http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 05:55:06 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/Decorative-Light-Switch-Covers/
Decorative Light Switch Covers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/VH9S/H2MYK5A8/F45VH9SH2MYK5A8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/VH9S/H2MYK5A8/F45VH9SH2MYK5A8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/VH9S/H2MYK5A8/F45VH9SH2MYK5A8.SMALL.jpg smokesignalstudio Here's a step-by-step, easy guide to customizing your light switch covers and adding a little color around the house.  Around my house I zone out and stare at the walls, like, all the time and now, after putting some of these babies up, my eyes have something to focus on so my eyes don't get that...
By: smokesignalstudio

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 02:12:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Incredible-Cardboard/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/DDOX/GHDS6OAX/FFADDOXGHDS6OAX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/DDOX/GHDS6OAX/FFADDOXGHDS6OAX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/DDOX/GHDS6OAX/FFADDOXGHDS6OAX.SMALL.jpg zazenergy Cardboard is light-weight, cheap, accessible, and ridiculously versatile.  You can use it to build incredible things and furnish your home, even on the tightest of budgets.  These projects will enable you to wow  and impress your friends, and cost next to nothing! The Instructables editors have cho...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 23:00:20 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/Steering-wheel-for-vintage-racer/
Steering wheel for vintage racer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F70/X51K/H2MYLP1V/F70X51KH2MYLP1V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F70/X51K/H2MYLP1V/F70X51KH2MYLP1V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F70/X51K/H2MYLP1V/F70X51KH2MYLP1V.SMALL.jpg Blainetechshop Here is how my good friend and techshop Jedi Danny Garcia made  a cool steering wheel for a vintaqe style race car we are building at Techshop San Francisco making the metal blank Here we made the aluminum middle part of the steering wheel with a simple 2 d drawing and cut it out on the water jet...
By: Blainetechshop

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 01:31:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Desktop-Fans/
Solar-Powered Desktop Fans - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/BR00/H21CGOPH/FM2BR00H21CGOPH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/BR00/H21CGOPH/FM2BR00H21CGOPH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/BR00/H21CGOPH/FM2BR00H21CGOPH.SMALL.jpg schou Summer is almost here (in Canada) and it is the perfect time to harness the power of the SUN! Cooling homes in the summer has quite an affect on energy loads and demands, so why not decrease your impact with solar powered fans!  Actually, this can be used for anything that runs on 12 V DC . If you...
By: schou

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 08:45:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Headboard-made-with-2-Doors/
Headboard made from 2 Doors with back lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/ORQK/H2CE722W/FA5ORQKH2CE722W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/ORQK/H2CE722W/FA5ORQKH2CE722W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/ORQK/H2CE722W/FA5ORQKH2CE722W.SMALL.jpg smith library A modern / sleek wood headboard with accent lighting  which is easy to make from two hollow core wood doors. Time: 4-5 days (it rained so I let the stain and polyurethane dry extra long) Cost: under $200 (before tax) Supplies needed: - 2 wood hollow interior doors (total width should be about 4" ...
By: smith library

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 21:31:35 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/The-45-Drill-Press-cart-Intro/
The $45 Drill Press cart - Intro - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/R2LA/H21CGNVP/FKXR2LAH21CGNVP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/R2LA/H21CGNVP/FKXR2LAH21CGNVP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/R2LA/H21CGNVP/FKXR2LAH21CGNVP.SMALL.jpg pawelski I have a very small shop.  I wanted to put my drill press in the shop.  I did not want to take up space on my workbench  and I didn't want  to stuff it in the corner where the walls would get in the way when I worked on larger pieces.  The solution was a cart, but there is a reason why drill presses...
By: pawelski

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 23:42:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Handmade-Mission-Style-Furniture/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/4HXY/H1YOJBWW/FY84HXYH1YOJBWW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/4HXY/H1YOJBWW/FY84HXYH1YOJBWW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/4HXY/H1YOJBWW/FY84HXYH1YOJBWW.SMALL.jpg joshmt2012 This is all the furniture i made in my senior year of woodshop. The chair was made from a set of plans, and has an adjustable back The couch end table i modified to from a set of plans to be longer and changed the slats to match the chair The coffee table i designed from scratch with plans i drew in...
By: joshmt2012

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 22:48:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/1000-lumen-bike-light-from-7-flashlights/
1000 lumen+ bike light from $7 flashlights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/DERW/H2CE72FJ/FCPDERWH2CE72FJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/DERW/H2CE72FJ/FCPDERWH2CE72FJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/DERW/H2CE72FJ/FCPDERWH2CE72FJ.SMALL.jpg gtoal I found a particular cheap Cree flashlight that lends itself well to being used as a bicycle headlamp if you gang 4 of them up together.  This is a really easy one to build. This light is rated around 280 to 300 "Chinese Lumens", i.e. it's probably in the 200 - 250 lumen range in reality, but that'...
By: gtoal

