http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 05:56:25 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-mice-by-AlestRukov/
Wooden mice by AlestRukov - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/9OH1/H2MYK5O0/FU59OH1H2MYK5O0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/9OH1/H2MYK5O0/FU59OH1H2MYK5O0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/9OH1/H2MYK5O0/FU59OH1H2MYK5O0.SMALL.jpg AlestRukov You need CAD software, a CNC milling machine (you can rent time on it), a lot of spare time and even more persistence. I don’t like plastic. Instead, I like nature and that’s why I have developed and now produce wooden mice. They are beautiful, pleasant to hold in your hand and make your hand less ...
By: AlestRukov

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 19:39:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Plywood-Portrait-Monitor-Stand/
Make a Plywood Portrait Monitor Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/P9SS/H2CE722V/F8IP9SSH2CE722V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/P9SS/H2CE722V/F8IP9SSH2CE722V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/P9SS/H2CE722V/F8IP9SSH2CE722V.SMALL.jpg DanNixon Working with a lot of PDFs, Word and Publisher documents and various IDEs can be difficult on landscape monitors, however mounting a monitor in portrait orientation can be expensive when you don't want to drill into the wall as the cheapest desk mounting VESA mount I found was still around £40-50, w...
By: DanNixon

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 11:50:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Use-a-Template-to-turn-Multiples-on-a-Wood-/
How to Use a Template to turn Multiples on a Wood Lathe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/CS5D/H2MYLOU1/FRMCS5DH2MYLOU1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/CS5D/H2MYLOU1/FRMCS5DH2MYLOU1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/CS5D/H2MYLOU1/FRMCS5DH2MYLOU1.SMALL.jpg houndstoothy This is a super simple way to create low fidelity multiples for prototyping purposes. Choose & Mark Material: Cut to Square I chose some cheap construction grade pine for this exercise.  I'll be making 3 wheels for part of a chair mock-up. Measure and cut squares; make a corner to corner 'X' to ...
By: houndstoothy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 04:57:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/9-Piece-Bongo-Drum-Shell/
9 Piece Bongo Drum Shell - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/DBTR/H1ZG8LLT/FQSDBTRH1ZG8LLT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/DBTR/H1ZG8LLT/FQSDBTRH1ZG8LLT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/DBTR/H1ZG8LLT/FQSDBTRH1ZG8LLT.SMALL.jpg GRWS This will show you how to make a bongo drum (shell only) without a solid piece of wood. The Math We chose to use 9 pieces of wood to make the shell. The math behind this is that esentially we are trying to make a circle. There are 360 degrees in a circle. we are using 9 pieces. two of the sides o...
By: GRWS

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 21:15:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Pergola-Project/
My Pergola Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/G4GB/H1ZG8CBX/F2BG4GBH1ZG8CBX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/G4GB/H1ZG8CBX/F2BG4GBH1ZG8CBX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/G4GB/H1ZG8CBX/F2BG4GBH1ZG8CBX.SMALL.jpg rosesruns How to build 8x10 feet simple Pergola for your backyard that you can grow Grape vine right next to it and it will eventually cover it for you and give you a nice shade. Materials & Sizes Here is the list of material: I suggest to use Redwood. Item Size Qty Post 4x4x8 4 Rafter 2x4x10 7 Beam 2x6x...
By: rosesruns

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 17:16:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Scissor-Chair-Plywood/
CNC Scissor Chair (Plywood) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBY/8Y8N/H2MYJRNH/FBY8Y8NH2MYJRNH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBY/8Y8N/H2MYJRNH/FBY8Y8NH2MYJRNH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBY/8Y8N/H2MYJRNH/FBY8Y8NH2MYJRNH.SMALL.jpg pseaton CNC + plywood = furniture. Search instructables and you'll come up with over 47,000 results for "CNC furniture." But for the great majority of CNC machines -- the 2-1/2 axis CNC routers that can move only in X, Y, and Z (no tilting or rotating controllers) -- a very specific condition has come to be...
By: pseaton

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 18:38:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Very-Unique-Folding-Chair/
A Very Unique Folding Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/S044/H27LSNUC/FN7S044H27LSNUC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/S044/H27LSNUC/FN7S044H27LSNUC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/S044/H27LSNUC/FN7S044H27LSNUC.SMALL.jpg GRitter This chair design came to me after a failed attempt at re-creating a chair I had seen by Architectural Designer Robert van Embricqs. It was a very beautiful and stunning piece, but seemed to expensive to do it just the way he had. So I set out to make a less expensive version of his chair and it loo...
By: GRitter

