http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 12:20:17 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Screen-door-from-reclaimed-door-jambs/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/60Z7/HGU2EECU/F9N60Z7HGU2EECU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/60Z7/HGU2EECU/F9N60Z7HGU2EECU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/60Z7/HGU2EECU/F9N60Z7HGU2EECU.SMALL.jpg dalphonse I decided to use couple peices from a mahogany door jamb i picked up from the re-store for a couple bucks ( $2 and $5). The jointery is basic half lap with some walnut inlays/pins to come. I just thought it was kinda a fun idea, ripped out of an old house only to be made into a door again. lol
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 10:29:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-matching-knife-handle-and-sheath/
How to make a matching knife handle and sheath - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/8G65/HGIEWD93/FFN8G65HGIEWD93.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/8G65/HGIEWD93/FFN8G65HGIEWD93.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/8G65/HGIEWD93/FFN8G65HGIEWD93.SMALL.jpg beucephalus So I got an old hand me down knife from a friend, and decided it needed some TLC. It's an old stainless steel blade and was a real pain to sharpen, but it all turned out pretty well. Most of the tools I used are not expensive, but it does take some skill and experience with power and hand tools. Rem...
By: beucephalus

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 15:55:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Double-screw-wooden-vice-unfinished/
Double screw wooden vice (unfinished) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/RQ52/HDOW9ZGT/FJTRQ52HDOW9ZGT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/RQ52/HDOW9ZGT/FJTRQ52HDOW9ZGT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/RQ52/HDOW9ZGT/FJTRQ52HDOW9ZGT.SMALL.jpg Satrek I got stuck with this project, due to the wooden threads not working properly - they get stuck, too. I have yet to manage to get them to work properly, but maybe someone else has a good idea about that, or can draw some inspiration from my mistakes, which is why I am publishing it unfinished. If tha...
By: Satrek

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 14:08:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cantilever-night-stand-with-USB-charging/
Cantilever night stand (with USB charging) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/ZR81/HEXSMOVJ/FR4ZR81HEXSMOVJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/ZR81/HEXSMOVJ/FR4ZR81HEXSMOVJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/ZR81/HEXSMOVJ/FR4ZR81HEXSMOVJ.SMALL.jpg samr37l This is a great simple to build nightstand that looks very futuristic and is very practical. You can buy everything you need at Home Depot, and can build the whole table in two days (depending on how long it takes for the stain to dry). A special addition of this table: it has a USB charger plug bui...
By: samr37l

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 08:14:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quilted-Maple-Cross/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/WD1V/HEQEG5FY/FJGWD1VHEQEG5FY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/WD1V/HEQEG5FY/FJGWD1VHEQEG5FY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/WD1V/HEQEG5FY/FJGWD1VHEQEG5FY.SMALL.jpg NelsonStudios My son and I built this for a local fundraiser.  I had this beautiful quilted maple board, fantastic figure (though she cracked on me in the figure after surfacing) but I couldn't seem to figure out what to do with it.  I decided on a wall hanging as it would display the figure in the board nicely. ...
By: NelsonStudios

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:04:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reclaimed-Drawer-Router-Table/
Reclaimed-Drawer Router Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/8KCV/HDYZ6W90/FRE8KCVHDYZ6W90.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/8KCV/HDYZ6W90/FRE8KCVHDYZ6W90.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/8KCV/HDYZ6W90/FRE8KCVHDYZ6W90.SMALL.jpg rhoddity Hello all! So I was walking home one day when I found an old discarded drawer in a field near my house. I only had to take one look at it to know exactly what I wanted to make. Having recently acquired my own plunge router, I figured it wouldn't be too terribly difficult to turn the drawer into a m...
By: rhoddity

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:43:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Horizontal-Vise-My-table-top-Shavehorse-without-t/
Horizontal Vise (My table top Shavehorse without the horse) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/KPWF/HE07PLBO/F8TKPWFHE07PLBO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/KPWF/HE07PLBO/F8TKPWFHE07PLBO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/KPWF/HE07PLBO/F8TKPWFHE07PLBO.SMALL.jpg gilleseg I have wanted for some time a Shavehorse. However I do not have the room to store it. So I decided t build a scaled down version of it, that didn't require foot pressure, just simple clamping like in a vise. For those of you who do not know what a Shavehorse is I have included a photo and some link...
By: gilleseg

