http://www.instructables.com Sat, 2 Jun 2012 12:50:46 PDT BLOX v1.01 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/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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 09:56:29 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/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/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/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/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/Cold-War-Dead-Drop-Bolt/
Cold War Dead Drop Bolt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/4Q6H/GLHRZBPM/FGY4Q6HGLHRZBPM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/4Q6H/GLHRZBPM/FGY4Q6HGLHRZBPM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/4Q6H/GLHRZBPM/FGY4Q6HGLHRZBPM.SMALL.jpg S-creek I saw one of these in the spy museum in DC and thought it was pretty awesome.  Recently, I discovered you can buy these, and the commercial version probably holds alot more then mine, but it is fun to make your own cold war spy gear. This might not work very well if you carry it around in your brie...
By: S-creek

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:20:06 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/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/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/Intro-44/
Homemade go kart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/6THC/H05Y7JM8/F4D6THCH05Y7JM8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/6THC/H05Y7JM8/F4D6THCH05Y7JM8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/6THC/H05Y7JM8/F4D6THCH05Y7JM8.SMALL.jpg sco_oter Me and a friend got tired of being bored and we don't have money to go out so we decided to build a go kart from scratch using materials we found around the shop. We custom built every single part on this go kart, from the steering to the brakes. This project took 3 days and at a total cost of $0. ...
By: sco_oter

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:20:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Tuned-pipe-for-a-2-stroke/
Build a "Tuned" pipe for a 2-stroke - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/TBUF/GX3LRFKQ/FCGTBUFGX3LRFKQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/TBUF/GX3LRFKQ/FCGTBUFGX3LRFKQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/TBUF/GX3LRFKQ/FCGTBUFGX3LRFKQ.SMALL.jpg dorkpunch Two stroke engines fascinate me.  They are so simple and fun that I've always enjoyed tinkering with them.  There are many ways to boost the power, one of which is by installing a "tuned" pipe.  The way a two stroke motor works causes them to be fairly noisy and a bit inefficient.  A tuned pipe has ...
By: dorkpunch

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:48:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Steel-Vase-Step-by-Step/
How to Make a Steel Vase - Step by Step - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/A4JP/GZUB3J4J/FGLA4JPGZUB3J4J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/A4JP/GZUB3J4J/FGLA4JPGZUB3J4J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/A4JP/GZUB3J4J/FGLA4JPGZUB3J4J.SMALL.jpg cammers I really enjoy turning scrap steel into objects that some people might find beautiful. The first picture shows a few of my pieces. I normally give my work away to friends, or trade it for something completely different that, for example, a friend has created. I have had some success using flat ste...
By: cammers

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 05:00:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turners-Cube-Manual-Machine/
Turner's Cube (Manual Machine) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/TU9I/GZLW99DA/FW2TU9IGZLW99DA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/TU9I/GZLW99DA/FW2TU9IGZLW99DA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/TU9I/GZLW99DA/FW2TU9IGZLW99DA.SMALL.jpg Xyver Once upon a time, one of my teachers at school brought in a Turner's Cube.  He showed it to us, as well as the cube with a sphere in it.  He was showing things that you could make on the CNC machine, and I thought the cube was amazing.  I knew I wouldn't be able to make a sphere on a manual machine,...
By: Xyver

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:45:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Mini-Press-Brake/
Homemade Mini Bend Brake - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/JHXK/GZ9NVUPS/F1WJHXKGZ9NVUPS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/JHXK/GZ9NVUPS/F1WJHXKGZ9NVUPS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/JHXK/GZ9NVUPS/F1WJHXKGZ9NVUPS.SMALL.jpg Improbable Construct In this Instructable I will show you how I made a Mini Bend Brake to bend some 1/16" aluminum. I needed to make clean straight bends in strips of aluminum for my Hidden Bookshelf Light Switch. I had pretty good luck bending the aluminum in my bench vise, but it was hard to keep the bends square an...
By: Improbable Construct

