Instructables: exploring - workshop - book - popular http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 15:11:03 PDT BLOX v1.01 Stack O' Books Box http://www.instructables.com/id/Stack-O-Books-Box/
Stack O' Books Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/LAJJ/HCB8KNWM/FCYLAJJHCB8KNWM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/LAJJ/HCB8KNWM/FCYLAJJHCB8KNWM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/LAJJ/HCB8KNWM/FCYLAJJHCB8KNWM.SMALL.jpg BigMrTree Not just another box made of books!! This one has style, this one has class... and it hides your stuff!! I was inspired for this project by some of the other Book Boxes here on Instructables, http://www.instructables.com/id/Book-Safe/?ALLSTEPS http://www.instructables.com/id/power-book/?ALLSTEPS  h...
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Sun, 27 Jan 2013 02:56:32 PST
How to make a bookshelf mountain! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-bookshelf-mountain/
How to make a bookshelf mountain! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/DE21/H994XKLH/FCZDE21H994XKLH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/DE21/H994XKLH/FCZDE21H994XKLH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/DE21/H994XKLH/FCZDE21H994XKLH.SMALL.jpg chiok My girlfriend has a lot of books.  A lot of hardback books.  A mountain of books.  Our apartment has exactly zero shelves.  But there is sixteen feet of clear wall space that a bookcase can go up against and none of the shop bought laminate versions appealed.  So these are my plans to make an appro...
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Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:58:08 PST
Corner Shelves http://www.instructables.com/id/Corner-Shelves/
Corner Shelves - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/V6OS/H8LVXEFY/F03V6OSH8LVXEFY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/V6OS/H8LVXEFY/F03V6OSH8LVXEFY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/V6OS/H8LVXEFY/F03V6OSH8LVXEFY.SMALL.jpg noahw These shelves are custom designed to be mounted in the corner of a room and hang on two adjacent walls.  The shelves are medium duty, as they are supported by minimal amounts of blind hardware in order to give the appearance of being truly floating cantilevered shelves. The shelves are made of mapl...
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 13:34:20 PST
Secret Book Hole http://www.instructables.com/id/Secret-Book-Hole/
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Mon, 28 May 2012 14:53:15 PDT
Industrial Pipe Bookshelf and Shoe Rack http://www.instructables.com/id/Industrial-Pipe-Bookshelf-and-Shoe-Rack/
Industrial Pipe Bookshelf and Shoe Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/RNC3/GXSSLJX6/F07RNC3GXSSLJX6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/RNC3/GXSSLJX6/F07RNC3GXSSLJX6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/RNC3/GXSSLJX6/F07RNC3GXSSLJX6.SMALL.jpg Carleyy This industrial pipe shelf is the perfect project for any handy -- or non handy -- person looking to update their room.  The shelf is quick and easy to install and its hard industrial yet shabby chic look makes it a great addition to any room.  All of the pipes have threaded ends which makes it real...
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Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:10:57 PST
How To Make An Invisible Bookshelf (Without Ruining A Book!) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-An-Invisible-Bookahelf-Without-Ruinin/
How To Make An Invisible Bookshelf (Without Ruining A Book!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/J8KZ/GX3LRDTX/F5FJ8KZGX3LRDTX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/J8KZ/GX3LRDTX/F5FJ8KZGX3LRDTX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/J8KZ/GX3LRDTX/F5FJ8KZGX3LRDTX.SMALL.jpg CaitlynLAG Okay, this has been what I have been occupying my time with the past day (Well, more like the past hour) But I made a tutorial on how to make an invisible bookshelf, without ruining a book (because I love my books dearly). So first, I suppose you need supplies. You need a metal wall brace (The ...
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Mon, 9 Jan 2012 16:01:18 PST
Nomadic Life 2: Mediacase http://www.instructables.com/id/Nomadic-Bookcase-2-Mediacase/
Nomadic Life 2: Mediacase - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FSK/8LZI/GQZJNPJU/FSK8LZIGQZJNPJU.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSK/8LZI/GQZJNPJU/FSK8LZIGQZJNPJU.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSK/8LZI/GQZJNPJU/FSK8LZIGQZJNPJU.SMALL.jpg zachsoniasummers Disclaimer: I am not a professional/certified carpenter of any sort and by no means an authority on carpentry. This tutorial is the documentation of a perpetual amateur taking a stab at yet another craft. Therefore, whatever I state here is just an opinion on way method of constructing a bookcase ba...
By: zachsoniasummers