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:31:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Marking-Knife-on-the-cheap/
Marking Knife on the cheap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/FKF8/HDXM93OK/FQ2FKF8HDXM93OK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/FKF8/HDXM93OK/FQ2FKF8HDXM93OK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/FKF8/HDXM93OK/FQ2FKF8HDXM93OK.SMALL.jpg gilleseg I have been slowly getting into woodworking and decided I would start with a few small project to build my skill.  So i looked in the normal places for projects and plans.  I subscribe to Chris Schwarz webpage and often receive his emails about the things he is working on.  One of his emails was abo...
By: gilleseg

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2013 18:56:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Architectural-Gingerbread/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/ZHH4/HCV8X1FQ/FN5ZHH4HCV8X1FQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/ZHH4/HCV8X1FQ/FN5ZHH4HCV8X1FQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/ZHH4/HCV8X1FQ/FN5ZHH4HCV8X1FQ.SMALL.jpg Lord of The Things First I googled some pics of Architectural Gingerbread so I could get a rough idea of what I want.  With a felt pen I drew out my design on some extra thick scrap plywood.  I then drilled some holes to make it easier to cut with a jig/saber saw. To make sure my patterns were correctly repeated and r...
By: Lord of The Things

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:26:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-adjustable-feet-for-a-butcher-block-Made-at/
Make adjustable feet for a butcher block - Made at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/DLLE/HD4VO9FF/FTYDLLEHD4VO9FF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/DLLE/HD4VO9FF/FTYDLLEHD4VO9FF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/DLLE/HD4VO9FF/FTYDLLEHD4VO9FF.SMALL.jpg workislove Someone I know recently commisioned a cutting board from me - as described in my earlier instructable how to make an end grain cutting board. But instead of making a normal size cutting board, they wanted a full-on butcher block, and I decided that instead of just being a solid block, it needed some...
By: workislove

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:55:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Carve-Neckerchief-Slide/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F70/Y58E/HD2RDPVZ/F70Y58EHD2RDPVZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F70/Y58E/HD2RDPVZ/F70Y58EHD2RDPVZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F70/Y58E/HD2RDPVZ/F70Y58EHD2RDPVZ.SMALL.jpg karlh1 1. Cut off a piece of wood 2. Chisel off the faces 3. Bore a hole in the center 4. File and sand to a smooth finish 5. Coat with oil and buff This neckerchief makes a great project or gift for any Boy Scout/ Eagle Scout. Visit http://renewburbia.blogspot.com/2013/02/how-to-carve-neckerchief-slide.h...
By: karlh1

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:55:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Stylish-Toddler-Bed-for-Under-40/
Simple & Stylish Toddler Bed for Under $40 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/CPDH/HD2RTUZY/F6YCPDHHD2RTUZY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/CPDH/HD2RTUZY/F6YCPDHHD2RTUZY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/CPDH/HD2RTUZY/F6YCPDHHD2RTUZY.SMALL.jpg tjesse As a parent, I am constantly learning new things about my daughter’s likes and dislikes. I recently learned that her all-in-one bed is pointless if she will not sleep in it. It was supposed to transform with the growing needs of our child, but try telling her that. Our original toddler bed is just a...
By: tjesse

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:55:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-Stand-2/
TV Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/18XO/HCV91RES/FDR18XOHCV91RES.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/18XO/HCV91RES/FDR18XOHCV91RES.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/18XO/HCV91RES/FDR18XOHCV91RES.SMALL.jpg cgapay I created this TV a stand as a Christmas gift to my parents.
By: cgapay