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 04:03:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Combo-Miter-Saw-Station-Lumber-Rack/
Combo Miter Saw Station Lumber Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/VSLO/GZUAFA6F/FKZVSLOGZUAFA6F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/VSLO/GZUAFA6F/FKZVSLOGZUAFA6F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/VSLO/GZUAFA6F/FKZVSLOGZUAFA6F.SMALL.jpg noahw This miter saw station does double duty as a lumber storage rack with room for long boards underneath and 4' x 8' sheet goods in the back.  I looked around for a long time online for plans for something like this and all I was able to come up with was a hand drawn sketch in an old Fine Woodworking m...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 18:17:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cartman-sign/
Cartman sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/1B4R/H27LSLI9/FAP1B4RH27LSLI9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/1B4R/H27LSLI9/FAP1B4RH27LSLI9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/1B4R/H27LSLI9/FAP1B4RH27LSLI9.SMALL.jpg hoozer This is just a simple Cartman sign that I made for fun.  Its about 12.5 inches by 13.5 inches.  I made the Cartman sign using a carving program called Aspire on my computer then carved it out using a CNC machine. Masked and painted it and all done.  This is my first Instructable so bear with me. ;) ...
By: hoozer

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 15:51:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Young-Marines-Parade-Float/
Young Marines Parade Float - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/9H93/H27LSHYT/F6Q9H93H27LSHYT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/9H93/H27LSHYT/F6Q9H93H27LSHYT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/9H93/H27LSHYT/F6Q9H93H27LSHYT.SMALL.jpg Haunted Spider This is a parade float I built for a Young Marines group near my home town. If it were real it would be called an Amtrak Water buffalo, or LTV4 water buffalo. They were a military vehicle built for the 1940s to haul troops, a jeep, and supplies. They floated on water and drove on land. The question...
By: Haunted Spider

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 18:24:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Backyard-planter-and-seating/
Backyard planter and seating - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/45DI/H21CGMKK/FMJ45DIH21CGMKK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/45DI/H21CGMKK/FMJ45DIH21CGMKK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/45DI/H21CGMKK/FMJ45DIH21CGMKK.SMALL.jpg solmstea I got a new house with a teeny tiny backyard (roughly 15 x 10) that ends at someone else's side wall. When you look out the dining room window, all you see is brick. So I thought it would be nice to make some planters in which to grow climbing green things (so far, got cucumber, tomato, and various ...
By: solmstea

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 02:21:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Break-Down-a-Full-Sheet-of-Plywood/
How to Break Down a Full Sheet of Plywood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/2QMY/H1YONJ6G/FKB2QMYH1YONJ6G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/2QMY/H1YONJ6G/FKB2QMYH1YONJ6G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/2QMY/H1YONJ6G/FKB2QMYH1YONJ6G.SMALL.jpg lewisb42 A full-size sheet of plywood is 8 feet long by 4 feet wide, which can be difficult for one person to manipulate on a table saw (unless you are fortunate enough to have a really large infeed/outfeed table setup!)  If your project is small enough, you can buy pre-cut half-sheets (4 feet by 4 feet) or ...
By: lewisb42

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 15:50:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bookshelves/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/8F5Q/GS8OSTFK/F838F5QGS8OSTFK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/8F5Q/GS8OSTFK/F838F5QGS8OSTFK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/8F5Q/GS8OSTFK/F838F5QGS8OSTFK.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "DIY Bookshelves" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 14 different awesome bookshelf projects. Build an invisible bookshelf, a skateboard bookshelf, a hidden bookshelf and much more! All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain picture...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Sep 2011 17:22:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sand-Paper-Cutter/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/CLG4/H1YOLDUL/FN7CLG4H1YOLDUL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/CLG4/H1YOLDUL/FN7CLG4H1YOLDUL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/CLG4/H1YOLDUL/FN7CLG4H1YOLDUL.SMALL.jpg ea422   If you use a sander that requires  a rectangle piece of sand paper, this may save you some time while sanding and make use of an old hacksaw blade. I have been using this contraption at work for the last 15 years and never gave it a second thought. Seems to me this would be helpful to fellow woodw...
By: ea422

