http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 12:40:16 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Roubo-Style-Workbench/
Roubo-Style Workbench - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/5ZJR/HCRVRD5G/F885ZJRHCRVRD5G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/5ZJR/HCRVRD5G/F885ZJRHCRVRD5G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/5ZJR/HCRVRD5G/F885ZJRHCRVRD5G.SMALL.jpg Scotttland   This is going to be less of a step-by-step tutorial and more a series of tips and a review of what I learned making my workbench.      After examining many, many workbench designs and almost settling on a German-style bench, I came across the 17th century French workbench of Andre Roubo.  This des...
By: Scotttland

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 17:04:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-built-Dust-Collection-System/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/8B0V/HANAYLJL/F8Z8B0VHANAYLJL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/8B0V/HANAYLJL/F8Z8B0VHANAYLJL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/8B0V/HANAYLJL/F8Z8B0VHANAYLJL.SMALL.jpg NelsonStudios Wood dust is unpleasant.  I grew up with it and have worked in environments saturated in dust particulate for most of my life.  I felt getting bloddy noses after being on a project a few days or sawdust buggers were something I more or less could ignore.  Then I had a son, a son who loves to work in...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:57:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Improve-Your-Wood-Shop/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/6GK4/H9G11QBR/FI96GK4H9G11QBR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/6GK4/H9G11QBR/FI96GK4H9G11QBR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/6GK4/H9G11QBR/FI96GK4H9G11QBR.SMALL.jpg noahw Any woodworker will tell you that there's always something they are working on in order to improve their shop.  There's always one more tool to buy, jig to make, or way you could make something you already have just a bit better and easier to use.  The Instructables in this guide give a nod to the n...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:02:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Turrning-a-European-Style-Wooden-Pen/
Turrning a European Style Wooden Pen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/FBEG/GRTHMX1G/FX3FBEGGRTHMX1G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/FBEG/GRTHMX1G/FX3FBEGGRTHMX1G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/FBEG/GRTHMX1G/FX3FBEGGRTHMX1G.SMALL.jpg finbar galdeep Turning wooden pens is a fast turning operation, that is great for gifts, practice, or just making a great pen. These pens are made with kits that go from around 7$ for a smaller pen with a standard blank, to 50$+ for high quality pens with rare burl blanks. This is a European style pen from woodcra...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:57:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-Window-to-Shed/
Add Window to Shed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/RIDI/GSFTZM0E/FEBRIDIGSFTZM0E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/RIDI/GSFTZM0E/FEBRIDIGSFTZM0E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/RIDI/GSFTZM0E/FEBRIDIGSFTZM0E.SMALL.jpg jeffeb3 I have a simple shed that I use as a workshop. Working in my shop I realized that a window would allow me to have a breeze in the summer, and bring in sunlight in the winter. My budget is $100, and I'm not particular about insulation, building codes, or weatherproofing, which is good, because I real...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:55:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ceiling-Storage-Solution/
Ceiling Storage Solution - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/HX9G/H9G0SZ4K/F86HX9GH9G0SZ4K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/HX9G/H9G0SZ4K/F86HX9GH9G0SZ4K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/HX9G/H9G0SZ4K/F86HX9GH9G0SZ4K.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid I'm a bit of a hoarder, I must admit.  Not like, at the level of mental illness or anything, you won't be seeing me on Hoarders any time soon, but I have a tendency to collect bits and pieces of things I think maybe someday I'll use.  Maybe.  Just in case that interestingly shaped piece of whatever ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:23:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-Stealth-Apartment-Workbench/
Free Stealth Piano Workbench - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/ZMFB/GHTLLUBJ/FXXZMFBGHTLLUBJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/ZMFB/GHTLLUBJ/FXXZMFBGHTLLUBJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/ZMFB/GHTLLUBJ/FXXZMFBGHTLLUBJ.SMALL.jpg phish814 Create your own attractive and functional Stealth Workspace for your apartment!  This project solves the dilemma of not having adequate workspace in an apartment or other venue in which an unsightly workbench would look out of place. I'm a DIY'er at heart and have always had access to workspaces -...
By: phish814