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Feb 2013 08:09:18 PST 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/My-wood-eyeglasses/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/TPP2/HCB8TK87/FKRTPP2HCB8TK87.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/TPP2/HCB8TK87/FKRTPP2HCB8TK87.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/TPP2/HCB8TK87/FKRTPP2HCB8TK87.SMALL.jpg Anto.does My wooden eyeglasses. Made with 0.6 mm ebony and zebrawood veneer. The eyeglasses has been composed by 6 layer of veneer glued and curved together and handworked after. The hinge is made with a red leather strip. The lenses are from my old eyeglasses, a Rayban Caravan. All the wood  are from industr...
By: Anto.does

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:41:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Key-Shaped-Key-Hanger/
Key-Shaped Key Hanger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/KPUY/HAUNMU9Z/FTKKPUYHAUNMU9Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/KPUY/HAUNMU9Z/FTKKPUYHAUNMU9Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/KPUY/HAUNMU9Z/FTKKPUYHAUNMU9Z.SMALL.jpg guyzo35 My friend Steve requested a key-shaped key hanger for Christmas, (and I finished it just in the nick of time).  It's a fairly easy project if you have a drill-press and scroll/band saw.  Total cost of the project was $1.73 for the key hanger hooks from the local hardware store.   I always have a wi...
By: guyzo35

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2012 22:35:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Prepare-Reclaimed-Wood/
How to Prepare Reclaimed Wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/WFOY/HAQ37RGA/FKNWFOYHAQ37RGA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/WFOY/HAQ37RGA/FKNWFOYHAQ37RGA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/WFOY/HAQ37RGA/FKNWFOYHAQ37RGA.SMALL.jpg Groovy Green Gal I bought some wood off of craigslist. The fellow said it was redwood from a barn. I decided to restore it rather than using it with the aged look.  The Instructable will describe how I went through the process of getting the wood ready to plane using the planer/jointer at TechShop. What you will ne...
By: Groovy Green Gal

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:02:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pallet-Mallet/
Pallet Mallet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/ABS7/HAQ30EK1/FQCABS7HAQ30EK1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/ABS7/HAQ30EK1/FQCABS7HAQ30EK1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/ABS7/HAQ30EK1/FQCABS7HAQ30EK1.SMALL.jpg ivan_stephens I needed a wood mallet and kept forgetting to grab one at the store, so I made one. My buddy casey gave me some red oak pallets and they had been sitting in my woodshop (garage) for several months now. I figured I would try to make one from that wood. Preparing the wood Remove any nails and thic...
By: ivan_stephens

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2012 09:46:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Matterhorn/
'Big Rosie' worksite bench screw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/GKM6/HDYZJ9X2/FRJGKM6HDYZJ9X2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/GKM6/HDYZJ9X2/FRJGKM6HDYZJ9X2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/GKM6/HDYZJ9X2/FRJGKM6HDYZJ9X2.SMALL.jpg bricobart For a long time I wanted to build a bench screw that's - small enough to transport in my van and move from worksite to worksite - heavy enough so that it will not move away while doing the job - easy to dismantle - yakproof - compact After a lot of sketches my 'Big Rosie' was born. Big Rosie's beco...
By: bricobart

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2012 00:09:52 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...
By: NelsonStudios

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:57:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/EASY-SET-OF-3-CANDLEHOLDERS-Little-Houses/
EASY SET OF 3 CANDLEHOLDERS (Little Houses) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/XR76/HAQ2YRJR/FHQXR76HAQ2YRJR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/XR76/HAQ2YRJR/FHQXR76HAQ2YRJR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/XR76/HAQ2YRJR/FHQXR76HAQ2YRJR.SMALL.jpg Few Bits A friend of mine sent me a photo of 3 house shaped candleholders and I immediately thought, "Holiday gifts!"  You could finish these in a weekend, with very minimal costs. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: (this list will give you 8 sets) 1 6' 4x4 pine board Measuring tape Pencil Ruler Combination square (not ab...
By: Few Bits

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Dec 2012 14:15:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Parallel-Leg-Vise-with-St-Andrews-Cross/
Parallel Leg Vise with St. Andrew's Cross - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/UY4R/HA4MDB1K/FEXUY4RHA4MDB1K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/UY4R/HA4MDB1K/FEXUY4RHA4MDB1K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/UY4R/HA4MDB1K/FEXUY4RHA4MDB1K.SMALL.jpg Scotttland   In woodworking and fabricating, a leg vise can be enormously useful.  They offer a large, flat clamping surface on which you can impart a surprising amount of clamping force.  A properly aligned leg vise can hold large workpieces such as doors or 6x6 beams.  But few companies make proper woodworki...
By: Scotttland

