http://www.instructables.com Sat, 2 Jun 2012 12:47:15 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Clean-the-gutters-and-put-in-leaf-gaurds/
Clean the gutters and put in leaf gaurds - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/IQ06/H2MYMA0T/F0DIQ06H2MYMA0T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/IQ06/H2MYMA0T/F0DIQ06H2MYMA0T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/IQ06/H2MYMA0T/F0DIQ06H2MYMA0T.SMALL.jpg marc.cryan Cleaning the gutters is not fun and there is no easy way to do it. Motivation for this instructable: I'm hoping to think of a better way to keep the gutters clean. Why have gutters?  Without gutters the rain would erode the base of the house and flood the basement.  If the gutters are clean and sl...
By: marc.cryan

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 19:12:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Perfect-fit-bath-plug-Made-with-Oogoo/
Perfect-fit bath plug (Made with Oogoo) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/5XD3/H2CE7272/FA05XD3H2CE7272.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/5XD3/H2CE7272/FA05XD3H2CE7272.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/5XD3/H2CE7272/FA05XD3H2CE7272.SMALL.jpg gtoal I used Oogoo (Silicon I caulk + cornstarch) to mould a bath plug - fits perfectly and is watertight! You should read the Oogoo instructable  ( http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Your-Own-Sugru-Substitute/ ) if you haven't already.  It's an eye-opener! What you'll need Type I sili...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 09:50:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Screen-and-Grout-Fill-in/
Screen and Grout Fill-in - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/X50N/H1YONCWG/FB9X50NH1YONCWG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/X50N/H1YONCWG/FB9X50NH1YONCWG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/X50N/H1YONCWG/FB9X50NH1YONCWG.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein The underside of my cement washing machine was awkward to clean of leaves and other debris (see:    http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-powered-WASHING-MACHINE  ).  At first, I decided to block it in solidly with styrofoam and cement, but then decided to take a more minimalist approach, just creati...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 03:49:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-your-electronics-by-replacing-blown-capacit/
Repair your electronics by replacing blown capacitors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/VYI7/H1JUJN49/FWCVYI7H1JUJN49.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/VYI7/H1JUJN49/FWCVYI7H1JUJN49.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/VYI7/H1JUJN49/FWCVYI7H1JUJN49.SMALL.jpg fhidiort Checking for blown capacitors in your malfunctioning electronics is fast and easy if know what you're looking for.  Replacing one part at a couple dollars a piece is much cheaper than replacing an entire monitor for hundreds of dollars!  Monitors, digital converters, and other video- related electro...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 20:03:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bending-PVC-pipe-Just-because-you-can/
Bending PVC pipe - Just because you can - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/UXFJ/H1IMOUEF/FS9UXFJH1IMOUEF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/UXFJ/H1IMOUEF/FS9UXFJH1IMOUEF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/UXFJ/H1IMOUEF/FS9UXFJH1IMOUEF.SMALL.jpg wisegye Have you ever found yourself putting in that new sprinkler system for your garden and right in the middle of the project discovered that you are out of 45 degree fittings?  With this simple technique, you can heat bend custom fittings in any kind of PVC pipe. The secret to the process is using a co...
By: wisegye

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:57:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-mend-you-fraying-Smokejumper-Belt/
How to mend your fraying Smokejumper Belt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/9XY9/H0OIVD4K/FOV9XY9H0OIVD4K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/9XY9/H0OIVD4K/FOV9XY9H0OIVD4K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/9XY9/H0OIVD4K/FOV9XY9H0OIVD4K.SMALL.jpg kai.h I bought an outstandingly well made Smokejumper belt from Best Made Company. This belt is made of kevlar and nomex, has a hot-forged parachute harness D-ring as a buckle and, well, let's just say that I'll probably break before the belt does. The one flaw with the belt was the end of the webbing - ...
By: kai.h

