http://www.instructables.com Sat, 2 Jun 2012 19:55:47 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Repair-Damaged-Threads-or-Add-Stainless-Ste/
How To Repair Damaged Threads or Add Stainless Steel Threads to Any Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F27/7U64/H2WEJBVB/F277U64H2WEJBVB.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F27/7U64/H2WEJBVB/F277U64H2WEJBVB.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F27/7U64/H2WEJBVB/F277U64H2WEJBVB.SMALL.jpg Will Brick I've never had much luck using some of the traditional methods for repairing damaged threads in my projects.  For various reasons these techniques may not be workable solutions.  The thread may be too damaged to "clean up" by running the matching size and pitch tap through.  Drilling and tapping to ...
By: Will Brick

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 18:22:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-repair-PVC-rubber-Patches/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/YRIH/H2TJ4JAN/F4YYRIHH2TJ4JAN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/YRIH/H2TJ4JAN/F4YYRIHH2TJ4JAN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/YRIH/H2TJ4JAN/F4YYRIHH2TJ4JAN.SMALL.jpg soul_eater Sometimes that cool  PVC patches start with a little cut and then they get sliced from side to side, and most part of the glues not work with them because they aare so rigid that when the PVC makes a movement the glue breaks like the cianoacrilate glue and the flexible glues doesnt stick very well t...
By: soul_eater

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 04:55:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-improve-a-Gurhka-Kukri-knife/
How to improve a Gurhka Kukri knife - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/0UN9/H2MYKDLG/FU30UN9H2MYKDLG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/0UN9/H2MYKDLG/FU30UN9H2MYKDLG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/0UN9/H2MYKDLG/FU30UN9H2MYKDLG.SMALL.jpg triumphman I always wanted a Gurhka Kukri knife. I finally got one, but I was disappointed in the handle and the sheath. The steel blade is very rugged.( Very affordable, $20. plus shipping, sometimes free shipping!)                                      So I decided to improve it. Here is how I did it! origi...
By: triumphman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 03:14:04 UTC 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 »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 02:12:01 UTC 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...
By: gtoal

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 16:50:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-rebuild-a-Dana-Spicer-Transmission-for-a-Li/
How to rebuild a Dana Spicer Transmission for a Lil' Gasser 7 1/2" gauge 1 1/2" scale locomotive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/QB6T/H27LRUJE/F6UQB6TH27LRUJE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/QB6T/H27LRUJE/F6UQB6TH27LRUJE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/QB6T/H27LRUJE/F6UQB6TH27LRUJE.SMALL.jpg ncdodave This 'Ible" will take you through the steps to disassemble, repair if needed, pack and reassemble a small F-N-R transmission for a Cannonball scale ride-on locomotive powered by a small gasoline engine. The little yellow locomotive is the one we will be working on and discussing here. Please use cau...
By: ncdodave

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 03:23:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Build-a-Brick-Wall/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/AMP7/H1YOKIB8/FKIAMP7H1YOKIB8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/AMP7/H1YOKIB8/FKIAMP7H1YOKIB8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/AMP7/H1YOKIB8/FKIAMP7H1YOKIB8.SMALL.jpg Sakrete Bob Schmidt overviews how to build a simple wishing well using Sakrete Polyurethane Construction Adhesive.  Sakrete - The Pro's Choice for Concrete!
By: Sakrete

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 12:34:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Set-Paver-Stones/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/J25O/H1YOHLYT/FA7J25OH1YOHLYT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/J25O/H1YOHLYT/FA7J25OH1YOHLYT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/J25O/H1YOHLYT/FA7J25OH1YOHLYT.SMALL.jpg Sakrete Bob Schmidt from Sakrete covers a DIY instructional video on how to Set Paver Stones.  The DIY uses Sakrete Paver Set Polymeric Sand - A sweep-in joint sand for pavers that hardens with moisture to prevent wash-out, lock in paver sand and inhibit weed growth.
By: Sakrete

