http://www.instructables.com Sat, 2 Jun 2012 12:50:41 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-turn-a-wedding-ring-on-a-lathe-Part-I/
How to turn a wedding ring on a lathe - Part I - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FY9/YOC8/H2WESA7G/FY9YOC8H2WESA7G.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FY9/YOC8/H2WESA7G/FY9YOC8H2WESA7G.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FY9/YOC8/H2WESA7G/FY9YOC8H2WESA7G.SMALL.jpg Jason von Techshop I made wedding bands for my brother and sister (in law) on the lathe at TechShop Detroit! I made them out of brass because it's cheap and easy to turn; then I had them molded and recast in more expensive metals. You should ABSOLUTELY try this! What a cool way to have a custom ring that can actually ...
By: Jason von Techshop

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 20:33:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Thought-2-Part-part-1/
Thought 2 Part ( part 1) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/LL5B/H2ULR81Q/F2BLL5BH2ULR81Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/LL5B/H2ULR81Q/F2BLL5BH2ULR81Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/LL5B/H2ULR81Q/F2BLL5BH2ULR81Q.SMALL.jpg shawn simone Description    How to take a thought and make it into a part.  #1 in a series. Step by Step Breakdown of Part 1 - Rapid Prototyping 1. Have a thought – in this case, what would it take to make a "collectable, trade-able" nut for the roller derby teams (or other quad skating types) , that would al...
By: shawn simone

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 08:50:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fast-and-easy-can-engine-and-guide/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/2TWA/H2CE6YKE/F1Z2TWAH2CE6YKE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/2TWA/H2CE6YKE/F1Z2TWAH2CE6YKE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/2TWA/H2CE6YKE/F1Z2TWAH2CE6YKE.SMALL.jpg scraptopower An alternative can engine design, plus a guide to making it. Two parts, part two is here.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 11:58:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Metal-Polish-With-Lemon-and-Baking-Soda/
Metal Polish With Lemon and Baking Soda - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/9R01/H27LRNND/FHT9R01H27LRNND.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/9R01/H27LRNND/FHT9R01H27LRNND.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/9R01/H27LRNND/FHT9R01H27LRNND.SMALL.jpg ceanes That is a quite simple instructable, on how to polish metal using things  found in  your kitchen .  It  turns to be  as good as commercial  polish products, but is cheaper and environmentally friendly Materials 1) Lemon 2) Baking Soda 3) Piece of Cloth Squeeze, Sprinkle , Mix and Rub 1) Sque...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 16:07:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-fish-feeder-1/
Automatic fish feeder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/HCF3/H29XSAT8/FBBHCF3H29XSAT8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/HCF3/H29XSAT8/FBBHCF3H29XSAT8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/HCF3/H29XSAT8/FBBHCF3H29XSAT8.SMALL.jpg nlinventor I needed a reliable fish feeder for my pond for when I'm away.  This instructable gives details on the feeder that I just finished building and testing.  The same idea could be used for feeding other pets or for an indoor aquarium. I made a number of internet inquiries to find out details on the mic...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 11:49:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Carbide-line-scriber/
DIY: Carbide line scriber - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/8ZDB/H29XS80V/FDQ8ZDBH29XS80V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/8ZDB/H29XS80V/FDQ8ZDBH29XS80V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/8ZDB/H29XS80V/FDQ8ZDBH29XS80V.SMALL.jpg desertsniper Like many of my fellow instruct-a-nauts I up-cycle/re-cycle as much as I can. Many of the parts in this instructable have been repurposed. Primarily I built this scribe to get a center line on the knives I build, but this can be used for many other things. During the design process I had thought a s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 07:38:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gas-Cylinder-Piggy-Bank/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/I3BO/H1YOIJ7T/FRFI3BOH1YOIJ7T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/I3BO/H1YOIJ7T/FRFI3BOH1YOIJ7T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/I3BO/H1YOIJ7T/FRFI3BOH1YOIJ7T.SMALL.jpg Portland_Jon We run Fancys Family Farm and rely heavily on donations from visitors. We didn't want the usual collection tin that people shake on street corners so I hit upon the idea of making Matilda the metal piggy bank from an old 15kg gas cylinder. I don't have a step by step guide but I think it is pretty s...
By: Portland_Jon