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:47:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Grout-and-Screen-Hole-Patching/
Grout and Screen Hole Patching - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/8GVF/H0OJ6PXR/FK08GVFH0OJ6PXR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/8GVF/H0OJ6PXR/FK08GVFH0OJ6PXR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/8GVF/H0OJ6PXR/FK08GVFH0OJ6PXR.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein For irregular patching jobs, like this one in an exterior privacy wall, plastic window screen and grout can be a cheap, quick, and easy way to do them.   This wall is made of nylon fishnet and cement.  Although only about 1/8 inch thick in many places, it has somehow managed to survive hurricanes. ...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:57:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-get-a-foam-ultra-micro-rc-back-in-the-air/
How to get a foam ultra micro rc back in the air - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/DK59/H0FLJGRX/FN3DK59H0FLJGRX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/DK59/H0FLJGRX/FN3DK59H0FLJGRX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/DK59/H0FLJGRX/FN3DK59H0FLJGRX.SMALL.jpg Jor2daje Even the best of us crash but it seems the less experience we have the harder we crash. This was certainly the case when I let my buddy try flying my parkzone ultra micro p51, it is the resident learner plane among my friends and saw its fair share of the ground, trees, and roofs before my friend go...
By: Jor2daje

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 21:56:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-a-squeaky-door/
How to fix a squeaky door - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/DJ5G/H0FLIPHZ/FC7DJ5GH0FLIPHZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/DJ5G/H0FLIPHZ/FC7DJ5GH0FLIPHZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/DJ5G/H0FLIPHZ/FC7DJ5GH0FLIPHZ.SMALL.jpg shiguy16 A squeaky door in your home is most often caused by dirty hinges. You could replace the hinges for around $15 per door, or spend around $10 and fix all the doors in your house. Hinges squeak when there is friction between either the half of the hinge attached to the door and the half attached to th...
By: shiguy16

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:02:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fixing-my-old-reel-mower/
Fixing my old reel mower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/2EFV/H026JAXB/FVE2EFVH026JAXB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/2EFV/H026JAXB/FVE2EFVH026JAXB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/2EFV/H026JAXB/FVE2EFVH026JAXB.SMALL.jpg heelercjwww Last week we received a ton of rain here in south Texas and our grass grew overnight to triple canopy jungle conditions. I pulled my two reel mowers out, old trusty and old rusty, to knock down the grass. Every thing was going along fine until the rear roller of old rusty broke.  The roller controls...
By: heelercjwww

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:48:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fixing-an-old-advertising-clock/
Fixing an old advertising clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/SI4B/H0A0LBQB/FJ6SI4BH0A0LBQB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/SI4B/H0A0LBQB/FJ6SI4BH0A0LBQB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/SI4B/H0A0LBQB/FJ6SI4BH0A0LBQB.SMALL.jpg knife141 I found this old advertising clock in a junk store in New Mexico.  The case of the clock had quite a bit of paint spattered on it, and from the condition of the wiring I was unable to test it.  But the price was right, so I took it on as a project. Disassembly The case was made in two halves whic...
By: knife141

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:02:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-26/
How to Fix a Hole in the Wall - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/6IOR/GZUB3T73/FO76IORGZUB3T73.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/6IOR/GZUB3T73/FO76IORGZUB3T73.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/6IOR/GZUB3T73/FO76IORGZUB3T73.SMALL.jpg mmpluim At some point in our lives, we have all had some sort of mishap that ended up with a hole in the wall. In this instructable, I will explain how to repair a hole in the wall in a cheap and easy way. This is an important skill to have for that accident that is guaranteed to happen at some point in eve...
By: mmpluim

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:11:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rebuiding-A-DC-Motor-Commutator/
Rebuiding A DC Motor Commutator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/BN5D/GZUB3P6D/F2ABN5DGZUB3P6D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/BN5D/GZUB3P6D/F2ABN5DGZUB3P6D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/BN5D/GZUB3P6D/F2ABN5DGZUB3P6D.SMALL.jpg pirobot668 So you have an old, hard to replace DC motor, and the commutator is worn completely through?  It happens to the best of them, and in this case, the motor has been in daily use for over twenty years!   Unfortunately, I do not have a 'before' picture, but I have taken shots of the repair process. The...
By: pirobot668

