Instructables: exploring - workshop - metalworking - popular http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 10:37:17 PDT BLOX v1.01 How To Electro-Etch a Solid Metal Plaque http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Electro-Etch-a-Solid-Metal-Plaque/
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Tue, 6 Mar 2012 22:01:53 PST
Carved drinking horn http://www.instructables.com/id/Carved-drinking-horn/
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Sat, 11 May 2013 03:41:18 PDT
How to remove a stuborn nut/bolt http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-remove-a-stuborn-nutbolt/
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Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:14:00 PDT
Chrome Plating of Car Headlights and Parts http://www.instructables.com/id/Chrome-Plating-of-Car-Headlights-and-Parts/
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Sat, 18 May 2013 02:14:52 PDT
How to Use a Horizontal Bandsaw (With Accuracy and Precision) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Use-a-Horizontal-Bandsaw-With-Accuracy-and/
How to Use a Horizontal Bandsaw (With Accuracy and Precision) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/WEYO/HFPTRILH/FBLWEYOHFPTRILH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/WEYO/HFPTRILH/FBLWEYOHFPTRILH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/WEYO/HFPTRILH/FBLWEYOHFPTRILH.SMALL.jpg jtinst This is a horizontal bandsaw.  It's usually used to cut stock to rough length, but with a couple of tricks and a bit of finesse you can use it to cut accurately (within a few thousands) again and again. Measure and Mark the Workpiece First, measure and mark your workpiece.  Using a little Dykem B...
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:02:52 PDT
DIY Stamped Metal Garden Markers http://www.instructables.com/id/Stamped-Metal-Garden-Markers/
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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:41:21 PDT
DIY SOLAR FOUNDRY http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-SOLAR-FOUNDRY/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM9/8VCF/HGQT4WK6/FM98VCFHGQT4WK6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM9/8VCF/HGQT4WK6/FM98VCFHGQT4WK6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM9/8VCF/HGQT4WK6/FM98VCFHGQT4WK6.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE The solar tracker keeps our target illuminated for 8 hours a day enabling build temperatures exceeding 2100Ú Celsius, a new personal record.
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Thu, 16 May 2013 07:13:20 PDT
Make a two part reusable mold using plaster http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-two-part-reusable-mold-using-plaster/
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Sun, 12 May 2013 19:49:27 PDT
Find exact center and drill concentric holes in metal rods http://www.instructables.com/id/Find-exact-center-and-drill-concentric-holes-in-me/
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Fri, 10 May 2013 10:31:33 PDT
Reuse Old Bullet Shells http://www.instructables.com/id/Reuse-Old-Bullet-Shells/
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Wed, 8 May 2013 17:46:15 PDT
How To Make A Woodlore Clone http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Woodlore-Clone/
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Sun, 5 May 2013 07:56:53 PDT
Bicycle wheel truing stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-wheel-truing-stand/
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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:31:11 PDT
Space Shuttle Rocket Stove :) http://www.instructables.com/id/Space-Shuttle-Rocket-Stove-/
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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:50:17 PDT
Wood Fired Hot Tub http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Fired-Hot-Tub/
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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:35:09 PDT
Making an ARC Welder - Part 2 of 2 http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-an-ARC-Welder-Part-2-of-2/
Making an ARC Welder - Part 2 of 2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/0PHP/HFSHERQJ/FOA0PHPHFSHERQJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/0PHP/HFSHERQJ/FOA0PHPHFSHERQJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/0PHP/HFSHERQJ/FOA0PHPHFSHERQJ.SMALL.jpg The King of Random How to convert scavenged microwave parts into a useful arc welding machine.  This is part 2 of 2, and focuses on the electrical system and finishing touches. More projects at www.thekingofrandom.com Before you watch this, make sure you've seen Part 1. Watch the Video! WARNING: Stick weld...
