http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 23:52:50 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Glove-Mounted-Soldering-Station/
Glove Mounted Soldering Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/07CH/HH2LJK6V/FGG07CHHH2LJK6V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/07CH/HH2LJK6V/FGG07CHHH2LJK6V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/07CH/HH2LJK6V/FGG07CHHH2LJK6V.SMALL.jpg KlockworkKevin This project is a basically a sleeve/glove mounted cordless soldering station I built using mostly reused materials.  It has two "helping hands", a flashlight, soldering iron, a magnetic soldering spool holder, and runs off some old laptop batteries. I mounted it on a sock sewn to a glove that I had...
By: KlockworkKevin

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 11:27:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-tin-can-heater/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/DKHM/HH11S9LB/FF8DKHMHH11S9LB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/DKHM/HH11S9LB/FF8DKHMHH11S9LB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/DKHM/HH11S9LB/FF8DKHMHH11S9LB.SMALL.jpg DootMadskills Simple, take any size soup can and drill holes in the top. Place over small kindle fire to warm your hands or heat water in a stainless steel cup.
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 10:35:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Patch-a-Wire-or-Barbed-Wire-Fence/
How to Patch a Wire or Barbed Wire Fence - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/VFXY/HH11RZ7N/F1ZVFXYHH11RZ7N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/VFXY/HH11RZ7N/F1ZVFXYHH11RZ7N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/VFXY/HH11RZ7N/F1ZVFXYHH11RZ7N.SMALL.jpg mazzmn What the heck is that big rusty yellow thing? ....that's what they used to say about my car back in high school, but no, I'm talking about the big rusty yellow thing in the picture!  It's an old Fence Stretcher/Splicer and this Instructable is going to show you how to use it to splice a wire fence. ...
By: mazzmn

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 21:24:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/New-Life-For-Broke-Knife/
New Life For Broke Knife - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/C5PL/HGZNN75H/FZFC5PLHGZNN75H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/C5PL/HGZNN75H/FZFC5PLHGZNN75H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/C5PL/HGZNN75H/FZFC5PLHGZNN75H.SMALL.jpg onrust I loved this broken vanity knife. As soon as I saw the blade was broke, I instantly thought of a wafer lock pick I had. This came out rea smooth. Parts & Plan I used a cut off from handle lock pick and the stub of the broken blade. I tinned both pick and broken blade stub, clamped together, put ...
By: onrust

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 10:38:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Take-Apart-A-Baseball/
How To Take Apart A Baseball - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/38KG/HGZOFHLI/FCA38KGHGZOFHLI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/38KG/HGZOFHLI/FCA38KGHGZOFHLI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/38KG/HGZOFHLI/FCA38KGHGZOFHLI.SMALL.jpg gb77 These are the steps to taking apart a baseball. Cut The Red Lacing Cut the red laces around the baseball until the two leather pieces of the baseball are free from the baseball. String Unroll all of the string until you reach a carpet like material. Outer Layer Of Carpet Unroll the oute...
By: gb77

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 17:49:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Table-Saw-Part-2-DIY-Sledge-Runners/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/E933/HGU2JY0T/FVUE933HGU2JY0T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/E933/HGU2JY0T/FVUE933HGU2JY0T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/E933/HGU2JY0T/FVUE933HGU2JY0T.SMALL.jpg savvas_papasavva This is part two of the Homemade Table Saw video, where I make the mitre slots on the bed and my first basic sledge.  I decided to make a sledge first before a guide rail, partly because I'll probably wont need the guide rail while I have a skill saw.  I have never used a sledge before and have to a...
By: savvas_papasavva

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 03:28:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Awesome-Pocket-Knife/
Awesome Pocket Knife - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/1MNF/HGU2PASW/FH51MNFHGU2PASW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/1MNF/HGU2PASW/FH51MNFHGU2PASW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/1MNF/HGU2PASW/FH51MNFHGU2PASW.SMALL.jpg harrysmash10 BTW I am NOT responsible for any damage PS this is NOT a toy Blade Take a standing knife blade and wrap it in electrical tape WARNING: the blade is very very sharp TIP: wrap a lot of tape around it Handle Form a tube of tape from your original small blade TIP: make this very thick Hook ...
By: harrysmash10