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 13:10:00 UTC 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 10:49:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-Cracks-In-Driveway/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/MQUP/H1YOK8I8/FB7MQUPH1YOK8I8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/MQUP/H1YOK8I8/FB7MQUPH1YOK8I8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/MQUP/H1YOK8I8/FB7MQUPH1YOK8I8.SMALL.jpg Sakrete A quick video featuring Bob Schmidt from Sakrete on How to Repair Cracks in Your Driveway. Uses Sakrete Polyurethane Self Leveling Sealant. Can also be used for filling expansion joints in concrete surfaces
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 19:26:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fountain-Concrete-Repair-with-Top-n-Bond/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/73XD/H1YONCLN/F4T73XDH1YONCLN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/73XD/H1YONCLN/F4T73XDH1YONCLN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/73XD/H1YONCLN/F4T73XDH1YONCLN.SMALL.jpg Sakrete Sakrete Top 'n Bond is a material used for patching, repairing or resurfacing concrete surfaces. A polymer modified, sand and cement repair mortar for the resurfacing and patching of worn or chipped concrete surfaces. Superior bonding strength means long-lasting repairs. A unique concrete patch, re...
By: Sakrete

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 18:57:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Replace-a-Vacuum-Sealer-Heating-Element/
Replace a Vacuum Sealer Heating Element - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/6GNV/H0AR6MBC/F966GNVH0AR6MBC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/6GNV/H0AR6MBC/F966GNVH0AR6MBC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/6GNV/H0AR6MBC/F966GNVH0AR6MBC.SMALL.jpg JamesRPatrick Our old vacuum sealer finally gave up on me. The heating element had gotten wet or corroded and eventually burned holes through the Teflon sealing strip. We use this quite often and I needed a working one, but a new $100+ sealer was out of my budget range. A quick search revealed that it is very co...
By: JamesRPatrick

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 23:53:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Lunch-Box-Handle-Reinforcement/
Lunch Box Handle Reinforcement - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/BO5U/H1QMLG08/F1RBO5UH1QMLG08.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/BO5U/H1QMLG08/F1RBO5UH1QMLG08.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/BO5U/H1QMLG08/F1RBO5UH1QMLG08.SMALL.jpg kinetiko These metal lunchboxes built these days have very week metal tabs that are folded over into the box to hold the handle in place.  For my kids, the handles were coming out way to frequently, leaving the box to fall to the ground, bursting it open and sending the contents flying.  I decided to make th...
By: kinetiko

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 05:04:48 UTC 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...
By: fhidiort

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 03:03:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Do-Seasonal-Furnace-Maintenance-1/
How to Do Seasonal Furnace Maintenance - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/KO0B/H29XSJ6U/FX1KO0BH29XSJ6U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/KO0B/H29XSJ6U/FX1KO0BH29XSJ6U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/KO0B/H29XSJ6U/FX1KO0BH29XSJ6U.SMALL.jpg JerrySmith12 While not everyone does it, it’s extremely important to perform furnace maintenance to ensure that it’s running effectively and safely. It’s actually not all that difficult—pretty much anyone can do it, and if you’re a homeowner, you should know how to do it. Materials: • New air filter • Light oi...
By: JerrySmith12

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 13:56:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Rifle-308-Indian-A2-Ishapore-Enfield-magazine-repa/
Rifle 308 Indian A2 Ishapore Enfield magazine repair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/40TD/H1JU5665/FCT40TDH1JU5665.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/40TD/H1JU5665/FCT40TDH1JU5665.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/40TD/H1JU5665/FCT40TDH1JU5665.SMALL.jpg Richard W. Norman After years of service in the Indian army the 308 Ishapore rifle has made its debut as surplus rifle sales. The guns generally speaking are in good to fair condition and for the most part the barrels are in excellent condition. However because of years of drill practice the bolts are sometimes worn ...
By: Richard W. Norman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 19:37:23 UTC 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 »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:57:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/2000-Jeep-Cherokee-Headliner-Repair/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/LQU7/H0AR6NHC/F6OLQU7H0AR6NHC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/LQU7/H0AR6NHC/F6OLQU7H0AR6NHC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/LQU7/H0AR6NHC/F6OLQU7H0AR6NHC.SMALL.jpg namrac I recently got tired of the headliner in my Jeep touching my head while driving, so I decided that I should be able to repair it. I went to our local fabric store and decided on a dark gray fleece fabric. I chose fleece because it's thick and stretchable. The tools required are pretty common except ...
By: namrac

