http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 16:57:05 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Olive-Wood-Smokers-Pipe/
Olive-Wood Smokers Pipe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/B0U7/HGU2JZW1/FSFB0U7HGU2JZW1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/B0U7/HGU2JZW1/FSFB0U7HGU2JZW1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/B0U7/HGU2JZW1/FSFB0U7HGU2JZW1.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie This pipe was made for a very good friend of mine. He has been fighting a losing battle for 2 years now. It is a solid piece of wood with 2 connecting holes strategically drilled to meet at the right spot. Buffed with the 3 stage system Tripoli, White diamond and carnauba wax and completed with my f...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 11:32:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Gunstar-Popsicle-Stick-Model/
Mini Gunstar Popsicle Stick Model - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/NMSK/HGU2JZDQ/FNWNMSKHGU2JZDQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/NMSK/HGU2JZDQ/FNWNMSKHGU2JZDQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/NMSK/HGU2JZDQ/FNWNMSKHGU2JZDQ.SMALL.jpg popsicle_mini-models ****     Greetings Starfighter!  You've been recruited by the Star League to defend the Frontier against Xur and the Kodan armada....      ****** Straight from the 1984 movie 'The Last Starfighter' here's a project to create the Gunstar, a heavy fighter that single handedly took out an entire fleet...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 08:45:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Rustic-Maple-Slab-Bench/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/OF65/HGU2PM7X/FW8OF65HGU2PM7X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/OF65/HGU2PM7X/FW8OF65HGU2PM7X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/OF65/HGU2PM7X/FW8OF65HGU2PM7X.SMALL.jpg NelsonStudios This was a requested piece by a store we have stuff in.  I got a call from them saying people keep looking at my tables and asking about benches in the same style.  Well shoot, you ask and I deliver. The maple is stuff we cut from a massive blowdown tree and you can see from the back, I used about ...
By: NelsonStudios

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 08:29:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Puppet-controlled-with-a-single-hand/
Puppet controlled with a single hand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/QZO9/HGU2PH0U/FXMQZO9HGU2PH0U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/QZO9/HGU2PH0U/FXMQZO9HGU2PH0U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/QZO9/HGU2PH0U/FXMQZO9HGU2PH0U.SMALL.jpg clarie91s For this instructable, I'll be showing you how to make a puppet controlled with a single hand.  I'm not talking about Marionettes.  This is a method I thought of myself, though I don't know if it's already been thought of elsewhere.  Since it's my first puppet made in this way, the finished product ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 18:09:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-a-Handsaw/
Use a Handsaw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/T7MD/HGH6XX38/FO4T7MDHGH6XX38.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/T7MD/HGH6XX38/FO4T7MDHGH6XX38.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/T7MD/HGH6XX38/FO4T7MDHGH6XX38.SMALL.jpg wbrock This instructable was written by my maker class students to encourage people to learn to use hand tools.  People often think they need an electric saw to make cuts. All you really need is a simple handsaw in your toolkit. It has many advantages as you do not need to run an extension cord or charge ...
By: wbrock

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 14:19:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Screen-door-from-reclaimed-door-jambs/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/60Z7/HGU2EECU/F9N60Z7HGU2EECU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/60Z7/HGU2EECU/F9N60Z7HGU2EECU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/60Z7/HGU2EECU/F9N60Z7HGU2EECU.SMALL.jpg dalphonse I decided to use couple peices from a mahogany door jamb i picked up from the re-store for a couple bucks ( $2 and $5). The jointery is basic half lap with some walnut inlays/pins to come. I just thought it was kinda a fun idea, ripped out of an old house only to be made into a door again. lol
By: dalphonse

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 10:29:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dust-Cyclone-made-from-a-Traffic-Cone/
Dust Cyclone made from a Traffic Cone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/Z081/HGU2JPRM/FX9Z081HGU2JPRM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/Z081/HGU2JPRM/FX9Z081HGU2JPRM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/Z081/HGU2JPRM/FX9Z081HGU2JPRM.SMALL.jpg swr633 This is my first  try at a Dust Cyclone separator A La' a home made dust deputy. Like many before me I too looked at the dust deputy and thought that I could have a crack at building one myself. Nothing particularly tricky or major skills needed to make it but I used a variety of power tools to get...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 06:57:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/wooden-hammer/
wooden hammer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/2J41/HGU2JPQ5/FKL2J41HGU2JPQ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/2J41/HGU2JPQ5/FKL2J41HGU2JPQ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/2J41/HGU2JPQ5/FKL2J41HGU2JPQ5.SMALL.jpg steelsun this is the first wooden tool did by myself. the bolt was made with Taxus chinensis, the handle was made with bancanus and red wood. then finished with bee wax. handle made adhere with titebond handle made drill 5mm holes through it and then insert 5mm sticks for hard. sand with sandpaper, fro...
By: steelsun

