http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 16:14:49 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Lawnmower-blade-camping-knife/
Lawnmower blade camping knife - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/9C53/HGZOFJ6K/F3X9C53HGZOFJ6K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/9C53/HGZOFJ6K/F3X9C53HGZOFJ6K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/9C53/HGZOFJ6K/F3X9C53HGZOFJ6K.SMALL.jpg mitsaru Here is a short tutorial on how to make a camping knife from a old lawnmower blade. Safety First step is safety, The metal will be hot, the files are abrasive, the spray of sparks is eyeball piercing. Please be safe and use common sense. Personal protection should be worn at all times, even if it...
By: mitsaru

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 22:28:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Eco-Tornado-Shelter/
Eco Tornado Shelter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/FPX5/HGZOFIV1/FYVFPX5HGZOFIV1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/FPX5/HGZOFIV1/FYVFPX5HGZOFIV1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/FPX5/HGZOFIV1/FYVFPX5HGZOFIV1.SMALL.gif ke4mcl while watching the news today as many Americans did in the aftermath of the tornado that hit Oklahoma, i was surprised to hear that the local school had NO tornado shelter for the kids. they cited cost. it's a sad but very real fact that at times, cost may trump safety. seeing what happened at that...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 20:05:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chrome-Plating-of-Car-Headlights-and-Parts/
Chrome Plating of Car Headlights and Parts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/WH02/HGU2OSYW/FZKWH02HGU2OSYW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/WH02/HGU2OSYW/FZKWH02HGU2OSYW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/WH02/HGU2OSYW/FZKWH02HGU2OSYW.SMALL.jpg kjegelan I want to shear my experience with Electroplating parts with, Copper,Nickel, and Chrome. Check in here early next week for more detailed instructions and videos about the mixing of chemicals,plating, soldering, and buffing different metals to a high quality finish. If there's anyone intereste...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 02:14:52 PDT 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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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 07:13:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-two-part-reusable-mold-using-plaster/
Make a two part reusable mold using plaster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/VFKV/HGIEVHW2/FWPVFKVHGIEVHW2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/VFKV/HGIEVHW2/FWPVFKVHGIEVHW2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/VFKV/HGIEVHW2/FWPVFKVHGIEVHW2.SMALL.jpg armorlord Before I start, I'd like to note that this is my first instructable so please excuse any potential gaps in logic I made and some of the blurry pictures. I tried to take as many photos as possible and will explain the process as thoroughly as possible, but should you require additional help feel free...
By: armorlord

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 19:49:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Carved-drinking-horn/
Carved drinking horn - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/YII9/HGH71GHF/F40YII9HGH71GHF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/YII9/HGH71GHF/F40YII9HGH71GHF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/YII9/HGH71GHF/F40YII9HGH71GHF.SMALL.jpg RuudvandeLooij Every person eating tons of meat and drinking even more beer is either a dwarf or a viking. So what do all those people need? A drinking horn. This instructables will cover all steps I did for my drinking horn. This includes some simple carving and metalwork and excludes the proces of preparing the...
By: RuudvandeLooij

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 03:41:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Find-exact-center-and-drill-concentric-holes-in-me/
Find exact center and drill concentric holes in metal rods - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/3YU4/HGH6PFKQ/FY63YU4HGH6PFKQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/3YU4/HGH6PFKQ/FY63YU4HGH6PFKQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY6/3YU4/HGH6PFKQ/FY63YU4HGH6PFKQ.SMALL.jpg Bill WW Finding and marking the exact center of a small metal rod or dowel is more difficult than finding the center of a larger circle. I recently wanted to mark the center of a 1" long x 3/8" diameter brass rod, then drill a 1/8" concentric hole the entire length. Yes, just a brass rod with a hole down ...
By: Bill WW

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 10:31:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reuse-Old-Bullet-Shells/
Reuse Old Bullet Shells - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/D05N/HGH6V3NH/FWDD05NHGH6V3NH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/D05N/HGH6V3NH/FWDD05NHGH6V3NH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWD/D05N/HGH6V3NH/FWDD05NHGH6V3NH.SMALL.jpg backflip11 Use old 30. Cal bullets to make tire valve cover Gather Materials Two 30. Cal shells Pipe cutters Drill Sand paper Plyers Sand Shells Sand them with 400 grit paper to shine them up a bit Cut Shells Cut the shell in half to get it the right size Remove Burr Take a drill and drill the ...
By: backflip11