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Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:13:17 PDT
How to Make a Soup Can Forge http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Soup-Can-Forge/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPV/NZAS/HFD187K2/FPVNZASHFD187K2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPV/NZAS/HFD187K2/FPVNZASHFD187K2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPV/NZAS/HFD187K2/FPVNZASHFD187K2.SMALL.jpg NightHawkInLight The above video details the process I used to create a simple and inexpensive propane forge from commonly available materials. In the video below this forge is put to use for the first time making a small fixed blade knife.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:24:25 PDT
Making an ARC Welder - Part 1 of 2 http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-an-ARC-Welder-Part-1-of-2/
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Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:06:50 PDT
Collapsable / folding media blast cabinet / enclosure http://www.instructables.com/id/Collapsable-folding-media-blast-cabinet-enclos/
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Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:42:43 PDT
Dismantling a Brook Crompton AC motor (from a Myford Lathe) http://www.instructables.com/id/Dismantling-a-Brook-Crompton-AC-motor-from-a-Myfo/
Dismantling a Brook Crompton AC motor (from a Myford Lathe) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/Y5W3/HF23M64A/FBKY5W3HF23M64A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/Y5W3/HF23M64A/FBKY5W3HF23M64A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/Y5W3/HF23M64A/FBKY5W3HF23M64A.SMALL.jpg qthurtle Smoke was billowing out of my  1/3 HP Brook Crompton motor when I switched it on. I immediately switched it off and stripped it down to see what the problem was (I guessed it was the capacitor - but found out that it doesn't have a capacitor start - it has two out-of-phase windings and switches one ...
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Wed, 3 Apr 2013 15:01:53 PDT
Pocket Candle, or : How I learned to stop worrying and love the Dark. http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Candle-or-How-I-learned-to-stop-worrying/
Pocket Candle, or : How I learned to stop worrying and love the Dark. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/8WFN/HET1AJPI/FW18WFNHET1AJPI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/8WFN/HET1AJPI/FW18WFNHET1AJPI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/8WFN/HET1AJPI/FW18WFNHET1AJPI.SMALL.jpg MrE Have you ever been watching a movie and seen where the characters are suddenly plunged into the dark. One enterprising person invariably pulls out a lighter or some matches. Yay! Unfortunately unless you're in a movie the light fades quickly from a match or the lighter will get very hot. In the case...
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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:22:00 PDT
Homemade Stick Welder - From Microwave Parts! http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Stick-Welder-From-Microwave-Parts/
Homemade Stick Welder - From Microwave Parts! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/SCHJ/HET1AMCR/F4JSCHJHET1AMCR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/SCHJ/HET1AMCR/F4JSCHJHET1AMCR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/SCHJ/HET1AMCR/F4JSCHJHET1AMCR.SMALL.jpg The King of Random Did you know you can make an AC arc welder using parts from your microwave?  I just finished mine, so join me in this video as we put its welding capabilities to the test! www.thekingofrandom.com Watch The Video! WARNING: I run the system on 240 VAC, which is metered by a power controller I bu...
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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:38:31 PDT
Blacksmithing Ancient Egyptian Copper Chisels http://www.instructables.com/id/Blacksmithing-Ancient-Egyptian-Copper-Chisels/
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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:00:36 PDT
Paint Can Furnace with Accessories, Lost Foam Casting, and More! http://www.instructables.com/id/Paint-Can-Furnace-with-Accessories-Lost-Foam-Cast/
Paint Can Furnace with Accessories, Lost Foam Casting, and More! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/QUYV/HELX4CEH/FQFQUYVHELX4CEH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/QUYV/HELX4CEH/FQFQUYVHELX4CEH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/QUYV/HELX4CEH/FQFQUYVHELX4CEH.SMALL.jpg Morgan_Demers When I started to cast aluminum the end goal was to build a lathe from scratch following the dave gingery machine shop from scrap metal series of books. Now that I have the lathe, I won't necessarily need to cast large parts all the time, and thus it seemed like a good idea to build a smaller furnac...
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Sun, 24 Mar 2013 18:31:07 PDT
Making a set of Third Hands: welding fixtures! http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-set-of-Third-Hands-welding-fixtures/
Making a set of Third Hands: welding fixtures! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/QZNR/HEBN81MS/FYHQZNRHEBN81MS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/QZNR/HEBN81MS/FYHQZNRHEBN81MS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/QZNR/HEBN81MS/FYHQZNRHEBN81MS.SMALL.jpg TSSJ-ryan Welding is fun! But sometimes you just need a few helping hands to hold your work while you weld. This Instructable goes over how I made my third hands: welding fixtures. Thanks goes out to schip666's Instructable http://www.instructables.com/id/Third%2c-fourth%2c-and-possibly-fifth%2c-hand/ for giv...