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 06:14:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Puzzle-Heart/
Wooden Puzzle Heart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/74KG/HGU2L6RT/FKV74KGHGU2L6RT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/74KG/HGU2L6RT/FKV74KGHGU2L6RT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/74KG/HGU2L6RT/FKV74KGHGU2L6RT.SMALL.jpg sir_ghattas    This is my first attempt at an instructable, so please don't judge too much. Anyways, it's a puzzle heart made from rosewood and I believe Douglas Fir. I doe not have to be made from these two woods, obviously, but it is best two have two woods that have colors that contrast each other, Wood F...
By: sir_ghattas

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 18:24:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Weed-Pots/
Weed Pots - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/CDU0/HGU2L61N/FDPCDU0HGU2L61N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/CDU0/HGU2L61N/FDPCDU0HGU2L61N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/CDU0/HGU2L61N/FDPCDU0HGU2L61N.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie These little guys gives you a great place to put those sweet little weeds your child gives you. I saw these at a few craft shows. They are basically miniature vases. Instead of being hollowed out, they are simply drilled. Simple to make, these are great gifts. And great for getting rid of those cut...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 15:25:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-matching-knife-handle-and-sheath/
How to make a matching knife handle and sheath - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/8G65/HGIEWD93/FFN8G65HGIEWD93.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/8G65/HGIEWD93/FFN8G65HGIEWD93.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/8G65/HGIEWD93/FFN8G65HGIEWD93.SMALL.jpg beucephalus So I got an old hand me down knife from a friend, and decided it needed some TLC. It's an old stainless steel blade and was a real pain to sharpen, but it all turned out pretty well. Most of the tools I used are not expensive, but it does take some skill and experience with power and hand tools. Rem...
By: beucephalus

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 15:55:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dragoon-Shortboard/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/8VBZ/HGH6Y3BK/FUQ8VBZHGH6Y3BK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/8VBZ/HGH6Y3BK/FUQ8VBZHGH6Y3BK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/8VBZ/HGH6Y3BK/FUQ8VBZHGH6Y3BK.SMALL.jpg Squishy Tank The Dragoon Shortboard is a custom made board that was an attmept at giving boards a modern new look whil combining favorable aspects of different types of boards.The board combines the stability/ turning rate of a longboard and keeps the small profile and light weight of a shortboard. The board is...
By: Squishy Tank

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 23:57:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-laminate-slingshot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/JXKL/HGH6JN9L/F2HJXKLHGH6JN9L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/JXKL/HGH6JN9L/F2HJXKLHGH6JN9L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/JXKL/HGH6JN9L/F2HJXKLHGH6JN9L.SMALL.jpg baneling-bust Hi I hope that you enjoy this video on how to make a laminate slingshot! if you have and questions please ask!
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 23:02:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Chopping-Block/
The Chopping Block - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/HML6/HGIEW4UK/F1QHML6HGIEW4UK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/HML6/HGIEW4UK/F1QHML6HGIEW4UK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/HML6/HGIEW4UK/F1QHML6HGIEW4UK.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie I have one of those big plastic cutting boards. It is a pain to wash, rinse and store this sized cutting board. I wanted something smaller for a quick onion or pepper chop so I decided to make one. This is made from Maple scraps I had laying in the shop. I used yellow glue. (I highly recommend using...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 15:34:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reclaimed-Wood-Flat-Pack-Picnic-Table-With-Planter/
Reclaimed Wood Flat-Pack Picnic Table With Planter/Ice Trough - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/IGUW/HFSHSH7V/F58IGUWHFSHSH7V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/IGUW/HFSHSH7V/F58IGUWHFSHSH7V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/IGUW/HFSHSH7V/F58IGUWHFSHSH7V.SMALL.jpg quitethecontrary Here's our Reclaimed Wood Flat Pack Picnic Table With Planter (I know.  It's a mouthful).  There is a gutter running down the center below the tabletop surface that can be filled with ice to put your beers in on a hot day, or for planting herbs (reach across the table to get the freshest seasoning f...
By: quitethecontrary

