Instructables: exploring - workshop - cheap - featured http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 15:41:37 PDT BLOX v1.01 Making a small toolbox from scavenged wood. 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...
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Thu, 9 May 2013 18:35:49 PDT
Fix a Snag in a Rug http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-a-Snag-in-a-Rug/
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Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:07:44 PDT
$5 Home Theater for March Madness http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-50-Home-Theater-Projector-for-March-Madnes/
$5 Home Theater for March Madness - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/ANLY/HE7D2UF6/FVYANLYHE7D2UF6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/ANLY/HE7D2UF6/FVYANLYHE7D2UF6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/ANLY/HE7D2UF6/FVYANLYHE7D2UF6.SMALL.jpg The King of Random Just in time for March Madness!  Here's how to convert your Laptop, Smartphone, or Tablet into a makeshift projector.  It's really cheap, and can add a bit of creative fun to your next sports party! www.thekingofrandom.com Watch The Video! This project is geared mainly toward college stude...
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Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:31:08 PDT
Beautility: An eco, easy and elegant beer bottle shelf. http://www.instructables.com/id/Beautility-eco-easy-elegant/
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Mon, 4 Mar 2013 10:27:35 PST
Totally Handmade Cardboard Pendant Lamp. Easy to make. http://www.instructables.com/id/Totally-Handmade-Cardboard-Pendant-Lamp-Easy-to-m/
Totally Handmade Cardboard Pendant Lamp. Easy to make. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/Y8M4/HDOWANCU/FR3Y8M4HDOWANCU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/Y8M4/HDOWANCU/FR3Y8M4HDOWANCU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/Y8M4/HDOWANCU/FR3Y8M4HDOWANCU.SMALL.jpg Tarun Upadhyaya Hello Fellows, Here I am again with my latest instructable, an awesome & professional looking pendant lamp made of cardboard, and that too totally handmade, which means you don't need any 3D softwares, laser cutter etc. The best part is , it's very simple and easy to make, and once you finish it no...
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Mon, 4 Mar 2013 04:45:22 PST
Simple & Stylish Toddler Bed for Under $40 http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Stylish-Toddler-Bed-for-Under-40/
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Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:55:23 PST
Varifocal Triple Monitor Stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Verifocal-Triple-Monitor-Stand/
Varifocal Triple Monitor Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/VY3Z/HCB8IB10/FOXVY3ZHCB8IB10.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/VY3Z/HCB8IB10/FOXVY3ZHCB8IB10.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/VY3Z/HCB8IB10/FOXVY3ZHCB8IB10.SMALL.jpg alasdair.robertson I spend a lot of time in front of my computer and often get a sore back and head from changing position trying to focus on things after some time. I also found that the shelf I had my monitors on was taking up a lot of desk space so I build this rig to solve these problems. This set up is extremely ...
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Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:33:45 PST
My Industrial looking HomeCinema, Build on Budget, Installation http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Industrial-looking-HomeCinema-Build-on-Budget/
My Industrial looking HomeCinema, Build on Budget, Installation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/D8B6/HBUZELTH/FWKD8B6HBUZELTH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/D8B6/HBUZELTH/FWKD8B6HBUZELTH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/D8B6/HBUZELTH/FWKD8B6HBUZELTH.SMALL.jpg Falkenberg This is my Home Cinema Installation, Its about an Projector, and the screen, i´ve build with a very low budget so you can also do something like this. It´s not realy Step by Step cause i lost some pictures but i think its comprehensible. I bought the projector 2nd hand for an very good price is an...
