http://www.instructables.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:29:08 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-DIY-Complete-Workshop/
Building a DIY Complete Workshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/9SS4/HHS9W40I/FK79SS4HHS9W40I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/9SS4/HHS9W40I/FK79SS4HHS9W40I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/9SS4/HHS9W40I/FK79SS4HHS9W40I.SMALL.jpg bizydad This is the Instructable for my Workshop Video Tour 2013. This Shop was constructed for under $2000 Materials for construction(roughly): 100 2x4x8' 4     2x4x12'   8     2x6x10' 2     2x6x12' 35  4x8 sheets of OSB 20  1x4  trim 10  1x6  trim 1    roll of roof felt      shingles 3 sheets of plexigl...
By: bizydad

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:00:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Renewing-an-old-good-tool-renovando-una-vieja-bue/
Renewing an old good tool (renovando una vieja buena herramienta) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGX/PEV4/HHS9W1NC/FGXPEV4HHS9W1NC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGX/PEV4/HHS9W1NC/FGXPEV4HHS9W1NC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGX/PEV4/HHS9W1NC/FGXPEV4HHS9W1NC.SMALL.jpg rimar2000 Hace más de 30 años, un sábado a la mañana improvisé una mecha radial, que hasta ahora vino sirviendo satisfactoriamente para mis necesidades. Pero ayer me puse a utilizarla y empezó a dar muestras de que el tiempo había transcurrido. Evalué la posibilidad de jubilarla y comprar una nueva, pero lue...
By: rimar2000

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:18:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-easy-to-make-toolbox/
Cheap and easy to make toolbox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/WJ9Z/HHS9QO93/F2WWJ9ZHHS9QO93.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/WJ9Z/HHS9QO93/F2WWJ9ZHHS9QO93.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/WJ9Z/HHS9QO93/F2WWJ9ZHHS9QO93.SMALL.jpg brankomaster what you need -5l rectangular shaped water bottle -scissors -peace of rope Make opening at the top of the bottle and two small holes at top side Wrap the rope around the neck of the bottle several times, tie two or more nodes to fix it in place. Then pass the rope through the holes and tie...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:35:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Water-Pulse-Sapphire-Concentrator/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/HKWC/HHMI54OX/FHNHKWCHHMI54OX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/HKWC/HHMI54OX/FHNHKWCHHMI54OX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/HKWC/HHMI54OX/FHNHKWCHHMI54OX.SMALL.jpg NelsonStudios There is so much that goes into building a machine like this.  If you are looking at making one a simple instructable isn't going to help you.  This is more for the serious hobby miner with some fabrication skills.  In looking at our machine you can see hands down the smallest (on youtube anyway) pr...
By: NelsonStudios

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 14:20:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Prescription-Safety-Goggles-plus-a-few-extra/
DIY Prescription Safety Goggles! (plus a few extras) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/WYTV/HHJOM8S2/F9QWYTVHHJOM8S2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/WYTV/HHJOM8S2/F9QWYTVHHJOM8S2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/WYTV/HHJOM8S2/F9QWYTVHHJOM8S2.SMALL.jpg KlockworkKevin As Someone with awful vision, I always have the problem of needing to have my glasses on to see what I'm working on, but then I either have to fuss with wearing safety goggles over my glasses or the lying to myself that my glasses work as safety goggles, which isn't true and even if they protect my ...
By: KlockworkKevin

