http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 22:06:15 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...
By: warehouse32

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...
By: Phil B

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/How-to-square-a-combination-square/
How to square a combination square - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/9KAH/HGH6Q5LF/F909KAHHGH6Q5LF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/9KAH/HGH6Q5LF/F909KAHHGH6Q5LF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/9KAH/HGH6Q5LF/F909KAHHGH6Q5LF.SMALL.jpg jimbotheconflictor Combination squares are useful inexpensive tools. Unfortunately if you picked one up at your local big box store chances are good it's not actually square. The method for testing a combination square for squareness is as simple as the fix if it's not. Test for squareness To test any square for sq...
By: jimbotheconflictor

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 19:14:53 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...
By: togo1919

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 17:21:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-New-Part-for-an-Old-Machine/
Make a New Part for an Old Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/6T55/HFSHUXLV/FXE6T55HFSHUXLV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/6T55/HFSHUXLV/FXE6T55HFSHUXLV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/6T55/HFSHUXLV/FXE6T55HFSHUXLV.SMALL.jpg Phil B This bolt has an eccentric cam. The threaded portion has been added by welding 5/16 inch threaded rod to the smooth part of the bolt 5/16 inch in diameter. I was timid with my welding because I did not want to ruin any more threads than necessary. As a result, I got a poor joint. It is better than i...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 22:52:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Find-The-Center-of-a-Circle-1/
Find The Center of a Circle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/CGEG/HFWSV0RO/FRZCGEGHFWSV0RO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/CGEG/HFWSV0RO/FRZCGEGHFWSV0RO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/CGEG/HFWSV0RO/FRZCGEGHFWSV0RO.SMALL.jpg charels88 This is something I learned and geometry class and completely forgot for a while.  All you will need is a drafting/drawing compass or a large homemade one for big circles.  I have a little drafting kit that has came in very useful in engineering school!  The steps are very short and will be best sho...
By: charels88

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 10:25:29 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 19:36:29 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/Cheap-Black-Decker-18Volt-battery/
Cheap Black & Decker 18Volt battery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/GHGB/GLHRYS8R/F8RGHGBGLHRYS8R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/GHGB/GLHRYS8R/F8RGHGBGLHRYS8R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/GHGB/GLHRYS8R/F8RGHGBGLHRYS8R.SMALL.jpg Crantson99 So if you're like me with several aging batteries for you cordless drill and to cheap to pay the full price for a replacement Then check this out.  I have several Black & Decker 18 volt batteries, part #244760-00, that were at least 5 years old and only 1 good one.  I decided to try and find a cheap...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:17:33 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/Unclog-your-drain-in-two-minutes-with-this-1-minut/
Unclog your drain in two minutes with this 1 minute zip-tie trick. (Think Green...) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/UCRC/HFSHVOWO/FQTUCRCHFSHVOWO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/UCRC/HFSHVOWO/FQTUCRCHFSHVOWO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/UCRC/HFSHVOWO/FQTUCRCHFSHVOWO.SMALL.jpg PitStoP One thing I like to do is to help solve those everyday issues we all go through in life. Being a handy man myself I'm always the one that is being called to solve issues in the home. Now for all of you who always calling someone for help (you know who you are!!) with these king of problems, you can ...
By: PitStoP

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:42:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Your-own-Plasma-Cutter/
How to Make Your own Plasma Cutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/92QD/GLFUEA22/FCV92QDGLFUEA22.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/92QD/GLFUEA22/FCV92QDGLFUEA22.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/92QD/GLFUEA22/FCV92QDGLFUEA22.SMALL.jpg Plasanator This Ebook is designed for Guys and Gals who like to create tools and machinery. I hope my Ebook gives you hope that no matter how hard a project may seem, keep plugging away until you finish and you will succeed. I spent 3 years putting this together and now finally all my hard work and research ...
By: Plasanator

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:09:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Clinometer-From-Classroom-Materials/
Basic Clinometer From Classroom Materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/17VS/HFD1JLBK/FM717VSHFD1JLBK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/17VS/HFD1JLBK/FM717VSHFD1JLBK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/17VS/HFD1JLBK/FM717VSHFD1JLBK.SMALL.jpg dmuldoonlla In this Instructable, I will show you how to make a basic clinometer from classroom materials.  A simple version of surveying equipment, a clinometer can be used to find the angle you are looking, for instance from where you are standing to the top of  a tree.  Combined with the distance to the base...
By: dmuldoonlla