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Mar 2012 19:54:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Exclusive-stainless-steel-firebowl-/
Exclusive Stainless Steel Firebowl !!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/1H71/GZAD1HC3/FVY1H71GZAD1HC3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/1H71/GZAD1HC3/FVY1H71GZAD1HC3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/1H71/GZAD1HC3/FVY1H71GZAD1HC3.SMALL.jpg dkortenbruck In this instruction I will show you how I how to make an unique an elegant fire bowl for your garden! It's just made of ONE laser cut sheet metal, so there's no drilling, welding or screwing needed. If you have a computer with a CAD-programm and a telephone to instruct your locksmith you will have ...
By: dkortenbruck

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Mar 2012 09:53:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-Engine-1/
Air Engine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/BYNC/GY18QULA/F2DBYNCGY18QULA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/BYNC/GY18QULA/F2DBYNCGY18QULA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/BYNC/GY18QULA/F2DBYNCGY18QULA.SMALL.jpg jonnyd55 Inspire the next generation of engineers, challenge their ability and push the boundaries of what they thought a 13year old can make and challenge what you think a teacher can teach! This is a project I run in my after school engineering club, normally air/steam engines are difficult to make and ev...
By: jonnyd55

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:11:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Glow-in-the-dark-keyring/
Glow in the dark keyring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/BVVB/GYGGN75S/FGHBVVBGYGGN75S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/BVVB/GYGGN75S/FGHBVVBGYGGN75S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/BVVB/GYGGN75S/FGHBVVBGYGGN75S.SMALL.jpg jonnyd55 Awesome, Awesome, Awesome mini project that i recently discovered on this web site: http://start-model-engineering.co.uk/2012/01/glow-in-the-dark-keyfob/ It will be my next project for my after school engineering club. Check the vid to see the key rings in action! Learning Objective By fol...
By: jonnyd55

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:43:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Metal-lathe-tap-and-die-Jig/
Metal lathe tap and die Jig - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/JE72/GXL5XVP6/FTXJE72GXL5XVP6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/JE72/GXL5XVP6/FTXJE72GXL5XVP6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/JE72/GXL5XVP6/FTXJE72GXL5XVP6.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68   This is the first project i have made on my new lathe . It is a easy way to Use a die to make threads or chase them to clean them up. My new lathe and mill  The first picture is my new precision matthews  12 x 36  metal lathe and the 2nd picture is my new precision matthews  pm30mv mil Tap a...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:31:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Turners-Cube-A-Beginner-CNC-Milling-Project/
Turner's Cube - A Beginner CNC Milling Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/733L/GXQJ7IND/FWG733LGXQJ7IND.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/733L/GXQJ7IND/FWG733LGXQJ7IND.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/733L/GXQJ7IND/FWG733LGXQJ7IND.SMALL.jpg ravenquest The Turner's Cube we are going to make is an interesting little project that originally came from beginners learning to work in the metal shop. The seasoned old veteran or shop owner would hand one of these to a new apprentice and tell him to figure out how to make it and reproduce it. For me it wa...
By: ravenquest

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:16:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-ice-ball-maker/
How to make an ice ball maker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/P3M7/GXDWYHSQ/F9UP3M7GXDWYHSQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/P3M7/GXDWYHSQ/F9UP3M7GXDWYHSQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/P3M7/GXDWYHSQ/F9UP3M7GXDWYHSQ.SMALL.jpg spcutler Do you want an ice ball maker like those sold online, but don't have $800+ to spend?  Then make your own! Don't know what an ice ball maker is, or how it works?  Then check out the last page of this Instructable for a video of it in action. You'll need access to a machine shop, and specifically a ...
By: spcutler

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:44:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/
Electrolytic Rust Removal aka Magic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/D4QJ/F21EQ6T29V4/FJ8D4QJF21EQ6T29V4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/D4QJ/F21EQ6T29V4/FJ8D4QJF21EQ6T29V4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/D4QJ/F21EQ6T29V4/FJ8D4QJF21EQ6T29V4.SMALL.jpg ToolNut This is a relatively simple, safe and cheap way to remove light or heavy rust from any ferrous object. I used this process to restore an old wood plane that I bought for $1 (it looked totally un-usable because of the rust). As opposed to grinding, heavy wire brushing and acid bath processes, this me...
By: ToolNut