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 14:52:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Flask-Engraving/
Flask Engraving - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/HT5W/H267LJII/FEMHT5WH267LJII.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/HT5W/H267LJII/FEMHT5WH267LJII.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/HT5W/H267LJII/FEMHT5WH267LJII.SMALL.jpg W1LL7 if you need some fancy presents to give away for 21 birth days or collage graduations an engraved flask is both memorable and affordable. To engrave the flask I trace the image off my computer montier using boxing tape. Then I use my rotary tool to trace the outline of the image after I align the ta...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 20:19:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Medieval-Hand-Cannon/
Medieval Hand Cannon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/Y55X/H1Y04OS9/FXKY55XH1Y04OS9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/Y55X/H1Y04OS9/FXKY55XH1Y04OS9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/Y55X/H1Y04OS9/FXKY55XH1Y04OS9.SMALL.jpg jeanluc83 This is a replica of a hand cannon, also known as a handgonne, that would have been used in 14th century Europe. It is a very easy and quick project if you have access to a lathe. Total time for the project was about 6 hours not including design and the cost was about $30. Materials:   1.5” dia. x...
By: jeanluc83

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 19:41:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Miniature-Radial-Engine-Crank-Case/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/QG13/H1ZG78EX/FBPQG13H1ZG78EX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/QG13/H1ZG78EX/FBPQG13H1ZG78EX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/QG13/H1ZG78EX/FBPQG13H1ZG78EX.SMALL.jpg Flying_MashedPotatoes Modeled and then milled a crank case out of aluminum using a Manual Milling Machine; with rotary table. Also used a lathe and boring bar. This will be for a compressed air power 8 cylinder radial engine with 0.5"bore and 0.625" stroke.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 18:41:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Micro-UAV-Plane/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/OO03/H231Z9KD/FGYOO03H231Z9KD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/OO03/H231Z9KD/FGYOO03H231Z9KD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/OO03/H231Z9KD/FGYOO03H231Z9KD.SMALL.jpg NinjaParakeet This is a tiny model of a UAV drone that I created from only a piece of thin aluminum from a soda can.  It is about an inch long.  Soda cans are a favorite material of mine because they are free, easy to work with, and are eco-friendly because they are being reused.  You need a sheet of soda can al...
By: NinjaParakeet

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 20:17:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-Lasers-with-Paper-Molds-Pewter-Bologna-Sa/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/IO4E/H267L6NB/FT0IO4EH267L6NB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/IO4E/H267L6NB/FT0IO4EH267L6NB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/IO4E/H267L6NB/FT0IO4EH267L6NB.SMALL.jpg dipiazza Materials: 2 pieces • 6” x 6” • Plywood (or MDF or similar flat board material) 3 piece • 6” x 6” • Matte Board (or similar flat material) Pewter Double stick tape (depending on design) Tools: Laser (TechShop) Hot plate & stainless steel measuring cup (for melting pewter) C-clamp Tray (pyrex is goo...
By: dipiazza

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 11:01:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-create-a-Balisong-Butterfly-Knife-using-E/
How to create a Balisong (Butterfly) Knife using Erector sets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/R8BD/H1YOBB69/FJ0R8BDH1YOBB69.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/R8BD/H1YOBB69/FJ0R8BDH1YOBB69.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/R8BD/H1YOBB69/FJ0R8BDH1YOBB69.SMALL.jpg Samuraz Have you ever wanted to have your own legitimate Butterfly knife? What you will need for this tutorial- -An erector set (NOTICE: Depending on how many pieces are in that set, buy more accordingly) -A small sheet of plexiglass, thickness based on your preference (Don't make it too thick, or too thin)...
By: Samuraz

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 08:53:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soda-Can-Pop-top-Chain-Mail-Specialty-Category/
Soda Can (Pop-top) Chain Mail - Specialty Category (Advanced) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/CLMD/H1YOB965/FHNCLMDH1YOB965.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/CLMD/H1YOB965/FHNCLMDH1YOB965.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/CLMD/H1YOB965/FHNCLMDH1YOB965.SMALL.jpg PopTopPaladin Alright so considering I have over 20 weaves I've decided to condense these into 4 separate categories, and just run through the steps in each variant. Note feel free to visit my site: http://thatsalotofgiraffes.com/tabmail-2/ for HQ instructions and more individualized tutorials. There's also a gal...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 17:46:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soda-Can-Pop-top-Chain-Mail-TabScale-Category/
Soda Can (Pop-top) Chain Mail - TabScale Category - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/LE8Y/H1YOB90G/FU0LE8YH1YOB90G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/LE8Y/H1YOB90G/FU0LE8YH1YOB90G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/LE8Y/H1YOB90G/FU0LE8YH1YOB90G.SMALL.jpg PopTopPaladin Alright so considering I have over 20 weaves I've decided to condense these into 4 separate categories, and just run through the steps in each variant. Note feel free to visit my site: http://thatsalotofgiraffes.com/tabmail-2/ for HQ instructions and more individualized tutorials. There's also a gal...
By: PopTopPaladin