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:30:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-a-broken-power-plug-on-a-cordless-drill/
Fix a broken power plug on a cordless drill - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/MKLK/H19RVG4L/FMPMKLKH19RVG4L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/MKLK/H19RVG4L/FMPMKLKH19RVG4L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/MKLK/H19RVG4L/FMPMKLKH19RVG4L.SMALL.jpg CanHasDIY When I first got my 18 volt cordless drill, I had come concerns about charging - you had to plug the adapter directly into the drill, and the center pin was extremely long and tiny, so eventually the pin snapped off inside the adaper and the drill stopped taking a charge. I fixed it by removing the ...
By: CanHasDIY

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:45:00 UTC 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 »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:47:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-organize-an-old-telephone-home-wiring-block/
How to organize an old telephone home wiring block - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/X2E1/H0OJ1USS/F7KX2E1H0OJ1USS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/X2E1/H0OJ1USS/F7KX2E1H0OJ1USS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/X2E1/H0OJ1USS/F7KX2E1H0OJ1USS.SMALL.jpg blkhawk My house was built in 1962 and it still has the original telephone wiring block. Although I have asked the telephone company to install a network interface device, which is the gray box attached to your home outside, the technician suggested to keep the set up that I have, because that makes the tel...
By: blkhawk

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:48:26 UTC 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 13:57:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Broken-Lightshowtoy/
Broken gear pin holder fix - Lightshowtoy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/RUBO/H0XM7M1A/FBXRUBOH0XM7M1A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/RUBO/H0XM7M1A/FBXRUBOH0XM7M1A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/RUBO/H0XM7M1A/FBXRUBOH0XM7M1A.SMALL.jpg Suizezem Before I throw something out I do what any man or woman with tools do, take it apart. I have not googled this or checked instructables so any solution others have I have at this writing moment not seen. This is my story When opening the cheap toy I see the problem. A gear is stuck between two oth...
By: Suizezem

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:23:34 UTC 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 »]]> Tue, 3 Apr 2012 04:56:40 UTC 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 22:02:28 UTC 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 07:48:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Vizio-TV-Repair/
Vizio TV Repair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/3Q30/GZ6I5OI1/F2Z3Q30GZ6I5OI1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/3Q30/GZ6I5OI1/F2Z3Q30GZ6I5OI1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/3Q30/GZ6I5OI1/F2Z3Q30GZ6I5OI1.SMALL.jpg MartinMakes So my Vizio TV was flashing on & off rapidly every time I switched it on. I would have to give it a smack at the back to get it to stop. I know it's not a good way to get something to work, but it got things working until I had time to repair it. After some Goggleing it was clear it was most probley...
By: MartinMakes

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:37:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Repairing-and-restoring-broken-pottery-ceramic-c/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/NTEE/H0A2860T/FJKNTEEH0A2860T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/NTEE/H0A2860T/FJKNTEEH0A2860T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/NTEE/H0A2860T/FJKNTEEH0A2860T.SMALL.jpg lakesidepottery For further details, visit: www.lakesidepottery.com/Pages/Pottery-tips/restoring-art-antiques-ceramic-tutorial-lesson.htm We have received inquiries based on from our repairing pottery basic lesson asking how to repair more complex broken art (ceramics, pottery, china, wood) when some pieces are mi...
By: lakesidepottery

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:20:23 UTC 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 13:02:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-multmeter-test-probe-from-a-pen-and-/
how to make a multmeter test probe from a pen and a rivet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/RQ23/H05NL58X/F20RQ23H05NL58X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/RQ23/H05NL58X/F20RQ23H05NL58X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/RQ23/H05NL58X/F20RQ23H05NL58X.SMALL.jpg tgferreira184 when I was cleaning my workshop I found my multmeter, but it was missing a test probe, so I decided to build my own. materials and tools. all you need is an old pen (the best is one like mine), a rivet with sharpen point and electrical tape. the tools are only hot glue gun and a plier. preparin...
By: tgferreira184

