http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 22:29:33 PDT BLOX v1.01 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...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 13:34:20 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/Display-Case/
Display Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/MVZ8/H82U89MJ/F62MVZ8H82U89MJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/MVZ8/H82U89MJ/F62MVZ8H82U89MJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/MVZ8/H82U89MJ/F62MVZ8H82U89MJ.SMALL.jpg williewolf Project Overview: This project was designed and constructed by Jens Sehm of As You Like it Fine Furniture and Custom Woodwork in Ashland, Oregon. Jen’s gave me permission to document the construction process. This project is made from solid quarter sawn white oak hardwood.  The final thickness of t...
By: williewolf

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:33:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Tire-Coffee-Table/
Recycled Tire Coffee Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/KHNG/H7KZ200S/FE5KHNGH7KZ200S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/KHNG/H7KZ200S/FE5KHNGH7KZ200S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/KHNG/H7KZ200S/FE5KHNGH7KZ200S.SMALL.jpg bigern00 Repurposing my used truck tire into furniture was a great way to put a durable, used item to work for another lifetime. We haven't had a coffee table for a couple of years.  My need for one and my desire to build one met up one day while I was surfing the Internet.  I read a blurp about someone who...
By: bigern00

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:45:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Modular-Bookshelf/
Modular Bookshelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/XGLP/H7996QZH/FKDXGLPH7996QZH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/XGLP/H7996QZH/FKDXGLPH7996QZH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/XGLP/H7996QZH/FKDXGLPH7996QZH.SMALL.jpg williewolf This modular bookcase was designed and constructed by Jens Sehm of As You Like it Fine Furniture and Custom Woodwork in Ashland, Oregon. Jen’s gave me permission to document the construction process. This project is made from solid cherry hardwood.  It is comprised of three individual units that ca...
By: williewolf

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:17:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Modern-Bookshelf/
Modern Bookshelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F7Z/DTKV/H3NKZKX9/F7ZDTKVH3NKZKX9.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7Z/DTKV/H3NKZKX9/F7ZDTKVH3NKZKX9.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7Z/DTKV/H3NKZKX9/F7ZDTKVH3NKZKX9.SMALL.jpg A.J.B. I was looking for a funky but sleek modern bookshelf to hold all of my girlfriend's trinkets and curios, and found some that I liked, but unfortunately, they were all WAY overpriced, and most were made of MDF and/or other junk. I refuse to pay hundreds of dollars for particleboard furniture, no matt...
By: A.J.B.

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:43:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/From-Model-to-Mold-a-Bent-Plywood-Chair/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/R5YK/H1ERHZC5/F0DR5YKH1ERHZC5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/R5YK/H1ERHZC5/F0DR5YKH1ERHZC5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/R5YK/H1ERHZC5/F0DR5YKH1ERHZC5.SMALL.jpg clorenzetti My BFA thesis explores the ways digital fabrication technologies can aid the craftsmen's hand.  This bent plywood rocking chair was initially sketched out in Rhino3D, from that I was able to fabricate a press-mold that successul forms the wood into compound curves. 1. I worked out the general form ...
By: clorenzetti