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 17:10:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soda-Can-Pop-top-Chain-Mail-TabMail-Category/
Soda Can (Pop-top) Chain Mail - TabMail Category - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/3V1O/H231Z5UH/FXI3V1OH231Z5UH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/3V1O/H231Z5UH/FXI3V1OH231Z5UH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/3V1O/H231Z5UH/FXI3V1OH231Z5UH.SMALL.jpg PopTopPaladin Alright so considering I have over 20 weaves I've decided to condense these into 4 separate categories, and just run through the steps in each variant. Note feel free to visit my site: http://thatsalotofgiraffes.com/tabmail-2/ for HQ instructions and more individualized tutorials. There's also a gal...
By: PopTopPaladin

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 16:09:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soda-Can-Pop-top-Chain-Mail-ChainTab-Category/
Soda Can (Pop-top) Chain Mail - ChainTab Category - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/0IJL/H1YOKULF/FS10IJLH1YOKULF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/0IJL/H1YOKULF/FS10IJLH1YOKULF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/0IJL/H1YOKULF/FS10IJLH1YOKULF.SMALL.jpg PopTopPaladin Alright so considering I have over 20 weaves I've decided to condense these into 4 separate categories, and just run through the steps in each variant. Note feel free to visit my site: http://thatsalotofgiraffes.com/tabmail-2/ for HQ instructions and more individualized tutorials. There's also a gal...
By: PopTopPaladin

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 15:10:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dead-drop-spike-v1/
Dead drop spike v.1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/HVMM/H18FVEJ1/F33HVMMH18FVEJ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/HVMM/H18FVEJ1/F33HVMMH18FVEJ1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/HVMM/H18FVEJ1/F33HVMMH18FVEJ1.SMALL.jpg rouge.renard This is a project I made a little while ago as a birthday present for my friend Daniela who introduced me to geocaching. It is based on several designs I saw in a book on spy gadgets. They would have been used for passing stolen documents and film between an agent and their handler, storing money an...
By: rouge.renard

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

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 23:34:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Braille-Push-Pad-Do-not-touch-The-Paradox/
Braille Push Pad "Do not touch" The Paradox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/J56N/H1YOHHCP/FDMJ56NH1YOHHCP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/J56N/H1YOHHCP/FDMJ56NH1YOHHCP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/J56N/H1YOHHCP/FDMJ56NH1YOHHCP.SMALL.jpg Djandco Please note: This was done in the name of irony, not intended to offend in any way!          i·ro·ny/ˈīrÉ™nÄ“/Noun:                     The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. In my line of work I come acr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 15:02:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fosfatizando-Phosphating/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/2APG/H1YOAXSS/FW42APGH1YOAXSS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/2APG/H1YOAXSS/FW42APGH1YOAXSS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW4/2APG/H1YOAXSS/FW42APGH1YOAXSS.SMALL.jpg rimar2000 Cuando yo era un muchacho, mi padre usaba con frecuencia un líquido desoxidante de marca Genolite, que daba muy buen resultado. Ya grande, quise comprarlo pero no existía más. Pasaron años antes de que me enterara de que existe, pero no con el nombre de desoxidante sino con el de fosfatizante. Lo qu...
By: rimar2000

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 13:48:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chulengo-sudacas-BBQ/
Chulengo (sudaca's BBQ) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/V9PZ/H1ZG6HV4/FCMV9PZH1ZG6HV4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/V9PZ/H1ZG6HV4/FCMV9PZH1ZG6HV4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/V9PZ/H1ZG6HV4/FCMV9PZH1ZG6HV4.SMALL.jpg rimar2000 Desde que me mudé a mi casa actual en 1998, usé para las "grandes ocasiones" una parrilla convencional, con techo de ferrocemento en forma de campana, y parrilla que sube y baja colgando de un par de cadenas. Los días ventosos o muy fríos me veía obligado a tapar la carne con bandejas o papeles, par...
By: rimar2000