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 16:46:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Scrap-Nightstand/
Scrap Nightstand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/XCC0/H29XRZQV/FRHXCC0H29XRZQV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/XCC0/H29XRZQV/FRHXCC0H29XRZQV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/XCC0/H29XRZQV/FRHXCC0H29XRZQV.SMALL.jpg wholman Summer building season is heating up.  Contractors and ambitious DIYers are taking long looks at their kitchens, bathrooms, and backyards and planning remodels while the weather is warm and vacation time is plentiful.  Alley stalkers can take advantage as old cabinets are put out to the curb. This ...
By: wholman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 03:43:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Workshop-Challenge-Plan-It/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/3Z1Z/H1YOKNUB/FJ23Z1ZH1YOKNUB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/3Z1Z/H1YOKNUB/FJ23Z1ZH1YOKNUB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/3Z1Z/H1YOKNUB/FJ23Z1ZH1YOKNUB.SMALL.jpg noahw   Follow me to hear about all of the Workshop Challenges. Workshop Challenge:   Plan It - Build It! If you've built anything from plans, schematics, diagrams, or blueprints, then your work is eligible!  See directions below for more details. Challenge runs May 14 to May 28, 2012. All projec...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 22:11:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Mary-Kay-Doll-House/
The Mary Kay Doll House - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/WCT7/H2BMNHHG/FP9WCT7H2BMNHHG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/WCT7/H2BMNHHG/FP9WCT7H2BMNHHG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/WCT7/H2BMNHHG/FP9WCT7H2BMNHHG.SMALL.jpg luke_woj This is picture guide to aid people building the Mary Kay dollhouse from dollhousedesigns.com. The plans were designed by Jon Lash. This project took me about 1 month to complete and was completed during my holidays from college for my niece.  Check out the video, but I encourage you to read throug...
By: luke_woj

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 04:07:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Rainbow-Wood-Magnetic-Knife-Strip/
Rainbow Wood Magnetic Knife Strip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/B7HI/H0JBUSAV/FP4B7HIH0JBUSAV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/B7HI/H0JBUSAV/FP4B7HIH0JBUSAV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/B7HI/H0JBUSAV/FP4B7HIH0JBUSAV.SMALL.jpg noahw This is a magnetic knife strip that is made from cut-offs of fine hardwoods that I had lying around the shop.  Glue them all together and you get something I'm calling rainbow wood.  It also has a line of rare earth magnets embedded in it so it's got surprisingly strong knife-holding power.   My is...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 19:03:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/wooden-hammock/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/TE7X/H267LBV8/F2RTE7XH267LBV8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/TE7X/H267LBV8/F2RTE7XH267LBV8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/TE7X/H267LBV8/F2RTE7XH267LBV8.SMALL.jpg kmedina58 made this for my wife for her she like it and also show to friends they also like it to
By: kmedina58

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 14:39:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-electroplating-Galvanizado-fcil/
Easy electroplating (Galvanizado fıcil) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/CMUM/H1YOI6P1/FMLCMUMH1YOI6P1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/CMUM/H1YOI6P1/FMLCMUMH1YOI6P1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/CMUM/H1YOI6P1/FMLCMUMH1YOI6P1.SMALL.jpg rimar2000 CUIDADO: este proyecto no debe ser afrontado por niños, porque implica el manejo de sustancias peligrosas y vapores tóxicos. Repito: Este proyecto implica el manejo de sustancias peligrosas y vapores tóxicos. Por lo tanto, no debe ser afrontado por niños ni personas inexpertas o atolondradas. ---...
By: rimar2000

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 01:25:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/paint-good-looking-signs/
paint good looking signs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/B08Y/GZUASC0H/FZCB08YGZUASC0H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/B08Y/GZUASC0H/FZCB08YGZUASC0H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/B08Y/GZUASC0H/FZCB08YGZUASC0H.SMALL.jpg Mimikry If you don`t want poorly handwritten signs for your business/ event or whatever, but can't afford (or are to cheap to buy ) a store made one - this is the instructable for you! You'll be able to use any letter-style and size materials - a piece of plywood or whatever you want to use - cut in the...
By: Mimikry