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 09:20:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Miniature-2in1-engraver-and-drill/
Miniature 2in1 engraver and drill - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXJ/0SW5/HHMHY3F2/FXJ0SW5HHMHY3F2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXJ/0SW5/HHMHY3F2/FXJ0SW5HHMHY3F2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXJ/0SW5/HHMHY3F2/FXJ0SW5HHMHY3F2.SMALL.jpg InnovationBot15 Before I start, I must tell you that this is my first ever instructable and I am 15 years old so I would really like to hear some feedback and constructive criticism from you guys. ALSO, PLEASE COULD YOU VOTE FOR ME IN THE BATTERY POWERED CONTEST AND THE POCKET SIZED ELECTRONICS CONTEST. BIG THANK Y...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2013 14:05:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Laser-Screwdriver/
The Laser Screwdriver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/ATIB/HHJOIL4X/FKTATIBHHJOIL4X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/ATIB/HHJOIL4X/FKTATIBHHJOIL4X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/ATIB/HHJOIL4X/FKTATIBHHJOIL4X.SMALL.jpg SparkIndustries As a maker you always need screwdrivers. They're handy but become boring after a while :). So I decided to make a tool handle which looks galactical cool and is also handy. The Laser screwdriver is the result. As this is my first instructable i would be very happy if you leave a comment. (so i can ...
By: SparkIndustries

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2013 09:17:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Incredibly-useful-bench-tool-for-electronics-geeks/
Incredibly useful bench tool for electronics geeks (and others) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/33G4/HGU2OUGI/F7633G4HGU2OUGI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/33G4/HGU2OUGI/F7633G4HGU2OUGI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/33G4/HGU2OUGI/F7633G4HGU2OUGI.SMALL.jpg nwlaurie One day, many many moons ago I needed a little, pokey,picky, pully sort of hooking tool.  I found an old cheap'n nasty screwdriver, held it in the flame of a blowtorch until it glowed VERY red and just bent the tip over with a pair of pliers. Not very far but just far enough that it served its purpo...
By: nwlaurie

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 03:17:08 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...
By: ATXVlad

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 13:23:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Minute-Wire-Straightening-Jig/
5 Minute Wire Straightening Jig - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/M6C9/HFWSUIMN/F0LM6C9HFWSUIMN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/M6C9/HFWSUIMN/F0LM6C9HFWSUIMN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/M6C9/HFWSUIMN/F0LM6C9HFWSUIMN.SMALL.jpg number8wire Anyone who has tried straighten wire by hand knows how frustrating it can be. One common method is to fix one end and tighten the other end in a drill chuck.  Apply tension to the wire while turning the drill slowly.  This works well but I find it can be tricky to detach the wire from the drill wit...
By: number8wire

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 19:36:29 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...
By: innovator007

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:48:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Profile-Gauge-quick-dirty-cheap/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/2CU2/HELXKNGW/FL12CU2HELXKNGW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/2CU2/HELXKNGW/FL12CU2HELXKNGW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/2CU2/HELXKNGW/FL12CU2HELXKNGW.SMALL.jpg GMarek3 I am making a shelf that must sit against the wall in our apartment and fit around the molding.  This requires a profile gauge, a tool that I don't have and probably am not going to use very often if I buy one.  Inspiration struck when I remembered that I have some stick skewers in the kitchen and t...
By: GMarek3

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:34:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Screwdriver-Identification/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/D6MJ/HEI4M09O/FRXD6MJHEI4M09O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/D6MJ/HEI4M09O/FRXD6MJHEI4M09O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/D6MJ/HEI4M09O/FRXD6MJHEI4M09O.SMALL.jpg bfk This is something I should have thought of years ago... After we were married, my wife bought me a set of Husky screwdrivers.  The flat blades had red handles and the philips had black.  For many, many years, like any red-blooded guy, I've never thrown away a screwdriver.  I have dozens of each type...
By: bfk

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:47:58 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/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/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/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/Tools-For-Drywall-Mortar-and-Paint-Made-from-5-Ga/
Bucket Scraper and Scoop, Made from 5 Gallon Bucket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/PQVF/HBFFJQP1/FK0PQVFHBFFJQP1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/PQVF/HBFFJQP1/FK0PQVFHBFFJQP1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/PQVF/HBFFJQP1/FK0PQVFHBFFJQP1.SMALL.jpg Jewel Homes Make tools that aren't sold in stores.  These are scrapers, scoops and mixers. Get the last drop out of your bucket and minimize waste.  Extend the life of your favorite bucket by cleaning it instead of letting dried mortar ruin it.  Toss unused material into the trash and don't wash it into the ya...
By: Jewel Homes