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:25:55 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/UnTrashCan/
UnTrashCan - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/NS08/GYGGN6PL/F0ENS08GYGGN6PL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/NS08/GYGGN6PL/F0ENS08GYGGN6PL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/NS08/GYGGN6PL/F0ENS08GYGGN6PL.SMALL.jpg wholman Garbage bags have always struck me as one of the sneakiest scams in modern life.  Here is a product, that, by design, goes well beyond planned obsolescence -- it exists only to be thrown away!  And yet people pay good money for garbage bags, only to fill them up and toss them out.  In my house growi...
By: wholman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:32:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Metal-lathe-knob-turner/
How to make a metal lathe knob turner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/NQY9/GY4RTOW0/FHLNQY9GY4RTOW0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/NQY9/GY4RTOW0/FHLNQY9GY4RTOW0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/NQY9/GY4RTOW0/FHLNQY9GY4RTOW0.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68 This is my finished  ball and knob turner. You can make knobs out of any material you want . Brass,plastic,aluminum,steel , wood .This style of turner i can create a ball  up to 1 1/4 inch round. Ball turner base plan Here are the plans for the base of the ball turner which goes into the cross sl...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:00:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Metal-lathe-tap-and-die-Jig/
How to make a metal lathe tap and die Jig - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/JE72/GXL5XVP6/FTXJE72GXL5XVP6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/JE72/GXL5XVP6/FTXJE72GXL5XVP6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/JE72/GXL5XVP6/FTXJE72GXL5XVP6.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68   This is the first project i have made on my new lathe . It is a easy way to Use a die to make threads or chase them to clean them up. My new lathe and mill  The first picture is my new precision matthews  12 x 36  metal lathe and the 2nd picture is my new precision matthews  pm30mv mil Tap a...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:31:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Over-sized-foot-stool/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/CE6M/GXL5Y14V/F1NCE6MGXL5Y14V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/CE6M/GXL5Y14V/F1NCE6MGXL5Y14V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/CE6M/GXL5Y14V/F1NCE6MGXL5Y14V.SMALL.jpg mshalmarc I built this foot stool frame for a minimal amount of money, maybe $60. The covering and high density foam cost the most. $75 for the foam and $35 per yard for the fabric (2 1/2 yards). It is 60" long and 24" wide. The frame is made of 1x8 and 1x6 boards with a few metal brackets for the corners. I ...
By: mshalmarc

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:49:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Woodshop-Cribs/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/95IX/GVRX4JV6/FKN95IXGVRX4JV6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/95IX/GVRX4JV6/FKN95IXGVRX4JV6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/95IX/GVRX4JV6/FKN95IXGVRX4JV6.SMALL.jpg copperaxe Small compact and sturdy make these cribbings handy little fellas to have around. They do the job of protecting the larger things that won't fit on a work table or a pair of saw horses, keeping your project off the floor safely. With the cotton cord (or foam padding if you upholster) your finished s...
By: copperaxe

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Dec 2011 16:53:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-install-a-glass-door-for-cabinets/
How to install a glass door for cabinets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/6RFX/GTQZK595/FFU6RFXGTQZK595.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/6RFX/GTQZK595/FFU6RFXGTQZK595.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/6RFX/GTQZK595/FFU6RFXGTQZK595.SMALL.jpg Woodooz Cost of this project: Low- includes cost of the glass panels, and glass door hinges Difficulty level: Medium to high Time required : 1-4 hours depending on expertise Tangible benefits: A better looking cabinet with all the clutter being hidden, cost saved on transport and installation charges In...
By: Woodooz

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Oct 2011 02:57:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-install-a-cabinet-door/
How to install a cabinet door - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/J1WJ/GTB9OMHG/FF6J1WJGTB9OMHG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/J1WJ/GTB9OMHG/FF6J1WJGTB9OMHG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/J1WJ/GTB9OMHG/FF6J1WJGTB9OMHG.SMALL.jpg Woodooz Installing a cabinet door is a very easy and functional activity and can be done with the help of few easy-to-use tools. While the need to install a door may not be so frequent, this tutorial will help when you have a creaking / broken door that needs replacement. Considering this is the first DIY t...
By: Woodooz

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Oct 2011 22:53:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Raised-bed-Garden/
How to make a Raised bed Garden - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/UEW4/GONGWOV9/FJFUEW4GONGWOV9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/UEW4/GONGWOV9/FJFUEW4GONGWOV9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/UEW4/GONGWOV9/FJFUEW4GONGWOV9.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68  I  first got this idea from a older couple i know. I just wanted it bigger. My ground has a lot of clay in it so i built up my first garden about 10 inches off the ground.My parents are getting older so i thought i would make them a smaller one so they wouldn't have to bend over a lot . It sure is ...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Jun 2011 18:27:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Furniture-Change-AK47/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/R7J1/GNFSJJ0B/FRMR7J1GNFSJJ0B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/R7J1/GNFSJJ0B/FRMR7J1GNFSJJ0B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/R7J1/GNFSJJ0B/FRMR7J1GNFSJJ0B.SMALL.jpg Trid I hated the furniture that came with my AK. The stock looked terrible, and the handguard was loose and ugly. So I picked up a set of Romanian AKM furniture for about 35 bucks and proceeded to switch out everything. It took alot of carving and sanding because they pieces were slightly too big to fi...
By: Trid

