http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:53:01 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Shop-Tools-Filament-Dispenser-I-Made-it-in-Tech/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/15U4/HH2VZAGD/FH615U4HH2VZAGD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/15U4/HH2VZAGD/FH615U4HH2VZAGD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/15U4/HH2VZAGD/FH615U4HH2VZAGD.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Summary:           This project is the easiest of all.  The parts are made from wooden scraps at TechShop Wood Shop Scrap Box.   I use 10 metal wooden screw to join the pieces together.   Tools Used: * Scrap Woods. * Chop Saw:  Cut the pieces to proper sizes. * Wood Band Saw: Round the corners....
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 20:23:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Roubo-Style-Workbench/
Roubo-Style Workbench - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/5ZJR/HCRVRD5G/F885ZJRHCRVRD5G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/5ZJR/HCRVRD5G/F885ZJRHCRVRD5G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/5ZJR/HCRVRD5G/F885ZJRHCRVRD5G.SMALL.jpg Scotttland   This is going to be less of a step-by-step tutorial and more a series of tips and a review of what I learned making my workbench.      After examining many, many workbench designs and almost settling on a German-style bench, I came across the 17th century French workbench of Andre Roubo.  This des...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 17:04:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-built-Dust-Collection-System/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/8B0V/HANAYLJL/F8Z8B0VHANAYLJL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/8B0V/HANAYLJL/F8Z8B0VHANAYLJL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/8B0V/HANAYLJL/F8Z8B0VHANAYLJL.SMALL.jpg NelsonStudios Wood dust is unpleasant.  I grew up with it and have worked in environments saturated in dust particulate for most of my life.  I felt getting bloddy noses after being on a project a few days or sawdust buggers were something I more or less could ignore.  Then I had a son, a son who loves to work in...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:57:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dust-Collection/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/YBQ6/H9T4KST9/FTUYBQ6H9T4KST9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/YBQ6/H9T4KST9/FTUYBQ6H9T4KST9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/YBQ6/H9T4KST9/FTUYBQ6H9T4KST9.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura Dust is the messy by-product of being a maker. If you are working around power tools for any extended amount of time, you are sure to coated in a fine silt, so is the rest of your stuff.  This guide outlines how a few ways to get rid of the dust in your shop, or project space. Check out these mutan...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:25:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Improve-Your-Wood-Shop/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/6GK4/H9G11QBR/FI96GK4H9G11QBR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/6GK4/H9G11QBR/FI96GK4H9G11QBR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/6GK4/H9G11QBR/FI96GK4H9G11QBR.SMALL.jpg noahw Any woodworker will tell you that there's always something they are working on in order to improve their shop.  There's always one more tool to buy, jig to make, or way you could make something you already have just a bit better and easier to use.  The Instructables in this guide give a nod to the n...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:02:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Shop-safety-kit-made-from-surplus-tool-case/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/XFDL/H742SZF3/FUTXFDLH742SZF3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/XFDL/H742SZF3/FUTXFDLH742SZF3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/XFDL/H742SZF3/FUTXFDLH742SZF3.SMALL.jpg Bill WW   My latest power tool, a random orbit sander, came with a canvas case.  Well, that’s nice, another tool case, but I already had several canvas cases. Then I realized it would be perfect for organizing safety equipment. I have plenty of safety gear, but it was often not at hand when it was needed. I...
By: Bill WW

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 22:56:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Shop-Storage-Bins/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/M3V2/H7997EXM/FS8M3V2H7997EXM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/M3V2/H7997EXM/FS8M3V2H7997EXM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/M3V2/H7997EXM/FS8M3V2H7997EXM.SMALL.jpg Bill WW My shop is small, and all prime real estate has gone to new woodworking tools. When I finally realized it was time to get all the other stuff organized, I came up with a simple but inelegant storage idea. I bought a few milk crate type boxes, and turned them into sliding storage bins. The crates ha...
By: Bill WW

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:09:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Combo-Miter-Saw-Station-Lumber-Rack/
Combo Miter Saw Station Lumber Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/VSLO/GZUAFA6F/FKZVSLOGZUAFA6F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/VSLO/GZUAFA6F/FKZVSLOGZUAFA6F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 11:17:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/iDeciduous-The-Wooded-Computer-Case/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/RFFT/GX6L76SO/F98RFFTGX6L76SO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/RFFT/GX6L76SO/F98RFFTGX6L76SO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/RFFT/GX6L76SO/F98RFFTGX6L76SO.SMALL.jpg MatthewEnderle About me: Hello I am Matthew Enderle, a Junior at Lomira High School in Lomira, WI. Last year I took every single shop class except for Fundamentals of Wood Technology and Basic Home and Auto, so I took them this year. In Fundamentals of Wood Technology we needed to search on the internet for a wood...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Jan 2012 18:10:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/electric-dustpan/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FZ8/MS74/GV0RRKE9/FZ8MS74GV0RRKE9.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZ8/MS74/GV0RRKE9/FZ8MS74GV0RRKE9.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZ8/MS74/GV0RRKE9/FZ8MS74GV0RRKE9.SMALL.jpg copperaxe For my first instructable I figure I should share a recent mod in my garage workshop. Nobody likes a messy work area, and the easier or more entertaining one can make the cleanup process the more likely the area is to remain clean. This will help keep wood shavings, dirt and dust from getting in the...
By: copperaxe