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 17:46:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-test-a-simple-LED-with-the-button-battery/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/JPID/HFSHV3RG/FEGJPIDHFSHV3RG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/JPID/HFSHV3RG/FEGJPIDHFSHV3RG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/JPID/HFSHV3RG/FEGJPIDHFSHV3RG.SMALL.jpg Jackyhubble If you buy some leds ,you can't confirm what's the leds color ,how to get it. A easy way is to test them use button battery. we have took several photo for the problem,it's good used at the family .
By: Jackyhubble

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 18:47:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Woodlore-Clone/
How To Make A Woodlore Clone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/67F9/HG85CI20/FJ267F9HG85CI20.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/67F9/HG85CI20/FJ267F9HG85CI20.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/67F9/HG85CI20/FJ267F9HG85CI20.SMALL.jpg thesurvivaledge This is my first instructable! :) so I reserve my self from any misses or if I forgot to mention anything, please comment so that I can edit. As most of you bushcrafters/survivalists already know, the classic woodlore is one of the most popular knife designs out there. First developed by Ray Mears...
By: thesurvivaledge

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 07:56:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-cool-SoCal-custom-homemade-chopper-bike/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/KUJM/HG85C7NG/F8KKUJMHG85C7NG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/KUJM/HG85C7NG/F8KKUJMHG85C7NG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/KUJM/HG85C7NG/F8KKUJMHG85C7NG.SMALL.jpg dsowa here are some pics that I took of a custom chopper bike that I made my son, needs a little TLC, but it features a super low frame, rear suspension, and hidden seat support, really fun to ride once you get the hang of it, thanks for looking    Dean and JJ
By: dsowa

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 17:45:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Accurate-Angle-Cuts-on-a-Horizontal-Bandsaw/
Accurate Angle Cuts on a Horizontal Bandsaw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/G839/HFD1KT1U/FEKG839HFD1KT1U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/G839/HFD1KT1U/FEKG839HFD1KT1U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/G839/HFD1KT1U/FEKG839HFD1KT1U.SMALL.jpg jtinst Making accurate angle cuts on a horizontal bandsaw can be a bit tricky if you don't have, don't trust, or need more precision than the gradiated presets provide.  This is the technique I use. Safety First FIrst things first, make sure emergency stop is depressed and the feed rate is set to zero. ...
By: jtinst

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 16:29:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Desk-Brackets/
Desk Brackets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/KMVE/HFSHU7RI/FIGKMVEHFSHU7RI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/KMVE/HFSHU7RI/FIGKMVEHFSHU7RI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/KMVE/HFSHU7RI/FIGKMVEHFSHU7RI.SMALL.jpg jtinst Those of your familiar with my previous instructables will remember my sit to stand desk.  It's functional, but looks a bit cobbled together and doesn't have the range of motion I'd like.  So, I figured it's time to build a better one.  I got a lead on some Linak DL11 legs, but no mounting hardware....
By: jtinst

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 15:48:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stamped-Metal-Garden-Markers/
DIY Stamped Metal Garden Markers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/ZQIM/HFSHFKXK/FERZQIMHFSHFKXK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/ZQIM/HFSHFKXK/FERZQIMHFSHFKXK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/ZQIM/HFSHFKXK/FERZQIMHFSHFKXK.SMALL.jpg rhodylife I was looking for a different way to mark the herbs that I put in my planter, and after coming across some inspiration, I decided to run with the idea of stamped metal. I did some research on types of metal and found hollow welding tubes, and thought those would make the perfect garden stakes. Mat...
By: rhodylife

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:41:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Fired-Hot-Tub/
Wood Fired Hot Tub - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/DFP9/HFWSTQ2U/FZBDFP9HFWSTQ2U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/DFP9/HFWSTQ2U/FZBDFP9HFWSTQ2U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/DFP9/HFWSTQ2U/FZBDFP9HFWSTQ2U.SMALL.jpg dan268 Wood-fired Hot Tub Perfect for 6-10 friends.  It can be carried in the back of a small pickup truck.  It takes about 3 hours to get up to temperature and cost about $650. Materials -55 gallon closed steel barrel ($30) -Barrel stove conversion kit ($50) -14 2" x 4" x 8" firebricks ($30) -2 2 foot se...
By: dan268