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 08:26:51 PDT 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/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/Rope-Washer-Rope-Log/
Rope Washer & Rope Log - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/5IJD/HGU27XKJ/FHY5IJDHGU27XKJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/5IJD/HGU27XKJ/FHY5IJDHGU27XKJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/5IJD/HGU27XKJ/FHY5IJDHGU27XKJ.SMALL.jpg Mave_Rick Cleaning your climbing ropes is one of the best ways to get the full life out of them. Dirt acts like sandpaper inside your rope and deteriorates it much quicker (DUH!) Things like a rope tarp will definitely help, but you'll always get dirty when visiting the local crag. You will want to wash your ...
By: Mave_Rick

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 23:28:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Metal-Bow-Saw/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSA/M2PA/HGH72IP1/FSAM2PAHGH72IP1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSA/M2PA/HGH72IP1/FSAM2PAHGH72IP1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSA/M2PA/HGH72IP1/FSAM2PAHGH72IP1.SMALL.jpg savvas_papasavva I kind of only made this so that I could use the portable band saw.  I found it on ffx.co.uk for 40 pounds and it seems ok for the price.  Maybe later I will convert it into a dedicated upright / dropdown metal band saw.  Obviously there is no reason why the bow saw can't be done with a normal hacks...
By: savvas_papasavva

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 13:55:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-Shoe-Horn-in-5-min/
Free Shoe Horn in 5 min - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/UL3G/HGH6RISK/FBRUL3GHGH6RISK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/UL3G/HGH6RISK/FBRUL3GHGH6RISK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/UL3G/HGH6RISK/FBRUL3GHGH6RISK.SMALL.jpg leondo Tired of wiggling your foot into those expensive dress shoes, potentially ruining the back of it? I have a free solution for you. Materials Shoe (minimum of 1) Marker Razor Blade Scissors Plastic Jug Draw and Cut Self explanatory.  Use it. Customize It took longer for me to get the ...
By: leondo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 07:26:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Levitating-an-Object-for-a-Film/
Levitating an Object for a Film - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/TKJC/HGIEW1GR/FDHTKJCHGIEW1GR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/TKJC/HGIEW1GR/FDHTKJCHGIEW1GR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/TKJC/HGIEW1GR/FDHTKJCHGIEW1GR.SMALL.jpg CourtneyGaudet This tutorial will show you how to make an object appear to be levitating using a green screen. You will need: An Object Fishing Line or Green Rope, depending on the weight of your object A Green Screen A Metal Rail A Pulley Step One Secure the metal rail above the green screen. Then attac...
By: CourtneyGaudet

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 07:03:40 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...
By: togo1919

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 17:21:45 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/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/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/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/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/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...
By: jubal19

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 13:41:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjusting-parts-on-faceplate-made-easy-Lathe/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/OVZV/HFWSU9BR/FL5OVZVHFWSU9BR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/OVZV/HFWSU9BR/FL5OVZVHFWSU9BR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/OVZV/HFWSU9BR/FL5OVZVHFWSU9BR.SMALL.jpg gtellez_00 While making a bore for HLQ at the TechShop in San Jose I was having some issues adjusting the part without unclamping it from the face plate and losing my location or pushing it too hard in one direction. In order to adjust the part while it was mounted on the face plate I had to attach adjusting b...
By: gtellez_00

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 01:28:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Save-cash-use-trash-Home-made-tools-plywood-pa/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/O8IA/HFPTIYEQ/F5VO8IAHFPTIYEQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/O8IA/HFPTIYEQ/F5VO8IAHFPTIYEQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/O8IA/HFPTIYEQ/F5VO8IAHFPTIYEQ.SMALL.jpg Organikmechanic Continuing the challenge I set myself to use all of a plywood pallet top in as many ways as I could. Here's the fourth project I came up with a cross cut saw table, for acurate cutting of timber up to 250mm/10" wide. I also reused some pallet dolly wheels thrown out by one of my pallet providers.  A...
By: Organikmechanic

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 01:08:37 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 ...
By: CourtneyGaudet

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:23:12 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/Plywood-Pallet-Top-Challenge-Project-3-Horizon/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/FKCS/HFSHFA7J/FZ2FKCSHFSHFA7J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/FKCS/HFSHFA7J/FZ2FKCSHFSHFA7J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/FKCS/HFSHFA7J/FZ2FKCSHFSHFA7J.SMALL.jpg Organikmechanic Continuing the challenge I set myself to use all of a plywood pallet top in as many ways as I could. Here's the third project I came up with. I needed to be able to rebate pallet wood planks for various projects.  All the best, Andy. J'ai ramassé une grande palette en contre-plaqué et me suis donné ...
By: Organikmechanic