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2006 19:01:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-Bear-Knife-for-next-to-nothing/
Baby Bear Knife for next to nothing! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/T1CE/GWR3RA1G/FWJT1CEGWR3RA1G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/T1CE/GWR3RA1G/FWJT1CEGWR3RA1G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/T1CE/GWR3RA1G/FWJT1CEGWR3RA1G.SMALL.jpg triumphman How to make a Baby Bear knife for almost nothing! I saw this style blade on the web for over $100. So I decided to see if I could make one in my basement shop. I had all the materials lying around. And my tools were ready to go. So lets go and git- er- done! trace out your pattern onto metal Firs...
By: triumphman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:26:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Vortex-Tunnel-Halloween-attraction/
Vortex Tunnel - Halloween attraction - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/0ZJY/GW88OTVF/F920ZJYGW88OTVF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/0ZJY/GW88OTVF/F920ZJYGW88OTVF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/0ZJY/GW88OTVF/F920ZJYGW88OTVF.SMALL.jpg daveclark5 Vortex tunnels are becoming more and more popular as Halloween attractions. tunnels come in varying sizes and designs.  The basic concept is a large tube with luminescent paint that rotates as one walks through.  Generally there is an opening at each end, a raised walking plank from end to end, and ...
By: daveclark5

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:13:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/microwave-smelter/
microwave smelter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/RWFY/GW88OLLN/FASRWFYGW88OLLN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/RWFY/GW88OLLN/FASRWFYGW88OLLN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/RWFY/GW88OLLN/FASRWFYGW88OLLN.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Remember how your parents used to say "don't put metal in the microwave"? Prepare to throw that cardinal nugget of advice straight out the window because we're going to do just that. We're going to use a domestic, unmodified microwave to melt metal!  I happened upon an article in an old Popular Sc...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:27:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hammered-Wire-Necklace/
Hammered Wire Necklace - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/WJ0K/GVSACQQC/F1IWJ0KGVSACQQC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/WJ0K/GVSACQQC/F1IWJ0KGVSACQQC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/WJ0K/GVSACQQC/F1IWJ0KGVSACQQC.SMALL.jpg susanrm This elegant necklace will take a few hours to make and will draw admiring glances and compliments for the wearer everywhere she goes. It is a perfect handmade gift for any occasion. I have been wearing a couple of mine I have made this way for years. They are very durable, and I always receive com...
By: susanrm

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Dec 2011 20:06:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dual-Fuel-Metal-Melting-Furnace/
Dual Fuel Metal Melting Furnace - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/3HNF/GV9SPPY6/F8K3HNFGV9SPPY6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/3HNF/GV9SPPY6/F8K3HNFGV9SPPY6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/3HNF/GV9SPPY6/F8K3HNFGV9SPPY6.SMALL.jpg spike3579 I got such a great response from the Easy Dual Fuel Furnace Burner that it only made sense to follow it up with the rest of the furnace. This furnace will be able to handle melting aluminum and bronze with no trouble. In theory it should be able to melt iron too but that's probably pushing it. I'v...
By: spike3579

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:01:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-size-Espresso-Machine-with-integrated-alcoh/
Pocket size Espresso Machine with integrated alcohol stove. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/LD4V/GV8SCYN9/FJ8LD4VGV8SCYN9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/LD4V/GV8SCYN9/FJ8LD4VGV8SCYN9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/LD4V/GV8SCYN9/FJ8LD4VGV8SCYN9.SMALL.jpg urant Introduction I’ve always been fascinated by small things. I remember going to the mall as a kid and seeing all the Hello Kitty mini stuff at Spencers, and being really disappointed that they only made girl stuff (it was years later before they came out with boy stuff) So, when the Pocket Size conte...
By: urant

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:38:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-and-Fly-a-Paramotor/
Build and Fly a Paramotor - safely and inexpensively - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/NO7Q/GUZU784A/F6TNO7QGUZU784A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/NO7Q/GUZU784A/F6TNO7QGUZU784A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/NO7Q/GUZU784A/F6TNO7QGUZU784A.SMALL.jpg Sky-Monkey Live the dream: Ever since I was a little kid, I dreamed of flying. My first attempt around age 8, resembled an oversized kite made of tree branches and black plastic. Needless to say  It was an unsuccessful attempt at flight, and fortunately for me, the hills near where I grew up weren’t very steep...
By: Sky-Monkey