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Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:48:00 PDT
PANZERHANDY - the armoured cell phone http://www.instructables.com/id/PANZERHANDY-the-armoured-cell-phone/
PANZERHANDY - the armoured cell phone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/OM4S/HEI45V3U/FKEOM4SHEI45V3U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/OM4S/HEI45V3U/FKEOM4SHEI45V3U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/OM4S/HEI45V3U/FKEOM4SHEI45V3U.SMALL.jpg bricobart How many times I broke a mobile phone by just letting it fall on the ground or - everybody gets angry, sometimes - while throwing it to the wall or someone's head... Too many, many too many. Even my strongest Samsung shockproof didn't resist, finally. Mobiles are fragile, too fragile, and need our...
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Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:56:26 PDT
Easy to make bending press brake with flexible hinge http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-to-make-bending-press-brake-with-seat-belt-hi/
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Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:57:08 PDT
Micro-Torch Soldering http://www.instructables.com/id/Micro-Torch-Soldering/
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Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:05:51 PDT
Bulletproof iPhone case http://www.instructables.com/id/Bulletproof-iPhone-case-with-pics/
Bulletproof iPhone case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/5S6H/HELWZBX1/F6D5S6HHELWZBX1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/5S6H/HELWZBX1/F6D5S6HHELWZBX1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/5S6H/HELWZBX1/F6D5S6HHELWZBX1.SMALL.jpg lockershop Applying for a job with the secret services or just protective of your iPhone? Either way this is an instructable for you.This holder can not only withstand  bullets and pellets from  low caliber guns and air rifles but is stab proof, protects your smart phone from falls, from hits by a  hammer an...
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:59:37 PDT
Buffalo Nickel Ring http://www.instructables.com/id/Buffalo-Nickel-Ring/
Buffalo Nickel Ring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/U3RQ/HEBN0HJG/FMOU3RQHEBN0HJG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/U3RQ/HEBN0HJG/FMOU3RQHEBN0HJG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/U3RQ/HEBN0HJG/FMOU3RQHEBN0HJG.SMALL.jpg KemikalzAreFun This is my first tutorial-ish type thing so cut me a little slack. I'm sorry for lack of pictures, once I get into something I forget to take them. Anyway my inspiration for this one was my girlfriend. I wanted to give her something when I saw her this weekend, but I wanted it to be special and ha...
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Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:33:43 PDT
Convert a Electric Water Tank to a Outdoor Wood Heater http://www.instructables.com/id/Phase-1-Electric-Hot-Water-Tank-to-Outdoor-Wood-/
Convert a Electric Water Tank to a Outdoor Wood Heater - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/4IOT/HEBNHKM1/FUH4IOTHEBNHKM1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/4IOT/HEBNHKM1/FUH4IOTHEBNHKM1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/4IOT/HEBNHKM1/FUH4IOTHEBNHKM1.SMALL.jpg Dave2340 I recently developed an interest in welding and so began looking for a welding project. With winter around the corner I began scanning Instructables for outdoor wood heater inspiration. Lots of great ideas and creative approaches. Many use gas cylinders which are a perfect size but has an element of...
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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 23:36:12 PDT
Custom Screw Eyes http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Screw-Eyes/
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Sat, 16 Mar 2013 08:03:58 PDT
Make a Titanium Ring http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Titanium-Ring/
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Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:34:35 PDT
How to Build a Forge http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Forge/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEO/23WG/GLU0HYX3/FEO23WGGLU0HYX3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEO/23WG/GLU0HYX3/FEO23WGGLU0HYX3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEO/23WG/GLU0HYX3/FEO23WGGLU0HYX3.SMALL.jpg makingcustomknives How I made a simple gas forge for knifemaking and blacksmithing.