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 21:16:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-drill-a-hole-in-a-sphere-without-a-drill-pr/
How to drill a hole in a sphere without a drill press - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/280Q/HGIEVHUO/FA1280QHGIEVHUO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/280Q/HGIEVHUO/FA1280QHGIEVHUO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/280Q/HGIEVHUO/FA1280QHGIEVHUO.SMALL.jpg blackfire4116  This is a guide on how to build a reasonably accurate jig for drilling a hole in a sphere with a hand drill. Following this step by step is very important to get successful results. There are basic measurement skills involved. The more accurate the measurement combined with the ability to match tha...
By: blackfire4116

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 13:08:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-engraved-wood-piece-without-lasers/
How to make an engraved wood piece [without lasers] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/72FV/HGHC8EBD/FKE72FVHGHC8EBD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/72FV/HGHC8EBD/FKE72FVHGHC8EBD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/72FV/HGHC8EBD/FKE72FVHGHC8EBD.SMALL.jpg ElectraBlu This is for the Laser engraving contest It has always been tricky to do engraving without one of those laser engravers, but no fear! But I have managed and you can too. I just got a tiny block of wood from one of my other projects and I wanted to do something with it. So I made this.  [Yes I am a V...
By: ElectraBlu

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 11:28:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Woodworking-router-circle-jig-make-your-own/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/M9VR/HGIEVCJO/F6QM9VRHGIEVCJO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/M9VR/HGIEVCJO/F6QM9VRHGIEVCJO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/M9VR/HGIEVCJO/F6QM9VRHGIEVCJO.SMALL.jpg tugnut1 If you have any extra 1/4 inch plywood, a cutting board or any phenolic plastic laying around, then you can make yourself a jig that will turn your plunge router into a perfect circle cutting machine.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 15:02:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/steampunk-SECRET-HEART/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/Z2K1/HGIEV91V/FMXZ2K1HGIEV91V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/Z2K1/HGIEV91V/FMXZ2K1HGIEV91V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/Z2K1/HGIEV91V/FMXZ2K1HGIEV91V.SMALL.jpg ERNESTRIPIO solo algo de madera bieja, algunos resortes, tinta china barniz y ya, se marca el corazon en la madera con un lapis se corta con el serrucho y se redondea con lija y paciencia, para no poner todo lo que hice les pondre el link de uno que hizo algo parecido, yo no tengo las herramientas que el pero i...
By: ERNESTRIPIO

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 21:22:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sign-for-Cottage-lit-by-the-sun/
Sign for Cottage - lit by the sun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/OMS3/HGH71ES7/FCBOMS3HGH71ES7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/OMS3/HGH71ES7/FCBOMS3HGH71ES7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/OMS3/HGH71ES7/FCBOMS3HGH71ES7.SMALL.jpg sschondo I wanted to make a really cool unique sign for my cottage in Rondeau Park Ontario.  I made it from plywood and acrylic at the Tech Shop in Detroit using a laser cutter.   www.techshop.ws Design and Laser Cut the pieces I designed the sign in Corel Draw.  Then cut the front and back from 1/4 inch...
By: sschondo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 20:04:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Fokker-DR1-Triplane/
Mini Fokker DR.1 Triplane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/6X4E/HGH6XAMD/F2N6X4EHGH6XAMD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/6X4E/HGH6XAMD/F2N6X4EHGH6XAMD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/6X4E/HGH6XAMD/F2N6X4EHGH6XAMD.SMALL.jpg popsicle_mini-models Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines!  Hello everyone, a project closer to earth.. a Fokker DR.1Triplane! A new genre for mini popsicle stick models, the Fokker DR.1 Triplane was renowned as the aircraft flown by Manfred Von Richtofen, the famous Red Baron during the first World War. The...
By: popsicle_mini-models

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 17:41:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-small-toolbox-from-scavenged-wood/
Making a small toolbox from scavenged wood. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/PFNJ/HGH6PNWF/FK4PFNJHGH6PNWF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/PFNJ/HGH6PNWF/FK4PFNJHGH6PNWF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/PFNJ/HGH6PNWF/FK4PFNJHGH6PNWF.SMALL.jpg atomiccelt I don't know how many of you out there have a need for a good, cheap toolbox, but if you're like me you can never have enough. I tend to move my work quite a bit, since I make a lot of things at Techshop (including this toolbox!). Essentially, since Techshop is my main general workshop (as opposed t...
By: atomiccelt