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:35:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Space-Shuttle-Rocket-Stove-/
Space Shuttle Rocket Stove :) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/VU2V/HFSHVSEF/FCPVU2VHFSHVSEF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/VU2V/HFSHVSEF/FCPVU2VHFSHVSEF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/VU2V/HFSHVSEF/FCPVU2VHFSHVSEF.SMALL.jpg msel This is my heavy rocket stove, its name is space shuttle because of the color :) This 10x10 cm metal profile, I cuted it with 45 degree angle
By: msel

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:50:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Tiny-Model-Sword-From-Solder-Scraps/
Make A Tiny Model Sword From Solder Scraps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/MRTB/HFPTIDDR/FFDMRTBHFPTIDDR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/MRTB/HFPTIDDR/FFDMRTBHFPTIDDR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/MRTB/HFPTIDDR/FFDMRTBHFPTIDDR.SMALL.jpg AmpOwl A while ago at a robot competition, my friends were playing with solder wire, making flimsy little swords and hitting each other with them. Later, I was wondering if it was actually possible to make a usable blade with solder, and so the Solder Sword was born. (Ok, its really just a little knife, bu...
By: AmpOwl

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:28:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-wheel-truing-stand/
Bicycle wheel truing stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/R24M/HFSH7DZ0/FQPR24MHFSH7DZ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/R24M/HFSH7DZ0/FQPR24MHFSH7DZ0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/R24M/HFSH7DZ0/FQPR24MHFSH7DZ0.SMALL.jpg ehsiung This is a simple truing stand for bicycle wheels. It's no-frills so it might not appeal to professional bike mechanics but it's perfect for recreational bikers who might only build a few wheels a year. It's made from just a few pieces of steel so it's cheap, and it breaks down nicely for storage. I...
By: ehsiung

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:31:11 PDT 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...
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:13:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lawn-Mower-Blade-Knife-and-Wooden-Handle-and-Sheat/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/DI89/HFSHEHKB/FXXDI89HFSHEHKB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/DI89/HFSHEHKB/FXXDI89HFSHEHKB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/DI89/HFSHEHKB/FXXDI89HFSHEHKB.SMALL.jpg HeWhoMakesStuff A lawn mower blade that I made into a large knife. The handle is made of pine wrapped in cotton twine coated in a high grade waterproof wood glue.  The sheath was made of plywood cut and layered. The entire assembly was shaped with flap disks and aged with fire and a sandblaster. I finished by coati...
By: HeWhoMakesStuff

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:18:57 PDT 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...
By: jtinst

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:02:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-Guard-for-a-Sword/
Hand Guard for a Sword - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/HLJ1/HFSHE4AK/FZKHLJ1HFSHE4AK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/HLJ1/HFSHE4AK/FZKHLJ1HFSHE4AK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/HLJ1/HFSHE4AK/FZKHLJ1HFSHE4AK.SMALL.jpg notjustsomeone How to make a hammered steel guard for a sword handle. I recently found a sword blade, it was hiding in the tailgate gap of a car I bought, and decided to make a handle for it. It appeared to be a short cheap version of some japanese-ish straight sword. But that's kind of boring so I went for more ...
By: notjustsomeone

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:07:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-A-Car-Using-A-Spark-Plug/
How to Make A Car Using A Spark Plug - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/N22I/HFPTOHT9/FQBN22IHFPTOHT9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/N22I/HFPTOHT9/FQBN22IHFPTOHT9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/N22I/HFPTOHT9/FQBN22IHFPTOHT9.SMALL.jpg survivorman371 I made this in Shop at my school. I am entering this fun project in the epilogue contest. That laser cutter would help both me and my dad with out metal working and home renovations. Good luck to everyone Materials - Oxy acetylene torch. Or a normal torch. - Old spark plug - Scrap metal - SAFTEY...
By: survivorman371