By: Falkenberg

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Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:37:17 PST
SatNav Bean Bag Dashboard Mount for free http://www.instructables.com/id/SatNav-Bean-Bag-Dashboard-Mount-for-free/
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Sun, 23 Dec 2012 19:13:37 PST
Free Replacement Tip for Soldering Guns http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-Replacement-Tip-for-Soldering-Guns/
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Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:07:45 PST
Makeshift gram scale (balancita improvisada) http://www.instructables.com/id/Makeshift-gram-scale-balancita-improvisada/
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Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:29:47 PST
Ice box air conditioner http://www.instructables.com/id/Ice-box-air-conditioner/
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By: chr

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Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:07:39 PST
Cheap Bed Substitute http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Bed-Substitute/
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Sat, 16 Dec 2006 09:01:00 PST
Child's Desk from an Old Kitchen Cabinet http://www.instructables.com/id/Child-s-Desk-from-an-Old-Kitchen-Cabinet/
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Sun, 8 Oct 2006 14:53:01 PDT
Very Cheap Wood Sanding Machine from an Angle Grinder http://www.instructables.com/id/Very-Cheap-Wood-Sanding-Machine-from-an-Angle-Grin/
Very Cheap Wood Sanding Machine from an Angle Grinder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/DH3X/H8FYOIIZ/FFWDH3XH8FYOIIZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/DH3X/H8FYOIIZ/FFWDH3XH8FYOIIZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/DH3X/H8FYOIIZ/FFWDH3XH8FYOIIZ.SMALL.jpg aideym I make objects from recycled pallet wood. The main problem is the recycled wood is very rough and sometimes dirty. I can't afford a drum sander or a planer thicknesser but had a dying angle grinder that was itching to become something better. I decided to design a box to run the lengths of wood thro...
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Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:17:50 PDT
Make a Hide - A - Key (stash spot) http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Hide-A-Key-stash-spot/
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Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:51:05 PST
How to Make a Shoebox iPhone/iPod Projector (WITH TEST VIDEO) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Shoebox-iPhoneiPod-Projector/
How to Make a Shoebox iPhone/iPod Projector (WITH TEST VIDEO) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/N1D5/H8RVC5L2/F57N1D5H8RVC5L2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/N1D5/H8RVC5L2/F57N1D5H8RVC5L2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/N1D5/H8RVC5L2/F57N1D5H8RVC5L2.SMALL.jpg sher179 This guide will help you make an awesome iPhone or iPod Projector out of a few household tools! Supplies You'll Need These are all the things you'll need to make the projector: Scissors Tape Shoebox Construction Paper Magnifying Glass iPhone/iPod Clay Cutting The Paper Cut the paper to fit aro...
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:30:31 PDT
Simple DIY Wormery (IKEA Hack) http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-DIY-Wormery/
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Sun, 10 Jan 2010 05:38:29 PST
A chalkboard made from an old window frame http://www.instructables.com/id/A-chalkboard-made-from-an-old-window-frame/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/VYZO/H7ANSXTV/FLCVYZOH7ANSXTV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/VYZO/H7ANSXTV/FLCVYZOH7ANSXTV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/VYZO/H7ANSXTV/FLCVYZOH7ANSXTV.SMALL.jpg Thermonuklear Pretty straightforward... I found a cute, worn-out window from my garden shed and took out all the leftover glass fragments. Then I took a sheet of thin plywood, which my wife coated with an adhesive chalkboard film. After that all I had to to was screw around a bit(pun!) and apply some steel wire f...
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Sat, 22 Sep 2012 17:38:31 PDT
Wooden "Horseshoe" Cowboy http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Horseshoe-Cowboy/
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Tue, 28 Aug 2012 07:04:44 PDT
Rally style polyurethane mud flaps for $20 http://www.instructables.com/id/Rally-style-polyurethane-mud-flaps-for-20/
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Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:55:25 PDT
Stylish and Low Cost 55 Gallon Drum Planters http://www.instructables.com/id/Stylish-and-Low-Cost-55-Gallon-Drum-Planters/
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Wed, 4 Jul 2012 10:29:13 PDT
Small Indoor hydroponics http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Indoor-hydroponics-Project-Real-Easy/
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Mon, 2 Jul 2012 05:40:04 PDT
Folding Pallet Chair http://www.instructables.com/id/Folding-Pallet-Chair/
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Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:09:37 PDT
Metal Polish With Lemon and Baking Soda http://www.instructables.com/id/Metal-Polish-With-Lemon-and-Baking-Soda/
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Fri, 18 May 2012 16:07:16 PDT
How to Build Cheap Compost Bins http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-Cheap-Compost-Bins/
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Tue, 1 Jun 2010 23:28:15 PDT
Easy electroplating (Galvanizado fıcil) http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-electroplating-Galvanizado-fcil/
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Sun, 13 May 2012 18:25:54 PDT
How to make a super easy and cheap EBB & Flow/ Bubbleponic System http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-super-easy-and-cheap-EBB-Flow-Bub/
How to make a super easy and cheap EBB & Flow/ Bubbleponic System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/0HIZ/H1YOK9QL/F160HIZH1YOK9QL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/0HIZ/H1YOK9QL/F160HIZH1YOK9QL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/0HIZ/H1YOK9QL/F160HIZH1YOK9QL.SMALL.jpg IRQ_VET   This is a good project to get started with if you are curious about hydroponics, this system is cost effective and really simple to make. With a few tools and and no experience I will guide you on how to make this simple EBB & Flow hydroponic system that also acts as a deep water bubbleponic syste...
