http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 15:39:03 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Restoring-a-vintage-hand-plane/
Restoring a vintage hand plane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA6/LYMX/HGH6S548/FA6LYMXHGH6S548.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA6/LYMX/HGH6S548/FA6LYMXHGH6S548.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA6/LYMX/HGH6S548/FA6LYMXHGH6S548.SMALL.jpg warehouse32   On a recent trip to North Carolina my wife and I had stopped at an antique store where i found a few decent Stanley Bailey hand planes. For those of you that don't know, a hand plane is a woodworking tool that's been around for a few centuries and is used to flatten and smooth wood.   I absolutel...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 04:25:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Soft-Jaws-for-a-Vise/
Magnetic Soft Jaws for a Vise - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/8BF4/HGU2P4AN/FIW8BF4HGU2P4AN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/8BF4/HGU2P4AN/FIW8BF4HGU2P4AN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/8BF4/HGU2P4AN/FIW8BF4HGU2P4AN.SMALL.jpg Phil B This is a set of soft jaws I made for my vise. They are made from 1 x 2 inch furring strips.  A few weeks ago I was watching the Woodsmith Shop TV show on PBS. They showed a set of homemade soft jaws for a vise held in place by magnets. That set used very powerful button magnets set into the wooden...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 16:10:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Over-the-Shoulder-Camera-Mount/
Over-the-Shoulder Camera Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/KM8X/HFSHU5W2/FUIKM8XHFSHU5W2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/KM8X/HFSHU5W2/FUIKM8XHFSHU5W2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/KM8X/HFSHU5W2/FUIKM8XHFSHU5W2.SMALL.jpg CourtneyGaudet This tutorial will show you how to make a camera mount that you carry on your back or your chest. You will need: 1 x PVC Cap 3 x "T" Pipes 1 x 7" PVC Pipe 2 x 8" PVC  Pipes 2 x 10" PVC Pipes 6 x 1.5" PVC Pipes 4 x 90 Degree Pipes 2 x 45 Degree Pipes 2 x Sleeping Bag Straps Step One On ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:23:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tool-DIY-Helping-Hands-Tool-and-Material-Holder-/
Tool : DIY Helping Hands Tool and Material Holder from PVC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/KEJV/HGJ4YJ1X/FCUKEJVHGJ4YJ1X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/KEJV/HGJ4YJ1X/FCUKEJVHGJ4YJ1X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/KEJV/HGJ4YJ1X/FCUKEJVHGJ4YJ1X.SMALL.jpg ATXVlad At ATXHackerspace and in my home shop, I often find myself wishing I had a second set of hands to hold items in place while I work on them - either gluing, painting, sanding etc. I was inspired by the set of "helping hands" I use on my electronics bench and decided to make a large set of helping han...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 13:23:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Having-a-Bevel-ish-Good-Time-on-the-Laser/
Having a "Bevel-ish" Good Time on the Laser! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/TMUR/HGH6QCD2/F9GTMURHGH6QCD2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/TMUR/HGH6QCD2/F9GTMURHGH6QCD2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/TMUR/HGH6QCD2/F9GTMURHGH6QCD2.SMALL.jpg togo1919 I made this jig at TechShop, just because I could! I will eventually design/create a jig to make the laser focusing easy for this one - folks may want to work on one themselves...   ****** UPDATE on Monday, May 20, 2013 *****       Using the focusing device on the laser is plenty good for gettin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 17:21:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Joist-Hangar-sawhorse-work-table/