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 02:17:41 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/1-Plywood-Pallet-Top-7-Projects-1-contre-plaqu-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/GP4X/HFWSTHIF/FXUGP4XHFWSTHIF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/GP4X/HFWSTHIF/FXUGP4XHFWSTHIF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/GP4X/HFWSTHIF/FXUGP4XHFWSTHIF.SMALL.jpg Organikmechanic I picked up a large pallet with a plywood top and set myself the challenge to use all of it in as many ways as I could. Here's the first two projects I came up with. All the best, Andy. J'ai ramassé une grande palette en contre-plaqué et me suis donné le défi d'utiliser tout cela d'autant de façons ...
By: Organikmechanic

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 05:20:41 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/How-to-use-a-Drawknife-to-Debark-a-pine-log/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/2IF3/HFSHEE4U/FYP2IF3HFSHEE4U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/2IF3/HFSHEE4U/FYP2IF3HFSHEE4U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/2IF3/HFSHEE4U/FYP2IF3HFSHEE4U.SMALL.jpg handcraftsup Hello how are you? Here I do the best that I know on how to use a drawknife and also on how to sharpen. This is the first step that I need to do to prepare the pine logs for my pole barn that I am building. I hope you can see that this is very easy. Not to say that it is not work because it is. Just...
By: handcraftsup

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:08:17 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/Print-a-Drilling-Template/
Print a Drilling Template - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/42JA/HEXSMZX9/FBK42JAHEXSMZX9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/42JA/HEXSMZX9/FBK42JAHEXSMZX9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/42JA/HEXSMZX9/FBK42JAHEXSMZX9.SMALL.jpg lewisb42 I wanted a way to quickly locate some holes in small stock for a robot project.  I realized that my CAD file  already had everything I needed in it; all that remained was a way to transfer the measurements from the computer to the actual material I would be drilling. Tools and Materials Tools ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:33:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Knife-Maintenance-How-to-Tighten-Adjust-/
Pocket Knife Maintenance: Tighten, Adjust, or Reposition Your Clip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/ATQL/HFPTGURN/F1YATQLHFPTGURN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/ATQL/HFPTGURN/F1YATQLHFPTGURN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/ATQL/HFPTGURN/F1YATQLHFPTGURN.SMALL.jpg kennethsime When Spyderco introduced their ClipIt pocket knives in the 1980s, they used what they called an integral clip which was made of plastic, and was formed as a one-piece extension of the handle scale. While some of these knives are still around, many were lost when the clips eventually snagged on somet...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:34:36 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:24:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Tweezers/
PVC Tweezers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/5YUF/HFSHVDQV/FUY5YUFHFSHVDQV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/5YUF/HFSHVDQV/FUY5YUFHFSHVDQV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/5YUF/HFSHVDQV/FUY5YUFHFSHVDQV.SMALL.jpg eLab In PCBs manufacture, it’s required to handle very carefully the printed circuit board, due not compromise the work done so far, and to avoid the risks of the chemicals used in the process. One of the tools used in the manufacture process of PCBs are the tweezers. These can not be in metal material,...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:41:22 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:09:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Variable-length-water-level/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/CVT7/HFD189K8/FY2CVT7HFD189K8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/CVT7/HFD189K8/FY2CVT7HFD189K8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/CVT7/HFD189K8/FY2CVT7HFD189K8.SMALL.jpg retiredtrebor My daughter bought 7 chickens for her children, and proceeded to bring them to Grandpa for housing and care.  So, all of a sudden, I needed to build a chicken coop.  After a little research, I decided to build a coop that is 8' x 14'.  Proceeded to uproot and trim limbs off of 8 cedar post of varyin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:19:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-YAMAHA-RX100-Restoration/
My YAMAHA RX100 Restoration - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/UOYS/HFD187CS/F8AUOYSHFD187CS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/UOYS/HFD187CS/F8AUOYSHFD187CS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/UOYS/HFD187CS/F8AUOYSHFD187CS.SMALL.jpg crishrx Yes, RX is my best friend, I love it and crazy about it :-) . Once in a year i used to modify it, painting, alteration ete...and all it was done by mechanics. This time i wanted to know all about my RX, engine part, electrical etc... and engine also already ceased. Decided to restore it , downloaded...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:10:36 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/Forging-tongs/
Forging tongs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/HK7V/HFD176P4/F5MHK7VHFD176P4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/HK7V/HFD176P4/F5MHK7VHFD176P4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/HK7V/HFD176P4/F5MHK7VHFD176P4.SMALL.jpg bobfransisco46 What did I make: Here, I decided to make some blacksmithing tongs. It was over a multiple day process of heating and smashing some rebar. The cool thing about this project is that these tongs are going to go towards more projects, such as forging knives, forging more tongs, or forging some sculpture...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:59:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mighty-Multitool/
Mighty Multitool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/HZHS/HFD1DUZB/F7BHZHSHFD1DUZB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/HZHS/HFD1DUZB/F7BHZHSHFD1DUZB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/HZHS/HFD1DUZB/F7BHZHSHFD1DUZB.SMALL.jpg KlockworkKevin This is an instructable I created for the Indestructables contest and to have a handy little multitool. I built it out of a socket wrench, an adjustable wrench, and a broken multitool I've had bouncing around in my toolbox that I couldn't bring myself to throw away, because I can rarely bring myself...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:06:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cut-styrofoam-in-minutes-Low-Tech-yet-effective-/
Cut styrofoam in minutes ( Low Tech yet effective ) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/FW2U/HFD1FVUX/FN6FW2UHFD1FVUX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/FW2U/HFD1FVUX/FN6FW2UHFD1FVUX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/FW2U/HFD1FVUX/FN6FW2UHFD1FVUX.SMALL.jpg MasamuneX  I've always planned to build a foam cutting device but when the time came I was short on time and too cheap to build a machine. This Instructable was created to help anyone looking for a super easy low tech method to make clean styrofoam cuts. Its much more effective than using a razor blade or han...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 03:54:24 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:32:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Clinometer/
How to Make a Clinometer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/ILEM/HFD15PK6/FVOILEMHFD15PK6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/ILEM/HFD15PK6/FVOILEMHFD15PK6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVO/ILEM/HFD15PK6/FVOILEMHFD15PK6.SMALL.jpg anthonyy The purpose of this clinometer is to measure the incline of what your are looking at. This step by step instructable will show you how to make a DIY version a clinometer that works pretty well. Items needed are: *1 Straw that is large enough to see down the hole *1 Protractor *1 foot piece of strin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:56:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Classroom-Clinometers/ 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 Here's how we made clinometers out of classroom materials null null null null null null null null null null null null
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:55:55 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:44:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-clinometer-1/
how to make a clinometer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/JCNJ/HFD1DCEI/FO2JCNJHFD1DCEI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/JCNJ/HFD1DCEI/FO2JCNJHFD1DCEI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/JCNJ/HFD1DCEI/FO2JCNJHFD1DCEI.SMALL.jpg gabegax this is a project to make a clinometer items step one: you will need to get together all of the item you will need. you will need to get a clinometer, string, binder clip, tape and a straw. string it step two: you will take the string and put it thru the hole in the clinometer. after you have ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:23:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Clinometer/
Clinometer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/GO7B/HFD1DBQT/FEKGO7BHFD1DBQT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/GO7B/HFD1DBQT/FEKGO7BHFD1DBQT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/GO7B/HFD1DBQT/FEKGO7BHFD1DBQT.SMALL.jpg breeabrown Greetings blakes & blokes (ladies & gentlemen) ,  this is an instructable on how to build a clinometer, which is a tool to measure angles. Supplies : - Tape - 16 inches of string - Protractor - Straw - Anything for a weight ( I used a binder clip ) Attach the String Take the protractor and the ...
By: breeabrown