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Tue, 8 May 2012 19:44:25 PDT
Basket-hopper to make embers (Cesto-tolva para hacer brasas) http://www.instructables.com/id/Basket-hopper-to-make-embers-Cesto-tolva-para-hac/
Basket-hopper to make embers (Cesto-tolva para hacer brasas) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/IPJ2/H1JUHNK5/FJGIPJ2H1JUHNK5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/IPJ2/H1JUHNK5/FJGIPJ2H1JUHNK5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/IPJ2/H1JUHNK5/FJGIPJ2H1JUHNK5.SMALL.jpg rimar2000 Hace años me construí un dispositivo para hacer brasas, basado en una maceta común de cerámica, que me dio muy buen resultado. Es como una tolva que se alimenta por arriba y se va vaciando por abajo. La ventaja de este método es que las brasas que uno obtiene están perfectamente hechas, y no se cor...
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Sun, 6 May 2012 17:27:28 PDT
Compost at lightning speed with a bucket worm farm! http://www.instructables.com/id/Compost-at-lightning-speed-with-a-bucket-worm-farm/
Compost at lightning speed with a bucket worm farm! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/Z3YF/H1QML3R4/FH5Z3YFH1QML3R4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/Z3YF/H1QML3R4/FH5Z3YFH1QML3R4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/Z3YF/H1QML3R4/FH5Z3YFH1QML3R4.SMALL.jpg calskin Using worms to eat your food scraps is a great way to make use of almost all of your food.  Red wigglers seem to work the best since they're so active.  One pound of worms can eat up to half a pound of food per day! In this instructable I will show you how to create a slick looking worm bin which w...
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Fri, 4 May 2012 11:04:21 PDT
$2 Motorcycle Wheel Bearing Puller http://www.instructables.com/id/2-Motorcycle-Wheel-Bearing-Puller/
$2 Motorcycle Wheel Bearing Puller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/27QM/H1JU3MMZ/FPL27QMH1JU3MMZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/27QM/H1JU3MMZ/FPL27QMH1JU3MMZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/27QM/H1JU3MMZ/FPL27QMH1JU3MMZ.SMALL.jpg benthekahn The shop wanted $50 a wheel to change out the bearings.  The internet wanted $60 for the tool to do it. I knew there had to be a better way. The official name for this tool is a 'mandrel bearing puller.' Materials and Tools Materials 1/2" Button head machine screw, at least 1 1/2" long, avai...
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Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:16:31 PDT
Screw-gear reductor (reductor a tornillo) http://www.instructables.com/id/Screw-gear-reductor-reductor-a-sinfn/
Screw-gear reductor (reductor a tornillo) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/DZWG/H1JUIDQ2/FIADZWGH1JUIDQ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/DZWG/H1JUIDQ2/FIADZWGH1JUIDQ2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/DZWG/H1JUIDQ2/FIADZWGH1JUIDQ2.SMALL.jpg rimar2000 Los reductores de velocidad son al mismo tiempo, y por una cuestión física, aumentadores de fuerza. Desde hace un tiempo yo tenía ganas de hacer un reductor a tornillo. Cuando decidí colgar del techo mi torno, estuve a punto de concretar el proyecto, pero finalmente, dado el peligro que representab...