Joist Hangar sawhorse work table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FPD/CA0P/H19RT57U/FPDCA0PH19RT57U.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPD/CA0P/H19RT57U/FPDCA0PH19RT57U.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPD/CA0P/H19RT57U/FPDCA0PH19RT57U.SMALL.jpg jubal19 I haven't built my dream workbench yet, so I needed a large work table that I could set up quickly wherever I needed it.  I have a pair of sawhorses that I use all the time, and an approximately 30"x30" plywood shelf that I put across them for a work table, but I want something bigger. However, I di...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 13:41:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Table-Saw-from-a-Circular-Saw-Redone/
My Table Saw from a Circular Saw Redone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/NNZ6/HFSH79NJ/FC1NNZ6HFSH79NJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/NNZ6/HFSH79NJ/FC1NNZ6HFSH79NJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/NNZ6/HFSH79NJ/FC1NNZ6HFSH79NJ.SMALL.jpg Phil B More than 40 years ago I wanted a table saw, but had very little money. I bought a good circular saw and hung it below a piece of 3/4 inch plywood. I added a couple of my own innovations, and it could do very precise work. I could also remove the circular saw to rip a panel too large for my table sa...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:21:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Checking-a-Square-Before-You-Buy/
Checking a Square Before You Buy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/XXUR/HFPTH6CC/F8LXXURHFPTH6CC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/XXUR/HFPTH6CC/F8LXXURHFPTH6CC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/XXUR/HFPTH6CC/F8LXXURHFPTH6CC.SMALL.jpg Phil B This is my old framing square. It has taken a lot of abuse, mostly from things I have done in attempts to make it more accurate that did not turn out as well as intended. I have thought about simply replacing it. I looked at new framing squares on-line. Reviews were mixed. Some found the square the...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:19:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-a-clinometer-to-measure-height/
Using a clinometer to measure height - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/ILBO/HFSHSIXJ/FFLILBOHFSHSIXJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/ILBO/HFSHSIXJ/FFLILBOHFSHSIXJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/ILBO/HFSHSIXJ/FFLILBOHFSHSIXJ.SMALL.jpg dmuldoonlla In this Instructable, I'll show you how to use a clinometer to measure the height of a tall object (for help constructing your own clinometer from basic classroom materials, click here). What you will need; Clinometer Tape measure Paper Pen or pencil Assistant Pick a spot Pick a spot to measure...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:34:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Knife-Maintenance-Cleaning-and-Lubricating/
Pocket Knife Maintenance: Cleaning and Lubricating - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/07VS/HFSH4QRU/FTH07VSHFSH4QRU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/07VS/HFSH4QRU/FTH07VSHFSH4QRU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/07VS/HFSH4QRU/FTH07VSHFSH4QRU.SMALL.jpg kennethsime You've probably heard the old adage "a dull knife is a dangerous knife." I'd like to introduce a new adage: "a dirty knife is a dangerous knife." While the internals of a pocket knife are not overly complicated, the function of the knife can impeded by pocket lint, especially around the pivot and lo...
By: kennethsime

