Instructables: exploring - workshop - project - popular http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 02:12:23 PDT BLOX v1.01 How to Make a Better Strawberry Pallet Planter http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Better-Strawberry-Pallet-Planter/
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Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:57 PDT
Altoids Smalls Solar Powered USB Charger http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Smalls-Solar-Powered-USB-Charger/
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Mon, 6 May 2013 06:25:56 PDT
How to fix your swamp cooler ("Overclock" it 50%) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-your-swamp-cooler-overclock-it-50/
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Sat, 29 Jul 2006 21:28:14 PDT
Making an ARC Welder - Part 2 of 2 http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-an-ARC-Welder-Part-2-of-2/
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Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:13:17 PDT
Making an ARC Welder - Part 1 of 2 http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-an-ARC-Welder-Part-1-of-2/
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Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:06:50 PDT
Building a Budget Cafe Racer http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Budget-Cafe-Racer/
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Mon, 1 Apr 2013 21:00:48 PDT
Homemade Stick Welder - From Microwave Parts! http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Stick-Welder-From-Microwave-Parts/
Homemade Stick Welder - From Microwave Parts! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/SCHJ/HET1AMCR/F4JSCHJHET1AMCR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/SCHJ/HET1AMCR/F4JSCHJHET1AMCR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/SCHJ/HET1AMCR/F4JSCHJHET1AMCR.SMALL.jpg The King of Random Did you know you can make an AC arc welder using parts from your microwave?  I just finished mine, so join me in this video as we put its welding capabilities to the test! www.thekingofrandom.com Watch The Video! WARNING: I run the system on 240 VAC, which is metered by a power controller I bu...
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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:38:31 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
Light Box http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Box-2/
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Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:36:11 PST
How to Make a Spot Welder - for Cheap!! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Spot-Welder-for-Cheap/
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Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:54:39 PST
Improved Wooden Toolbox - A new take on a classic http://www.instructables.com/id/Improved-Wooden-Toolbox-A-new-take-on-a-classic/
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Sat, 8 Dec 2012 21:36:39 PST
DIY Terrarium http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Terrarium/
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Wed, 5 Dec 2012 11:01:53 PST
Plywood Floor Lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/Plywood-Floor-Lamp/
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Fri, 1 Jun 2012 20:59:03 PDT
Techniques for making a few simple boxes http://www.instructables.com/id/Techniques-for-making-a-few-simple-boxes/
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Sun, 4 Jan 2009 12:40:34 PST
Easy Cab (arcade) http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Cab-arcade/
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Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:34:59 PDT