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 20:15:29 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/Perfect-fit-bath-plug-Made-with-Oogoo/
Perfect-fit bath plug (Made with Oogoo) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/5XD3/H2CE7272/FA05XD3H2CE7272.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/5XD3/H2CE7272/FA05XD3H2CE7272.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/5XD3/H2CE7272/FA05XD3H2CE7272.SMALL.jpg gtoal I used Oogoo (Silicon I caulk + cornstarch) to mould a bath plug - fits perfectly and is watertight! You should read the Oogoo instructable  ( http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Your-Own-Sugru-Substitute/ ) if you haven't already.  It's an eye-opener! What you'll need Type I sili...
By: gtoal

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 16:50:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Irrigation-valve-riser-saver/
Irrigation valve riser saver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIU/0RQR/H1YONCNT/FIU0RQRH1YONCNT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIU/0RQR/H1YONCNT/FIU0RQRH1YONCNT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIU/0RQR/H1YONCNT/FIU0RQRH1YONCNT.SMALL.jpg pcooper2 A problem with most anti-siphon plastic irrigation valve installations on PVC risers is that if the valve fails, one is usually forced to cut off pieces of the plastic pipes to cement new fittings on so that the new valve can be installed, or the valve body must be sawed in half to remove it from th...
By: pcooper2

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 00:00:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/20-Geodesic-Dome-Greenhouse/
20' Geodesic Dome Greenhouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/K4S8/H27LSAVO/FYYK4S8H27LSAVO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/K4S8/H27LSAVO/FYYK4S8H27LSAVO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/K4S8/H27LSAVO/FYYK4S8H27LSAVO.SMALL.jpg MrAdventure Geodesic Domes are awesome.  This Instructable will show you how I built a 20' dome for about $250, with the majority of that cost being the greenhouse plastic ($167 with shipping.)  That's right, the structure itself cost less than $100!  I will also write about what is wrong with this design, how ...
By: MrAdventure

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 08:59:35 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/Custom-Skull-Gear-Knob-for-Lift-up-Reverse-Renaul/
Custom Skull Gear Knob for Lift up Reverse (Renault) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/DDA1/H1YOJGPM/F94DDA1H1YOJGPM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/DDA1/H1YOJGPM/F94DDA1H1YOJGPM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/DDA1/H1YOJGPM/F94DDA1H1YOJGPM.SMALL.jpg thebunnykingofnowhere I've been wanting a skull shaped Gear knob since I first bought my van but unfortunately my vehicle uses a lift up collar on the gear shaft to move into reverse. Most custom gear knobs aren't compatible with lift-up shifters so I decided to make my own. My van is a Renault Kangoo but most Renaults h...
By: thebunnykingofnowhere

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 21:19:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Get-Cheap-Solar-Power/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/RQ1X/GR6ZJRVB/FUURQ1XGR6ZJRVB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/RQ1X/GR6ZJRVB/FUURQ1XGR6ZJRVB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/RQ1X/GR6ZJRVB/FUURQ1XGR6ZJRVB.SMALL.jpg zazenergy Unleash the power of free and cheap solar energy and get your family off the grid with these 14 solar-themed Instructables. Learn how to make your own solar panels for less, build a solar over, solar powered phone charger and much much more! Instructables is the most popular project-sharing communi...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:53:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/3x1-Chalkboard-table/
3x1 Folding Chalkboard Tray - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/77A1/H2CE7679/FWJ77A1H2CE7679.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/77A1/H2CE7679/FWJ77A1H2CE7679.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/77A1/H2CE7679/FWJ77A1H2CE7679.SMALL.jpg shazni I have kids and I have a husband with a laptop...so i wanted to make a table to cater to all their needs. What you need Print out the cut list and go shopping if you don't have these stuff at home. In addition... you would need .... Bolts and wing nuts with washers Black vinyl. Screw nails i hav...
By: shazni

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 08:13:28 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/Desk-to-TV-HutchTheatre-conversion/
Desk to TV Hutch/Home Theater conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/QMTT/H21CGN0W/FHFQMTTH21CGN0W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/QMTT/H21CGN0W/FHFQMTTH21CGN0W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/QMTT/H21CGN0W/FHFQMTTH21CGN0W.SMALL.jpg DorkyDennis The problem: I have a limited amount of space in my room, but since I spend a majority of my time in here I feel the need to cram as much a possible into it. Among these things is a 47 inch flat screen that dominates the 8.5X12 foot space I have to work with. The TV had to be viewable from as much o...
By: DorkyDennis