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 May 2011 13:47:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Single-Step-Stairs/
Single Step Stairs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/2DEF/GMJT3ZHQ/F3S2DEFGMJT3ZHQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/2DEF/GMJT3ZHQ/F3S2DEFGMJT3ZHQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/2DEF/GMJT3ZHQ/F3S2DEFGMJT3ZHQ.SMALL.jpg Pilgrim55 This project uses only one sheet of plywood.  It makes a four level step that is 32 3/4 inch tall.  I use mine for my kids (2 and 5 yr old) to get on to the trampoline, you can use yours for whatever.  Hope you enjoy! Tools and Materials Tools and Materials needed: 1 Sheet of 3/4 inch Exterier ...
By: Pilgrim55

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2011 20:15:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/REFINISH-A-TABLE/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/6Y36/GMIGFB4F/F1Z6Y36GMIGFB4F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/6Y36/GMIGFB4F/F1Z6Y36GMIGFB4F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/6Y36/GMIGFB4F/F1Z6Y36GMIGFB4F.SMALL.jpg lesteryoder This Instructable is intended to inspire you to get busy and refinish that old, scratched, dilapidated table that you have been thinking about throwing away.
By: lesteryoder

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:59:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RECYCLE-A-GARDEN-BENCH/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/UWU0/GMIGFAEO/FYKUWU0GMIGFAEO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/UWU0/GMIGFAEO/FYKUWU0GMIGFAEO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/UWU0/GMIGFAEO/FYKUWU0GMIGFAEO.SMALL.jpg lesteryoder This is a green Instructable. If you have an old garden bench or park bench that is falling apart, "RECYCLE IT". This instructable only takes a few tools and a small amount of new wood such as oak, cypress, redwood, or even treated wood. I like oak hardwood myself, it just really looks nice after ...
By: lesteryoder

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:53:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-Desk-From-Old-Dresser/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLN/T6MW/GKJF7OSI/FLNT6MWGKJF7OSI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLN/T6MW/GKJF7OSI/FLNT6MWGKJF7OSI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLN/T6MW/GKJF7OSI/FLNT6MWGKJF7OSI.SMALL.jpg knife141 I made this computer desk from an old dresser picked up at a flea market.  I didn't take a photo of the dresser before I refinished it, but sanding, staining, and a few coats of varnish were the first steps. I removed the center drawer and mounted a keyboard slide where the drawer once was.  To mak...
By: knife141

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:09:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/modern-outhouse/
modern outhouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/SZEB/GKGL6DI7/F98SZEBGKGL6DI7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/SZEB/GKGL6DI7/F98SZEBGKGL6DI7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/SZEB/GKGL6DI7/F98SZEBGKGL6DI7.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68 I built this 8 by 8 modern outhouse for my property. I dismantled a 1993 25 foot camper and used the toilet, vanity ,sink. shower, and windows from the camper. Building the floor I studded in a 8 by 8 floor  with pressure treated 2 by 8s and in between the studs i mounted the black water ta...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:22:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/deck-kitchen/
*Camper deck kitchen* - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/MH5D/GKGL8F40/F2FMH5DGKGL8F40.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/MH5D/GKGL8F40/F2FMH5DGKGL8F40.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/MH5D/GKGL8F40/F2FMH5DGKGL8F40.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68 This is my deck kitchen i made from parts of a 1993 camper, The sink ,fridge, stove, and drawer fronts were all reused from the camper. frame This is the 2 foot wide by 10 foot long frame. doors I made doors from 1by4 pt and 1 by 6  ship lap boards. Here is also the frame work for the drawer...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:45:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-book-shelves-like-a-carpenter/
Cardboard book shelves, like a carpenter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/3988/GJHV8L7Z/FHO3988GJHV8L7Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/3988/GJHV8L7Z/FHO3988GJHV8L7Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/3988/GJHV8L7Z/FHO3988GJHV8L7Z.SMALL.jpg live_corrugated If you are looking for a fun carpentry/woodworking project but lack the facilities or initiative to accumulate the tools and skills, this project will give you the same feeling of satisfaction at a job well done. I have taken the time to create CAD drawings to spell out how to make a cardboard align...
By: live_corrugated