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 10:32:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Faux-fake-cheap-teak-deck-from-plywood/
Faux (fake) cheap teak deck from plywood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/LYOM/H1YOKJ52/F1XLYOMH1YOKJ52.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/LYOM/H1YOKJ52/F1XLYOMH1YOKJ52.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/LYOM/H1YOKJ52/F1XLYOMH1YOKJ52.SMALL.jpg respawndespair In this (my first) instructable i want to tell you about the method i used to create a cheap(er) new decking for my boat, the technique can be used for other uses than decking, it's the actual look and methods used to achieve this look that i'll be documenting. Any constructive feedback is more than...
By: respawndespair

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 12:39:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Kit-Kat-Picnic-Table/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/0680/H1YOAZQC/F260680H1YOAZQC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/0680/H1YOAZQC/F260680H1YOAZQC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/0680/H1YOAZQC/F260680H1YOAZQC.SMALL.jpg Kamiana8 I wanted to see what I could do with a simple picnic table design and the idea came to me while eating a Kit Kat bar. So I designed my picnic table to mimic the look of a simple chocolate bar and added an artistic element by cutting out some "bite" marks to simulate a partially eaten Kit Kat candy b...
By: Kamiana8

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 08:06:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-duct-tape-a-sandblaster-and-a-torch-to-make-/
Use duct tape, a sandblaster, and a torch to make a sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/78V2/H1Y0EHAQ/F7C78V2H1Y0EHAQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/78V2/H1Y0EHAQ/F7C78V2H1Y0EHAQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/78V2/H1Y0EHAQ/F7C78V2H1Y0EHAQ.SMALL.jpg dockholiday There are a lot of ways to make the artwork on a sign.  I decided to try something new.  It turned out faster than carving and the result was exactly what I was looking for.  I still used a couple computer programs to design the sign and for the griding, but I wanted to keep it as low tech as possib...
By: dockholiday

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 14:11:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cork-Board-Project/
Cork Board Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/P8L6/H1JUGXZ3/FNUP8L6H1JUGXZ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/P8L6/H1JUGXZ3/FNUP8L6H1JUGXZ3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/P8L6/H1JUGXZ3/FNUP8L6H1JUGXZ3.SMALL.jpg sleemanjc I made it at the TechShop (www.techshop.ws) in Menlo Park.   The final project (main image shows a prototype) requires a large number of wine-bottle corks to be cut transversely into two nearly equal lengths. To avoid cutting them individually, this stage involves building a jig to allow 50 c...
By: sleemanjc

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 00:10:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-harpoon-drill/
Wood harpoon drill - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/EVAF/H1PITD79/F9WEVAFH1PITD79.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/EVAF/H1PITD79/F9WEVAFH1PITD79.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/EVAF/H1PITD79/F9WEVAFH1PITD79.SMALL.jpg bartolo You want to make a calumet? A flute? A bagpipe? A blowgun? A didgeridoo? You need to drill a very very long tunnel in a piece of wood? You'll like this! All you need: - a flat wood drill bit - a tube of aluminium or steel (with an inner diameter slightly bigger than the outer diameter of the exten...
By: bartolo

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 16:30:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Corkscrew-Cut/
Corkscrew Cut - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/5KSV/H1JUICB8/FZ55KSVH1JUICB8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/5KSV/H1JUICB8/FZ55KSVH1JUICB8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/5KSV/H1JUICB8/FZ55KSVH1JUICB8.SMALL.jpg JSWheeler Corkscrew Cut! This is a very simple way to add a unique design to your builds. I've used it in my coat rack as you can see in the picture! My father taught me this a while ago and he doesn't remember where he found it. I am in no way a pro wood worker, but I do like to build things! Materials ...
By: JSWheeler

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:12:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Anniversary-cabinet-with-a-wooden-combination-lock/
Anniversary cabinet with a wooden combination lock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/47NL/H1QML5H7/F4W47NLH1QML5H7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/47NL/H1QML5H7/F4W47NLH1QML5H7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/47NL/H1QML5H7/F4W47NLH1QML5H7.SMALL.jpg nlinventor The cabinet was made as a wedding gift for my son and daughter in law. The cabinet itself follows conventional design and construction techniques - what makes the anniversary cabinet different is the combination locking mechanism.  The four drawers require you to know a code (combination) in order t...
By: nlinventor