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:18:51 UTC 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 18:11:35 UTC 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 »]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 03:46:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Change-the-Cartridge-of-a-Delta-Monitor-Sho/
How to Change the Cartridge of a Delta Monitor Shower Valve. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/DC77/GZUASDME/FWKDC77GZUASDME.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/DC77/GZUASDME/FWKDC77GZUASDME.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/DC77/GZUASDME/FWKDC77GZUASDME.SMALL.jpg cwlewon The purpose of this Instructable is to illustrate how to change the cartridge of a Delta Monitor shower valve.  The cartridge is the internal working part of the shower valve, if the cartridge is bad, water will continually leak out the spout or you will notice a sudden loss of pressure.   Expensive...
By: cwlewon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:03:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-a-Tire-Changer/
How to use a Tire Changer. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/46T4/GZUAG8BP/FMZ46T4GZUAG8BP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/46T4/GZUAG8BP/FMZ46T4GZUAG8BP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/46T4/GZUAG8BP/FMZ46T4GZUAG8BP.SMALL.jpg jaweaver This instructable will lead you step by step to use a tire changer.   A tire changers purpose is to remove and install tires off and on a rim.  This machine comes in handy if you are a do it yourself-er.  The advantage to using this mechanical machine can help save some money by swapping out tires a...
By: jaweaver

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:04:48 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sugru-antenna-delete-OR-Turning-with-Sugru/
Sugru antenna delete OR "Turning with Sugru" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/CK88/GZUAG5A7/FRSCK88GZUAG5A7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/CK88/GZUAG5A7/FRSCK88GZUAG5A7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/CK88/GZUAG5A7/FRSCK88GZUAG5A7.SMALL.jpg joshuabgriffin A way to replace a satelite radio antenna. When we bought it a couple of years ago, our car came with a few weeks of satelite radio. It was nice, but we decided not to keep the subscription. A few weeks ago, the brushes of a car wash destroyed the dried out rubber antenna cover. Since we aren't usi...
By: joshuabgriffin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 03:43:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Fix-Your-Missing-Multimeter-Battery-Pack-An/
How To Fix Your Missing Multimeter Battery Pack And Cable Testers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/6B3X/GZPBLSL3/F6J6B3XGZPBLSL3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/6B3X/GZPBLSL3/F6J6B3XGZPBLSL3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/6B3X/GZPBLSL3/F6J6B3XGZPBLSL3.SMALL.jpg benji.abrams The other day while I was visiting a friend, I showed him some purchases I made on eBay. Realizing that I had purchased something that he had just laying around the house, something he claimed he didn't need anymore,  he offered to give it to me. The item was his old multimeter. He gave it  to me th...
By: benji.abrams

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2012 22:30:07 UTC 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 17:03:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-your-old-remote-buttons-In-10-easy-steps/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/6B3X/GZPBLSL3/F6J6B3XGZPBLSL3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/6B3X/GZPBLSL3/F6J6B3XGZPBLSL3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/6B3X/GZPBLSL3/F6J6B3XGZPBLSL3.SMALL.jpg benji.abrams 10 easy steps to fix your remote Back in 2010 I found this fix one day walls trying to understand or find a way to fix my old cable remote buttons instead of forking out the cash for a new remote note! this fix may work on other remotes to ;) Film and upload to YouTube by Adam Dunhoff and mys...
By: benji.abrams

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:08:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Repairing-a-multi-switch-light-fixture/
Repairing a multi-switch light fixture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/E58M/GZKG360B/FL5E58MGZKG360B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/E58M/GZKG360B/FL5E58MGZKG360B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/E58M/GZKG360B/FL5E58MGZKG360B.SMALL.jpg DragonDon I acquired a hanging light fixture for an old house of mine where there was no over-head lighting (50+yrs old house) but only a hook to hang something.  The switch I always found to be a bit picky but since the power to the light was controlled by a wall-switch, I didn't worry about it too much.  I ...
By: DragonDon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 06:18:31 UTC 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 »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:29:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-Broken-Glasses-Hinge/
Repair Broken Glasses Hinge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/SL0F/GZL3EXWZ/F3CSL0FGZL3EXWZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/SL0F/GZL3EXWZ/F3CSL0FGZL3EXWZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/SL0F/GZL3EXWZ/F3CSL0FGZL3EXWZ.SMALL.jpg laxap Due to poor mechanical design, the spring hinge of my glasses broke twice. Once while still under warranty, and it got exchanged for free. Then once again now, but the warranty is over. Being self-darkening prescription glasses, they were not cheap. Gosh... So I decided to repair them using 1mm thi...
By: laxap