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Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:47:31 PDT
Reduced Reused Recycled Organizational Tool Wall http://www.instructables.com/id/Reduced-Reused-Recycled-Organizational-Tool-Wall/
Reduced Reused Recycled Organizational Tool Wall - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/2TME/H19RHRI2/F6S2TMEH19RHRI2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/2TME/H19RHRI2/F6S2TMEH19RHRI2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/2TME/H19RHRI2/F6S2TMEH19RHRI2.SMALL.jpg TheREAL_Xman I was working on a tight budget and organization in my shop was in dire need. So I spent less than $10 specifically towards a project to organize my shop. The goal was to make something to organize my shop very cheaply, to make something that could be made and changed easily, and to reduce some of...
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Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:15:02 PDT
Self standing staircase http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-standing-staircase/
Self standing staircase - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/QRES/H0QH0KHQ/FF6QRESH0QH0KHQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/QRES/H0QH0KHQ/FF6QRESH0QH0KHQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/QRES/H0QH0KHQ/FF6QRESH0QH0KHQ.SMALL.jpg HickLife Stairs. Everyone has seen them. Everyone has used them. And most people avoid them whenever possible.  They are fairly simple depending on how much detail you go into on them. They just take a little planning, a little math, and a steady hand. The ones I designed and built/will build were designed s...
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Sun, 8 Apr 2012 03:23:19 PDT
Low Cost Computer Desk http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Budget-Computer-Desk/
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Thu, 5 Apr 2012 13:29:46 PDT
Make a Glass Bottle Lamp Using Fire http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Glass-Bottle-Lamp-Using-Fire/
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Wed, 4 Apr 2012 10:44:05 PDT
Wooden Fruit Box Planter http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Fruit-Box-Planter/
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Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:42:54 PDT
Pietrola, cheapest halogen table lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/Pietrola-cheapest-halogen-table-lamp/
Pietrola, cheapest halogen table lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/YFAR/GZPM83F8/FWWYFARGZPM83F8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/YFAR/GZPM83F8/FWWYFARGZPM83F8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/YFAR/GZPM83F8/FWWYFARGZPM83F8.SMALL.jpg massimodelcontrasto This is my first instructable, so I ask you please be kind, I apologize for my poor english techno jargon. It refers to the re-make of a lamp i did many years ago. The aim was to make the cheapest and simplest halogen table lamp. Essentially it's a transformer, that transforms the lethal AC current...
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Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:34:49 PDT
Make A cheap yet luxurious Modern looking Coffee Table w/ tons of storage http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-cheap-yet-luxurious-Modern-looking-Coffee-T/
Make A cheap yet luxurious Modern looking Coffee Table w/ tons of storage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/EI2E/GXDWPLDZ/FZREI2EGXDWPLDZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/EI2E/GXDWPLDZ/FZREI2EGXDWPLDZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/EI2E/GXDWPLDZ/FZREI2EGXDWPLDZ.SMALL.jpg mstyle183 My wife really hated our old coffee table and really hates my mess.. i have a lot of small containers and hoses that i use when i tabacco pipe aka Hookah.. So i decided to clean up my mess by making a coffee table.. with tons of storage and a great design.. My wife loved her new coffee table and the...
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Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:51:39 PST
Strong, Light, Quick-Build Sawhorse http://www.instructables.com/id/Strong-Light-Quick-Build-Sawhorse/
Strong, Light, Quick-Build Sawhorse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/W33M/GZ6T0JTJ/FUDW33MGZ6T0JTJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/W33M/GZ6T0JTJ/FUDW33MGZ6T0JTJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/W33M/GZ6T0JTJ/FUDW33MGZ6T0JTJ.SMALL.jpg clemensee These sawhorses are extremely strong and easy to make.  After reviewing a number of sawhorse plans online I was disappointed with how complex most of the plans were.  These are quick and cheap to build.  They can carry hundreds of pounds and do not wobble.  TOOLS: Table Saw Mitre Saw Any of these ...