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:24:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/homemade-bessey-clamp/
homemade bessey clamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/SOTJ/HFD1704M/FA1SOTJHFD1704M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/SOTJ/HFD1704M/FA1SOTJHFD1704M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/SOTJ/HFD1704M/FA1SOTJHFD1704M.SMALL.jpg jepho At home during a holiday, I found myself in need of a clamp larger than what I already had. With most stores closed I decided to make my own based of the Bessey clamp design. Total cost was $0 using scraps of metal I had laying around. compared to store bought ones which easily run for $50. Parts l...
By: jepho

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:32:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Dremel-with-Custom-Removable-Attachments/
Make a Dremel with Custom Removable Attachments! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/2SNW/HFD1EMZZ/FYO2SNWHFD1EMZZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/2SNW/HFD1EMZZ/FYO2SNWHFD1EMZZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/2SNW/HFD1EMZZ/FYO2SNWHFD1EMZZ.SMALL.jpg innovator007 Hello Everyone, This is my biggest Instructable so far! I have been designing this for about two months, and have really enjoyed making it. It is a drill/dremel that has custom removable attachments!! The dremel even has an easy battery compartment access door for easy battery change!! I made this b...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:48:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Improvised-Shop-Vac-floor-nozzle-attachment-from-a/
Improvised Shop-Vac floor nozzle attachment from a milk jug - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/ITSN/HF23K5J5/FU9ITSNHF23K5J5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/ITSN/HF23K5J5/FU9ITSNHF23K5J5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/ITSN/HF23K5J5/FU9ITSNHF23K5J5.SMALL.jpg hyperfocused72 So I was all set to clean my basement. Years of sawdust and dead bugs were awaiting the awesomeness that is my Shop-Vac. Except for one thing - I couldn't find the floor sweep attachment. Quickly I sunk into despair as I pictured myself trying to vacuum out the entire basement with only the extens...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 15:24:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Retractable-Air-Hose-On-Portable-Compressor/
Retractable Air Hose On Portable Compressor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/AND5/HF23RRA7/FMVAND5HF23RRA7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/AND5/HF23RRA7/FMVAND5HF23RRA7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/AND5/HF23RRA7/FMVAND5HF23RRA7.SMALL.jpg cbdave A retractable air hose attached to a wall in a shop is neat and convenient. So why not have the same convenience on a Portable Compressor? Materials I was tired of the tangled mess of the air hose, especially when working in a cluttered or confined area. So I waited till a retractable air hose ...
By: cbdave

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 17:31:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Two-Part-Magnetic-Stapler/
How to Make a Two-Part Magnetic Stapler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/J582/HEXSMUYZ/F73J582HEXSMUYZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/J582/HEXSMUYZ/F73J582HEXSMUYZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/J582/HEXSMUYZ/F73J582HEXSMUYZ.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos One limitation of a typical office stapler is that it only lets you staple about 3 1/2" into the paper. This isn't enough for a lot of projects. If you want to put together your own comic book or a large banner, you are usually stuck stapling your project onto a piece of cardboard or carpet and ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 13:21:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-sound-baffle-for-loud-shop-vacuums/
How to make a sound baffle for loud shop vacuums - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/BSVO/HEXSFYVB/FOIBSVOHEXSFYVB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/BSVO/HEXSFYVB/FOIBSVOHEXSFYVB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/BSVO/HEXSFYVB/FOIBSVOHEXSFYVB.SMALL.jpg tonyvelour Have a loud shop vac that you use for a stationary purpose, like sucking up chips off of the shopbot or dust collection for your table saw? This Instructable will show you how to create a sound baffle to minimize some of the noise. By the way, I made it at Techshop! Gather materials, preferably sc...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 23:31:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-use-indestructible-garden-Tool/
Multi-use indestructible garden Tool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/2X8Q/HELX93VE/FHR2X8QHELX93VE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/2X8Q/HELX93VE/FHR2X8QHELX93VE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/2X8Q/HELX93VE/FHR2X8QHELX93VE.SMALL.jpg john pedersen  Originally I  made one of these in the 1980's from a picture I saw in a magazine. I figured it would be a good item to enter into the Indestructible and Jury -rig it, Contests. It has many uses around the garden and lawn. The 2013 edition has been updated so that it could be made in about half a da...
By: john pedersen

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:28:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pinkie-sized-keychain-knife-from-a-Leatherman-Micr/
Pinkie sized keychain knife from a Leatherman Micra - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/P876/HE7DAUIK/FYWP876HE7DAUIK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/P876/HE7DAUIK/FYWP876HE7DAUIK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/P876/HE7DAUIK/FYWP876HE7DAUIK.SMALL.jpg noahspurrier The Leatherman Micra is one of my favorite knives, but I don't really use the scissors. The flip-out multitool action is the signature feature of Leatherman knives; that's what makes them cool, yet I don't need that feature in the Micra. What I really want is a super tiny knife I can keep on my keyc...
By: noahspurrier

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:39:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/AMOEBA-LEVEL-A-SIMPLE-ACCURATE-PRECISE-AND-CUST/
AMOEBA LEVEL: A CUSTOMIZABLE SPIRIT LEVEL - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/5OOT/HDYZ6QX3/FF95OOTHDYZ6QX3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/5OOT/HDYZ6QX3/FF95OOTHDYZ6QX3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/5OOT/HDYZ6QX3/FF95OOTHDYZ6QX3.SMALL.jpg Captain Vyom A spirit level is an easily available regular measuring instrument. Most of them are not that expensive. Ability to make one with simple tools economically and without loss of accuracy is what makes the difference. This allows a spirit level to be installed in almost every other project. Even use-an...
By: Captain Vyom