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 20:46:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Patching-a-hole-with-skewers/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/C8LL/GZQ40L7L/FHTC8LLGZQ40L7L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/C8LL/GZQ40L7L/FHTC8LLGZQ40L7L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/C8LL/GZQ40L7L/FHTC8LLGZQ40L7L.SMALL.jpg alejandroerickson A couple of seasons ago, one of my pontoons got some water in it.  To remove the water I liberally drilled holes in the pontoon and forced air through it for a month or two.  When the time came to patch the holes, this is what I did. 1.  I stuck short pieces of skewers into a hole I wanted to patc...
By: alejandroerickson

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:03:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Restoring-Old-Aircraft-Parts-control-wheel-/
Restoring Old Aircraft Parts ( control wheel ) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/HHLR/GZMIUKMX/FQNHHLRGZMIUKMX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/HHLR/GZMIUKMX/FQNHHLRGZMIUKMX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/HHLR/GZMIUKMX/FQNHHLRGZMIUKMX.SMALL.jpg GregCaesar Hello to all aircraft and restoration lovers. My name is Greg, and this is my first instructable. I work at an aircraft salvage yard. Everyone who works here loves airplanes and the owner has several. One that I'm in love with is a 1946 Aeronca Chief. The 1946 Chief is a fabric skinned aircraft and...
By: GregCaesar

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:29:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Broken-Plastic-Box-Repair-it-With-a-Plastic-Welde/
Broken Plastic Box? Weld it Back Together! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/0ZKS/GZ0BVJTF/FPG0ZKSGZ0BVJTF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/0ZKS/GZ0BVJTF/FPG0ZKSGZ0BVJTF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/0ZKS/GZ0BVJTF/FPG0ZKSGZ0BVJTF.SMALL.jpg MakerDrake Typically what happens when a plastic case shatters is that it gets thrown away; a tape patch really doesn't cut it. However, if you come down to your local TechShop you can preform a sturdy repair to last through plenty of use until a replacement is found! The "welder" is basically a concentrated h...
By: MakerDrake

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:14:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-save-a-badly-broken-pointe-shoe/
How to save a badly broken pointe shoe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/UPZF/GMX1QLWG/F1BUPZFGMX1QLWG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/UPZF/GMX1QLWG/F1BUPZFGMX1QLWG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/UPZF/GMX1QLWG/F1BUPZFGMX1QLWG.SMALL.jpg MicioGatta This Instructable works only if you have some kind of shoes. It can be used with Sansha Recital and Premerie. I think you can use with Sansha Futura and Partenaire if you have "super glue". You can't easly ruin pointe shoes. I know that lots of people didn't believe what I do to pointe shoes to pre...
By: MicioGatta

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:22:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-repair-broken-ceramic-pottery-porcelain-o/
How to repair broken ceramic, pottery, porcelain or china? - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F34/10SK/GYLDEIUI/F3410SKGYLDEIUI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F34/10SK/GYLDEIUI/F3410SKGYLDEIUI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F34/10SK/GYLDEIUI/F3410SKGYLDEIUI.SMALL.jpg lakesidepottery Lakeside Pottery is a ceramic studio teaching pottery and ceramic art and providing restoration services. For more detailed illustration and step by step including diffrent level of repairs and where to buy the materials, visit:   http://lakesidepottery.com/Pages/Pottery-tips/How-to-fix-broken-potte...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:24:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-repair-a-hole-in-sheetrock-or-drywall/
How to repair a hole in sheetrock or drywall - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWB/FYRZ/GYH33F69/FWBFYRZGYH33F69.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWB/FYRZ/GYH33F69/FWBFYRZGYH33F69.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWB/FYRZ/GYH33F69/FWBFYRZGYH33F69.SMALL.jpg David_n_Redena This Instructable shows how to repair a hole in sheetrock. This method works for holes from about 1/2 inch to 2 inches across. Smaller than 1/2 inch, just fill it in with spackling or sheet rock mud. Larger than 2 inches, use the method of a board behind the patch. I'll show you the method that I ...
By: David_n_Redena