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 09:56:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-steel-bumper-for-off-road-truck/
Custom steel bumper for off-road truck - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/UZB1/H1Y0H0DT/FBKUZB1H1Y0H0DT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/UZB1/H1Y0H0DT/FBKUZB1H1Y0H0DT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/UZB1/H1Y0H0DT/FBKUZB1H1Y0H0DT.SMALL.jpg blowtorch-betty CUSTOM STEEL OFFROAD/FOUR-WHEELING FRONT BUMPER FOR TOYOTA FJ CRUISER -- OR ANY OTHER 4X4 TRUCK!!! This is the custom steel front bumper that I made for my truck, to replace the stock bumper, which is made mostly of plastic.  Instead of merely giving specific directions for my 2007 Toyota FJ Cruise...
By: blowtorch-betty

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 00:00:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-Cartridge-Pen-blanks/
Make your own Rifle Cartridge Pen blanks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/2GFJ/H1JUJT41/FSM2GFJH1JUJT41.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/2GFJ/H1JUJT41/FSM2GFJH1JUJT41.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/2GFJ/H1JUJT41/FSM2GFJH1JUJT41.SMALL.jpg switch62 Having turned several wood and acrylic pens I was looking at other unique types of pens.  I found that you could get pen blanks made from bullet cartridges.  I ordered some from the US at a reasonable price ($2-$4) along with some rifle clips.  Even freight wasn't too expensive.  Made pens out of th...
By: switch62

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 23:37:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Redneck-Bumper-Build-Winch-bumpers-for-all/
Redneck Bumper Build !!! Winch bumpers for all! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/UC69/H1Y07F6J/F1UUC69H1Y07F6J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/UC69/H1Y07F6J/F1UUC69H1Y07F6J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/UC69/H1Y07F6J/F1UUC69H1Y07F6J.SMALL.jpg doozer_not_fraggle Dump that Old Bumper! So...it's not fun, but that old bumper has to come off, so you can start making some design decisions, and taking some measurements.  Depending on your specific vehicle, it's age...and how much road salt it's seen....you may require more of your favorite rust buster lube th...
By: doozer_not_fraggle

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 22:33:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hydraulic-chocolate-extruder/
Hydraulic chocolate extruder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/QI1A/H1YOK773/F1AQI1AH1YOK773.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/QI1A/H1YOK773/F1AQI1AH1YOK773.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/QI1A/H1YOK773/F1AQI1AH1YOK773.SMALL.jpg MR.Geo The chocolate forming device featured in this instructable is used to create strings of chocolate without the need for an external or internal heat source. Now I here yourself thinking is such a thing possible? Well yes it is possible to shape normal milk chocolate without the need for heat. All you...
By: MR.Geo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 16:06:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dragonfly-3D-fold-up/
Dragonfly 3D fold-up - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/KDWZ/H1JUJRPL/FUUKDWZH1JUJRPL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/KDWZ/H1JUJRPL/FUUKDWZH1JUJRPL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/KDWZ/H1JUJRPL/FUUKDWZH1JUJRPL.SMALL.jpg LostRite My metal direct class this year had the fantastic opportunity to visit a company called FedTech in MN. They were nice enough to help our school (St Olaf College) by printing a few small metal laser cut images. I decided to sketch of a dragonfly in 2D using Graphite (http://www.ashlar.com/2d-3d-draf...
By: LostRite

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 15:35:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Undroppables/
Undroppables - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/WZD9/H1JUJRYK/FYQWZD9H1JUJRYK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/WZD9/H1JUJRYK/FYQWZD9H1JUJRYK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/WZD9/H1JUJRYK/FYQWZD9H1JUJRYK.SMALL.jpg sdfgeoff Who here likes to fiddle with their stationary while at school, college, work or home? And who's teacher/lecturer/boss/wife get's annoyed at this (when you drop it)? Well, there's me, and I'm sure a few others. To solve this problem I came up with a small metal object that you can make that keeps ...
By: sdfgeoff