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 01:19:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Pallet-Table/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/80JL/H1ZG7TIB/FB280JLH1ZG7TIB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/80JL/H1ZG7TIB/FB280JLH1ZG7TIB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/80JL/H1ZG7TIB/FB280JLH1ZG7TIB.SMALL.jpg bananaboxdesign This coffee table is made from a pallet. I was inspired to design and make this table after seeing a similar style online. I thought it would be cool to make the table look like it has been thrown together and not really thought about the structure. I didnt really think about the size and measuremen...
By: bananaboxdesign

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 17:28:01 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/Metal-Polish-With-Lemon-and-Baking-Soda/
Metal Polish With Lemon and Baking Soda - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/9R01/H27LRNND/FHT9R01H27LRNND.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/9R01/H27LRNND/FHT9R01H27LRNND.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/9R01/H27LRNND/FHT9R01H27LRNND.SMALL.jpg ceanes That is a quite simple instructable, on how to polish metal using things  found in  your kitchen .  It  turns to be  as good as commercial  polish products, but is cheaper and environmentally friendly Materials 1) Lemon 2) Baking Soda 3) Piece of Cloth Squeeze, Sprinkle , Mix and Rub 1) Sque...
By: ceanes

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 23:07:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-toggling-bed/
How to make a toggling bed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/EXWW/H27LRTA5/FWSEXWWH27LRTA5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/EXWW/H27LRTA5/FWSEXWWH27LRTA5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/EXWW/H27LRTA5/FWSEXWWH27LRTA5.SMALL.jpg flavien008 I needed a bed I can toggle to open the door of the balcony. the rotation is manual, and it's made by a 6mm metal screw. you can see the real result. for the one likes virtual result, you can open the google.SketchUp file with the real measures. enjoy PS: ...
By: flavien008

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 20:11:51 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/Solar-Snow-Melter-Concept/
Solar Snow Melter Concept - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/9TSG/H27LSE07/FA99TSGH27LSE07.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/9TSG/H27LSE07/FA99TSGH27LSE07.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/9TSG/H27LSE07/FA99TSGH27LSE07.SMALL.jpg rspellicer Hello World!! My first contribution after tons of lurking... This is an idea I had come up with when I lived in snow country. Alas, I ended up moving back to the tropics before getting to try it out. So, I'm tossing the idea out there to see if anyone can run with it. The motivation of the idea ca...
By: rspellicer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 16:31:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-an-Archway/
How to build an Archway - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/R0F9/H1KH9P8M/FAOR0F9H1KH9P8M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/R0F9/H1KH9P8M/FAOR0F9H1KH9P8M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/R0F9/H1KH9P8M/FAOR0F9H1KH9P8M.SMALL.jpg injunhead We have an "Old Italian" Tuscan theme in our kitchen. Pictures & color are nice, but I wanted to go a few steps further. Build a Frame Once you measure your entrance way cut out some plywood and screw some 2x4s onto the side. I used a hand saw to cut the 2x4s the same angle as the archway frame b...
By: injunhead

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 19:05:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sandpaper-sheet-cutter/
Sandpaper sheet cutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/TTMO/H1YOIWBJ/FSOTTMOH1YOIWBJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/TTMO/H1YOIWBJ/FSOTTMOH1YOIWBJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/TTMO/H1YOIWBJ/FSOTTMOH1YOIWBJ.SMALL.jpg lime3D I made it at TechShop http://www.techshop.ws If you have a 1/3 sheet or 1/4 sheet finish sander, then you know that pre-cut sheets of sandpaper can be purchased, but how many times have you cut your own from a full sheet? You probably cut it crooked with a utility knife, dulled your scissors, or to...
By: lime3D

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 00:58:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pedal-Powered-Battery-Charger/
Pedal Powered Battery Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/CPKZ/H1ZG7BSK/FCWCPKZH1ZG7BSK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/CPKZ/H1ZG7BSK/FCWCPKZH1ZG7BSK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/CPKZ/H1ZG7BSK/FCWCPKZH1ZG7BSK.SMALL.jpg ShutterBugger Introduction: Generate enough power to charge 12 volt batteries. There are increasing numbers of people who are behind on their utility bills and could have their electricity cut off. They need something to help reduce their dependence on the electric company, something that can also supplement win...
By: ShutterBugger