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Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:25:57 PDT
How to make a mini forge out of an Altoids tin http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-mini-forge-out-of-an-Altoids-tin/
How to make a mini forge out of an Altoids tin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/8J0J/FX8OUJO3/F818J0JFX8OUJO3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/8J0J/FX8OUJO3/F818J0JFX8OUJO3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/8J0J/FX8OUJO3/F818J0JFX8OUJO3.SMALL.jpg steampirate In this instructable I have built a forge that really isn't to practical but if for some reason you need to forge yourself some paper clips this is the project for you. Materials For this project you need the following:-Altoids tin-2" piece of brass tubing-A tube of fireplace cement-Perlite-Rubbe...
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Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:47:32 PDT
All of My Current Handcrafted Knives http://www.instructables.com/id/All-of-My-Current-Handcrafted-Knives/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/HXJO/HBHGLINJ/FWLHXJOHBHGLINJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/HXJO/HBHGLINJ/FWLHXJOHBHGLINJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/HXJO/HBHGLINJ/FWLHXJOHBHGLINJ.SMALL.jpg Basement_Craftsman These knives are made of mostly mild steel. Some are from files/ railroad spikes and others are high carbon steel. I made almost all of them. I cut them out with an angle grinder and did most the shaping with a belt grinder. Most of the scales are wood however some are mycarta i made. I previously s...
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Sat, 5 Jan 2013 13:01:25 PST
Build A Disc Brake Utility Hatchet http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-A-Disc-Brake-Utility-Hatchet/
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Thu, 7 Mar 2013 18:55:50 PST
DIY Mini Forge http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Mini-Forge/
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Fri, 1 Mar 2013 18:32:26 PST
how to make a shock proof system for your gopro hero camera http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-shock-proof-system-for-your-gopro-he/
how to make a shock proof system for your gopro hero camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/L9HZ/HDOW3ARW/F3IL9HZHDOW3ARW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/L9HZ/HDOW3ARW/F3IL9HZHDOW3ARW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/L9HZ/HDOW3ARW/F3IL9HZHDOW3ARW.SMALL.jpg roberto22223 this isn't the prettiest thing but i am just testing the concept and it seems to actually work...i dropped it off a 20 ft cliff while cliff diving and it hit the solid ground next to the water and it was perfectly fine. things you'll need not everything is in this picture 1. lots of rebar(i used ...
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Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:06:02 PST
How to make Bismuth Crystals http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Bismuth-Crystals/
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Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:09:29 PST
Copper Rose - an everlasting flower! http://www.instructables.com/id/Copper-Rose-an-everlasting-flower/
Copper Rose - an everlasting flower! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/B14Q/HD4VNB1G/FWNB14QHD4VNB1G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/B14Q/HD4VNB1G/FWNB14QHD4VNB1G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/B14Q/HD4VNB1G/FWNB14QHD4VNB1G.SMALL.jpg SanjayBeast Hi all, So, after lots of requests from the internet and my friends, I thought I'd upload a step-by-step guide to making a rose out of sheet copper and steel/brass rod. Of course, this is not a definitive guide - I saw a similar flower on the internet and wasn't completely satisfied with it, so modi...
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Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:01:04 PST
Sheet Metal iPod Case http://www.instructables.com/id/Sheet-Metal-iPod-Case/
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Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:32:05 PST
Small Figure Casting via the "Bologna Sandwich Casting Method" http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Figure-Casting-via-the-Bologna-Sandwich-Cas/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/9MK4/H9X3JGKM/F0V9MK4H9X3JGKM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/9MK4/H9X3JGKM/F0V9MK4H9X3JGKM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/9MK4/H9X3JGKM/F0V9MK4H9X3JGKM.SMALL.jpg in0v8 I heard about Bologna Sandwich Casting at TechShop Detriot  so I decided to give it a shot. The objective is to make small customized figures to be used in games such as Monopoly; and I made it at TechShop. To make the figures I used: Painted hardboard from the TechShop scrap bin Thin card board fr...