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Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:35:42 PST
Homebuilt Seal installer: Install any seal without special tools for less than a buck! http://www.instructables.com/id/Homebuilt-Seal-installer-Instal-any-seal-without-/
Homebuilt Seal installer: Install any seal without special tools for less than a buck! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/L213/GW3WR5WR/FJ8L213GW3WR5WR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/L213/GW3WR5WR/FJ8L213GW3WR5WR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/L213/GW3WR5WR/FJ8L213GW3WR5WR.SMALL.jpg dorkpunch Seals are an important part of just about anything mechanical, and they usually need a "specail" tool to be installed because they are in an awkward spot.  Its also important to have the right tool to prevent them from tearing.  With a simple roll of electrical tape and some care- you can install an...
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Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:27:27 PST
How to make a projector for your iPod/iPhone for about a $1 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-projector-for-your-iPodiPhone-for-a/
How to make a projector for your iPod/iPhone for about a $1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/R6W4/GVHH294F/FDER6W4GVHH294F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/R6W4/GVHH294F/FDER6W4GVHH294F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/R6W4/GVHH294F/FDER6W4GVHH294F.SMALL.jpg MattBothell This is a fun easy project that anyone can make in about 15-20 minutes. The whole project only cost me a dollar and works good enough that I can enjoy an entire movie on it. The way it works is the light from your phone or iPod goes through the magnifying glass and magnifies onto the wall. The whole...
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Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:28:46 PST
Grinder2grater (de amoladora a rallador) http://www.instructables.com/id/Grinder2grater-de-amoladora-a-rallador/
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Thu, 6 Oct 2011 18:14:47 PDT
Breakdown Table http://www.instructables.com/id/Breakdown-Table/
Breakdown Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/RL6S/GT2P2RHS/F7CRL6SGT2P2RHS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/RL6S/GT2P2RHS/F7CRL6SGT2P2RHS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/RL6S/GT2P2RHS/F7CRL6SGT2P2RHS.SMALL.jpg wholman The Breakdown Table is a nifty kitchen table that can lose its legs and get out of town in a hurry.  It's cheap to make, easy on the eyes, and lightweight -- in short, the perfect nomadic furniture project for the guerilla designer.  Painted a bright yellow, its sure to liven up whatever kitchen you...
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Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:48:24 PDT
$15 bed frame http://www.instructables.com/id/15-bed-frame/
$15 bed frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/JP88/GSFTZGSP/FXEJP88GSFTZGSP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/JP88/GSFTZGSP/FXEJP88GSFTZGSP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/JP88/GSFTZGSP/FXEJP88GSFTZGSP.SMALL.jpg stormthirst We picked up a free mattress and box spring from Kijiji the other day as we are having relatives over to our new house in a couple of weeks. On it's own, that was ok except the mattress would be to close to the ground and would be very uncomfortable to get into or out of. So I built a bed frame for...
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Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:04:45 PDT
Hedra Lightshader http://www.instructables.com/id/Hedra-Lightshader/
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Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:16:48 PDT
2 x 10 Benches http://www.instructables.com/id/2-x-10-Benches/
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Tue, 6 Sep 2011 13:31:21 PDT
Make a Small Blacksmith's Forge http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Small-Blacksmith-s-Forge/
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Mon, 26 Feb 2007 16:11:28 PST
$25 DIY Roof Cross Bars http://www.instructables.com/id/25-DIY-Roof-Cross-Bars/
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Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:07:09 PDT
Mini Tractor From Go kart parts http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Tractor-From-Go-kart-parts/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/9YSO/GQRAVTAQ/FIM9YSOGQRAVTAQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/9YSO/GQRAVTAQ/FIM9YSOGQRAVTAQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/9YSO/GQRAVTAQ/FIM9YSOGQRAVTAQ.SMALL.jpg flyingchainsaw I built this tractor because I go to many tractor shows and festivals where there are lots of cool renovated tractors, huge custom engines, and vintage vehicles.  I had a bad case of tractor-envy, but just didn't have the money (and it is BIG money) to acquire one of these tractors and bring it to s...
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Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:59:04 PDT