran cartel "PROHIBIDO ARROJAR BASURA") un cilindro de GNC, chico, presuntamente perteneciente a alguno de los varios autos robados que van a parar ahí y terminan en llamas. Con bastante dificultad lo levanté, lo cargué en el b...
By: rimar2000

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2012 09:47:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Black-Power-Mortar-full-scale/
Black Powder Mortar (full scale) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/ZQN6/H0AR6M14/F1LZQN6H0AR6M14.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/ZQN6/H0AR6M14/F1LZQN6H0AR6M14.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/ZQN6/H0AR6M14/F1LZQN6H0AR6M14.SMALL.jpg jeanluc83 This 12pdr Coehorn Mortar was built about 5 years ago.  It was my first full scale mortar.  I was lucky enough to have access to a large lathe, milling machines and welding equipment at the time. Total cost for materials was about $300-$350.  I would say that it took about 80 hours over the course ...
By: jeanluc83

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 10:00:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Metal-Heart-Candle-Holder/
Metal Heart Candle Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/KNPH/H05NL1CP/FQCKNPHH05NL1CP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/KNPH/H05NL1CP/FQCKNPHH05NL1CP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/KNPH/H05NL1CP/FQCKNPHH05NL1CP.SMALL.jpg norbizzle12 We've all been there right? Wondering what to give to that special person? Sure you can buy them something, but nothing is better than making a gift with your bare hands. This simple romantic gift will not only "light up" a room (pun intended), but will make a long lasting memory. With novice scroll...
By: norbizzle12

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Apr 2012 11:29:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Brass-Monkey/
Brass Monkey - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/JSMT/H0KKWKBP/FWUJSMTH0KKWKBP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/JSMT/H0KKWKBP/FWUJSMTH0KKWKBP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/JSMT/H0KKWKBP/FWUJSMTH0KKWKBP.SMALL.jpg Mrballeng This monkey was made from two bullet shells and 20” of brass wire. It makes for a cool way to hang your keys. The face is my design while the rest of the body is based off a monkey I bought from a home furnishings store. UPDATE: Step 1. now shows how I used SketchBook Express to make this project....
By: Mrballeng

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Apr 2012 23:15:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TechShop-Metal-Shop/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/SEBA/H0A00ALZ/FNMSEBAH0A00ALZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/SEBA/H0A00ALZ/FNMSEBAH0A00ALZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/SEBA/H0A00ALZ/FNMSEBAH0A00ALZ.SMALL.jpg JesseHarringtonAu Awesome Metal Shop projects at TechShop! metalshop bottle opener I recently took the Basic Metal Shop class at TechShop (course #MTL103), this is a safety and basic equipment class aimed at getting people with little to no experience working with metal shop tools ... $1 GearPuller made at Tech...
By: JesseHarringtonAu

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:59:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Cut-Sandpaper/
How to Cut Sandpaper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/9E25/H0CQ5PL4/FXG9E25H0CQ5PL4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/9E25/H0CQ5PL4/FXG9E25H0CQ5PL4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/9E25/H0CQ5PL4/FXG9E25H0CQ5PL4.SMALL.jpg Jason von Techshop This one is SIMPLE! But don't underestimate it. I've seen a lot of people damage shears by cutting sandpaper with them. Materials you need: - Sandpaper - Straight edge - Scribe (this one is carbide) I did this at TechShop Detroit: "Build Your Dreams Here"! Using your tools safely and to their bes...
By: Jason von Techshop

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