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Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:28:42 PST
How To Make An Aluminum Dreidel (TechShop style) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-An-Aluminum-Dreidel-TechShop-style/
How To Make An Aluminum Dreidel (TechShop style) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/VA5C/HD4V40A4/FU0VA5CHD4V40A4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/VA5C/HD4V40A4/FU0VA5CHD4V40A4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/VA5C/HD4V40A4/FU0VA5CHD4V40A4.SMALL.jpg wemcdonald Last December I started thinking about joining TechShop, so at Hanukkah I told my girlfriend that if I joined I could make her all kinds of dreidels. Today I found myself with some extra aluminum, so I decided to use their metal shop make my first one. Cut a square out of bar stock The barstock I...
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Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:26:30 PST
Copper Rose - Perfect for Valentines Day! http://www.instructables.com/id/Copper-Rose-Perfect-for-Valentines-Day/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/A0S8/HCV927WB/FZ3A0S8HCV927WB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/A0S8/HCV927WB/FZ3A0S8HCV927WB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/A0S8/HCV927WB/FZ3A0S8HCV927WB.SMALL.jpg SanjayBeast Hi all - first ever instructable, so be nice, I made this pair of copper and silver steel roses for a friend of mine, and she absolutely loved them to bits (she's going on holiday, so I had to give them to her early). They're of my own design that took inspiration from some I saw on the net, and req...
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Sat, 9 Feb 2013 07:18:30 PST
How I heat treat my knifes http://www.instructables.com/id/How-I-heat-treat-my-knifes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/OGJ2/HCV99GJM/FV6OGJ2HCV99GJM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/OGJ2/HCV99GJM/FV6OGJ2HCV99GJM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/OGJ2/HCV99GJM/FV6OGJ2HCV99GJM.SMALL.jpg baneling-bust Hi there! In this instructable I will be showing you how I heat treat my knifes! also please check out my YouTube channel here! http://www.youtube.com/user/theartofweapons/videos?view=0
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Thu, 7 Feb 2013 07:56:40 PST
Cheater Washer http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheater-Washer/
Cheater Washer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/I66G/HCJOAZ3N/F97I66GHCJOAZ3N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/I66G/HCJOAZ3N/F97I66GHCJOAZ3N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/I66G/HCJOAZ3N/F97I66GHCJOAZ3N.SMALL.jpg Augybendogy We have an end table with a built-in lamp. The hole in the wooden table where the lamp mounts is much bigger than the bolt that holds it in place.  To compensate for this the designer put a large thin washer under the bolt to help hold it down. Over the years the washer has bent & we continue to tig...
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Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:44:23 PST
Hacer una T de tubo (how do make a tube T) http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacer-una-T-de-tubo-how-do-make-a-tube-T/
Hacer una T de tubo (how do make a tube T) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/O2SR/HCAXHE6X/FMAO2SRHCAXHE6X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/O2SR/HCAXHE6X/FMAO2SRHCAXHE6X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/O2SR/HCAXHE6X/FMAO2SRHCAXHE6X.SMALL.jpg rimar2000 Me ha sucedido repetidas veces que necesito empalmar un caño con otro, ya sea para agua, aire, combustible, gas, etc.  En cualquier ferretería se venden T de diversos tamaños. Pero en este caso yo necesité 3, y cuando averigüé el precio decidí que era preferible hacerlas yo mismo. Siguiendo alguno...
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Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:11:26 PST
How to make a simple but lethal throwing star. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-simple-but-lethal-throwing-star/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/CAYL/HCJOFPU4/F7FCAYLHCJOFPU4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/CAYL/HCJOFPU4/F7FCAYLHCJOFPU4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/CAYL/HCJOFPU4/F7FCAYLHCJOFPU4.SMALL.jpg baneling-bust Hi there! In this video I will be showing you how to make a simple but lethal throwing star. Caution! This is incredibly dangerous! Make it at your own risk and do not throw it at anything that you do not intend to hit! Also please check out my YouTube channel to see more videos of cool weapons! ...
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Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:57:56 PST
Lost Wax Casting http://www.instructables.com/id/Lost-Wax-Casting/
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Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:23:01 PDT
Metal Reindeer Sculpture http://www.instructables.com/id/Metal-Reindeer-Sculpture/
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Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:47:54 PST