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Dec 2012 16:55:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Refurbish-a-Hand-Saw/
Refurbish a Hand Saw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/WUDO/H9K2FKRD/FQ3WUDOH9K2FKRD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/WUDO/H9K2FKRD/FQ3WUDOH9K2FKRD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/WUDO/H9K2FKRD/FQ3WUDOH9K2FKRD.SMALL.jpg gilleseg In this Instructable I will give you the basic tools you need to restore an old hand saw to its former glory. I was out with the wife, hitting up local garage sales, when we stopped at a condo community whose residents are mostly retired. They had Tupperware, pots, pans, and assorted nicknacks. I ...
By: gilleseg

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:41:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Lathe-and-Turn-Wood/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/7UJG/H9G0SSEB/FYG7UJGH9G0SSEB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/7UJG/H9G0SSEB/FYG7UJGH9G0SSEB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/7UJG/H9G0SSEB/FYG7UJGH9G0SSEB.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura Learning to use lathes for wood turning can be scary, but it is actually easy and fun! The following instructables are excellent references for lathe projects, and list critical skills when learning how to lathe. Do you have an excellent wood turning or lathe project not in this guide? Message me, ...
By: audreyobscura

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:40:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Carving-and-Whittling/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/XNZ2/H9G15PO0/F0WXNZ2H9G15PO0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/XNZ2/H9G15PO0/F0WXNZ2H9G15PO0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/XNZ2/H9G15PO0/F0WXNZ2H9G15PO0.SMALL.jpg noahw Whittling and carving wood by hand is one of the oldest ways to work with wood to create something.  As a fun first project to share with someone who's never worked with wood, an amazing hand carved gift for someone to show them you care, or simply just a way to pass the time, carving and whittling ...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:41:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/12-Desk/
$12 Desk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/YLSL/H8FYPHRK/FU0YLSLH8FYPHRK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/YLSL/H8FYPHRK/FU0YLSLH8FYPHRK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/YLSL/H8FYPHRK/FU0YLSLH8FYPHRK.SMALL.jpg LostRite The desk in my apartment isn't exactly what I would call sturdy or nice to sit at. Plus, I can use all the surface space I can find. And there can always be more workshop desk space!!! This is why I set out this weekend to build a desk. I have been wanting one for a while now. On Friday when I walk...
By: LostRite

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 00:39:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sub-Woofer-Ottoman/
Sub-Woofer Ottoman - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/VZGS/H82UF7VR/FUZVZGSH82UF7VR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/VZGS/H82UF7VR/FUZVZGSH82UF7VR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/VZGS/H82UF7VR/FUZVZGSH82UF7VR.SMALL.jpg Attmos   Feel the ground rumble under your feet.   I recently restored an antique rocking chair with the hopes of using it in my living room.  It was a greatly satisfying project that I am very happy with.  Soon after finishing the chair and testing it out, I decided that to really enj...
By: Attmos

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:54:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Outstanding-Entries-from-the-Cabot-Woodcare-Contes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/7I2U/H82UF78S/FKH7I2UH82UF78S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/7I2U/H82UF78S/FKH7I2UH82UF78S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/7I2U/H82UF78S/FKH7I2UH82UF78S.SMALL.jpg carmesan Wood.  Of all the materials that you can work with, its beauty, tradition, and versatility is unmatched.  And with a bit of the right stain, your project can be transformed into an infinite number of special things.  In this ebook, you’ll find some of the most inspirational entries from the Cabot Wo...
By: carmesan

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:33:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Arrow-Quiver/
Wooden Arrow Quiver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/LLI0/H67NSENF/FASLLI0H67NSENF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/LLI0/H67NSENF/FASLLI0H67NSENF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/LLI0/H67NSENF/FASLLI0H67NSENF.SMALL.jpg RobertBean Hi, my name is Robert and this is my first instructable.  My project is to build a wood quiver.  Let me start off by saying that i am not an expert woodworker.  I've only built a handfull of bows, and this is my first attempt at a quiver. What you need:  -saw(i use a miter and hacksaw)  -chisel  -t...
By: RobertBean