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:09:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Impromptu-Sheet-Metal-Brake-Bender/
Impromptu Sheet Metal Brake Bender - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/UOH8/HDRS6EXO/F4BUOH8HDRS6EXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/UOH8/HDRS6EXO/F4BUOH8HDRS6EXO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/UOH8/HDRS6EXO/F4BUOH8HDRS6EXO.SMALL.jpg ezman Introduction Have you ever needed to bend some sheet metal in a straight line?  Wanted to make some folds in sheet metal?  Wanted to make a channel in sheet metal?  Do you need a Sheet Metal Brake Bender?  Most of the time you do not.  You can use common everyday tools from around your work bench to...
By: ezman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:19:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Marking-Knife-on-the-cheap/
Marking Knife on the cheap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/FKF8/HDXM93OK/FQ2FKF8HDXM93OK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/FKF8/HDXM93OK/FQ2FKF8HDXM93OK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/FKF8/HDXM93OK/FQ2FKF8HDXM93OK.SMALL.jpg gilleseg I have been slowly getting into woodworking and decided I would start with a few small project to build my skill.  So i looked in the normal places for projects and plans.  I subscribe to Chris Schwarz webpage and often receive his emails about the things he is working on.  One of his emails was abo...
By: gilleseg

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2013 18:56:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Toolboxes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/7YD5/HANAJ3TY/FK87YD5HANAJ3TY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/7YD5/HANAJ3TY/FK87YD5HANAJ3TY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/7YD5/HANAJ3TY/FK87YD5HANAJ3TY.SMALL.jpg blkhawk In every shape and size, toolboxes help us keep our tools organized. null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null nu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:29:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Indestructable-Tool-Crank-Handle-Made-From-a-Bicyc/
Indestructable Tool Crank Handle Made From a Bicycle Crank Arm! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/RDSO/HD4VNOE8/FCRRDSOHD4VNOE8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/RDSO/HD4VNOE8/FCRRDSOHD4VNOE8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/RDSO/HD4VNOE8/FCRRDSOHD4VNOE8.SMALL.jpg ArborPress My favorite tool  probably has to be my drill press. It seems like any project I do involves the use of my drill press, but the joy of using it has been somewhat dampened by the fact that the vertical adjustment crank, being made of cheap plastic, broke quite easily. I've been using this uncomfortab...
By: ArborPress

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:58:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Keg-Still-Bokakob-Design-Reflux-Still/
Building a Keg Still (Bokakob Design, Reflux Still) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/OBGT/HDG4IWM1/FBHOBGTHDG4IWM1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/OBGT/HDG4IWM1/FBHOBGTHDG4IWM1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/OBGT/HDG4IWM1/FBHOBGTHDG4IWM1.SMALL.jpg n1cod3mus Building a Keg based reflux still using the bokakob design, with some modifications courtesy of the distilling community. Before you start check the laws in your local area, some places you cant even own a still let alone use it to make a drinkable product, check it out first. I know in New Zealand...
By: n1cod3mus

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:59:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/THREADING-AND-OTHER-USES-OF-VICE-BAR/
THREADING AND OTHER USES OF VICE BAR - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/4U4P/HD4VDW87/FPF4U4PHD4VDW87.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/4U4P/HD4VDW87/FPF4U4PHD4VDW87.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/4U4P/HD4VDW87/FPF4U4PHD4VDW87.SMALL.jpg Captain Vyom This instructable is in continuation of "VICE BAR: AN AID TO CLAMPING". It shows various ways in which a vice bar may be used. More emphasis is given on threading a metal rod with the help of vice bar (see step one for details).  Needless to say there can be more ways than shown in this instructable...
By: Captain Vyom