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 18:35:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wind-Turbine-2/
Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/1X1Z/HGH7146L/F731X1ZHGH7146L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/1X1Z/HGH7146L/F731X1ZHGH7146L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/1X1Z/HGH7146L/F731X1ZHGH7146L.SMALL.jpg teamAlbatross for our second year assignment we were asked to create a wind turbine with a budget of £50. With the aim to generate the most amount of power. we had seven weeks to come up with the "Albatross Wind Generator" The Hub For this step you will need: 80mm length of wood 50mm*50mm 65mm length steel rod...
By: teamAlbatross

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 16:41:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Handprints-with-a-turned-wood-frame/
Mothers-Day handprints with a turned wood frame. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/IH13/HGHAP2V0/FXQIH13HGHAP2V0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/IH13/HGHAP2V0/FXQIH13HGHAP2V0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/IH13/HGHAP2V0/FXQIH13HGHAP2V0.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie I'm sure most of you out there have heard of, seen or made the childrens hand-print molds with the pie tin and plaster of paris. My fiance wanted to help her niece and nephew make some hand-prints for their mom for mothers day.  That gave me an idea for the molds. Instead of using a pie tin, I had a...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 10:31:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Carve-A-Wooden-Knife-1/
How To Carve A Wooden Knife - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/GT1C/HGH70ZD4/FU1GT1CHGH70ZD4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/GT1C/HGH70ZD4/FU1GT1CHGH70ZD4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/GT1C/HGH70ZD4/FU1GT1CHGH70ZD4.SMALL.jpg gabe yoo Hi and I will show you how to make a knife from wood. Get a branch. Preferably hardwood Get a whittling knife and flatten the sides. Be careful with the knife! Same process but the opposite side.. At the top of the tapered sides, there is bark. Get rid of it. ...
By: gabe yoo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 22:29:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tipi-Furniture/
Furniture for your Tipi - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/JR3Y/HGG4HORK/FNLJR3YHGG4HORK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/JR3Y/HGG4HORK/FNLJR3YHGG4HORK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/JR3Y/HGG4HORK/FNLJR3YHGG4HORK.SMALL.jpg triumphman Now  that my Tipi is finished I decided to take some of my wood that I have cut and seasoned to make some furniture for the inside of my Tipi!  I used some young White Birch Trees, Aromatic Red Cedars that were dead and some pine boards from the local mill. Select & cut your wood I will be making...
By: triumphman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 14:20:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-cut-book-ends/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6R/R3K0/HFPTK1L4/F6RR3K0HFPTK1L4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6R/R3K0/HFPTK1L4/F6RR3K0HFPTK1L4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6R/R3K0/HFPTK1L4/F6RR3K0HFPTK1L4.SMALL.jpg ravenquest When thinking about what to do make for our Spark mentor-ship, Dan and I talked about how I really like to read. Then we thought it would be a good idea to do some book ends at TechShop. 1. Draw out the idea   - We brainstormed lots of ideas including a mustache and a boat, but we choose to do a bo...
By: ravenquest

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 17:42:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/What-to-do-with-old-shutters/
What to do with old shutters! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/EVTD/HFWSV08O/FGLEVTDHFWSV08O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/EVTD/HFWSV08O/FGLEVTDHFWSV08O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/EVTD/HFWSV08O/FGLEVTDHFWSV08O.SMALL.jpg Honeylam Do you have some old shutters, or know where to get some.  I was lucky enough to come across a bundle of them that had been stored outside for quite a while.  I knew that with a little TLC they could be beautiful and useful! Sand them, or don't! I hand sanded for hours.  Because I was using Old F...
By: Honeylam

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 08:31:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cigar-Box-Guitar-Marking-Tool/
Cigar Box Guitar Marking Tool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/MNQY/HFPTIQVU/F76MNQYHFPTIQVU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/MNQY/HFPTIQVU/F76MNQYHFPTIQVU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/MNQY/HFPTIQVU/F76MNQYHFPTIQVU.SMALL.jpg gothycdesigns This Instructable is not about making a Cigar Box Guitar, but merely a tool or Jig to help mark how much to cut away when making room for your CBG neck material. This has helped me many times and would have eliminated many over cutting of boxes in the beginning if I had thought of it sooner. Its po...
By: gothycdesigns