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 13:34:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-quick-box-using-box-joints/
Make a quick box using box joints - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/TNVE/H1JUIYHF/F3MTNVEH1JUIYHF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/TNVE/H1JUIYHF/F3MTNVEH1JUIYHF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/TNVE/H1JUIYHF/F3MTNVEH1JUIYHF.SMALL.jpg tkohler I wanted to make a small box for a project and I wanted strong joints. A mitered and glued box wouldn't be strong enough for what i had in mind so I tried box joints.  There are all kinds of commercially available jigs and tools to assist in making box joints (or dovetails) but I made my own jig qu...
By: tkohler

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 05:28:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-treasure-chest/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/31UO/GLTXM4QX/FUV31UOGLTXM4QX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/31UO/GLTXM4QX/FUV31UOGLTXM4QX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/31UO/GLTXM4QX/FUV31UOGLTXM4QX.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Make your own treasure chest" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 13 different woodworking projects. Make a pirate's treasure chest, a box with a hidden inlay, a hide-a-key box and much more. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and conta...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:23:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Excellent-Easy-Garden-Storage-Bench/
Excellent & Easy Garden Storage Bench - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/EXLG/H1JU3XJ9/F29EXLGH1JU3XJ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/EXLG/H1JU3XJ9/F29EXLGH1JU3XJ9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/EXLG/H1JU3XJ9/F29EXLGH1JU3XJ9.SMALL.jpg tracy_the_astonishing When I sat down to design this bench, I forced myself to make it as simple as I possibly could while keeping it attractive and comfortable. It had to have an angled back, because I hate straight-backed discomfort. It had to have a little shelf on the back, because I need a place to put my beer. The ...
By: tracy_the_astonishing

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:27:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Tandem-Axle-Trailer-Jack/
Make a Tandem Axle Trailer Jack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/EQ8T/H1HMDLCB/FXEEQ8TH1HMDLCB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/EQ8T/H1HMDLCB/FXEEQ8TH1HMDLCB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/EQ8T/H1HMDLCB/FXEEQ8TH1HMDLCB.SMALL.jpg kentdvm If you've ever had a flat tire on a loaded trailer, you know it can be a challenge to jack it up and change the tire.  This simple curved wedge "jack"  or "chock" makes it very easy to change trailer tires and can be made in an hour from scrap wood.  The design is based on the EZ Jack Wheel Chock.  ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:51:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Boxing-Ring/
Boxing Ring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/C44J/H1JUGP9Q/FJPC44JH1JUGP9Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/C44J/H1JUGP9Q/FJPC44JH1JUGP9Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/C44J/H1JUGP9Q/FJPC44JH1JUGP9Q.SMALL.jpg Razortape Don't have $10,000 to spend on a boxing ring?  Don't have a warehouse in which to fit one?  For about $1,200 you can build one in your backyard.  With some prior experience with carpentry, it takes about three days for three people to do.  The finished project is a 20ft deck with 16x16ft inside the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:20:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Customized-wooden-heart/
The Illusionist's heart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/CAB7/H1JUGHD9/FLMCAB7H1JUGHD9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/CAB7/H1JUGHD9/FLMCAB7H1JUGHD9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/CAB7/H1JUGHD9/FLMCAB7H1JUGHD9.SMALL.jpg bartolo You're in love. You like woodworking. You hate to buy industrial-made junk-jewelry. You want to give something personal and special. You don't want to cut your heart out to give it away either. This Instructable is for you! I'll show you how to make a wooden 'cartouche' - just a piece of wood - th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:46:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Game-Boy-Pocket-with-Cartidge/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/5GI6/H19RHJ67/F7H5GI6H19RHJ67.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/5GI6/H19RHJ67/F7H5GI6H19RHJ67.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/5GI6/H19RHJ67/F7H5GI6H19RHJ67.SMALL.jpg Franquita The Game Boy Pocket was my first video game system and holds a dear place in my heart. As a project, I decided to make a replica out of wood--and now you can, too! This instructable will tell you how to make a (nearly) exact wooden model of a Game Boy Pocket, with removable game cartridge. Note: Th...
By: Franquita

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 03:25:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Wood-Lathe-Work-Bench-with-drawers-usin/
Building a Wood Lathe Work Bench with drawers using recycled vintage lumber - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/1177/H1AH6I6E/FDO1177H1AH6I6E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/1177/H1AH6I6E/FDO1177H1AH6I6E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/1177/H1AH6I6E/FDO1177H1AH6I6E.SMALL.jpg jskingry So I have been having problems storing all my wood turning junk lately, it seemed like all those little pieces were getting lost in the clutter, I needed a storage solution and I needed one fast but I did not want just anything I was holding out for something great that would last a lifetime and wor...
By: jskingry