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:29:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-rusty-heater-resurrected/
Old rusty heater resurrected - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/W8SM/GY1983AT/FDOW8SMGY1983AT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/W8SM/GY1983AT/FDOW8SMGY1983AT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/W8SM/GY1983AT/FDOW8SMGY1983AT.SMALL.jpg knife141 I bought an old rusty electric heater at a flea market because I liked its vintage style.  The blower motor was frozen and the heating coils and wiring looked dangerous, but the cabinet was sound, although it had a lot of surface rust inside and out.  This instructable walks through the steps I took...
By: knife141

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 17:29:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/New-Sheath-for-old-hatchet/
New Sheath for old hatchet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/D2O7/GY3E1SU9/F3JD2O7GY3E1SU9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/D2O7/GY3E1SU9/F3JD2O7GY3E1SU9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/D2O7/GY3E1SU9/F3JD2O7GY3E1SU9.SMALL.jpg triumphman I had an old hatchet that had no sheath! Plenty of leather so here goes! Trace the shape onto leather Trace the shape of your hatchet onto leather.   Allowing about  1/2 to 3/4 inch for lacing holes on the right edge and half of bottom. See pics. trace the other side onto leather Trace the ot...
By: triumphman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:06:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-bread-knife-handle/
How to make a bread knife handle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/EPXH/GXYIDTWA/F5JEPXHGXYIDTWA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/EPXH/GXYIDTWA/F5JEPXHGXYIDTWA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/EPXH/GXYIDTWA/F5JEPXHGXYIDTWA.SMALL.jpg canuckinjapan I have had this bread knife for about 20 years and it still has a sharp blade. The wooden handle started to rot awhile ago (left in the kitchen sink too many times), so it was time to make a new handle. I used a leftover piece of laminated pine board about 1.5 cm (7/16") thick for the handle. Pretty...
By: canuckinjapan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:07:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Hack-A-Retro-Old-Phone-To-LED-Unit-Cellphone/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/V4DY/GXL5UIJV/FJXV4DYGXL5UIJV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/V4DY/GXL5UIJV/FJXV4DYGXL5UIJV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/V4DY/GXL5UIJV/FJXV4DYGXL5UIJV.SMALL.jpg Samimy This hack provides some useful issues, for example we can read books at night using our old lovely retro phone, meanwhile using the phone as a mobile or any cell phone audio amplifier, the quality of the amplified songs would be depending on what type of amplifier you will use inside the retro-phone...
By: Samimy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:27:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Repairing-the-Nexus-One-Car-Dock/
Repairing the Nexus One Car Dock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/0SNG/GWF5U0PR/FZS0SNGGWF5U0PR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/0SNG/GWF5U0PR/FZS0SNGGWF5U0PR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/0SNG/GWF5U0PR/FZS0SNGGWF5U0PR.SMALL.jpg number8wire The official Google Nexus One car dock is a cool add-on for the phone.  Unfortunately it appears to have been designed by B*stards Inc!  The clip on the end is very flimsy and will eventually break due to fatigue. This instructable describes how I repaired mine. Materials Glue -- I used Ados...
By: number8wire

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:43:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Instructables-Bathroom-Fix/
Instructables Bathroom Fix - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/CUAI/GWJQGERS/FR1CUAIGWJQGERS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/CUAI/GWJQGERS/FR1CUAIGWJQGERS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/CUAI/GWJQGERS/FR1CUAIGWJQGERS.SMALL.jpg wilgubeast The restroom is the glue that holds a small office together. A place of refuge, comfort, and privacy, the small office bathroom is everything to everyone. Until randofo destroys it. That's why we had to make this fix. His beefy paws ripped the lever from the tank like Mechagodzilla pulling the win...
By: wilgubeast