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 21:14:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Tool-Bag/
Simple Tool Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/ZD4Z/HAQ2UZ2G/FBHZD4ZHAQ2UZ2G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/ZD4Z/HAQ2UZ2G/FBHZD4ZHAQ2UZ2G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/ZD4Z/HAQ2UZ2G/FBHZD4ZHAQ2UZ2G.SMALL.jpg Mr.Fizz I've called it a man purse. A friend called it a lesbian tool belt. All in all it's handy way of keeping small hand tools at the ready where ever you may go. I made one a while ago and I really like it, and wanted to make an Instructable for it so I made one for a friend. It took me two hours to do ...
By: Mr.Fizz

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:43:36 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...
By: blkhawk

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:29:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Natural-Edge-Cutting-Tool/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/7NGT/HAGQ70U4/FW07NGTHAGQ70U4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/7NGT/HAGQ70U4/FW07NGTHAGQ70U4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/7NGT/HAGQ70U4/FW07NGTHAGQ70U4.SMALL.jpg San Juan Carpentry Scott has a lot of interesting challenges working with raw material and sometimes he has to create his own tools to get the job done. In this video he shows a tool he made that aides in cutting a straight edge on a board with two natural edges.
By: San Juan Carpentry

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Dec 2012 22:02:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PCB-cutter-tool/
PCB cutter tool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/ZGAE/HABDGMY9/FWJZGAEHABDGMY9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/ZGAE/HABDGMY9/FWJZGAEHABDGMY9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/ZGAE/HABDGMY9/FWJZGAEHABDGMY9.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi I wish to have a mini circular saw to cut my pcb, but sometimes it's enough to have a modified cutter and a proper frame to drive cutter into a straight line. I've designed one in this instructable, it's very cheap and it cames from ordinary objects. Because you can't simply "cut" the pcb with an or...
By: andrea biffi

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Dec 2012 01:42:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Workbenches-and-Tool-Carts/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/BE5P/H9G0SS3A/FN5BE5PH9G0SS3A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/BE5P/H9G0SS3A/FN5BE5PH9G0SS3A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/BE5P/H9G0SS3A/FN5BE5PH9G0SS3A.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura The key to any excellent workshop space, is an excellent workbench. The following Instructables outline a few creative ways to get the workbench or tool cart of your dreams. Do you have an excellent workbench not in this guide? Message me, and share :) null null null null null null null ...
By: audreyobscura

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:17:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Thumb-Screwdriver-Quick-and-effective/
Thumb Screwdriver. Quick and effective - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/CG2Q/H8W1VGB8/F9QCG2QH8W1VGB8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/CG2Q/H8W1VGB8/F9QCG2QH8W1VGB8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/CG2Q/H8W1VGB8/F9QCG2QH8W1VGB8.SMALL.jpg martinbolton I was working on my alternator on my old mercedes, and needed to remove 2 screws to swop out the voltage regulator. The guy at the auto spares shop said I could change the component without having to remove the alternator. This was good news, until I was under the bonnet and misjudged that the exhau...
By: martinbolton

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:11:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Copy-Complex-Curves/
How To Copy Complex Curves! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/EIJQ/H8MTNCAL/FV9EIJQH8MTNCAL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/EIJQ/H8MTNCAL/FV9EIJQH8MTNCAL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/EIJQ/H8MTNCAL/FV9EIJQH8MTNCAL.SMALL.jpg snotty That's right! Simply push it down and get a copy of a curve that might be hard to measure and copy otherwise. Not only is it hella useful but it's made from stuff you already have in your kitchen. This is not my idea. It is a re-post from a forum. Originally from: http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthr...
By: snotty