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Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:43:36 PDT
The Amazing Twist-Locking Cardboard Sketchbook http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Amazing-Twist-Locking-Cardboard-Sketchbook/
The Amazing Twist-Locking Cardboard Sketchbook - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/KJ2X/GMIG5J1V/FUFKJ2XGMIG5J1V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/KJ2X/GMIG5J1V/FUFKJ2XGMIG5J1V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/KJ2X/GMIG5J1V/FUFKJ2XGMIG5J1V.SMALL.jpg eyebot117 I'm an artist. A year ago, the cover of my old sketchbook finally wore off from its ring bindings. I went around with a pitiful rubber band holding everything together for a month. I finally got sick of it and vowed to revive my beloved tome of imagination. One day I was looking through an idea book...
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Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:41:05 PDT
Cheap, easy, low-waste bookshelf plans http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-easy-low-waste-bookshelves/
Cheap, easy, low-waste bookshelf plans - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/47L7/GF7B8LPM/FKA47L7GF7B8LPM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/47L7/GF7B8LPM/FKA47L7GF7B8LPM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/47L7/GF7B8LPM/FKA47L7GF7B8LPM.SMALL.jpg aeray Build an easy, portable 3' x 8' wooden bookshelf in about 20 minutes, with a minimum of tools and less than 1% waste, for about $60. The basic concept can be modified to create any size shelf system needed. For a similar bed see: http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-easy-low-waste-platform-bed/ Fo...
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Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:15:19 PDT
Recycle lamp-shade http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-lamp-shade/
Recycle lamp-shade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/LCXU/F9T40080/FFELCXUF9T40080.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/LCXU/F9T40080/FFELCXUF9T40080.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/LCXU/F9T40080/FFELCXUF9T40080.SMALL.jpg msolek lamp-shade Find big book and cut. Bulb holder Make bulb holder Mount mount bulb holder holes make two holes strings mount strings Bulb Mount bulb, max 10-15W (temperature) !!! Hang fix lamp Finish Well done. :) good luck
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Wed, 5 Dec 2007 09:14:25 PST
Book Lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/Book-Lamp/
Book Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/0LRE/GB5HDDSY/F0S0LREGB5HDDSY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/0LRE/GB5HDDSY/F0S0LREGB5HDDSY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/0LRE/GB5HDDSY/F0S0LREGB5HDDSY.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus The Book Lamp shines on all on its own on the bookshelf. Where once it housed pages to excite the imagination, it is now home to a lamp to liven up the space behind it. This project can be made for $5 and takes less than half an hour to put together. Read on for the details. Note: the bulb looks l...
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Wed, 7 Jul 2010 11:02:15 PDT
Rope Bridge Bookshelf http://www.instructables.com/id/Rope-Bridge-Bookshelf/
Rope Bridge Bookshelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/OK9U/G8QJJDDS/F4FOK9UG8QJJDDS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/OK9U/G8QJJDDS/F4FOK9UG8QJJDDS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/OK9U/G8QJJDDS/F4FOK9UG8QJJDDS.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus The rope bridge bookshelf lets books have a relaxed home when they're not being read. It can be rough being opened and left in all sorts of locations during the reading process and the books have earned a nice break. Supplies Materials Statlig board from Ikea Ekby Bjarnum shelf holder p...
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Tue, 4 May 2010 09:41:44 PDT
Inverted Bookshelf http://www.instructables.com/id/Inverted-Bookshelf/
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Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:34:51 PDT
BOOKCASE DOOR THAT REPLACES YOUR DOOR. http://www.instructables.com/id/BOOKCASE-DOOR-THAT-REPLACES-YOUR-DOOR/
BOOKCASE DOOR THAT REPLACES YOUR DOOR. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/1WBK/G2HDXPCZ/FX21WBKG2HDXPCZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/1WBK/G2HDXPCZ/FX21WBKG2HDXPCZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/1WBK/G2HDXPCZ/FX21WBKG2HDXPCZ.SMALL.jpg THE GOOSE 90 PERCENT OF THESE BOOKS WERE WATER DAMAGED!!!!!!! I DONT CONDONE DESTROYING BOOKS!!!!!!!!!! IV WANTED TO BUILD THIS DOOR FOR YEARS BUT DIDNT WANT TO RUIN A BUNCH OF BOOKS. SO I FINALY FOUND SOME WATER DAMAGED BOOKS THAT NO ONE WOULD WANT TO READ. THATS THE HARDEST PART OF THIS PROJECT. I CUT ALL...
By: THE GOOSE

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Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:27:04 PST
Built In Book Cases http://www.instructables.com/id/Built-In-Book-Cases/
Built In Book Cases - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/SWFI/FYTCL83Z/FTVSWFIFYTCL83Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/SWFI/FYTCL83Z/FTVSWFIFYTCL83Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/SWFI/FYTCL83Z/FTVSWFIFYTCL83Z.SMALL.jpg CarlS For this project, we needed built-in book cases for a long wall. By using pre-drilled melamine laminated boards and pre-built cabinets from the local home store, we were able to build them with a minimum of tools, and get a perfect fit to the room. Materials The book cases are made from a series...
By: CarlS

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Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:15:59 PST