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 00:07:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ring-Minder/
Ring-Minder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/NFMP/HG85CTYK/FVVNFMPHG85CTYK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/NFMP/HG85CTYK/FVVNFMPHG85CTYK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/NFMP/HG85CTYK/FVVNFMPHG85CTYK.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie This is a great "go-to" place for your ring. This little guy holds on to your rings for you while you wash dishes, cook, clean, or whatever you do while taking your ring off... Its a pretty simple project and requires very little wood and makes a great gift. (update) My sister-in-law got it. This o...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 18:29:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bread-Box/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/B1RU/HFPTJX1H/FXGB1RUHFPTJX1H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/B1RU/HFPTJX1H/FXGB1RUHFPTJX1H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/B1RU/HFPTJX1H/FXGB1RUHFPTJX1H.SMALL.jpg Tony72 A weekend project. The sides are biscuit jointed together, ensuring the grain runs up & down not across. The carcase is biscuit jointed together although I have also used knock down fittings for the base. The door is a simple frame using cross half checks and rebated to take the mini orb. the door ...
By: Tony72

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 17:07:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/End-Grain-Butcher-Block-Door/
End Grain Butcher Block Door - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/UI20/HFPTJWRE/FDIUI20HFPTJWRE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/UI20/HFPTJWRE/FDIUI20HFPTJWRE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/UI20/HFPTJWRE/FDIUI20HFPTJWRE.SMALL.jpg SchweezyRider So because I'm apparently an idiot, I thought this project would take just about 2 weeks.  2 months later, I am sick and tired of end grain, but I have what I think is a pretty kick ass door.  I made it at Tech Shop (and thank god I had Tech Shop because otherwise, this damn thing would have taken 5...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 16:38:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Oakfinder-Fancy-ish-Nerf-Re-shell/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/S1M4/HFSHUU8X/F8JS1M4HFSHUU8X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/S1M4/HFSHUU8X/F8JS1M4HFSHUU8X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/S1M4/HFSHUU8X/F8JS1M4HFSHUU8X.SMALL.jpg armored bore The Nightfinder is a fine Nerf gun. Nothing really fancy, but it doesn't need to be; its simplicity and surprising range is enough. Besides, your Stampede is all fun and games until you have to reload. Thanks to some misguided early modding attempts, I had a couple sets of internal NF components le...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 13:52:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Foldable-Chair/
Foldable Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/23K6/HFSHUSOD/FNO23K6HFSHUSOD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/23K6/HFSHUSOD/FNO23K6HFSHUSOD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/23K6/HFSHUSOD/FNO23K6HFSHUSOD.SMALL.jpg saidseyam This is a model or miniature Foldable Chair can be used as a guidance to make your own foldable chair, to make practical one you can scalable dimensions up to10:1,  plywood instead of cardboard, and hinges. See more on my site diyeasysimple.com I made this model of cardboard, the project needs...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 09:09:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Free-Things-Box/
The Free Things Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/8HTM/HFSH5CWC/F698HTMHFSH5CWC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/8HTM/HFSH5CWC/F698HTMHFSH5CWC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/8HTM/HFSH5CWC/F698HTMHFSH5CWC.SMALL.jpg IamWe In this project I show you how to make a strong, vandalism- and weatherproof but elegant designed Free Things Box. I made a building plan with all sizes, an instruction video and photo's to explain the different steps. It can be made in a day. Depending on the costs of materials, the Free Things B...
By: IamWe

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 16:25:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wings/
Wings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/U5HZ/HFWSUOEZ/FPSU5HZHFWSUOEZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/U5HZ/HFWSUOEZ/FPSU5HZHFWSUOEZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/U5HZ/HFWSUOEZ/FPSU5HZHFWSUOEZ.SMALL.jpg Flyingunicorns To build these wings you need spray paint (color of your choice),Styrofoam board, Plastidip, yarn (of any color) and handles. Step one: Cut out the wings First find a design on google images that fits the design you are looking for. the one one of these is drawn cut it out. after this use the cut...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 06:46:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Displacing-Water-Archimedes-Screw-MkIV/
Displacing Water: Archimedes Screw Mk.IV - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/YDP2/HFSHVYU5/FYPYDP2HFSHVYU5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/YDP2/HFSHVYU5/FYPYDP2HFSHVYU5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/YDP2/HFSHVYU5/FYPYDP2HFSHVYU5.SMALL.jpg Yosef18 Background In my high school's Industrial Materials class my friend and I use materials and tools provided to us to solve problems. Our teacher Mr. Eberts is a huge fan of Da Vinci and his inventions. He gave us a list of Da Vinci's machines and we decided to try and recreate the Archimedes Screw w...
By: Yosef18