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:21:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Dual-Fuel-Furnace-Burner/
Easy Dual Fuel Furnace Burner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/WPG9/GUI4WYW7/FZDWPG9GUI4WYW7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/WPG9/GUI4WYW7/FZDWPG9GUI4WYW7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/WPG9/GUI4WYW7/FZDWPG9GUI4WYW7.SMALL.jpg spike3579 Want to melt metal? Yes? Want to melt metal for free with recycled oil? Hell yeah!! Here's an easy-to-make burner that can use either propane or oil (veggie or motor). It will heat a furnace up to aluminum melting temperatures with no problem. The Burner Safety talk- Yes, we're playing with fir...
By: spike3579

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Nov 2011 13:27:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Metal-Lathe-1/
Mini Metal Lathe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/PXUS/GUBPGBLI/F97PXUSGUBPGBLI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/PXUS/GUBPGBLI/F97PXUSGUBPGBLI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/PXUS/GUBPGBLI/F97PXUSGUBPGBLI.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian Hack a power drill into a mini metal lathe with precision speed control. I used a couple of broken power tools for the drive components in this mini lathe. It features a powerful motor and small size. The speed control hack is shown in step 5. The video shows a functional speed test of ...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:43:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Metal-Rose/
How to Make a Metal Rose - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/ETF5/GSUSNRIH/F6ZETF5GSUSNRIH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/ETF5/GSUSNRIH/F6ZETF5GSUSNRIH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/ETF5/GSUSNRIH/F6ZETF5GSUSNRIH.SMALL.jpg Downard Works First thing you want to do when making a metal rose is make sure you have everything you will need to complete the project. The materials needed for this project are- -Scrap or non-scrap metal -a metal rod Tools that will be used to make this project are- -Angle Grinder with cutting and grindin...
By: Downard Works

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:34:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-way-to-copy-a-key/
Easy way to copy a key. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/IQIJ/GT8ESLHM/FINIQIJGT8ESLHM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/IQIJ/GT8ESLHM/FINIQIJGT8ESLHM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/IQIJ/GT8ESLHM/FINIQIJGT8ESLHM.SMALL.jpg Tkdwn If you are like me and have a bunch of unused old keys somewhere in your home this trick could come in handy. Today i was going to copy a key with my dremel like tool  so i put 2 keys in the vice. It was a real pain in the vice ;) to get them to align properly, and I trimmed to much of the copied k...
By: Tkdwn

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Oct 2011 06:07:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Excalibur-Sword-Letter-Opener/
Excalibur Letter Opener - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/QN7T/GT2P3GJE/F7LQN7TGT2P3GJE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/QN7T/GT2P3GJE/F7LQN7TGT2P3GJE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/QN7T/GT2P3GJE/F7LQN7TGT2P3GJE.SMALL.jpg Mrballeng Drknotter made an awsome Lord of the Rings Sword. Following his lead I decided to make a sword myself. I got on the internet and searched "excalibur dimensions". I divided what I found by 9 and got to making this tiny sword. It comes in useful when I want to get midieval on my letter opening. To mak...
By: Mrballeng

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:11:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Small-Blacksmith-s-Forge/
Make a Small Blacksmith's Forge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/67V1/IWDEYMW0BU9/FVI67V1IWDEYMW0BU9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/67V1/IWDEYMW0BU9/FVI67V1IWDEYMW0BU9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/67V1/IWDEYMW0BU9/FVI67V1IWDEYMW0BU9.SMALL.jpg Vendigroth A small forge for Blacksmiths, not a forge for small blacksmiths. A long-term goal of mine's been to have a forge small enough and well-mannered to keep in my suburban garden, so that means no bituminous coal. I considered a Gas forge but when that turned out to be impractical for the scale of work ...
By: Vendigroth