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:50:59 PDT 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.
By: NightHawkInLight

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:24:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/five-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/PP1M/HFD1FL0S/F1CPP1MHFD1FL0S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/PP1M/HFD1FL0S/F1CPP1MHFD1FL0S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/PP1M/HFD1FL0S/F1CPP1MHFD1FL0S.SMALL.jpg WazIt 028.”(five) The knife is handcrafted from 1/8" steel by the stock removal method.  The overall length of the knife is 10" with the blade measuring  5 1/2".  Decorative milling was done on the blade with high speed drill bits, and the handle is made from a unknown salvaged  hardwood, with 1/8" flut...
By: WazIt

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:42:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wiring-up-a-Brooke-Crompton-single-phase-lathe-mot/
Wiring up a Brooke Crompton single-phase lathe motor (Myford Lathe) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBY/NSI2/HFD1DWP5/FBYNSI2HFD1DWP5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBY/NSI2/HFD1DWP5/FBYNSI2HFD1DWP5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBY/NSI2/HFD1DWP5/FBYNSI2HFD1DWP5.SMALL.jpg qthurtle Here are a few notes about wiring up my small lathe motor. They are specific to the particular motor referred to in the title and shown in the photos (250W, 2.9A, 50Hz, 220/240V AC). The notes are simply to show my own set-up. This Instructable deals with potentially lethal mains-voltage wiring, an...
By: qthurtle

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:48:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steel-memento-box/
Steel memento box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/NX95/HFD1K7GM/FCMNX95HFD1K7GM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/NX95/HFD1K7GM/FCMNX95HFD1K7GM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/NX95/HFD1K7GM/FCMNX95HFD1K7GM.SMALL.jpg dwood95 Hi my name is Darwin Wood and my project was to make a "memento box" out of steel.  I have been taking welding classes for about six months now and I decided it was time I applied my skills to a fun, relatively easy yet still challenging project.  Unfortunately, in order to make a box like this you ...
By: dwood95

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:39:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Heavy-Duty-Autobot-Logo/
Heavy Duty Autobot Logo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/00QJ/HERM6P2T/F8E00QJHERM6P2T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/00QJ/HERM6P2T/F8E00QJHERM6P2T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/00QJ/HERM6P2T/F8E00QJHERM6P2T.SMALL.jpg Barringer Interested in a cool logo for your car? Not impressed with store-bought options? Afraid the one you like will not survive life on this hostile planet? Or you might be concerned that your decal will not survive an altercation with sticky fingers that might be walking by your ride? Challenge accepted,...
By: Barringer

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:56:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-an-ARC-Welder-Part-1-of-2/
Making an ARC Welder - Part 1 of 2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/B5WB/HFD16N30/FHKB5WBHFD16N30.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/B5WB/HFD16N30/FHKB5WBHFD16N30.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/B5WB/HFD16N30/FHKB5WBHFD16N30.SMALL.jpg The King of Random How to convert scavenged microwave parts into a useful arc welding machine.  This is part 1 of 2, and focuses on the modification of the transformers. www.thekingofrandom.com Watch the Video! WARNING: Stick welding, and/or the modification of a Microwave Oven Transformer (M.O.T), can be ve...
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:06:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Collapsable-folding-media-blast-cabinet-enclos/
Collapsable / folding media blast cabinet / enclosure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/JF6E/HFBK73BI/FCSJF6EHFBK73BI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/JF6E/HFBK73BI/FCSJF6EHFBK73BI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/JF6E/HFBK73BI/FCSJF6EHFBK73BI.SMALL.jpg rchanter Removing rust, paint, scale and corrosion can be a pain. An easy way is to use a media blast whether it be sand, glass or any of the numerous different medias all with different properties for removing what you want to clean in different degrees of aggression.  You can use a blast cleaner outside bu...
By: rchanter

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:42:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-kiseru-pipe-from-a-9mm-shell/
How to make a kiseru pipe from a 9mm shell. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/HX5E/HFBKEK6L/FTHHX5EHFBKEK6L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/HX5E/HFBKEK6L/FTHHX5EHFBKEK6L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/HX5E/HFBKEK6L/FTHHX5EHFBKEK6L.SMALL.jpg sugarworm A bit of an americanized touch to the traditional kiseru pipe, for the discerning Japanophilie that is a bit of a redneck at heart. A bit of warning, I'm not a good craftsman by any means  so if any improvements or criticism can be suggested in the comments than please don't hesitate. The traditiona...
By: sugarworm