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 17:22:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA-Hacks-2/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/0381/GLTXM4S9/FDA0381GLTXM4S9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/0381/GLTXM4S9/FDA0381GLTXM4S9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/0381/GLTXM4S9/FDA0381GLTXM4S9.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "IKEA Hacks" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 10 different projects that modify IKEA furniture for new uses. Make hanging lanterns, modify a tool box and even construct your own raincoat. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:26:37 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/DIY-Furniture/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/L47P/GHDSFFX1/FFXL47PGHDSFFX1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/L47P/GHDSFFX1/FFXL47PGHDSFFX1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/L47P/GHDSFFX1/FFXL47PGHDSFFX1.SMALL.jpg zazenergy Welcome to the Instructables eBook, DIY Furniture!  We all need furniture, and it's great when you can get something that expresses your personal style without breaking the bank. This collection of projects will help you create awesome furniture to perfectly fit your space, and make it look like yo...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Dec 2010 05:06:22 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/Automatic-fish-feeder-1/
Automatic fish feeder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/HCF3/H29XSAT8/FBBHCF3H29XSAT8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/HCF3/H29XSAT8/FBBHCF3H29XSAT8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/HCF3/H29XSAT8/FBBHCF3H29XSAT8.SMALL.jpg nlinventor I needed a reliable fish feeder for my pond for when I'm away.  This instructable gives details on the feeder that I just finished building and testing.  The same idea could be used for feeding other pets or for an indoor aquarium. I made a number of internet inquiries to find out details on the mic...
By: nlinventor

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 18:49:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Carbide-line-scriber/
DIY: Carbide line scriber - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/8ZDB/H29XS80V/FDQ8ZDBH29XS80V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/8ZDB/H29XS80V/FDQ8ZDBH29XS80V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/8ZDB/H29XS80V/FDQ8ZDBH29XS80V.SMALL.jpg desertsniper Like many of my fellow instruct-a-nauts I up-cycle/re-cycle as much as I can. Many of the parts in this instructable have been repurposed. Primarily I built this scribe to get a center line on the knives I build, but this can be used for many other things. During the design process I had thought a s...
By: desertsniper

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 14:38:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Very-Cheap-Very-Easy-Storage-Chest-Ottoman/
Very Cheap, Very Easy Storage Chest (Ottoman) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/EJ33/H1ZG7FBA/FC6EJ33H1ZG7FBA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/EJ33/H1ZG7FBA/FC6EJ33H1ZG7FBA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/EJ33/H1ZG7FBA/FC6EJ33H1ZG7FBA.SMALL.jpg thebunnykingofnowhere I live in a small flat and I needed a place to store my girlfriends ever growing collection of clothes and fabric. The only space left in the flat was at the end of the bed and behind the front door. All the ready made storage chests were a bit to deep and not long enough for this space so I decided...
By: thebunnykingofnowhere

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 21:02:21 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/Laser-Cut-Tea-Light-Candle-Holders/
Laser Cut Candle Holders - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/YO30/H1YONHVD/F8KYO30H1YONHVD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/YO30/H1YONHVD/F8KYO30H1YONHVD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/YO30/H1YONHVD/F8KYO30H1YONHVD.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Inspired by those awesome Moroccan cutout lanterns, I made a set of three laser cut candle holders, perfect for small votive candles or tea lights.  All the laser cutting for the project was done at TechShop SF.  3D Modeling I modeled the candle holders in AutoCAD by drawing two boxes and subtra...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 05:03:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Medieval-Hand-Cannon/
Medieval Hand Cannon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/Y55X/H1Y04OS9/FXKY55XH1Y04OS9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/Y55X/H1Y04OS9/FXKY55XH1Y04OS9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/Y55X/H1Y04OS9/FXKY55XH1Y04OS9.SMALL.jpg jeanluc83 This is a replica of a hand cannon, also known as a handgonne, that would have been used in 14th century Europe. It is a very easy and quick project if you have access to a lathe. Total time for the project was about 6 hours not including design and the cost was about $30. Materials:   1.5” dia. x...
By: jeanluc83

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 02:41:50 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/DIY-Coffee-Table/
DIY Coffee Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/I6X1/H28RRUYA/F3JI6X1H28RRUYA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/I6X1/H28RRUYA/F3JI6X1H28RRUYA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/I6X1/H28RRUYA/F3JI6X1H28RRUYA.SMALL.jpg rfalcon12 I had seen an amazing coffee table made out of railroad ties at Anthropology a few or so ago. The price was way out of my range- so I made my own! I drew up the plans which you can find here and HERE. You can also find more info and the full step by step on my blog- Adventures In Creating! Cutting...
By: rfalcon12

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 20:15:50 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/Featured-Author-jeff-o/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/3E94/H267LBKK/FAN3E94H267LBKK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/3E94/H267LBKK/FAN3E94H267LBKK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/3E94/H267LBKK/FAN3E94H267LBKK.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink Jeff Schmidt, also know as jeff-o, has some very successful projects on instructables! He's a master of electronics, home renovations and entertaining small children. He's also one of the most helpful authors I know of - he's always answering questions regarding his projects! I recently got to ask h...
By: jessyratfink

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 18:27:49 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