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Sep 2012 21:12:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Repairing-Split-Wood/
Repairing Split Wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/NPN7/H6DWVFPS/FYBNPN7H6DWVFPS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/NPN7/H6DWVFPS/FYBNPN7H6DWVFPS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/NPN7/H6DWVFPS/FYBNPN7H6DWVFPS.SMALL.jpg Scotttland In an otherwise attractive piece of wood, an unsightly split or crack can run deep like family turmoil.  Most wood fillers are intended to be little more than aesthetic solutions.  Even the hardiest fillers are intended to withstand compressive forces but not sheer stress.  Here I will demonstrate m...
By: Scotttland

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:38:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CUT-A-PERFECT-CIRCLE-TABLE-SAW/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/TIF0/H5R9EZ3K/FJFTIF0H5R9EZ3K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/TIF0/H5R9EZ3K/FJFTIF0H5R9EZ3K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/TIF0/H5R9EZ3K/FJFTIF0H5R9EZ3K.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE UTTING A PERFECT CIRCLE ON A TABLE SAW.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 07:06:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-an-end-grain-cutting-board-I-made-it-at-T/
Making an end-grain cutting board - I made it at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/WBKK/H4VQNGUS/F8TWBKKH4VQNGUS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/WBKK/H4VQNGUS/F8TWBKKH4VQNGUS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/WBKK/H4VQNGUS/F8TWBKKH4VQNGUS.SMALL.jpg workislove Below are several cutting boards I have made at Techshop, San Francisco, a membership based workshop with all types of tools for making things. I don't have much experience with woodworking, so I used this project to teach myself some basic woodworking skills. I learned a lot about how to use the po...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Jul 2012 03:32:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HOW-TO-Custom-Handcrafted-Wooden-Bookends/
HOW TO: Flag Lover's Bookend - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FDJ/JMMX/H461OVRV/FDJJMMXH461OVRV.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FDJ/JMMX/H461OVRV/FDJJMMXH461OVRV.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FDJ/JMMX/H461OVRV/FDJJMMXH461OVRV.SMALL.jpg funtogether Whether you need a nice gift or just need something to help keep your bookshelf in order, this was made for you! What you need:   A 1"x4" (We will use an 8" length)   Scrollsaw   Woodburning tool   Carbon paper   Stylus or pen for initially tracing the design onto the wood   Sandpaper   Clamp    Woo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Jul 2012 13:17:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Buffing-Wheels-for-Wood-turning/
Making Buffing Wheels for Wood turning - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/SX25/H2WESRG6/FROSX25H2WESRG6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/SX25/H2WESRG6/FROSX25H2WESRG6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/SX25/H2WESRG6/FROSX25H2WESRG6.SMALL.jpg killimangnome If you enjoy woodworking, you know how important finishing your project is. If you are a wood turner in particular, you probably have seen the buffing systems on the market. If you have seen them, you also have probably seen how expensive they are. Because of this, I decided to make my own wheels, w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 11:59:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-very-simple-desk-with-only-a-Dremel-and-a/
Build a very simple desk with only a Dremel (and a screwdriver) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/CMX5/H2MYIS3S/FEECMX5H2MYIS3S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/CMX5/H2MYIS3S/FEECMX5H2MYIS3S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/CMX5/H2MYIS3S/FEECMX5H2MYIS3S.SMALL.jpg akcook You can build a desk with limited experience and only a Dremel, and a screwdriver.  A hardware store should be able to cut your wood. I wanted to replace my desk with a much larger wooden one.  I have almost no building skills and am surprised this desk hasn't fallen over yet.  This is inspired by ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 08:22:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Angry-Birds-Game-Set/
Wooden Angry Birds Game Set - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/W8YK/H2MYLZHV/FEVW8YKH2MYLZHV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/W8YK/H2MYLZHV/FEVW8YKH2MYLZHV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/W8YK/H2MYLZHV/FEVW8YKH2MYLZHV.SMALL.jpg Z0M8I3 Hello, Today I'm going to show you How I went about making a Wooden Angry Birds Game for my family. With summer here it seemed like a no brainer to make this game for personal indoor/outdoor use. Materials for Game Pieces: What ever type of wood you would like to use or have handy (I just used var...
By: Z0M8I3