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:25:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sharpening-jig-for-turning-chisels/
Sharpening jig for turning chisels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/80LR/GYZNVC8N/FOQ80LRGYZNVC8N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/80LR/GYZNVC8N/FOQ80LRGYZNVC8N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/80LR/GYZNVC8N/FOQ80LRGYZNVC8N.SMALL.jpg switch62 For my birthday I got a wood lathe and some turning chisels so I could do some pen turning.  Problem was I had to sharpen the chisels.  I already had a cheap grinder on a stand, so I tried to sharpen them freehand with very inconsistent (usually bad) results. There are a few jigs that you can attac...
By: switch62

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:06:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Corkscrew-Layered-Candleholder/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3B/M9OU/H19RQUVH/F3BM9OUH19RQUVH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3B/M9OU/H19RQUVH/F3BM9OUH19RQUVH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3B/M9OU/H19RQUVH/F3BM9OUH19RQUVH.SMALL.jpg Squishy Tank Well, this is my first instructables because i never bothered to upload anything else i ever made. I made this is my wood shop class so i can give it my mom for her birthday. My current other projects are: T95 American Super Heavy Tank Wood Model, Wooden Headphones, and the best portable spearks any...
By: Squishy Tank

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 07:06:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Box-For-Middle-School-Kids/
A Box For Middle School Kids - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/6DU7/H15NCJOV/FJU6DU7H15NCJOV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/6DU7/H15NCJOV/FJU6DU7H15NCJOV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/6DU7/H15NCJOV/FJU6DU7H15NCJOV.SMALL.jpg stumitch I had all sorts of views and great comments on a box I do with my grade 8 woodworking class so I thought i would document a grade 7 version I do.  This box is a HUGE hit with the kids. They love giving them as presents to mom and dad so i often try to time the completion with Christmas and Mothers d...
By: stumitch

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 05:13:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Tooth-pick/
Giant Tooth-pick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/3L5R/H1AH6DO9/FH23L5RH1AH6DO9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/3L5R/H1AH6DO9/FH23L5RH1AH6DO9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/3L5R/H1AH6DO9/FH23L5RH1AH6DO9.SMALL.jpg NanoRobotGeek Is it a bird? Is it a plane no its a... giant tooth-pick???? Yes people its a GIANT tooth-pick?!?!? and ill be showing you how to make it (even though its pretty straight forward) YOU WILL NEED: a dowel a toothpick a ruler a pencil a saw and sandpaper  Measurements The first step it to take meas...
By: NanoRobotGeek

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:54:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-Easy-Mitered-Box-with-a-Lid-I-made-it-/
Quick and Easy Mitered Box with a Lid - I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYF/SD4D/H19RQPO1/FYFSD4DH19RQPO1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYF/SD4D/H19RQPO1/FYFSD4DH19RQPO1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYF/SD4D/H19RQPO1/FYFSD4DH19RQPO1.SMALL.jpg wisegye This simple technique requires no fasteners and yeilds a box with a perfectly fitted lid.  The mitered corners are quick and easy and the glued assembly requires no fasteners.  Use this technique for making jewelry boxes from pre-veneered MDF or any solid wood from pine to exotic hardwood. It is als...
By: wisegye

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 06:27:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Stylish-CDOrnament-Rackequiptment/
!How to Make A CD Rack! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/5A4X/H19RHH34/F7L5A4XH19RHH34.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/5A4X/H19RHH34/F7L5A4XH19RHH34.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/5A4X/H19RHH34/F7L5A4XH19RHH34.SMALL.jpg Alex Jalland Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djPESWaHLxU Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!!Video!!!! ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:26:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Scrap-Wood-Cutting-Board-1/
Scrap Wood Cutting Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/ATK3/H0KKFZ3L/FLKATK3H0KKFZ3L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/ATK3/H0KKFZ3L/FLKATK3H0KKFZ3L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/ATK3/H0KKFZ3L/FLKATK3H0KKFZ3L.SMALL.jpg noahw Finding ways to use up scrap wood in the shop is always a fun challenge.  This scrap wood cutting board is a great project because it's made from a wide variety of different kinds of wood that are all a bunch of different sizes - which is to say, it can be made with virtually whatever you've got lyi...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:07:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bioshock-Life-Size-Gatherers-Garden-BY-FLOPPYTY/
Bioshock Life Size Gatherer's Garden BY FLOPPYTY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/B8ZW/H0OJ5HOP/FVNB8ZWH0OJ5HOP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/B8ZW/H0OJ5HOP/FVNB8ZWH0OJ5HOP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/B8ZW/H0OJ5HOP/FVNB8ZWH0OJ5HOP.SMALL.jpg floppyty This by far is one of my greatest pieces and the second video game prop i did and it took me some time and labor and it wasn't to pricey it is 7 feet tall and 2 feet wide with a depth of 10 inches and i think i spent about $150 for materials because i owned the tools to build it. Bioshock Life Siz...
By: floppyty