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:57:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Better-X-acto-knife-handle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/7F2A/H8CVI9BJ/FFR7F2AH8CVI9BJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/7F2A/H8CVI9BJ/FFR7F2AH8CVI9BJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/7F2A/H8CVI9BJ/FFR7F2AH8CVI9BJ.SMALL.jpg sethcim This is a silly one-liner, but here we go!  One day I couldn't find the handle for my knife, and tried using a vice-grip instead. It's incredibly ergonomic! I'm not kidding. The regular ones are too small and put unneeded strain on the fingers. Definitely room to try making a handle from shape lock ...
By: sethcim

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:32:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Former-cordless-drill-is-now-powered-by-emergency-/
Former cordless drill is now powered by emergency generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/IYID/H82UHFVK/FQYIYIDH82UHFVK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/IYID/H82UHFVK/FQYIYIDH82UHFVK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/IYID/H82UHFVK/FQYIYIDH82UHFVK.SMALL.jpg blkhawk I had this nice Craftsman cordless drill for years. It was a gift from one of my brothers and it served me well for a long time. After repeated use and abuse, the battery stopped holding a charge. I decided not to buy a new battery and convert the drill to be powered using a plug meant for a cigaret...
By: blkhawk

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Oct 2012 21:41:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Zero-Clearance-Table-Saw-Insert/
Zero Clearance Table Saw Insert - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/XWEN/H7S4JEX0/FR9XWENH7S4JEX0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/XWEN/H7S4JEX0/FR9XWENH7S4JEX0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/XWEN/H7S4JEX0/FR9XWENH7S4JEX0.SMALL.jpg noahw Here's how to install a zero clearance table saw insert on your table saw.  Instructions on how to install a zero clearance table saw insert aren't really that useful, since the item comes with instructions.  I'm writing this really just to share how useful zero clearance table saw inserts can be wh...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Oct 2012 10:31:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sticky-Stick-Retriever/
Sticky Stick Retriever - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/1DNI/H7PDM6R1/FXN1DNIH7PDM6R1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/1DNI/H7PDM6R1/FXN1DNIH7PDM6R1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/1DNI/H7PDM6R1/FXN1DNIH7PDM6R1.SMALL.jpg john.gr This is a simple instructable. Using a stick of your desired length and sticky tape (the stickier the better but any will do). You can make a sticky stick retriever this is useful when you drop something down a tight gap that you can’t reach. Normally you might use a magnetic retriever or mechanical...
By: john.gr

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Oct 2012 08:53:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mobile-workbench-or-tool-cart-made-with-salvaged-w/
Mobile workbench or tool cart made with salvaged wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/DY7B/H78T8PA4/FRCDY7BH78T8PA4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/DY7B/H78T8PA4/FRCDY7BH78T8PA4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/DY7B/H78T8PA4/FRCDY7BH78T8PA4.SMALL.jpg blkhawk My place of work has been under constant renovation, an opportunity that I have had of salvaging very good wood that would have ended on a landfill otherwise. Since the workbench in my garage is full with my ever growing number of tools, I decided to build a second work area where I could continue t...
By: blkhawk

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Sep 2012 18:56:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-replacement-axe-or-hatchet-handle/
Making a replacement axe or hatchet handle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/GPRE/H673A4SB/FV8GPREH673A4SB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/GPRE/H673A4SB/FV8GPREH673A4SB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/GPRE/H673A4SB/FV8GPREH673A4SB.SMALL.jpg cerberustugowar While visiting my Grandparents in the Prairies of Canada, I came across one of my Grandpa's old hewing hatchet heads.  Of course he had it in the scrap metal pile to get sold for 5 cents, but I picked it up and told him I was going to use it.  He said I was lucky I was his Grandson, or he would of w...
By: cerberustugowar