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 13:40:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Very-Unique-Folding-Chair/
A Very Unique Folding Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/S044/H27LSNUC/FN7S044H27LSNUC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/S044/H27LSNUC/FN7S044H27LSNUC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 21:03:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/woodworking-projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/YSTB/H21CGLY9/FP0YSTBH21CGLY9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/YSTB/H21CGLY9/FP0YSTBH21CGLY9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/YSTB/H21CGLY9/FP0YSTBH21CGLY9.SMALL.jpg a918bmxr These are just some things i have been working on and i thought that i should share with everybody and possibly give you guys some ideas, enjoy. 1. first is a picture of a heart shaped box i made for my girlfriend, this was the first time i have ever worked with veneers and they are a huge pain to ...
By: a918bmxr

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 22:37:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Mary-Kay-Doll-House/
The Mary Kay Doll House - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/WCT7/H2BMNHHG/FP9WCT7H2BMNHHG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/WCT7/H2BMNHHG/FP9WCT7H2BMNHHG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 21:07:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Use-A-Rasp/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/AT2N/H1JUH90P/FV1AT2NH1JUH90P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/AT2N/H1JUH90P/FV1AT2NH1JUH90P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/AT2N/H1JUH90P/FV1AT2NH1JUH90P.SMALL.jpg Aussie Viking A rasp is a tool like a file that is used for removing waste material. It's big  teeth make it easy to remove large amounts quickly. You must always use a rasp in only one direction because it will dull the teeth when drawn backward and there is no way to sharpen them*. rasps come in many shapes an...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 02:36:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Game-Boy-Pocket-with-Cartidge/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/5GI6/H19RHJ67/F7H5GI6H19RHJ67.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/5GI6/H19RHJ67/F7H5GI6H19RHJ67.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/5GI6/H19RHJ67/F7H5GI6H19RHJ67.SMALL.jpg Franquita The Game Boy Pocket was my first video game system and holds a dear place in my heart. As a project, I decided to make a replica out of wood--and now you can, too! This instructable will tell you how to make a (nearly) exact wooden model of a Game Boy Pocket, with removable game cartridge. Note: Th...
By: Franquita

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:25:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Scrap-Wood-Cutting-Board-1/
Scrap Wood Cutting Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/ATK3/H0KKFZ3L/FLKATK3H0KKFZ3L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/ATK3/H0KKFZ3L/FLKATK3H0KKFZ3L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/ATK3/H0KKFZ3L/FLKATK3H0KKFZ3L.SMALL.jpg noahw Finding ways to use up scrap wood in the shop is always a fun challenge.  This scrap wood cutting board is a great project because it's made from a wide variety of different kinds of wood that are all a bunch of different sizes - which is to say, it can be made with virtually whatever you've got lyi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:07:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Box-For-Middle-School-Kids/
A Box For Middle School Kids - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FJU/6DU7/H15NCJOV/FJU6DU7H15NCJOV.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJU/6DU7/H15NCJOV/FJU6DU7H15NCJOV.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJU/6DU7/H15NCJOV/FJU6DU7H15NCJOV.SMALL.jpg stumitch I had all sorts of views and great comments on a box I do with my grade 8 woodworking class so I thought i would document a grade 7 version I do.  This box is a HUGE hit with the kids. They love giving them as presents to mom and dad so i often try to time the completion with Christmas and Mothers d...
By: stumitch