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2007 16:11:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-12-leaves-Mechanical-Irirs/
How to make a 12 leaves Mechanical Irirs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/ZXGY/GRFNCRLE/F7YZXGYGRFNCRLE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/ZXGY/GRFNCRLE/F7YZXGYGRFNCRLE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/ZXGY/GRFNCRLE/F7YZXGYGRFNCRLE.SMALL.jpg kommodore Materials: 1 - bicycle chain......yes a bicycle chain, you'll seee what's for. 1 - copper sheet 1 - 15mm MDF board (20 x 20 cm will do) 1 - 3mm MDF board (20 x 20 cm will do) ( not on the pics) 1 CD tube case And also some tools such as: Bicicle chain tool Drill 4 mm drillbit 130 mm Holesaw 75 mm ...
By: kommodore

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:39:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Etching-Knife-Blades/
Etching Knife Blades - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/46D1/GRCQ8EFE/FSQ46D1GRCQ8EFE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/46D1/GRCQ8EFE/FSQ46D1GRCQ8EFE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/46D1/GRCQ8EFE/FSQ46D1GRCQ8EFE.SMALL.jpg lasersage This instructable covers how to etch a knife blade. Modern knifes are often made from stainless steel and other corrosion resistant materials. To encourage etching electricity can be used. Don't worry, 9V is enough! Etching is different from engraving. Engraving is usually scratching fine lines in...
By: lasersage

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 03:03:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RFID-Key-Copy/
Non-RFID Key Copy for RFID key - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/DQ81/GQYGKUNM/FW3DQ81GQYGKUNM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/DQ81/GQYGKUNM/FW3DQ81GQYGKUNM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/DQ81/GQYGKUNM/FW3DQ81GQYGKUNM.SMALL.jpg elco_chan If anyone has and RFID key that is required to start a car and has tried to get a copy we know it runs over a $100 to get one, and most stores will not just make a non-RFID copy due to legal issues.  But if you need one that will just unlock the doors to get the accidentally locked set of keys out, ...
By: elco_chan

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Aug 2011 08:49:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Folding-Key-Chain/
Folding Key Chain - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/1SBX/GQYGKWEH/F4X1SBXGQYGKWEH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/1SBX/GQYGKWEH/F4X1SBXGQYGKWEH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/1SBX/GQYGKWEH/F4X1SBXGQYGKWEH.SMALL.jpg elco_chan I was browsing around on instructable's and came across reconscious Friendly Folding Keychain http://www.instructables.com/id/Friendly-Folding-Keychain/ and liked what he had done and wanted to make my own version with the keys I had but slightly modified it so I could use it with my carabiner that ...
By: elco_chan

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Aug 2011 13:42:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Handmade-Smallest-SLR-Camera/
Handmade Smallest SLR Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/LWYH/GQYG5NZE/FOZLWYHGQYG5NZE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/LWYH/GQYG5NZE/FOZLWYHGQYG5NZE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/LWYH/GQYG5NZE/FOZLWYHGQYG5NZE.SMALL.jpg crishrx  Well, this is my great achievement. Building up world’s smallest working model film SLR camera. This camera, built with 90% of Copper and has Shutter, Viewfinder, Flip mirror, Film Cartridge, Cartridge carrier; Film advanced liver, focusable lens, with aperture and two extensional lenses for macro ...
By: crishrx

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Aug 2011 00:17:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Build-A-Tryannosaurus-Wrench/
How To Build A Tryannosaurus Wrench and Pliersarus - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/2Y7V/GQ5Q4SB7/FVQ2Y7VGQ5Q4SB7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/2Y7V/GQ5Q4SB7/FVQ2Y7VGQ5Q4SB7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/2Y7V/GQ5Q4SB7/FVQ2Y7VGQ5Q4SB7.SMALL.jpg Dr.Duckhunt Build your very own T-Wrench to put where ever you'd like you will need pliers, wire snips, a grinder, hammer, wire brush and a little hobby welder. Any other way you can make due is also acceptable!  What You Need - A smaller cresent wrench  - Two nuts - 1/8" Filler rod  - Two small wrenches  ...
By: Dr.Duckhunt