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 15:30:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Eclipse-Can-Arm-guardsGauntlets/
Eclipse Can Arm-guards/Gauntlets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5D/YTNN/HF23MWTT/F5DYTNNHF23MWTT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5D/YTNN/HF23MWTT/F5DYTNNHF23MWTT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5D/YTNN/HF23MWTT/F5DYTNNHF23MWTT.SMALL.jpg Sir_ShadowStep This is a 'How to' that will teach you how to make some sick Gauntlets! Also, I have entered this into the Youth make-and-learn Contest, so I have some information to say here: Questions Q1- What did you make? (Tell the story of what you made and how it works. Why did you use the tools and materia...
By: Sir_ShadowStep

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 19:08:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fillet-of-Knife/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/NL7T/HF23K3DE/FRGNL7THF23K3DE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/NL7T/HF23K3DE/FRGNL7THF23K3DE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/NL7T/HF23K3DE/FRGNL7THF23K3DE.SMALL.jpg WazIt Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 (fillet of knife) Ò„ The knife is 15 1/2 " (39.4 cm) long with a 9 3/4" ( 24.8 cm) blade. It is made from 1/32" ( .07938 cm) hardened steel and the handle is from 3/8" ( .9525 cm) plastic and 1/8" (.3175 cm) steel rive...
By: WazIt

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 17:18:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Aluminum-Dome/
Aluminum Dome - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/ORVQ/HF23WC55/FK8ORVQHF23WC55.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/ORVQ/HF23WC55/FK8ORVQHF23WC55.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/ORVQ/HF23WC55/FK8ORVQHF23WC55.SMALL.jpg fabman787 I made it at TechShop!  www.techshop.ws  I just took my first class at TechShop, entitled Organic Sheet Metal, Safety and Basic Use.  In it, I created this aluminum dome, or bowl from a square of about 20 ga sheet aluminum.  Here’s how... Using a paper plate for a guide, I drew a circle on the s...
By: fabman787

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 17:10:15 PDT 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 ...
By: qthurtle

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 15:01:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Indestructable-Safe/
Indestructable Safe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/NJTX/HEXSGAAZ/F6ONJTXHEXSGAAZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/NJTX/HEXSGAAZ/F6ONJTXHEXSGAAZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/NJTX/HEXSGAAZ/F6ONJTXHEXSGAAZ.SMALL.jpg jerickson15 Ever wanted to have a child proof, bullet proof, and knife proof, safe to hold money or priceless items? Just make one! :) Materials welder6 pieces of 3" steel (whatever length you decide)2 construction grade hinges1 lock (ex: child proof gun lock)1 drill1 drill bit (size of lock diameter and ab...
By: jerickson15

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 11:09:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-making-of-Ying-and-Yang/
The making of Ying and Yang - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/34O9/HEXS4LMF/FFR34O9HEXS4LMF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/34O9/HEXS4LMF/FFR34O9HEXS4LMF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/34O9/HEXS4LMF/FFR34O9HEXS4LMF.SMALL.jpg WazIt Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 I was asked to share how I made the Knifes Ying and Yang. Unfortunately I do not have any photos to accompany the steps, but I will try my best to explain the process.   Materials: 1/8" steel salvaged from a 12" ci...
By: WazIt

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 10:53:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-free-and-easy-project-box/
Make a free and easy project box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/08T8/HET2TIX4/F3I08T8HET2TIX4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/08T8/HET2TIX4/F3I08T8HET2TIX4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/08T8/HET2TIX4/F3I08T8HET2TIX4.SMALL.jpg Ibenos If you got a empty 9v battery, than its not trash!!! You can do awesome projects wit it! If you want to give me ideas than comment what you have made :D You Will Need You need a plier and a 9v battery Open It Take of the plastic and youse a knife to open it The Battery Pull the battery ...
By: Ibenos

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:44:28 PDT 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...
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:38:31 PDT 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...
By: MrE