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

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

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

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 09:51:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FMA-My-Beginnings/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/8J72/H1KHANCI/FLL8J72H1KHANCI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/8J72/H1KHANCI/FLL8J72H1KHANCI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/8J72/H1KHANCI/FLL8J72H1KHANCI.SMALL.jpg TheFullMetalAlchemist I made most of this stuff when I was a kid in high school, the recumbent trikes what got me into welding in the first place. I've also liked drawing for most of my life so "make" skills and the love of drawing have gone hand in hand. These days I work at a sign company designing and constructing sig...
By: TheFullMetalAlchemist

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 22:59:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tandem-recumbent-bike/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7O/5GQD/H1YOHJ62/F7O5GQDH1YOHJ62.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7O/5GQD/H1YOHJ62/F7O5GQDH1YOHJ62.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7O/5GQD/H1YOHJ62/F7O5GQDH1YOHJ62.SMALL.jpg batdorf These are a few of the bikes I have made in the past. The first one was held together with rivets and then silicone which looked like it was welded. the second and best was the Tandem recumbent bike I built in Mexico in 2003 and the last bike I built which started out as a side be side and worked be...
By: batdorf

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 19:11:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Scenic-Metal-Snowboard-Rack/
Scenic Metal Snowboard Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/CPL6/H0FLRICO/FINCPL6H0FLRICO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/CPL6/H0FLRICO/FINCPL6H0FLRICO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/CPL6/H0FLRICO/FINCPL6H0FLRICO.SMALL.jpg m and m This project is a great way to get your snowboards out of closets and corners where they are gathering dust and display them beautifully on the wall.  My brother and I designed and created this rack.  It mounts on the wall and holds four snowboards with a mountain snowboarding scene on top.  It us...
By: m and m

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 12:00:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SALMON-FROM-STEEL/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/SJP1/H1PISYYT/F5LSJP1H1PISYYT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/SJP1/H1PISYYT/F5LSJP1H1PISYYT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/SJP1/H1PISYYT/F5LSJP1H1PISYYT.SMALL.jpg weldalot This is a salmon I made for my bird sculpture. I started by chalking out the shape on a sheet of 1mm steel then laid another sheet of the same underneath I now cut out the shape with the plasma giving me 2 identical fish shapes From there i took them to a large log of cut and beat them with a ball p...
By: weldalot

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 11:19:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/WeldingMetals-Projects/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/DEG0/H1JUINUO/FJ5DEG0H1JUINUO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/DEG0/H1JUINUO/FJ5DEG0H1JUINUO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/DEG0/H1JUINUO/FJ5DEG0H1JUINUO.SMALL.jpg zipzapper859 These are some of the projects/fun things I have made out of metal. The hand and the bike I made at school in a shop class. I just used different scrap pieces and cut different things to make the bike. I got a really good grade on it. For the hand, I saw this Instructable, and decided to make one b...
By: zipzapper859

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:35:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Metal-Polishing/
Simple Metal Polishing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/PVO5/H1JUGTMF/FTDPVO5H1JUGTMF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/PVO5/H1JUGTMF/FTDPVO5H1JUGTMF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/PVO5/H1JUGTMF/FTDPVO5H1JUGTMF.SMALL.jpg Squishy Tank Well, I did this very useless, a-dime-a-dozen, instructable, just because i had free time and wanted to upload the video somewhere. Anyways, in this instructables, i will show you how to polish simple metallic obejects! Materials: Something to polish (In this case, my airsoft revlover's metal shel...
By: Squishy Tank

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

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

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:59:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Screw-gear-reductor-reductor-a-sinfn/
Screw-gear reductor (reductor a tornillo) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/DZWG/H1JUIDQ2/FIADZWGH1JUIDQ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/DZWG/H1JUIDQ2/FIADZWGH1JUIDQ2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/DZWG/H1JUIDQ2/FIADZWGH1JUIDQ2.SMALL.jpg rimar2000 Los reductores de velocidad son al mismo tiempo, y por una cuestión física, aumentadores de fuerza. Desde hace un tiempo yo tenía ganas de hacer un reductor a tornillo. Cuando decidí colgar del techo mi torno, estuve a punto de concretar el proyecto, pero finalmente, dado el peligro que representab...
By: rimar2000