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:33:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Flocking-or-Static-Grass-Gun-from-a-/
How to make a Flocking or Static Grass Gun from a Bug zapper for less than $3 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/BZ8B/HD4VLVMZ/FUQBZ8BHD4VLVMZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/BZ8B/HD4VLVMZ/FUQBZ8BHD4VLVMZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/BZ8B/HD4VLVMZ/FUQBZ8BHD4VLVMZ.SMALL.jpg Brianaala This is a super inexpensive solution to building an electrostatic flocking or static grass gun for home use! It's not very powerful but it works! Please vote for this project in the Up contest here! Thanks. Materials This part is easy all you need is: 1) $3 electric fly swatter from Harbor Freigh...
By: Brianaala

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:55:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-travel-fork-spoon-out-of-wood/
How to make a travel fork-spoon out of wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/JM7C/HD8Z1ARB/FZ6JM7CHD8Z1ARB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/JM7C/HD8Z1ARB/FZ6JM7CHD8Z1ARB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/JM7C/HD8Z1ARB/FZ6JM7CHD8Z1ARB.SMALL.jpg uncoolpizza I like the idea of portable utensils, but often they have long handles, too many features, or folding parts that make them too clunky for carrying day-to-day. I saw this great utensil in a blog about minimizing one's waste called the "No Trash Project." The author of the blog posted a photo of their...
By: uncoolpizza

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 02:28:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/VICE-BAR-AN-AID-TO-CLAMPING/
VICE BAR: AN AID TO CLAMPING - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/J14W/HD4VOV3F/FKFJ14WHD4VOV3F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/J14W/HD4VOV3F/FKFJ14WHD4VOV3F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/J14W/HD4VOV3F/FKFJ14WHD4VOV3F.SMALL.jpg Captain Vyom While working on projects it is required to hold different kinds of raw materials for various operations. For instance, holding -    a sheet or board for sawing; -    a metal rod for threading; -    a bunch of papers for binding; -    a channels for sawing, filing, drilling etc.; -    block of wood...
By: Captain Vyom

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2013 09:38:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Square-a-Vise-the-easy-way/
How to Square a Vise (the easy way) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/21V6/HD4VFD5T/F0921V6HD4VFD5T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/21V6/HD4VFD5T/F0921V6HD4VFD5T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/21V6/HD4VFD5T/F0921V6HD4VFD5T.SMALL.jpg jtinst Materials A Mill A Vise Vise Nuts and Bolts A Rubber Mallet (Or piece of wood.  Or your hand.  Just something softer than the vise) Wrench Dial Test Indicator Shop Towel And a collet (that fits the dial test indicator) If, like me, you're not lucky to own all this equipment, you can get all of...
By: jtinst

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:52:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bubble-Free-Resin-Casts-with-Modified-Paint-Tank/
Bubble-Free Resin Casts with Modified Paint Tank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/6QUQ/HD2RLOMV/FZI6QUQHD2RLOMV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/6QUQ/HD2RLOMV/FZI6QUQHD2RLOMV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/6QUQ/HD2RLOMV/FZI6QUQHD2RLOMV.SMALL.jpg danm_daniel This Instructable shows how to modify and use a pressure paint tank for bubble-free resin casts. The first part shows the modification of a paint tank and the following section depicts the casting process. I assume you know how to make a mold and cast material (here is a great Instructable on making...
By: danm_daniel

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:58:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Seeing-as-You-Weld/
Seeing as You Weld - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/CHHB/HCV8NLCR/FB7CHHBHCV8NLCR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/CHHB/HCV8NLCR/FB7CHHBHCV8NLCR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/CHHB/HCV8NLCR/FB7CHHBHCV8NLCR.SMALL.jpg Phil B I use a 2004 Lincoln auto-darkening welding helmet with a Miller Thunderbolt 225 stick welder (230 volts) and with a Hobart 125EZ flux core wire feed welder. The stick welder throws a lot of light when welding, and seeing the joint as I weld is not a problem with it. Seeing the joint as I weld with ...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2013 06:11:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Turnbuckle-Mini-Jacks/
Turnbuckle Mini Jacks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/T0O8/HCJO4J8F/F8BT0O8HCJO4J8F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/T0O8/HCJO4J8F/F8BT0O8HCJO4J8F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/T0O8/HCJO4J8F/F8BT0O8HCJO4J8F.SMALL.jpg blightdesign Here is a quick how-to on building turnbuckle mini jacks.  These are surprisingly useful little things and can be made in minutes. The version I built can be any length between 9.5" to 12". Materials You'll need: a turnbuckle, I used a 3/8" from Home Depot two rubber stoppers, I got mine from a...
By: blightdesign