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:13:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Log-and-Cedar-Chairs/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/PRKC/H0OIUM1G/FBZPRKCH0OIUM1G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/PRKC/H0OIUM1G/FBZPRKCH0OIUM1G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/PRKC/H0OIUM1G/FBZPRKCH0OIUM1G.SMALL.jpg floppyty these are pine log and cedar chairs for my deck. very easy to build if you have the tools. but they are expensive but that is them and wish i took picture when i built them but this is it. i will build more soon and take pictures of the whole process. thanks  FLOPPYTY
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 19:54:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dining-Table-Made-from-a-Reclaimed-Door/
Dining Table Made from a Reclaimed Door - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/FDQ2/H0OJ2DEI/FHEFDQ2H0OJ2DEI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/FDQ2/H0OJ2DEI/FHEFDQ2H0OJ2DEI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/FDQ2/H0OJ2DEI/FHEFDQ2H0OJ2DEI.SMALL.jpg Julien Thibeault This table was design to fit in a small space – my 500 square feet loft. I was looking for a light looking table that can accommodate up to 6 persons. As I often do, I used recycled materials to build this dining set. The table is made from an old bungalow door and the chairs were found in a yard sa...
By: Julien Thibeault

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Apr 2012 05:37:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Footstool-with-hidden-sliding-storage-compartment/
Footstool with hidden sliding storage compartment - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/GZV4/GZ6T0JTY/FVMGZV4GZ6T0JTY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/GZV4/GZ6T0JTY/FVMGZV4GZ6T0JTY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/GZV4/GZ6T0JTY/FVMGZV4GZ6T0JTY.SMALL.jpg Runeshai Welcome to my footstool instructable!  I hope you're in for the long haul, because this thing took some work!  I compiled my process through photos and text (edited several times) into what's hopefully a solid jumping-off point for your own adventure into small-scale furniture making. The steps her...
By: Runeshai

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:42:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-Axis-Turned-Wood-Canteen/
Multi-Axis Turned Wood Canteen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FP5/2589/GYQFN1IK/FP52589GYQFN1IK.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FP5/2589/GYQFN1IK/FP52589GYQFN1IK.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FP5/2589/GYQFN1IK/FP52589GYQFN1IK.SMALL.jpg Scotttland   Multi-axis, or 'eccentric' wood turning is the turning of parts in two or more phases, set at different axis.  The different axis can be parallel, angular, or at 90 degrees.  In most cases, this will mean turning a piece of wood in a very lopsided way, with the center of gravity offset from the ax...
By: Scotttland

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:46:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-rubberband-machine-gun/
Simple rubberband machine gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/M01S/GXUZ7JVQ/FO1M01SGXUZ7JVQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/M01S/GXUZ7JVQ/FO1M01SGXUZ7JVQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/M01S/GXUZ7JVQ/FO1M01SGXUZ7JVQ.SMALL.jpg project_builder You want to build a rubberband gun but you want a automatic one? Well this gun is 100% wood and screws that took me an hour to build. Try it and have fun.\ NOTE: I am not responsible for any harm done by this gun. Supplys Materials small sheet of plywood thiner sheet of any wood dowel 4 sc...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:06:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-template-for-a-router-and-bushing-cutout-in/
Make a template for a router and bushing cutout in Photoshop. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/QZF3/GYDM0JL2/FYOQZF3GYDM0JL2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/QZF3/GYDM0JL2/FYOQZF3GYDM0JL2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/QZF3/GYDM0JL2/FYOQZF3GYDM0JL2.SMALL.jpg rycollier This template of a hop flower was made for a mash paddle Instructable but can be applied to just about anything that needs a decorative cutout or just a mortise, etc. I use Photoshop to make the graphic into a usable template. The same "resizing" I do in Photoshop can be easily done on paper without...
By: rycollier

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2012 12:09:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/miniature-tiki-mask-second-attempt/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FAD/CC7M/GY4RAMCH/FADCC7MGY4RAMCH.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FAD/CC7M/GY4RAMCH/FADCC7MGY4RAMCH.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FAD/CC7M/GY4RAMCH/FADCC7MGY4RAMCH.SMALL.jpg majjuss I recently posted an Instructable on how to carve a miniature tiki mask: http://www.instructables.com/id/Carve-a-miniature-Tiki-mask-and-color-it-cheaply-a/ I would like to thank the editors for putting it on the main page, this was quite a surprise for me. Since I had so much fun making it, I sp...
By: majjuss

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