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:42:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-build-a-gas-forge-burner/
how to build a gas forge burner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/4AMU/GPBD5BID/F6H4AMUGPBD5BID.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/4AMU/GPBD5BID/F6H4AMUGPBD5BID.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/4AMU/GPBD5BID/F6H4AMUGPBD5BID.SMALL.jpg makingcustomknives First and Foremost, This burner was designed by Mr. Ron Reil. All credit for this design goes to him. Visit Ron Reil’s page at the link below: http://ronreil.abana.org/design1.shtml Also, Fire is Hot. A burner like this puts out a significant amount of heat and using such a device improperly is li...
By: makingcustomknives

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2011 10:17:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Heros-Engine-Aeolipile/
Building a Hero's Engine (Aeolipile) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/AOCS/GPBDFQW8/FC7AOCSGPBDFQW8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/AOCS/GPBDFQW8/FC7AOCSGPBDFQW8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/AOCS/GPBDFQW8/FC7AOCSGPBDFQW8.SMALL.jpg boothification This instructable will show steps for creating a Hero's Engine. Also known as an Aeolipile, which translates to the Ball of Aeolus (the Greek god of wind), the device consists of a chamber that rotates due to thrust produced by tipjets. In my version of the Engine, I used a rounded steel chamber wit...
By: boothification

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:21:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Learning-to-Weld/
Learning to Weld - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/9USW/GOCNOJ0Q/FBZ9USWGOCNOJ0Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/9USW/GOCNOJ0Q/FBZ9USWGOCNOJ0Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/9USW/GOCNOJ0Q/FBZ9USWGOCNOJ0Q.SMALL.jpg Phil B A friend expressed an interest in learning to weld. I am writing this to give an introduction to welding for people like her. It is also a place to catalog some very useful things that required quite a bit of time and reading for me to learn them. I weld mild steel at home to make things I want and...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Jun 2011 19:19:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-420-Windchime/
The $4.20 Windchime - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/OJ0S/G8XPMEOW/F2ROJ0SG8XPMEOW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/OJ0S/G8XPMEOW/F2ROJ0SG8XPMEOW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/OJ0S/G8XPMEOW/F2ROJ0SG8XPMEOW.SMALL.jpg Greasetattoo Hey All, First, I would like to thank Make magazine (issue no. 21) for the idea of this wind chime... The wind chime cost a total of $4.20 to make. (not including the the swivel or fishing line) If you like my instructable, please take a second and vote for me! Items you will need to...
By: Greasetattoo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 May 2010 09:11:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Forging-a-scorpion-from-a-lag-bolt/
Forging a scorpion from a lag bolt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/Z1HW/GO5IG85Q/FWDZ1HWGO5IG85Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/Z1HW/GO5IG85Q/FWDZ1HWGO5IG85Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/Z1HW/GO5IG85Q/FWDZ1HWGO5IG85Q.SMALL.jpg oldanvilyoungsmith Part two of my blacksmithing series. How to forge a scorpion from a lag bolt. these things are fairly quick to make (when you get used to them), look cute, and sell fairly well as you can price them for a fairly low price, and still get money for your time and supplies. Have fun with it ! Part...
By: oldanvilyoungsmith

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 20:50:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Weld/
Cheap Welding for Punks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/7GS0/FMMD5MA4/FHV7GS0FMMD5MA4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/7GS0/FMMD5MA4/FHV7GS0FMMD5MA4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/7GS0/FMMD5MA4/FHV7GS0FMMD5MA4.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson Cheap homemade welders compared: AC stick, DC stick, DC spoolgun. Oxyfuel discussion. Welding is usually the easiest and quickest way to build something. You just put the parts next to each other and weld them. You don't have to drill bolt holes and go to the hardware store for bolts.Metal doesn't s...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:33:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/KNIFE-FROM-A-NAIL/
KNIFE FROM A NAIL - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/GGKB/GMQ2LSZJ/FNDGGKBGMQ2LSZJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/GGKB/GMQ2LSZJ/FNDGGKBGMQ2LSZJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/GGKB/GMQ2LSZJ/FNDGGKBGMQ2LSZJ.SMALL.jpg pennabilli Forging is fun. Steel needs to be hot forged but iron can be cold forged, needing only to be annealed when hammering has hardened it. Common nails are made of iron, (or of mild steel in this case you must anneal them when you feel they are getting harder to hammer) ; any nail, around 3 inches long, ...
By: pennabilli

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