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2012 04:51:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-and-Precise-Table-Saw-Sled/
Easy and Precise Table Saw Sled - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/MPG0/H11WJEEL/FG6MPG0H11WJEEL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/MPG0/H11WJEEL/FG6MPG0H11WJEEL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/MPG0/H11WJEEL/FG6MPG0H11WJEEL.SMALL.jpg domino88 I have bought a Makita MLT100 table saw (TS) for my small workshop.  The mitre tracks on this TS model are very small and the mitre gauge that is delivered with the saw is almost unusable because it has so much play in the tracks.  The TS was useless to make any precision square cuts.  The set up ti...
By: domino88

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:08:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Swingset-Pull-up-Bar/
The Swingset Pull-up Bar! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/2NTX/H0OIVHEW/FXG2NTXH0OIVHEW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/2NTX/H0OIVHEW/FXG2NTXH0OIVHEW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/2NTX/H0OIVHEW/FXG2NTXH0OIVHEW.SMALL.jpg DoctorDv Are you out of shape and you want a cheap and easy way to be fit?  Look no farther than the swingset Pull-up bar!  For under $40 you can make your very own pull-up station right on your child's swingset! Work out your biceps, triceps, shoulders, back, and neck and build your upper body right in your...
By: DoctorDv

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:18:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-quick-paint-drying-rack/
Simple, quick paint drying rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/XRM2/H0OJ6OI6/F4PXRM2H0OJ6OI6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/XRM2/H0OJ6OI6/F4PXRM2H0OJ6OI6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/XRM2/H0OJ6OI6/F4PXRM2H0OJ6OI6.SMALL.jpg heelercjwww I needed something small to spray paint some small parts on that would not allow them to stick to the table I was working on, forcing profane oaths from my mouth. Here is my solution. First layout your grid I found the piece of shelving in my shop and couldnt remember what it went to, so it goes ...
By: heelercjwww

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:56:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bandsaw-Taxidermy/
Bandsaw Taxidermy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/8W10/H0URBYDP/FYZ8W10H0URBYDP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/8W10/H0URBYDP/FYZ8W10H0URBYDP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/8W10/H0URBYDP/FYZ8W10H0URBYDP.SMALL.jpg wholman I am not a hunter, in the literal sense; more of an alley walker, stalking dumpsters and backyard scrap heaps for promising prey, old wood, discarded appliances, mint-condition cardboard.  My trophies are oft-unappreciated, fading into the background of my apartment.  No longer.  Here is a way for u...
By: wholman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:21:48 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Standalone-Slackline-Structure/
Standalone Slackline Structure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/2WWW/H0KR984U/F7S2WWWH0KR984U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/2WWW/H0KR984U/F7S2WWWH0KR984U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/2WWW/H0KR984U/F7S2WWWH0KR984U.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance This structure allows you to set up a slackline without using trees, poles, or A-frames. It's very easy to build! I suggest reading through this Instructable for ideas and then making improvements wherever you see fit. I'm definitely not a pro :) The nuts and bo...
By: WYE_Lance

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 07:54:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-standing-staircase/
Self standing staircase - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/QRES/H0QH0KHQ/FF6QRESH0QH0KHQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/QRES/H0QH0KHQ/FF6QRESH0QH0KHQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/QRES/H0QH0KHQ/FF6QRESH0QH0KHQ.SMALL.jpg HickLife Stairs. Everyone has seen them. Everyone has used them. And most people avoid them whenever possible.  They are fairly simple depending on how much detail you go into on them. They just take a little planning, a little math, and a steady hand. The ones I designed and built/will build were designed s...
By: HickLife

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