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:46:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Binder-Clip-Phone-Car-Mount/
Binder Clip Phone Car Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/8DRF/GTXK8I9J/FHR8DRFGTXK8I9J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/8DRF/GTXK8I9J/FHR8DRFGTXK8I9J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/8DRF/GTXK8I9J/FHR8DRFGTXK8I9J.SMALL.jpg repeet13 Yo, this instructable features one of the most undeniably, infinitely useful office objects ever made: The Binder Clip. You can find them almost anywhere, and their uses, both intended and repurposed, are limitless. In this little 'ible, I'll show you how I made a phone mount for pretty darn cheap (...
By: repeet13

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:53:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ten-Minute-Belt-Fix-With-Common-Tools/
Ten Minute Belt Fix With Common Tools. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/ZNCH/GTGCQHLR/FGCZNCHGTGCQHLR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/ZNCH/GTGCQHLR/FGCZNCHGTGCQHLR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/ZNCH/GTGCQHLR/FGCZNCHGTGCQHLR.SMALL.jpg ilpug This Instructable will show you how to fix a belt in about ten minutes using basic tools. Due to the terrible economy, low quality of most belts made these days, expanding average waistline, and lack of leather tools in the standard household, this is a good skill to have.  Background: A friend of ...
By: ilpug

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Oct 2011 12:33:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-Bread-to-Sweat-a-Leaking-Copper-Pipe/
Using Bread to Sweat a Leaking Copper Pipe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/JWS0/GSCZ5EQP/FJ1JWS0GSCZ5EQP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/JWS0/GSCZ5EQP/FJ1JWS0GSCZ5EQP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/JWS0/GSCZ5EQP/FJ1JWS0GSCZ5EQP.SMALL.jpg badpanda This Instructable shows how to use white bread and standard pipe sweating techniques to repair a leaking copper pipe.  There are a ton of excellent instructions online and here at Instructables for pipe sweating, this isn't meant to replace those, but rather to show a trick I learned over a decade ...
By: badpanda

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Sep 2011 23:17:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glitter-Bike/
Glitter Bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/66GJ/GPBDICJ2/FLH66GJGPBDICJ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/66GJ/GPBDICJ2/FLH66GJGPBDICJ2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/66GJ/GPBDICJ2/FLH66GJGPBDICJ2.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Bikes are awesome for all ages, but no matter how inherently cool they are, they can sometimes use a little more. A little more oomph, a little more pizzazz. In short, some bikes would be better with a nice glittery sheen to sparkle in the sun. It's a quick and easy upgrade that can be done in und...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:50:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Repaint-a-kids-toy/
Repaint a kids toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/V7YR/GPBD5IUV/F9FV7YRGPBD5IUV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/V7YR/GPBD5IUV/F9FV7YRGPBD5IUV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/V7YR/GPBD5IUV/F9FV7YRGPBD5IUV.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus There are a fair amount of kids toys that outlast their owner's interest. Some will be passed on from kid to kid and still be ready for more. The only problem is that their looks can fade and be less appealing. With a fresh coat of paint, however, it's easy to breath new life into an old toy and pr...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:50:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-open-security-screws/
How to open security screws - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/0XWD/GS3BC5WS/FNQ0XWDGS3BC5WS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/0XWD/GS3BC5WS/FNQ0XWDGS3BC5WS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/0XWD/GS3BC5WS/FNQ0XWDGS3BC5WS.SMALL.jpg thematthatter This instructable shows you how to open security screws.  Security screws are those stupid screws you see on products that the manufacture does not intend for you to open.  Ive seen these on hard drives and on a microwave. There are two ways to open these without the special screwdriver, you can use...
By: thematthatter