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:33:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cyclonic-Dirt-Separator-Using-Off-the-Shelf-Parts/
Cyclonic Dirt Separator Using Off the Shelf Parts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/K967/GSVJVDZ1/FBWK967GSVJVDZ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/K967/GSVJVDZ1/FBWK967GSVJVDZ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/K967/GSVJVDZ1/FBWK967GSVJVDZ1.SMALL.jpg RangerJ Whether or not I need something is beside the point. The question is 'Do I want it?' While in the process or setting up my workshop, I read quite a bit about the Cyclonic Dirt Separator - a device that allows the heavier particles of debris, such as wood shavings or sawdust, to settle to the bott...
By: RangerJ

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:39:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turrning-a-European-Style-Wooden-Pen/
Turrning a European Style Wooden Pen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/FBEG/GRTHMX1G/FX3FBEGGRTHMX1G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/FBEG/GRTHMX1G/FX3FBEGGRTHMX1G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/FBEG/GRTHMX1G/FX3FBEGGRTHMX1G.SMALL.jpg finbar galdeep Turning wooden pens is a fast turning operation, that is great for gifts, practice, or just making a great pen. These pens are made with kits that go from around 7$ for a smaller pen with a standard blank, to 50$+ for high quality pens with rare burl blanks. This is a European style pen from woodcra...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:57:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-Stealth-Apartment-Workbench/
Free Stealth Piano Workbench - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/ZMFB/GHTLLUBJ/FXXZMFBGHTLLUBJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/ZMFB/GHTLLUBJ/FXXZMFBGHTLLUBJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/ZMFB/GHTLLUBJ/FXXZMFBGHTLLUBJ.SMALL.jpg phish814 Create your own attractive and functional Stealth Workspace for your apartment!  This project solves the dilemma of not having adequate workspace in an apartment or other venue in which an unsightly workbench would look out of place. I'm a DIY'er at heart and have always had access to workspaces -...
By: phish814

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:19:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-shop-Hobby-shop-the-3-of-us/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/R5M9/GKAYXOV1/FTGR5M9GKAYXOV1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/R5M9/GKAYXOV1/FTGR5M9GKAYXOV1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/R5M9/GKAYXOV1/FTGR5M9GKAYXOV1.SMALL.jpg Greasetattoo Hey All, Got some time today to shoot some photos. This is my wood shop and hobby shop. The wood shop is outside and the hobby shop is in a upstairs bedroom. Excuse the mess, but I figure, better to have a little messy shop then a spotless one! (you know it has been used when it is a little messy!)...
By: Greasetattoo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2011 07:42:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Shed-Work-Shop/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/K1I7/GJQEL6RO/FESK1I7GJQEL6RO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/K1I7/GJQEL6RO/FESK1I7GJQEL6RO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/K1I7/GJQEL6RO/FESK1I7GJQEL6RO.SMALL.jpg daveofwar This is my man cave/workshop. It serves its purpose well providing a cool place to complete my crazy projects and hide out. Equiped with a nice big 4'X8' work table, a side table with storage space underneath with window for natural light, a homemade barrel stove for some cheap heat, tv for video ga...
By: daveofwar

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:34:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-Stand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/QCRA/GERP5PU8/F14QCRAGERP5PU8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/QCRA/GERP5PU8/F14QCRAGERP5PU8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/QCRA/GERP5PU8/F14QCRAGERP5PU8.SMALL.jpg Niemanator This is a TV stand I made in shop class. It is made of 1/2 inch birch plywood and  bit of pine. I could be made in a weekend by an experienced wood worker. If anyone wants more detailed plans, comment and I'll try my best to help. Watch for my instructable on the building of two side cabinets to acc...
By: Niemanator

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Oct 2010 21:44:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Wooden-Flip-Flop-Paper-Weight-Post/
How To Make A Wooden Flip-Flop Paper Weight / Notepad Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/HVDK/GERP5GER/FF5HVDKGERP5GER.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/HVDK/GERP5GER/FF5HVDKGERP5GER.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/HVDK/GERP5GER/FF5HVDKGERP5GER.SMALL.jpg shifu This instructable covers how to make an easily replicated wooden flip-flop paper weight / post-it note holder. They make great gifts for friends and cute desk ornaments.  Show off your woodworking skills by making one yourself :] Difficulty: Beginning - Intermediate A good project to gain experie...
By: shifu