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:19:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Wooden-Flip-Flop-Paper-Weight-Post/
How To Make A Wooden Flip-Flop Paper Weight / Notepad Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/HVDK/GERP5GER/FF5HVDKGERP5GER.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/HVDK/GERP5GER/FF5HVDKGERP5GER.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/HVDK/GERP5GER/FF5HVDKGERP5GER.SMALL.jpg shifu This instructable covers how to make an easily replicated wooden flip-flop paper weight / post-it note holder. They make great gifts for friends and cute desk ornaments.  Show off your woodworking skills by making one yourself :] Difficulty: Beginning - Intermediate A good project to gain experie...
By: shifu

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Oct 2010 09:48:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Maximize-your-workbench/
Maximize your workbench - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/D5GC/GELSME2N/FIMD5GCGELSME2N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/D5GC/GELSME2N/FIMD5GCGELSME2N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/D5GC/GELSME2N/FIMD5GCGELSME2N.SMALL.jpg pb4evr13 While my old workbench's used to be setup to my liking, as most garage enthusiast knows there is always room for improvement. My current setup was not efficient and wasted much needed space. Which is why I decided to remodel my workbench to maximize my space hopefully this can give some insight and ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:17:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Better-Cardboard-Cutter/
How To Make A Better Cardboard Cutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/T6M5/GD2J20G6/FFUT6M5GD2J20G6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/T6M5/GD2J20G6/FFUT6M5GD2J20G6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/T6M5/GD2J20G6/FFUT6M5GD2J20G6.SMALL.jpg Creativeman Out of necessity a few years ago, I decided to make a better paper and cardboard cutter. I had mat knives and they worked well, but blades are expensive, and I always seemed to have many dull ones and then didn't want to make a store run.  Solution: make a holder for the standard box cutter. Goal wa...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:39:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Techniques-for-making-a-few-simple-boxes/
Techniques for making a few simple boxes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/PKZ6/FPBKZB0C/F9QPKZ6FPBKZB0C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/PKZ6/FPBKZB0C/F9QPKZ6FPBKZB0C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/PKZ6/FPBKZB0C/F9QPKZ6FPBKZB0C.SMALL.jpg photozz This instructable will show several techniques for making simple wood boxes. "But Photozz," you say.. "That's just... lame. Cant you hack and umbrella and toaster together to make something that keeps you dry and warm at the same time? ""But Internet people" I say... "Shadup and stop stealing my id...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Jan 2009 12:40:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Shop-Projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/7HIC/FFRCP008/FC07HICFFRCP008.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/7HIC/FFRCP008/FC07HICFFRCP008.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/7HIC/FFRCP008/FC07HICFFRCP008.SMALL.jpg MadMechanicMike Here are just a few things I have made over the past 4 years in my woods class at school. A lot of the projects were made in under 2 hours. Unfortunately, our school uses very old machines that don't work so well so I spend most of my time on the lathe. Since its the end of school for me (graduation...
By: MadMechanicMike

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 May 2008 19:45:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-store-your--Random-Orbital-Sander-Discs-in-/
How to store your Random Orbital Sander Discs in a shopmade box! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/2X4H/FC2E8PFU/FNW2X4HFC2E8PFU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/2X4H/FC2E8PFU/FNW2X4HFC2E8PFU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/2X4H/FC2E8PFU/FNW2X4HFC2E8PFU.SMALL.jpg BobbyMike Nothing fancy here, just a quick and easy way to build a nice storage unit for your random orbital hook and loop sanding discs. Storing your discs in this way greatly improves your efficiency. An orderly shop not only looks nice it helps to keep you focussed on making things instead of scrounging ...
By: BobbyMike

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