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Sep 2011 20:13:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/New-cowling-for-your-experimental-aircraft/
New cowling for your experimental aircraft - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/1HVY/GRIYV8QS/FPO1HVYGRIYV8QS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/1HVY/GRIYV8QS/FPO1HVYGRIYV8QS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/1HVY/GRIYV8QS/FPO1HVYGRIYV8QS.SMALL.jpg ElliotSeguin The following article is a description of the process by which I made a new cowling for my Formula One racer Wasabi in 2009.  I race my airplane at the Reno Championship Air Races in Reno Nevada.  These are pylon races which are races which involve 8 airplanes racing around telephone poles in the de...
By: ElliotSeguin

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:23:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replace-the-Tyres-on-Your-Plane/
Replace the Tyres on Your Plane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/ILJN/GRHJHP8W/FF5ILJNGRHJHP8W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/ILJN/GRHJHP8W/FF5ILJNGRHJHP8W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/ILJN/GRHJHP8W/FF5ILJNGRHJHP8W.SMALL.jpg josh Say you fly your biz jet to some remote island and upon arrival you realize that you've punctured a tire on landing. It would be good to know how to change that tire wouldn't it?! Worn tyres These tyres are worn (notice weird wearing) and ready to be replaced with ones like on the right. remo...
By: josh

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:13:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Antique-Mower-Restoration/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/7R72/GQOCARNW/FQX7R72GQOCARNW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/7R72/GQOCARNW/FQX7R72GQOCARNW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/7R72/GQOCARNW/FQX7R72GQOCARNW.SMALL.jpg Lucas.Worley I found this mower in my neighbors yard, and he had no use for it so I bought it and decided to  restore it. Its a Montgomery Wards Garden Mark, made sometime around the 1950's. It was restored as a summer project by me and my grandfather. Please vote for me in the 2nd Annual Krylon Contest. Thanks!...
By: Lucas.Worley

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:15:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/air-mattress-repair/
air mattress repair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/1I5R/GQ5QCO1I/FI81I5RGQ5QCO1I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/1I5R/GQ5QCO1I/FI81I5RGQ5QCO1I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/1I5R/GQ5QCO1I/FI81I5RGQ5QCO1I.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus psssssshhh...uh oh. Is that a leak in the air mattress I hear? Don't worry, you can fix your air mattress with an ordinary bicycle inner tube repair kit and some sandpaper, all in less than 10 minutes! tools + materials Tools: Sandpaper (150-200 grit) ...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:48:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-spray-paint-something-that-is-metal-and-rus/
How to spray paint something that is metal and rusted - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/77OY/GQBCHZA3/F8E77OYGQBCHZA3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/77OY/GQBCHZA3/F8E77OYGQBCHZA3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/77OY/GQBCHZA3/F8E77OYGQBCHZA3.SMALL.jpg izea97sk8ter Hey everyone, I'm back with another contest instructable. I want to show you guys how to build all certain kinds of cool things and just do some regular stuff as well. Anyways, let's move on to the challenge.  Challenge: Spray paint the rusty metal sign in front of my mom's apartment building.  I d...
By: izea97sk8ter

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:33:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-improverepair-your-headphone-wire-splitter/
How to improve/repair your headphone wire splitter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/5DOX/GQB4Y2D2/FWX5DOXGQB4Y2D2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/5DOX/GQB4Y2D2/FWX5DOXGQB4Y2D2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/5DOX/GQB4Y2D2/FWX5DOXGQB4Y2D2.SMALL.jpg building king    Now on some headphones, instead of having two cords molded together that split apart towards the middle, the main cord comes to a stop and gets soldered together with two different wires, then the open wires where it was soldered gets completely in cased in plastic. The only problem in this is th...
By: building king

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:44:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Trim-the-Wick-On-a-Zippo-Lighter/
How to Trim the Wick On a Zippo Lighter. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/FF7O/GQ4F25BL/FGCFF7OGQ4F25BL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/FF7O/GQ4F25BL/FGCFF7OGQ4F25BL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/FF7O/GQ4F25BL/FGCFF7OGQ4F25BL.SMALL.jpg DSMP There comes a time in every Zippo's life when the wick becomes too burnt to light. With just a few simple steps, you can trim the wick on your lighter so you can get a good fresh light every time. Materials For trimming a wick, you will need: 1: A Zippo Lighter 2: Strong scissors 3: A pair of ne...
By: DSMP