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Oct 2010 09:48:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Maximize-your-workbench/
Maximize your workbench - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/D5GC/GELSME2N/FIMD5GCGELSME2N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/D5GC/GELSME2N/FIMD5GCGELSME2N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/D5GC/GELSME2N/FIMD5GCGELSME2N.SMALL.jpg pb4evr13 While my old workbench's used to be setup to my liking, as most garage enthusiast knows there is always room for improvement. My current setup was not efficient and wasted much needed space. Which is why I decided to remodel my workbench to maximize my space hopefully this can give some insight and ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:17:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Rip-Fence-Mod-Cut-Easier-Rabbet-Joints/
Easy Rip Fence Mod: Cut Easier Rabbet Joints - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/O5EZ/GD0R1MLH/FHQO5EZGD0R1MLH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/O5EZ/GD0R1MLH/FHQO5EZGD0R1MLH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/O5EZ/GD0R1MLH/FHQO5EZGD0R1MLH.SMALL.jpg Niemanator Here is how to easily modify your existing steel rip fence to make easier rabbet cuts with your dado blades. The dado blade sits underneath the slot in the wooden fence, allowing you to make easier rabbet cuts. You will need: A 2x4 or there around piece of lumber 3 or 4 bolts, I used three 1/4" wid...
By: Niemanator

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:53:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Better-Cardboard-Cutter/
How To Make A Better Cardboard Cutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/T6M5/GD2J20G6/FFUT6M5GD2J20G6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/T6M5/GD2J20G6/FFUT6M5GD2J20G6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/T6M5/GD2J20G6/FFUT6M5GD2J20G6.SMALL.jpg Creativeman Out of necessity a few years ago, I decided to make a better paper and cardboard cutter. I had mat knives and they worked well, but blades are expensive, and I always seemed to have many dull ones and then didn't want to make a store run.  Solution: make a holder for the standard box cutter. Goal wa...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:39:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Techniques-for-making-a-few-simple-boxes/
Techniques for making a few simple boxes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/PKZ6/FPBKZB0C/F9QPKZ6FPBKZB0C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/PKZ6/FPBKZB0C/F9QPKZ6FPBKZB0C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/PKZ6/FPBKZB0C/F9QPKZ6FPBKZB0C.SMALL.jpg photozz This instructable will show several techniques for making simple wood boxes. "But Photozz," you say.. "That's just... lame. Cant you hack and umbrella and toaster together to make something that keeps you dry and warm at the same time? ""But Internet people" I say... "Shadup and stop stealing my id...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Jan 2009 12:40:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Shop-Projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/7HIC/FFRCP008/FC07HICFFRCP008.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/7HIC/FFRCP008/FC07HICFFRCP008.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/7HIC/FFRCP008/FC07HICFFRCP008.SMALL.jpg MadMechanicMike Here are just a few things I have made over the past 4 years in my woods class at school. A lot of the projects were made in under 2 hours. Unfortunately, our school uses very old machines that don't work so well so I spend most of my time on the lathe. Since its the end of school for me (graduation...
By: MadMechanicMike

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 May 2008 19:45:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-store-your--Random-Orbital-Sander-Discs-in-/
How to store your Random Orbital Sander Discs in a shopmade box! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/2X4H/FC2E8PFU/FNW2X4HFC2E8PFU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/2X4H/FC2E8PFU/FNW2X4HFC2E8PFU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/2X4H/FC2E8PFU/FNW2X4HFC2E8PFU.SMALL.jpg BobbyMike Nothing fancy here, just a quick and easy way to build a nice storage unit for your random orbital hook and loop sanding discs. Storing your discs in this way greatly improves your efficiency. An orderly shop not only looks nice it helps to keep you focussed on making things instead of scrounging ...
By: BobbyMike

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Feb 2008 12:17:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Maker-Bench/
Maker Bench - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FZU/JIWJ/1P7EPYLZLZE/FZUJIWJ1P7EPYLZLZE.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZU/JIWJ/1P7EPYLZLZE/FZUJIWJ1P7EPYLZLZE.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZU/JIWJ/1P7EPYLZLZE/FZUJIWJ1P7EPYLZLZE.SMALL.jpg simplifiedbuilding If you were a part of MAKE:'s 06 Maker Faire in San Mateo California, you probably didn't miss the the Maker Bench. Many of the projects were set on these sturdy, overbuilt tables made of aluminum pipe and fittings. In this project we will walk you throught the steps and point out the pieces and par...
By: simplifiedbuilding

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