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 00:46:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-tale-of-two-bottle-openers/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/20RF/HG85CGPE/FZI20RFHG85CGPE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/20RF/HG85CGPE/FZI20RFHG85CGPE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/20RF/HG85CGPE/FZI20RFHG85CGPE.SMALL.jpg cpine522 Bottle opener project. I make two different designs of botle openers out of wood and use a nail and a penny as the prying device. Please subscribe, Like, and Comment. My other social media: Keek: http://www.keek.com/cpine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/I-Wish...
By: cpine522

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 23:26:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Salt-Cellar-with-a-magnetized-lid/
Salt Cellar with a pivoting magnetized lid. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/RBBF/HFSH5BU1/FFYRBBFHFSH5BU1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/RBBF/HFSH5BU1/FFYRBBFHFSH5BU1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/RBBF/HFSH5BU1/FFYRBBFHFSH5BU1.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie This is a salt cellar that pivots open and closed with a metal pin and holds its-self closed with the use of a couple rare earth magnets. Its made from Ash, and finished with a 3 stage buff and a food safe wax. It pivots at one point with a metal pin and stays closed using 2 rare earth magnets. Thi...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 17:57:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Planter-made-at-TechShop-Round-Rock/
Planter made at TechShop Round Rock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/A7HR/HG85C888/FRGA7HRHG85C888.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/A7HR/HG85C888/FRGA7HRHG85C888.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/A7HR/HG85C888/FRGA7HRHG85C888.SMALL.jpg minnick89 I needed a planter for some lucky bamboo and I had an old white lacquered shelf and some old pine in my garage so went to TechShop and made this guy.  Things you will need: 1. Board or boards to use to make planter 2. Water proof glue ( I used tightbound) 3. Tape (to serve as a clamp) 4. Measuring t...
By: minnick89

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 20:11:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Desktop-Drawing-and-Painting-Easel-with-W/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/GTW8/HFSHUSEI/F5SGTW8HFSHUSEI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/GTW8/HFSHUSEI/F5SGTW8HFSHUSEI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/GTW8/HFSHUSEI/F5SGTW8HFSHUSEI.SMALL.jpg MakeItWithJason I designed a portable easel out of two pieces of luan (1/8" to 1/4" plywood).  I originally intended to sell them, but decided I didn't really enjoy making them in production levels.  The time vs. cost factor didn't really pan out. Either way, this is a design that might make an artist loved one ha...
By: MakeItWithJason

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 08:50:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Mallet-Made-at-TechShop/
Wooden Mallet Made. I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/PXVT/HFWSUA1S/FZNPXVTHFWSUA1S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/PXVT/HFWSUA1S/FZNPXVTHFWSUA1S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/PXVT/HFWSUA1S/FZNPXVTHFWSUA1S.SMALL.jpg jshroyer Shopping list: -3/4" thick 6" wide by 18" long wood (I chose Maple) -BB's, Lead weights, Dust from bench grinder, Steel bar stock, or any thing else that is dense and can fit in the mallet. (I went with BB's because you can buy a lot really easily) -Wood glue (I went with titebond III because its my...
By: jshroyer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 05:19:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Als-Custom-Wooden-Coasters/
Al's Custom Wooden Coasters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/TRGB/HFPTERX8/F87TRGBHFPTERX8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/TRGB/HFPTERX8/F87TRGBHFPTERX8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/TRGB/HFPTERX8/F87TRGBHFPTERX8.SMALL.jpg alec.sukoski I manufactured these coasters at TechShop in San Jose, Ca using the Laser Cutter. Materials Used: Birch Plywood - Michaels or online at Revell Adobe Illustrator Laser Cutter - TechShop Gloss Polyurethane - Lowe's Step 1: Create your file in Adobe Illustrator Here is my design for the drink coast...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 15:36:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-footprint-vertical-bicycle-stand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/9G3G/HFSHU2K3/FG69G3GHFSHU2K3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/9G3G/HFSHU2K3/FG69G3GHFSHU2K3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/9G3G/HFSHU2K3/FG69G3GHFSHU2K3.SMALL.jpg gwilhunting Short but sweet instructable this. I wanted to put my bike out of the way of my housemates, somewhere I could admire it. At the same time living in a rented house means I couldn't screw or nail into the walls or floor. I didn't want horizontal legs for people to trip over, so designed my own stand ...
By: gwilhunting