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:10:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Welder-for-joining-Nichrome-and-Nickel-Wires/
Small Welder for joining Nichrome and Nickel Wires - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/35ZE/HCJOGL2S/FDH35ZEHCJOGL2S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/35ZE/HCJOGL2S/FDH35ZEHCJOGL2S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/35ZE/HCJOGL2S/FDH35ZEHCJOGL2S.SMALL.jpg gsaf How to build a small arc welder for joining resistance and no resistance wires together.  28 gauge single strand through 34 gauge single strand wires are optimal for this design.  Designed to run off a single 3.7v battery. There are a lot of possible variations on this, I chose to keep the battery ...
By: gsaf

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2013 16:47:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-quick-and-easy-gift-for-a-creative-cooking-house/
A quick and easy gift for a creative cooking household - I made it at TechShop San Jose - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/TXPX/HCJORVNK/FV6TXPXHCJORVNK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/TXPX/HCJORVNK/FV6TXPXHCJORVNK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/TXPX/HCJORVNK/FV6TXPXHCJORVNK.SMALL.jpg controlledwrinkles I have been a member of  the San Jose TechShop since they opened their doors, it is a wonderful place to create and/or destroy (with the intent of recreating something better, more about that in another 'ibble). It is also an awesome resource for quick and easy gift making. I have friends that live...
By: controlledwrinkles

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2013 18:17:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Paint-roll-hack-Text-and-massage-customised-3D/
Paint roll hack - Text and massage (customised 3D printed adaptors) Samuel N Bernier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJV/GAQD/HCLBWYG7/FJVGAQDHCLBWYG7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJV/GAQD/HCLBWYG7/FJVGAQDHCLBWYG7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJV/GAQD/HCLBWYG7/FJVGAQDHCLBWYG7.SMALL.jpg LPFP This hacking project was made in collaboration with ADEO a group that owns many tool brands such as Dexter. We brainstormed as a team and came up with many funny ideas to hack products selected among a thick catalogue. I got to work on printed accessories for standard 120mm paint rolls. Here is wh...
By: LPFP

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 09:24:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Factory/
DIY Factory - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/RAO6/HCB8U2L8/FT0RAO6HCB8U2L8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/RAO6/HCB8U2L8/FT0RAO6HCB8U2L8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/RAO6/HCB8U2L8/FT0RAO6HCB8U2L8.SMALL.jpg liseman I've built 2 off-grid, digital, open-source factories out of 20' shipping containers, and I want to help others build their own. Shop-In-A-Box #001 operates in Bungoma, Kenya; #002 lives at American Steel in Oakland, CA. #002 travels: it's been to Maker Faire (while under construction), The Gates ...
By: liseman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:35:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Inline-Check-Valve/
Homemade Check Valve (one-way valve) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/8OBW/HCJOD8R8/FET8OBWHCJOD8R8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/8OBW/HCJOD8R8/FET8OBWHCJOD8R8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/8OBW/HCJOD8R8/FET8OBWHCJOD8R8.SMALL.jpg guicarlorobelli I made this at home after seeing that they are 15-20 dollars online and even more expensive at stores. I made it for around 6$ and had some of the stuff around the house. It worked perfectly for my compressor. Parts Needed 2- brass hose barbs (whatever size you need for air hose you're using) 1-...
By: guicarlorobelli