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:22:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Blacksmithing-Ancient-Egyptian-Copper-Chisels/
Blacksmithing Ancient Egyptian Copper Chisels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/DOK6/HET1EP4J/F5QDOK6HET1EP4J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/DOK6/HET1EP4J/F5QDOK6HET1EP4J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/DOK6/HET1EP4J/F5QDOK6HET1EP4J.SMALL.jpg damianzuch Tina and I were asked to make copper chisels for a television show about Ancient Egypt (here is the show; oddly, I haven't seen it yet so I don't know where the chisels play. We also built a lot of the sets and props for the reenactment parts and the Pharaoh statue was molded off my mug!!! :). The p...
By: damianzuch

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:00:36 PDT 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...
By: Morgan_Demers

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 18:31:07 PDT 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...
By: bricobart

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:56:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Goggles-First-Attempt-No-WeldingSolde/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/1V9D/HEI4FOO6/FM71V9DHEI4FOO6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/1V9D/HEI4FOO6/FM71V9DHEI4FOO6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/1V9D/HEI4FOO6/FM71V9DHEI4FOO6.SMALL.jpg Lefty_Link So here is my first attempt ever at making Steampunk goggles. I know they are very sketchy and thrown together but isn't that kinda how Steampunk is supposed to look 3? Anyways, I decided that one day I was going to make goggles and since I didn't have a propane torch, welding torch, or a strong sol...
By: Lefty_Link

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:45:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tube-Notching-on-Horizontal-Milling-Machine/
Step by Step Tube Notching on Horizontal Milling Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/J337/HEI4FJS3/FT1J337HEI4FJS3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/J337/HEI4FJS3/FT1J337HEI4FJS3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/J337/HEI4FJS3/FT1J337HEI4FJS3.SMALL.jpg lincolnsmithy A quick demonstration of the basic notching operation on a Horizontal Milling Machine. Cutting Notch with Ordinary Hole Saw - Center tubing to be notched on appropriate jig/holder.   Bringheli jig being used here setup in a simple mill vise. Centered the tubing using and edge finder then moving...
By: lincolnsmithy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:17:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tube-Notching-on-Horizontal-Milling-Machine-with/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/J337/HEI4FJS3/FT1J337HEI4FJS3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/J337/HEI4FJS3/FT1J337HEI4FJS3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/J337/HEI4FJS3/FT1J337HEI4FJS3.SMALL.jpg lincolnsmithy
By: lincolnsmithy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:00:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tube-Notching-on-a-Horizontal-Milling-Machine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/J337/HEI4FJS3/FT1J337HEI4FJS3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/J337/HEI4FJS3/FT1J337HEI4FJS3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/J337/HEI4FJS3/FT1J337HEI4FJS3.SMALL.jpg lincolnsmithy Tube Notching being done on a Horizontal Milling Machine with ordinary hole saw. Once initial cut is done. Light cleanup with a half round file.
By: lincolnsmithy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:47:56 PDT 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...
By: lockershop

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:59:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Micro-Torch-Soldering/
Micro-Torch Soldering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/U5KA/HEI41FNI/FMZU5KAHEI41FNI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/U5KA/HEI41FNI/FMZU5KAHEI41FNI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/U5KA/HEI41FNI/FMZU5KAHEI41FNI.SMALL.jpg zaro12345 I love soldering with a torch. It's useful for all kinds of applications, and it's a great way to join metal that's too big for a soldering iron, but too small for a proper torch. This is a basic introduction to the art, and should get you soldering in no time! Tools and Materials Tools: -Buta...
By: zaro12345

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:05:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-to-make-bending-press-brake-with-seat-belt-hi/
Easy to make bending press brake with flexible hinge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/L91V/HEBN3UXN/F0ZL91VHEBN3UXN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/L91V/HEBN3UXN/F0ZL91VHEBN3UXN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/L91V/HEBN3UXN/F0ZL91VHEBN3UXN.SMALL.jpg stechi I have seen some great home-made bending presses.  But I wanted to fold up a box from a single sheet of aluminium with the edges turned right over on all sides.  This can usually only be done on a press with removable and cutaway noses (the bit over which the bend is formed is called the nose).  Thi...
By: stechi

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