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 12:43:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Wooden-Coax-Compression-Fitting-Tool/
Homemade Wooden Coax Compression Fitting Tool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/ZR1D/H5ECN6PJ/FVOZR1DH5ECN6PJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/ZR1D/H5ECN6PJ/FVOZR1DH5ECN6PJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/ZR1D/H5ECN6PJ/FVOZR1DH5ECN6PJ.SMALL.jpg Greenish Apple Here is my Homemade Wooden Coax Compression Fitting Tool. I needed a Compression Fitting Tool to make my own cables but I did not want to pay $10-35 and I wanted to see if I could make my own. This tool is inexpensive and portable. My project was inspired by another Instructable: http://www.instruc...
By: Greenish Apple

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Aug 2012 09:33:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glowing-Tool-Handles/
Glowing Tool Handles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/SL10/H5IRUONK/FZGSL10H5IRUONK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/SL10/H5IRUONK/FZGSL10H5IRUONK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/SL10/H5IRUONK/FZGSL10H5IRUONK.SMALL.jpg jolshefsky A while back I saw the Night Bike Instructable by Adobi which showed how glow paint can make a bike frame glow. I picked up a glow paint sampler from Glow, Inc. and tested it out. What I found was the results were not as I had expected. The owner of Kosmic Kreations contacted me about that blog post...
By: jolshefsky

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Aug 2012 07:22:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-Clamp-Tool/
Wire Clamp Tool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/6IF2/H4AG8U97/FZX6IF2H4AG8U97.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/6IF2/H4AG8U97/FZX6IF2H4AG8U97.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/6IF2/H4AG8U97/FZX6IF2H4AG8U97.SMALL.jpg MartinMakes This is my version of a Wire Clamp Tool. This is a great tool for making pipe clamps from wire. The claps made with it are low profile and no snag. How I Made it -1 The parts I used. 1.   5" length of 1/2" copper pipe 2.   2 of 1/2" copper end caps. 3.   5" x 1/2" spring. ( I just stretched ...
By: MartinMakes

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Aug 2012 21:21:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HandGrinder-for-less-than-1/
HandGrinder for less than $1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/552P/H58P2U9E/F23552PH58P2U9E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/552P/H58P2U9E/F23552PH58P2U9E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/552P/H58P2U9E/F23552PH58P2U9E.SMALL.jpg faacuunndoo Hi, this is my first instructable. This project is very simple and easy, you can do it in about half an hour. Maybe you have seen some sanders made of old HDD´s but this tool can sand, polish and cut. I've got the idea from: http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-HDD-Powertool-Disk-of-Prometheus/ ...
By: faacuunndoo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:15:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-remove-an-oversized-Allen-Boltanywhere/
How to remove an oversized Allen Bolt...anywhere! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/9U61/H3QEXHV5/FWK9U61H3QEXHV5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/9U61/H3QEXHV5/FWK9U61H3QEXHV5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/9U61/H3QEXHV5/FWK9U61H3QEXHV5.SMALL.jpg irmiger If you've ever been like me, looking at what appears to be the biggest Allen Bolt ever made while realizing the largest wrench in your tool kit is only good enough to fix a pair of sunglasses, you might think you're a tad bit hosed. Never fear! Here's a quick and dirty solution. Get a bolt and 2 ...
By: irmiger

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jun 2012 12:30:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Nut-And-Bolt-Sizer/
DIY Nut And Bolt Sizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/Y3UO/H3NN9JMA/FYJY3UOH3NN9JMA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/Y3UO/H3NN9JMA/FYJY3UOH3NN9JMA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/Y3UO/H3NN9JMA/FYJY3UOH3NN9JMA.SMALL.jpg 92greenyj Ever wish that you could have one of those nifty nut and bolt thread check/sizer gauges they have at Home Depot, Ace, etc? Well with a little time, you can have your very own in your home shop. There are commercial options available, but this one cost me a whole 15 bucks in materials. So follow alon...
By: 92greenyj

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:06:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Plastic-scraper/
DIY: Plastic scraper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/WKMB/H2TIQ95L/FXWWKMBH2TIQ95L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/WKMB/H2TIQ95L/FXWWKMBH2TIQ95L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/WKMB/H2TIQ95L/FXWWKMBH2TIQ95L.SMALL.jpg desertsniper I received a bunch of old quality furniture from my grandfather’s estate, and while it is very nice stuff, it has some wear and the color/ finish SCREAMS 60's/70's. Being that I can obviously afford a $2.96 plastic scraper from (insert home improvement store name here) I chose to build my own. Hey w...
By: desertsniper