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:44:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/mobile-compressor-cart-for-under-50/
mobile compressor cart for under $50 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/AR9Z/H2WEYJ5W/FSKAR9ZH2WEYJ5W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/AR9Z/H2WEYJ5W/FSKAR9ZH2WEYJ5W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/AR9Z/H2WEYJ5W/FSKAR9ZH2WEYJ5W.SMALL.jpg razenhazen Well since my garage is a mancave/tinkershop, my compressor and hoses are stored at the rear of my property in my shed and it has been cumbersome to make several trips hauling the compressor out front to my vehicles so I have been wanting to put it on wheels so when I saw a really good harbor freigh...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:17:42 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...
By: dmuldoonlla

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/How-To-Replace-a-Lawn-Mower-Blade/
How To Replace a Lawn Mower Blade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/GLRD/GEQQHH8L/F8BGLRDGEQQHH8L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/GLRD/GEQQHH8L/F8BGLRDGEQQHH8L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/GLRD/GEQQHH8L/F8BGLRDGEQQHH8L.SMALL.gif toolrepair Lawn mower blades must be replaced after so many hours of cutting, and the steps in this instructable explain how to perform this simple parts replacement. Broken, dull, damaged, and mismatched mower blades can cause a number of easily-noticed symptoms. Damaged mower blades can cause exces...
By: toolrepair

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Oct 2010 15:07:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Refillable-Air-Can/
Refillable Air Can - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/VFH0/HFPT8JZ0/F41VFH0HFPT8JZ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/VFH0/HFPT8JZ0/F41VFH0HFPT8JZ0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/VFH0/HFPT8JZ0/F41VFH0HFPT8JZ0.SMALL.jpg YFX I would like to give full credit to Household hacker for this idea. Although mine is slightly different it's still the same concept. Anyway this project is super easy and I learned a lot about valves during the project. The project was all free for me as well so happy days. What you need. You nee...
By: YFX

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:09:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Change-Lawn-Mower-Oil/
How To Change Lawn Mower Oil - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/WCEJ/GF070GYT/FV1WCEJGF070GYT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/WCEJ/GF070GYT/FV1WCEJGF070GYT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/WCEJ/GF070GYT/FV1WCEJGF070GYT.SMALL.jpg toolrepair This article and its video explain how to change lawn mower oil on most mowers, and how to change oil filters on mowers that have them. The small engines that run lawn mowers need their oil changed just like car engines. Most mower engines need their oil changed every 20-50 hours of operation. ...
By: toolrepair

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:07:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Lawn-Mower/
Electric Lawn Mower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/7CKL/FITUIYXV/F7C7CKLFITUIYXV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/7CKL/FITUIYXV/F7C7CKLFITUIYXV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/7CKL/FITUIYXV/F7C7CKLFITUIYXV.SMALL.jpg susanta Introduction I have a small lawn in front of my house, which is a rarity in Indian houses. Ranaghat, where I live, is a suburban town in the state of West Bengal in Eastern India. I needed a lawn mower, and found that it would cost me around Rs.5000 (USD 120) to get one from the city. Hence I took ...
By: susanta

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:39:45 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...
By: innovator007

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:48:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/When-a-Phillips-is-not-a-Phillips/
When a Phillips is not a Phillips! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/MDOT/FOWZORNN/FGBMDOTFOWZORNN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/MDOT/FOWZORNN/FGBMDOTFOWZORNN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/MDOT/FOWZORNN/FGBMDOTFOWZORNN.SMALL.jpg arcticpenguin Cross-head, Cross-Point, Cruciform, Square Drive Screws and Drivers These screw types have a "+" shaped recess on the head and are driven by a cross-head screwdriver, designed originally for use with mass-production mechanical screwing machines. There are a few other recessed drive screws presente...
By: arcticpenguin

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:59:13 PST 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/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...
By: hyperfocused72

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 15:24:28 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 ...
By: DIYHacksAndHowTos

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...
By: tonyvelour

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 23:31:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rare-Earth-Magnet-in-a-Bottle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/KDDG/HET1AX4K/FKNKDDGHET1AX4K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/KDDG/HET1AX4K/FKNKDDGHET1AX4K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/KDDG/HET1AX4K/FKNKDDGHET1AX4K.SMALL.jpg graydog111 I use rare earth magnets in my shop mostly for gathering up steel filings and picking up screws and bolts I drop that get swept up in the trash.  The trouble with this is it takes a lot of time to clean them off the magnet.  Some of this stuff is needle sharp, so I get some of it poked into my finge...
By: graydog111