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Feb 2013 20:05:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3d-Terrain-Model-of-Edgewood-Park-California/
3d Terrain Model of Edgewood Park, California - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/LLG9/HCB8KQO4/FMVLLG9HCB8KQO4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/LLG9/HCB8KQO4/FMVLLG9HCB8KQO4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/LLG9/HCB8KQO4/FMVLLG9HCB8KQO4.SMALL.jpg jschrempp My followers will know that I have an obsession with Edgewood Park and with TechShop. In this Instructable I mix both by making a smooth surface model of the park. I've always wanted to have a true scale model of this fantastic local park. Home to several endangered plant species and the nearly ext...
By: jschrempp

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2013 14:51:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tools-Wall-mount/
Tools Wall mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/CQR9/HCB8SQXD/FEMCQR9HCB8SQXD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/CQR9/HCB8SQXD/FEMCQR9HCB8SQXD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/CQR9/HCB8SQXD/FEMCQR9HCB8SQXD.SMALL.jpg RoeyLeon Hello everyone We have a small warehouse ,  all our small projects and repairing takes place over there But the problem is we don't have any organized place to store the tools , they are all over the place, part of them ware mounted on this wall , and the other are somewhere else. I decided to do...
By: RoeyLeon

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:42:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Vacuum-Pen-From-Aquarium-Air-Pump/
Electric Vacuum Pen From Aquarium Air Pump. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/0CUF/HCB8QCDV/F3F0CUFHCB8QCDV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/0CUF/HCB8QCDV/F3F0CUFHCB8QCDV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/0CUF/HCB8QCDV/F3F0CUFHCB8QCDV.SMALL.jpg technicallyartistic A vacuum pen is used to pick up tiny little things such as beads, small shells or sometimes electronic components depending on their size.  They aren't very useful for picking up larger things like coins or larger computer chips, but are great for things so tiny they are hard to even pick up with yo...
By: technicallyartistic

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 01:16:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Adjustable-Glass-Bottle-Cutter/
Simple Adjustable Glass Bottle Cutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/EWW8/HCB8T93D/FCUEWW8HCB8T93D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/EWW8/HCB8T93D/FCUEWW8HCB8T93D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/EWW8/HCB8T93D/FCUEWW8HCB8T93D.SMALL.jpg lidsdad It doesn't matter if the bottle is half full or half empty. With this bottle cutter you can make half a bottle thats all full, and half thats all empty..... everyone's happy There was a nice instructable on how to make a glass bottle cutter that was made at tech shop (http://www.instructables.com/i...
By: lidsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:28:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Leather-leg-pouch-for-tools-or-whatever-fits-in/
Leather leg pouch for tools or whatever fits in! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/1WNA/HAQ3D8OO/FHP1WNAHAQ3D8OO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/1WNA/HAQ3D8OO/FHP1WNAHAQ3D8OO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/1WNA/HAQ3D8OO/FHP1WNAHAQ3D8OO.SMALL.jpg SussoGobbino Good day to all of you respectable sirs and welcome to my very first instructable of my very first leather creation! I will hereby describe the materials and the process I followed to craft this useful pouch. Have a nice time reading this and do not be restrained from asking me questions or advici...
By: SussoGobbino

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:00:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sewing-Machine-Reverse-Latch/
Sewing Machine Reverse Latch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/NNTM/HAVGK7D9/FJ0NNTMHAVGK7D9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/NNTM/HAVGK7D9/FJ0NNTMHAVGK7D9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/NNTM/HAVGK7D9/FJ0NNTMHAVGK7D9.SMALL.jpg BoilingLeadBath So Singer decided that the Promise should have a momentary switch to control forwards/backwards movement. I have no clue why they thought this was appropriate - it often, especially when working with tough materials like webbing, leads to me trying to do four things at once: holding down the thread,...
By: BoilingLeadBath