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:10:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sharpening-a-Lawn-Mower-Blade/
Sharpening a Lawn Mower Blade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/40I7/GPZ9RD4A/FAI40I7GPZ9RD4A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/40I7/GPZ9RD4A/FAI40I7GPZ9RD4A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/40I7/GPZ9RD4A/FAI40I7GPZ9RD4A.SMALL.jpg coder08 This instructable will lead you step by step to sharpen a lawn mower blade. It is important to keep your blade sharp, for it decreases the time spent mowing as well as helps with overall lawn care. A dull blade will rip the tops off your grass, leaving it vulnerable to disease, while a sharp blade p...
By: coder08

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:25:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replacing-NiCad-Aircraft-Batteries-with-new-Dry-ce/
Replacing NiCad Aircraft Batteries with new Dry cell batteries! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/72AF/G9GQIC83/F7T72AFG9GQIC83.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/72AF/G9GQIC83/F7T72AFG9GQIC83.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/72AF/G9GQIC83/F7T72AFG9GQIC83.SMALL.jpg josh  When the 15 year old NiCad batteries in your personal G.A. aircraft are starting to die and not charging correctly Here's an awesome Hack that can make your plane crank like it's brand new again! What you start out with:  A whole bunch of 1.2 ish volt NiCad cells in series they create 24 volts. ...
By: josh

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 18:00:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-a-sagging-or-broken-lawnmower-wheel/
Repair a sagging or broken lawnmower wheel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMG/B7AR/G9GQGUBB/FMGB7ARG9GQGUBB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMG/B7AR/G9GQGUBB/FMGB7ARG9GQGUBB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMG/B7AR/G9GQGUBB/FMGB7ARG9GQGUBB.SMALL.jpg aTOMx This instructable will show you how to repair a sagging push lawnmower wheel.  The example is my lawn mower I've had for years and with regular maintenance the engine is still in great running condition so I don't want to just go out and buy a new one. The deck has started to degrade and the wheels...
By: aTOMx

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 May 2010 05:32:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mower-Kicks-Back-Replace-the-Flywheel-Key/
Mower Kicks Back--Replace the Flywheel Key - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/UVB7/FT7PJVSX/FG5UVB7FT7PJVSX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/UVB7/FT7PJVSX/FG5UVB7FT7PJVSX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/UVB7/FT7PJVSX/FG5UVB7FT7PJVSX.SMALL.jpg Phil B Your mower does not start. Sometimes it fires weakly, but yanks the starter cord from your hand. Your flywheel key is sheared and it needs to be replaced. The flywheel moved and sheared the key. Now the engine timing is very much incorrect. The spark comes at a time that makes the engine want t...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Apr 2009 07:23:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Eyeglasses-Hinge-ReplacementRepair/
Eyeglasses Hinge Replacement/Repair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPT/6PCL/GPBDFOSU/FPT6PCLGPBDFOSU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPT/6PCL/GPBDFOSU/FPT6PCLGPBDFOSU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPT/6PCL/GPBDFOSU/FPT6PCLGPBDFOSU.SMALL.jpg redplanetcorridor Hinges on prescription eyeglasses can be a tough fix. They are usually integrated right into the frame. On frames that are all metal, the hinges are soldered or machined as one piece with the rest of the frame. Alternatively, glasses with plastic frames have a metal hinge molded into the frame durin...
By: redplanetcorridor