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 14:29:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Wood-Boring-Bee-Trap/
Easy Wood Boring Bee Trap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/BT6H/HFSHFKIX/FY1BT6HHFSHFKIX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/BT6H/HFSHFKIX/FY1BT6HHFSHFKIX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/BT6H/HFSHFKIX/FY1BT6HHFSHFKIX.SMALL.jpg triumphman I live in a Log Home and have been plagued by big, nasty, wood- boring black and yellow bees for 25 years! I recently saw a nice trap for sale and decided to make some for myself. All you need are some scraps of pine, a jar and a few screws. The bees drill holes in any wood surface . Usually in eave...
By: triumphman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:48:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/magnetic-bottle-opener/
magnetic bottle opener - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/LO7G/HFPTMZIJ/F1ALO7GHFPTMZIJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/LO7G/HFPTMZIJ/F1ALO7GHFPTMZIJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/LO7G/HFPTMZIJ/F1ALO7GHFPTMZIJ.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus I happened upon a neat vintage-looking magnetic bottle opener in a high end store the other day and was amused on how simple the concept was and the price they were charging for it. I can't remember the brand of the exact opener I saw, but doing some research I found ones online for sale with prices...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:38:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Carving-a-Eagle-Feather/
Carving a Eagle Feather - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/EN0Y/HFSHUKXO/F9ZEN0YHFSHUKXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/EN0Y/HFSHUKXO/F9ZEN0YHFSHUKXO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/EN0Y/HFSHUKXO/F9ZEN0YHFSHUKXO.SMALL.jpg coondog73 In this instructable I'm going to show how to carve a feather with a eagle head on in. This is a simple carving that a beginner should be able to do easily. Items Needed 1. Piece of wood about 14x3x3/8. I used a slat of a pallet but any soft wood will be fine. 2. Pattern. I included one for you t...
By: coondog73

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:08:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-B-Wing-Popsicle-Stick-Model/
Mini B-Wing Popsicle Stick Model - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/SWLR/HFPTGM1H/FXKSWLRHFPTGM1H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/SWLR/HFPTGM1H/FXKSWLRHFPTGM1H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/SWLR/HFPTGM1H/FXKSWLRHFPTGM1H.SMALL.jpg popsicle_mini-models Here's a weekend project for everyone!  A Slayn & Korpil B-Wing Starfighter from the Star Wars Universe. Probably the most unusual of the star wars spacecrafts, the B-wing was designed with a rotating cockpit and unorthodox cross configuration.  It was conceived as a heavy fighter and a possible re...
By: popsicle_mini-models

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:33:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Worktable-Using-Compressor-Cart/
Portable Worktable Using Compressor Cart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/DV9W/HFPTI7CC/FCLDV9WHFPTI7CC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/DV9W/HFPTI7CC/FCLDV9WHFPTI7CC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/DV9W/HFPTI7CC/FCLDV9WHFPTI7CC.SMALL.jpg Jzbowmannz This is the part 2 of building portable work table using compressor cart. For a completed details from making the compressor cart to worktable as a PDF file, click the link above. Design Concept The purpose of project is to design a usable work surface using an existing fairly heavy struc...
By: Jzbowmannz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:19:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-real-Mini-Crossbow-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/8R88/HFSHF0MX/FJD8R88HFSHF0MX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/8R88/HFSHF0MX/FJD8R88HFSHF0MX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/8R88/HFSHF0MX/FJD8R88HFSHF0MX.SMALL.jpg TopDIY This the most made mini crossbow ever !, it is the best tutorial for a mini crossbow !, this video shows you how to make it Step by Step. Enjoy and have a great day. :) Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/ValvexFTW PS. Don't forget to Follow me on Instructables ;)
By: TopDIY

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