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 10:19:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Screwdriver/
Tiny Screwdriver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/46Y5/H1YOI5JV/FEU46Y5H1YOI5JV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/46Y5/H1YOI5JV/FEU46Y5H1YOI5JV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/46Y5/H1YOI5JV/FEU46Y5H1YOI5JV.SMALL.jpg ThatKnottyguy Ever needed a mini screwdriver? No? Me either! But It was fun to make! If you are intrigued, read on! Materials What you will need Wooden dowel- your choice of size Sandpaper 18 Gauge wire Hammer Anvil -or- as I use, a mallet Drill with small bit Hot Glue gun Saw ...
By: ThatKnottyguy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 09:54:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Black-Decker-High-Speed-Rotary-Dremel-Tool-Mod/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/KIQ0/H1AH76BR/FNGKIQ0H1AH76BR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/KIQ0/H1AH76BR/FNGKIQ0H1AH76BR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/KIQ0/H1AH76BR/FNGKIQ0H1AH76BR.SMALL.jpg cre8er Black and Decker gets a bad rep sometimes, but they really do have a good design/engineering dept that occasionally puts out a product that stands out from the crowd. I still love my Black and Decker 2 temp soldering iron/station which is only beat by actual professional soldering stations but at $2...
By: cre8er

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:24:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Scribe-or-Center-Punch-from-a-King-Wire/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/0HFS/H174IJ3I/FL00HFSH174IJ3I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/0HFS/H174IJ3I/FL00HFSH174IJ3I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/0HFS/H174IJ3I/FL00HFSH174IJ3I.SMALL.jpg cammers I used to help build big clear span structures using post-tensioned steel technology. We made some fantastic buildings with spans up to 114m. The technique we used to achieve such spans relied on a stressed cable made up of several strands running through the bottom chords of the trusses. These str...
By: cammers

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:49:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Archaeology-Repairing-and-Modifying-a-Trowel/
Archaeology: Repairing and Modifying a Trowel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/FYO0/GZUAG06M/FLDFYO0GZUAG06M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/FYO0/GZUAG06M/FLDFYO0GZUAG06M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/FYO0/GZUAG06M/FLDFYO0GZUAG06M.SMALL.jpg MakerDrake When working in the field, it is easy to lose your tools in the sea of trowels since so many of them look alike. Thanks to TechShop this can easily be taken care of! In order to show how to both repair and modify at the same time, I decided to use one that had a tip broken off. You can see this in ...
By: MakerDrake

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 10:00:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Archaeology-Refinishing-the-Trowel/
Archaeology: Refinishing the Trowel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/2DY9/H0FLIZ34/FSP2DY9H0FLIZ34.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/2DY9/H0FLIZ34/FSP2DY9H0FLIZ34.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/2DY9/H0FLIZ34/FSP2DY9H0FLIZ34.SMALL.jpg MakerDrake This is a continuation of another Instructable, Archaeology: Repairing and Modifying a Trowel I started writing this as a second part to the step-by-step above, but it quickly seemed like this was two separate projects. This will guide you through a basic application of Traditional Black Magic Pati...
By: MakerDrake