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2012 00:45:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Spray-Can-Nozzle-Holster/
Make a Spray Can Nozzle Holster using Sugru - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/KYKM/GZACIZB7/FL4KYKMGZACIZB7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/KYKM/GZACIZB7/FL4KYKMGZACIZB7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/KYKM/GZACIZB7/FL4KYKMGZACIZB7.SMALL.jpg spu3 Spray can nozzles are usually taped to the side of a spray can when purchased. Once you remove the nozzle from the side of the can, you either have find a way to re-attach it to the can or somehow try to keep the nozzle and can together so you do not lose the nozzle. Invariably, I lose the nozzle or...
By: spu3

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 17:51:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/ENSTO-KKLS1-Twilight-Switch-Repair/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/Y0GU/GZACQCV3/FXQY0GUGZACQCV3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/Y0GU/GZACQCV3/FXQY0GUGZACQCV3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/Y0GU/GZACQCV3/FXQY0GUGZACQCV3.SMALL.jpg thoragn The ENSTO KKLS1 is a simple light control that turns on during the dark hours (adjustable 5-20lux or so).  If it stops working it is often because a Zener diode in the power supply part has become short circuit.  Sometimes there is visible heat damage on the PCB, but often the diode just dies.  The ...
By: thoragn

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Mar 2012 11:43:48 UTC 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 23:14:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Repairing-a-pig-radio-housing/
Repairing a "pig" radio housing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/GDV3/GYWSZ5VH/FBQGDV3GYWSZ5VH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/GDV3/GYWSZ5VH/FBQGDV3GYWSZ5VH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/GDV3/GYWSZ5VH/FBQGDV3GYWSZ5VH.SMALL.jpg knife141 I picked up this radio (a 1946 Belmont) in an antique store.  The radio housing was very beat up, with numerous cracks & chips, and a large chunk of housing had broken off on the bottom.  This is a somewhat difficult radio to find, so I couldn't pass it up even though the housing was in pretty sad s...
By: knife141

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:42:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Instructables-70-DIRT-COMPACTOR/
Instructables - $70 DIRT COMPACTOR - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/PVHB/GYUY0Y5R/FD2PVHBGYUY0Y5R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/PVHB/GYUY0Y5R/FD2PVHBGYUY0Y5R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/PVHB/GYUY0Y5R/FD2PVHBGYUY0Y5R.SMALL.jpg GregoriNiculitcheff I found an old dirt compactor in a warehouse and made an offer on it.  The agreed price was $70.  I was more than happy with the price as it costs that much to rent a compactor for one day!  The previous owner did warn me "I don;t know if it will work again, I put it aside a while ago and do not rem...
By: GregoriNiculitcheff

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:54:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Keep-Aeron-Arms-in-Place/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/WQ2L/GYQFRUVM/FNYWQ2LGYQFRUVM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/WQ2L/GYQFRUVM/FNYWQ2LGYQFRUVM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/WQ2L/GYQFRUVM/FNYWQ2LGYQFRUVM.SMALL.jpg yepthisismyusername I've had my Aeron chair for a while and realized that I had to readjust the arms every few weeks - they would just slowly lower over time. I got tired of that and came up with a fix: 3/8 inch wooden dowels from any hardware or crafts store. Just cut two dowels of equal length (I cut mine to the maxi...
By: yepthisismyusername

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:19:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Washing-Machine-Repair-aka-What-the-H3-is-that-b/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/IJ57/GZDY77HD/FBKIJ57GZDY77HD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/IJ57/GZDY77HD/FBKIJ57GZDY77HD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/IJ57/GZDY77HD/FBKIJ57GZDY77HD.SMALL.jpg kuhldad My Sunday afternoon of watching an MIB-athon with Kuhlkid was abruptly ended when the washing machine started making a horrendous banging noise as it started its spin cycle. A quick internet search and my wife found the video above. It is very detailed and a very basic knowledge of tools will allow ...
By: kuhldad

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:23:03 UTC 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...
By: lakesidepottery

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:24:15 UTC 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

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