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:07:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HOW-TO-MAKE-A-CEELOSCOPE-Clinometer/
HOW TO MAKE A CEELOSCOPE (Clinometer) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/YP2Y/HFD1182N/FABYP2YHFD1182N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/YP2Y/HFD1182N/FABYP2YHFD1182N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/YP2Y/HFD1182N/FABYP2YHFD1182N.SMALL.jpg CeeloUfau List of Materials : 1 Protractor 1 Straw 2 pieces of tape 1 binder clip Attach string First you put the 15 inch string trough the hole of the protractor . then you tape the back of the protractor where the srting is tied at so that it is held in place. Attach binder clip Then you clip on a b...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:03:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Clinometer-measures-incline/
How to Make an Clinometer (measures incline) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOJ/N5WX/HFD10R80/FOJN5WXHFD10R80.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOJ/N5WX/HFD10R80/FOJN5WXHFD10R80.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOJ/N5WX/HFD10R80/FOJN5WXHFD10R80.SMALL.jpg jerricoleb Material list: 1 Protractor 1 straw 1 scissors 1 string 1 binder clip Stringing/taping Put a 15in string through the bottom hole of the protractor and tape it to the protractor Tieing Tie the other end of the string to the binder clip Taping Tape straw to protractor Finished! DONE!! Ne...
By: jerricoleb

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