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:14:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Wrench-Rack/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/T6B9/H672WS0W/FV7T6B9H672WS0W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/T6B9/H672WS0W/FV7T6B9H672WS0W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/T6B9/H672WS0W/FV7T6B9H672WS0W.SMALL.jpg The Family Handyman A great way to organize your wrenches is to screw a tie or belt rack to the wall. Then all that's needed is to hang the wrenches in order form smallest to largest. Now you can quickly pull them off when needed.  For more organization ideas check out The Family Handyman – Home Organization
By: The Family Handyman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:31:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sharpen-Hedge-Shears-with-a-File/
Sharpen Hedge Shears with a File - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/DUXQ/H672WOYX/F36DUXQH672WOYX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/DUXQ/H672WOYX/F36DUXQH672WOYX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/DUXQ/H672WOYX/F36DUXQH672WOYX.SMALL.jpg The Family Handyman Unless you're a pro, it's best to stay away from using a grinding tool to sharpen your shears. The best and simplest was is to use a 10 in. long mill file. The file works very well on hedge and pruning shears. If you're not sure whether they're meant to be used for gardening, simply check the packag...
By: The Family Handyman

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:59:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-Autodesk-Inventor-to-create-a-notched-wood-c/
Using Autodesk Inventor to create a notched wood construction (Jeweler's Bench Tool Holder) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/1B0T/HBNXWV19/FBZ1B0THBNXWV19.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/1B0T/HBNXWV19/FBZ1B0THBNXWV19.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/1B0T/HBNXWV19/FBZ1B0THBNXWV19.SMALL.jpg TomCloss As I spend a lot of my creating time on making jewelry, my jeweler's bench gets covered in tools so I needed more storage space for my tools. So I designed this tool holder in Inventor and as doing it I thought it would be good to share some of the techniques I used in the design process. So here it...
By: TomCloss

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 21:35:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Blade-Cover-up/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/1HRO/H672WS0M/FO51HROH672WS0M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/1HRO/H672WS0M/FO51HROH672WS0M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/1HRO/H672WS0M/FO51HROH672WS0M.SMALL.jpg The Family Handyman Use a garden hose to cover up your blade. This is an extremely easy way to protect hands and feet.  All you need to do is take an old garden hose, cut it to the length of the blade, slit it down the middle, and cover the blade. And voila, that's it! For more organization ideas check out The Family...
By: The Family Handyman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:15:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Table-Top-Scissors-The-cutting-edge-of-technolog/
Table-Top Scissors | The cutting edge of technology! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/1A21/HAWSM94X/FQR1A21HAWSM94X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/1A21/HAWSM94X/FQR1A21HAWSM94X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/1A21/HAWSM94X/FQR1A21HAWSM94X.SMALL.jpg SilverJimny Table top saws, sanders, lathes, drills, dishwashers, cookers, lamps, TVs, microscopes, telescopes, and heaters, but no Table-Top Scissors? The idea for the table-Top Scissors came from a discussion I had at work with a colleague in the workshop. We were talking about things which could be motorize...
By: SilverJimny

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 13:47:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Multi-Tool-for-Women/
Pocket Multi-Tool for Women - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/6CA5/HBNXV2QI/F8U6CA5HBNXV2QI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/6CA5/HBNXV2QI/F8U6CA5HBNXV2QI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/6CA5/HBNXV2QI/F8U6CA5HBNXV2QI.SMALL.jpg ChrysN This idea came to me after reading a forum discussion here at Instructables regarding whether or not women carry pocket knives or scissors.  I was wondering if perhaps it was because pocket knives and multi-tools tend to look too manly.  They are often  too bulky to carry in one's pocket and not som...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 15:21:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Bogota-Rake-from-bra-underwire-or-B/
How to make a Bogota Rake from bra underwire, or Bragota; a how-to. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/UP5R/HAWBWUE9/F06UP5RHAWBWUE9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/UP5R/HAWBWUE9/F06UP5RHAWBWUE9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/UP5R/HAWBWUE9/F06UP5RHAWBWUE9.SMALL.jpg hailtothkngbby This instructable is dedicated to the mysterious art of lockpicking. In it, you will learn how to take a section of bra underwire, and turn it into a matched pair of Bogota Rakes. What the heck is a bogota rake, and why do I desperately need one? Let's begin with what this device is and how it is...
By: hailtothkngbby

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