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:47:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-brass-LED-torches-flashlights/
Mini brass LED torches (flashlights) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/99RQ/H1KH9V4I/FFC99RQH1KH9V4I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/99RQ/H1KH9V4I/FFC99RQH1KH9V4I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/99RQ/H1KH9V4I/FFC99RQH1KH9V4I.SMALL.jpg divided head This is my first go at this so hopefully it passes inspection...? I designed and made the first of these torches in late 2006 (shocked myself with that date!)  and they have been posted for some time on various engineering forums and on youtube since Dec 2009. This means that all I'm about to do is...
By: divided head

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:00:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sign-Frame-for-a-Mosaic-Tile-Sign-being-made-for-a/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/LWZF/H1JUGNUA/F57LWZFH1JUGNUA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/LWZF/H1JUGNUA/F57LWZFH1JUGNUA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/LWZF/H1JUGNUA/F57LWZFH1JUGNUA.SMALL.jpg CuttingEdgeMetals This is a sign frame that is being made to have mosaic tile put in both sides for a greenhouse here in northern Minnesota.
By: CuttingEdgeMetals

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:08:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gas-petrol-powered-jeep-from-ride-on-mower/
Gas (petrol) powered jeep from ride on mower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/EEJU/H1KH9SJG/FS2EEJUH1KH9SJG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/EEJU/H1KH9SJG/FS2EEJUH1KH9SJG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/EEJU/H1KH9SJG/FS2EEJUH1KH9SJG.SMALL.jpg rog8811 This project started with some pictures on the internet of a mini jeep built onto the chassis of a ride on mower with an  I/C engine..... I had to have a go at building one for myself! It it not far from finished and I hope to be riding it around in the summer. This build needs a lot of space ...
By: rog8811

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:31:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Panic-Bar-Door-Repair/
Panic Bar Door Repair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/JOCI/H1JU3PI7/FOTJOCIH1JU3PI7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/JOCI/H1JU3PI7/FOTJOCIH1JU3PI7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/JOCI/H1JU3PI7/FOTJOCIH1JU3PI7.SMALL.jpg Phil B The photo shows the 40 year old panic bar door hardware on our church doors. We had a problem that left us wondering for a bit if we would need to buy new door hardware for $600, but solved the problem inexpensively. How it is supposed to work Sunday mornings we "lock" this door open by pushing t...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:59:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-snail/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/0U3O/H1JUA0LZ/FV70U3OH1JUA0LZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/0U3O/H1JUA0LZ/FV70U3OH1JUA0LZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/0U3O/H1JUA0LZ/FV70U3OH1JUA0LZ.SMALL.jpg vroom...vroom... This is a snail made of wire- it took about one hour to make and cost me nothing.
By: vroom...vroom...

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:44:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hollow-Bolt-Dead-Drop/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/OBMM/H1EMHT7Q/FV0OBMMH1EMHT7Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/OBMM/H1EMHT7Q/FV0OBMMH1EMHT7Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/OBMM/H1EMHT7Q/FV0OBMMH1EMHT7Q.SMALL.jpg jeanluc83 I made this dead drop a while back just to see if I could.  I didn’t even know that was the name for one of these things until I came across the Spy Challenge so I thought it would make a good entry. It is made from a 1/4” bolt.  It can't hold anything much bigger than a postage stamp.  The general...
By: jeanluc83

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

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

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:12:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-blow-dart/
Making a blow dart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/S60P/H19RQYL0/FHQS60PH19RQYL0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/S60P/H19RQYL0/FHQS60PH19RQYL0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/S60P/H19RQYL0/FHQS60PH19RQYL0.SMALL.jpg tech dawg  To make a working blowdart is very simple.All you need is. -metal hanger- -tin snips- -twine- -string- -double stick tape- -hammer- -lighter (optional) -file- The shaft First using the tin snips cut the hanger to the length you want it.Now take the lighter and heat up one end of the piece of ha...
By: tech dawg

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:34:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-9-Hardware-Sword/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/EWIE/H1AH6WBN/FXZEWIEH1AH6WBN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/EWIE/H1AH6WBN/FXZEWIEH1AH6WBN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/EWIE/H1AH6WBN/FXZEWIEH1AH6WBN.SMALL.jpg cowscankill This is a simple, cheap sword I made for about nine dollars and a few days of work. I use it only for display and not as a real sword, ,because the steel is not tempered. It could easily be made functional with a sword forge.  Not that hard at all to do and all the materials were sold at the hardwar...
By: cowscankill

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