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 13:00:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Variety-Of-Work-Spaces/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/L7KI/GYZY6RU4/FWHL7KIGYZY6RU4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/L7KI/GYZY6RU4/FWHL7KIGYZY6RU4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/L7KI/GYZY6RU4/FWHL7KIGYZY6RU4.SMALL.jpg freeza36 There are many instructables all about peoples workshops, desks, and so on. Here they are! Jon's Workshop Heres my workshop for the show your space contest it may be messy but I know where everything is I'm sorry if you can't read the notes try using firefox it works well My Craftsman Worksho...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:00:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Honda-Twin-oil-filter-nut-tool/
Honda twin oil filter nut tool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F6I/J0A9/GYZY6TI4/F6IJ0A9GYZY6TI4.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6I/J0A9/GYZY6TI4/F6IJ0A9GYZY6TI4.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6I/J0A9/GYZY6TI4/F6IJ0A9GYZY6TI4.SMALL.jpg Ian.TSSJ Have you ever been working on your motorcycle/car and figure out you need a special tool for that one nut or bolt? Instead of buying it from the dealership, why not make it yourself?  This Instructable covers making the tool to remove the oil filter nut on the 1976 Honda CB500T.  This may also be th...
By: Ian.TSSJ

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 10:04:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Franken-Saw-aka-how-to-use-a-DeWalt-battery-wi/
Franken-Saw (a.k.a. how to use a DeWalt battery with a Bosch reciprocating saw) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/1EAF/GXDWYM3U/FTF1EAFGXDWYM3U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/1EAF/GXDWYM3U/FTF1EAFGXDWYM3U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/1EAF/GXDWYM3U/FTF1EAFGXDWYM3U.SMALL.jpg hauntedworkshop I discovered a Bosch 18v reciprocating saw sitting on top of someones trash can. It didn't have a battery, but that didn't deter me. I have several DeWalt 18v batteries for my drills and I knew there had to be a way to use them. So I brought it into my workshop and began playing. I disassembled the...
By: hauntedworkshop

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:39:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-tool-for-gifting/
Easy Roof Estimator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/RX94/GVZ2BXJU/FA9RX94GVZ2BXJU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/RX94/GVZ2BXJU/FA9RX94GVZ2BXJU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/RX94/GVZ2BXJU/FA9RX94GVZ2BXJU.SMALL.jpg dueymack This is a unique tool that you can not purchase and most builders and remodelers would appreciate and benefit from it. It simply and safely and quickly helps to determine roof angles and areas for designing, or estimating or figuring the volume of a roof area on a house without actually having to g...
By: dueymack

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:43:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/leatherman-sidekick-driver-bit-mod/
Leatherman sidekick driver bit mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FEV/BBNJ/GVJCIV11/FEVBBNJGVJCIV11.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEV/BBNJ/GVJCIV11/FEVBBNJGVJCIV11.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEV/BBNJ/GVJCIV11/FEVBBNJGVJCIV11.SMALL.jpg mac969 The leatherman sidekick what a excellent edc muti tool. If come with a changeable screw driver bit, like the wave it would be perfect  the tool What you will need : A small file the same thickness with the sidekick's flat head screwdriver , about 2 mm thick A  regular 1/4" bit adapter with a sq...
By: mac969

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:10:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Trouble-Shoot-Electrical-Problem/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/G1CA/GV8UU4A3/FVDG1CAGV8UU4A3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/G1CA/GV8UU4A3/FVDG1CAGV8UU4A3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVD/G1CA/GV8UU4A3/FVDG1CAGV8UU4A3.SMALL.jpg San Juan Carpentry I'll show you how to trouble shoot an electrical problem with my jointer! Oh no! But don't worry, we fix it. And we learn a thing or two about electrical stuff like motors and switches!
By: San Juan Carpentry

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:51:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/300-foot-Pocket-Tape-Measure/
300-foot Pocket Tape Measure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FCF/JDH5/GTV9U8OQ/FCFJDH5GTV9U8OQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCF/JDH5/GTV9U8OQ/FCFJDH5GTV9U8OQ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCF/JDH5/GTV9U8OQ/FCFJDH5GTV9U8OQ.SMALL.jpg ProfHankD How many 300-foot tape measures fit in your pocket and cost under $2? I had a very nice, somewhat huge, open reel-type 300-foot surveyor's tape measure that worked well until one day it wound funny and I spent a couple of fruitless hours trying to un-jam my $100 measuring investment. I also own an ...
By: ProfHankD

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