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:02:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-Hose-Clamp/
Wire Hose Clamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/432T/HET1ATDO/FCL432THET1ATDO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/432T/HET1ATDO/FCL432THET1ATDO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/432T/HET1ATDO/FCL432THET1ATDO.SMALL.jpg graydog111 I use a Sears Craftsman Pop Rivet tool to make wire hose clamps. I use .040  stainless steel wire. You can use mild steel such as electric fence wire, but you have to be careful and not get it too tight or it will break. I have no idea if other brands of Pop Riveters will work or not.  I learned thi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 03:23:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/10-Vacuum-Bag-Stem-breach-valve-with-hardware-s/
Making a Vacuum Bag Valve (breach valve) for $10 with hardware store parts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/UKJ0/HET2TJ80/FUHUKJ0HET2TJ80.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/UKJ0/HET2TJ80/FUHUKJ0HET2TJ80.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/UKJ0/HET2TJ80/FUHUKJ0HET2TJ80.SMALL.jpg cp123127 In this instructable I'll show you how to make a vacuum bag stem (also called a vacuum breach valve/unit). These are important in vacuum bagging because taping the hose on the seam of the bag is a recipe for leaks and disaster.  This adds on to the excellent guide on vacuum bagging basics It also g...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:42:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Drill-Press/
Mini Drill Press - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/94FT/HERLMKVN/FNJ94FTHERLMKVN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/94FT/HERLMKVN/FNJ94FTHERLMKVN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/94FT/HERLMKVN/FNJ94FTHERLMKVN.SMALL.jpg AstroGeek After seeing a mini drill press here on Instructables, Idecided to sacrifice a microscope i wasn't using anymore. Procure A Functioning Microscope This microscope came from the thrift store, so I wasn't too concerned about taking it apart. Plus it didn't allow enough clearance to do micro solder...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:09:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-drive-long-screws/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/0LOQ/HEQEG5I7/F6U0LOQHEQEG5I7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/0LOQ/HEQEG5I7/F6U0LOQHEQEG5I7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/0LOQ/HEQEG5I7/F6U0LOQHEQEG5I7.SMALL.jpg cpeds I have always used a drill to drive screws.  However, screws longer than 2 1/2 inches often strip out before I can get them driven all the way in.  Up until now I’ve always avoided 3 inch and longer screws unless I really needed them.  Then one day I saw a video of someone driving a 4 inch screw wit...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:58:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Alcohol-Torch-Build-Your-Own/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/O8KO/HEQENECL/FRXO8KOHEQENECL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/O8KO/HEQENECL/FRXO8KOHEQENECL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/O8KO/HEQENECL/FRXO8KOHEQENECL.SMALL.jpg BackroomWorkdesk This is a very simple to build torch. It is fueled by denatured alcohol and only requires just a few materials.  The only materials I used are: Plastic Bottle Wood Glue applicator tip Small piece of scrap aluminium 1/8" Brass Tube Oil Lamp Wick Most of these materials can be interchanged with some...
By: BackroomWorkdesk

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:45:32 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/100-Homemade-Lathe/
100% Homemade Lathe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FZ5/0EDM/F5HVHS2N/FZ50EDMF5HVHS2N.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZ5/0EDM/F5HVHS2N/FZ50EDMF5HVHS2N.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZ5/0EDM/F5HVHS2N/FZ50EDMF5HVHS2N.SMALL.jpg catwood Although I know other people have built lathes themselves, after an enormous amount of looking on Google, I saw most homemade lathes involve casting and milling, as well as using off the shelf components like chucks and tapers. Being only a high school student, I wanted to experiment with a lathe wi...
By: catwood

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:51:19 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/Convert-a-hand-held-circular-saw-into-a-table-saw/
Convert a hand-held circular saw into a table saw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/375P/FOD7Y3YL/FJF375PFOD7Y3YL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/375P/FOD7Y3YL/FJF375PFOD7Y3YL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/375P/FOD7Y3YL/FJF375PFOD7Y3YL.SMALL.jpg neffk This instrucable is about building a table and attaching a hand-held circular saw to the table. The table stands on saw horses, so it's more of a surface than a free-standing table. The table includes a removable panel where the saw attaches, so the table can be used with other tools---a router fo...
By: neffk

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Dec 2008 15:58:20 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/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/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/Stupid-tape-measure-trick/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/N0WF/HD7TZYUS/F8FN0WFHD7TZYUS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/N0WF/HD7TZYUS/F8FN0WFHD7TZYUS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/N0WF/HD7TZYUS/F8FN0WFHD7TZYUS.SMALL.jpg tugnut1 Use this tape measure trick to impress your friends.  Hopefully they are easily impressed.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:02:12 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/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/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

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