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:38:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-a-Sink-Stopper/
Fix a Sink Stopper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/G0CO/GPAS24I6/F7WG0COGPAS24I6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/G0CO/GPAS24I6/F7WG0COGPAS24I6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/G0CO/GPAS24I6/F7WG0COGPAS24I6.SMALL.jpg Phil B A sink stopper with a push/pull rod control at the faucet is a great modern convenience. But, sink stoppers fail. When they do, they are often unsightly and an irritation. This is a repair you can do yourself.   Materials and tools The photo shows a typical array of tools and supplies that may be...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:58:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replacing-a-membrane-keypad-with-microswitches/
Replacing a membrane keypad with microswitches - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/NFFH/GP7IRY1W/FT6NFFHGP7IRY1W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/NFFH/GP7IRY1W/FT6NFFHGP7IRY1W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/NFFH/GP7IRY1W/FT6NFFHGP7IRY1W.SMALL.jpg rvm This is a rough outline of what you'll need to do to replace a keypad from a microwave, washing machine ,etc. with microswitches. It will offer enhanced durability and some savings. The standard disclaimer applies- I'm not responsible if you kill\maim yourself, break your appliance, or set the cat o...
By: rvm

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 06:47:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replace-the-Regulator-on-a-Pancake-Air-Compressor/
Replace the Regulator on a Pancake Air Compressor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/GSQV/GP7IMX9R/FW1GSQVGP7IMX9R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/GSQV/GP7IMX9R/FW1GSQVGP7IMX9R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/GSQV/GP7IMX9R/FW1GSQVGP7IMX9R.SMALL.jpg neuropol I borrowed my father's compressor to finish some work on my deck.  As you can see in the picture, it's been around the block a couple of times.  After setting it up one day I could hear more air than usual escaping.  Turns out the regular had broken right where the air hose connected.  Duct tape fro...
By: neuropol

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:05:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Dispenser-Ver-20/
Duct Tape Dispenser-Ver. 2.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/FLCC/GOW47NHV/FAOFLCCGOW47NHV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/FLCC/GOW47NHV/FAOFLCCGOW47NHV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/FLCC/GOW47NHV/FAOFLCCGOW47NHV.SMALL.jpg Creativeman New and exciting!  I decided to take a few hours and make another ( http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Dispenser-From-A-Tin-Can/)  duct tape dispenser.  I wanted to modify some of the aspects of the case, as well as make it more attractive. Hence, this instructable. This new version is lighte...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:44:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Dispenser-From-A-Tin-Can/
Duct Tape Dispenser From A Tin Can! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/R1XK/GOOP5C0Q/F2JR1XKGOOP5C0Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/R1XK/GOOP5C0Q/F2JR1XKGOOP5C0Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/R1XK/GOOP5C0Q/F2JR1XKGOOP5C0Q.SMALL.jpg Creativeman In order to enter the duct tape contest, I had to put on my thinking cap....not made of duct tape, by the way, and the only thing I could come up with is a dispenser for the duct tape which can be used by anyone wanting to make all these other questionable projects...Seriously, is there any item at ...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Jun 2011 07:34:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Set-Screw-Machined-Using-A-Drill/
Set Screw Machined Using A Drill - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/RULM/GO2NM5ER/F17RULMGO2NM5ER.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/RULM/GO2NM5ER/F17RULMGO2NM5ER.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/RULM/GO2NM5ER/F17RULMGO2NM5ER.SMALL.jpg ProfHankD I really like my little old Ryobi Scroll Saw, model SC162VS. Unfortunately, I lost the "Plain Blade Set Screw," Ryobi part  #1130262, A60 in the exploded service part diagram, and the red thing in the drawing here. Actually, there are two such set screws to grip the blade at the top and bottom, and...
By: ProfHankD

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 21:39:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Raise-Your-Shower-Head-in-5-Minutes/
Raise Your Shower Head in 5 Minutes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/L2D5/GMYNAQL7/F1QL2D5GMYNAQL7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/L2D5/GMYNAQL7/F1QL2D5GMYNAQL7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/L2D5/GMYNAQL7/F1QL2D5GMYNAQL7.SMALL.jpg wilgubeast So here's the thing: whenever I move into a new apartment, the shower heads spit out water at approximately my neck. Sometimes shoulders, sometimes chin, but I always end up having to contort myself just to get my hair wet. For a while, I thought the only way to correct this extreme marginalization ...
By: wilgubeast

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