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:47:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-easy-low-waste-trestle-table/
Cheap, easy, low-waste trestle table plans - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/A16P/GI0TG101/FROA16PGI0TG101.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/A16P/GI0TG101/FROA16PGI0TG101.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/A16P/GI0TG101/FROA16PGI0TG101.SMALL.jpg aeray Build an attractive trestle table for about $100.00, in an hour and a half, using common materials, and minimum number of tools. It is suitable for dining or as a work table. It can can be set up or taken apart in a minute or two, using no tools, and stores compactly. There are several holes to dr...
By: aeray

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Dec 2010 14:06:29 PST 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...
By: aeray

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:15:19 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/How-to-build-a-personalized-desktable/
How to build a personalized desk/table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/9TRP/GEQQOBVR/F4X9TRPGEQQOBVR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/9TRP/GEQQOBVR/F4X9TRPGEQQOBVR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/9TRP/GEQQOBVR/F4X9TRPGEQQOBVR.SMALL.jpg kradeki Ever wanted that perfect desk for your work habits? Ever had that corner in your apartment that needed a table but you could never find something that fit? This instructable will lead you through the process of researching, designing, and building a table for your specific purposes. For your referen...
By: kradeki

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Oct 2010 15:19:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CoffeeLiving-RoomGeneral-Use-Table-for-under-50/
Coffee/Living Room/General Use Table for under $50 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/KYVI/GDPPMBCZ/FFNKYVIGDPPMBCZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/KYVI/GDPPMBCZ/FFNKYVIGDPPMBCZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/KYVI/GDPPMBCZ/FFNKYVIGDPPMBCZ.SMALL.jpg mennell I needed a new table for my living room and decided that the best way was to make one myself.  Trying to keep it simple I drew up and made this table in a few hours. Drawing the "blueprints" and getting supplies I had a piece of graph paper and remembered that wood at the lumber yard was availabl...
By: mennell

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Sep 2010 17:24:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/BROOM-STICK-CDS-STAND/
BROOM STICK CDS STAND. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/DBSX/GB5HDPO1/FLSDBSXGB5HDPO1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/DBSX/GB5HDPO1/FLSDBSXGB5HDPO1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/DBSX/GB5HDPO1/FLSDBSXGB5HDPO1.SMALL.jpg Mr.Sanchez Have you troubles to get your cds on place...? Tired of all those broomsticks on the junk cans...? l Well my friends ...it´s time to bring them back to live and make something cool with them. EQUIPMENT AND STUFF EQUIPMENT Googles and leather gloves. Drill. or Drill press it´s better 1/8 Dril...
By: Mr.Sanchez

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Jul 2010 14:19:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-ultimate-coffee-table/
The ultimate coffee table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/AF9R/FPBKYO7G/F1NAF9RFPBKYO7G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/AF9R/FPBKYO7G/F1NAF9RFPBKYO7G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/AF9R/FPBKYO7G/F1NAF9RFPBKYO7G.SMALL.jpg koncept The coffee table often resides in the center of our homes where we relax and read. These aspects influenced my design process of the table. The design incorporates a tray into the table top to display and store magazines. The tray was fabricated to allow the magazines or books to slightly rise above...
By: koncept

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Jan 2009 21:01:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Joint-Boards-without-a-Jointer-1/
Joint Boards without a Jointer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/1C62/FLG5OMIF/FJU1C62FLG5OMIF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/1C62/FLG5OMIF/FJU1C62FLG5OMIF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/1C62/FLG5OMIF/FJU1C62FLG5OMIF.SMALL.jpg Phil B A planer/jointer is not always available to the home woodworker who wants to do fine cabinetry. Look at the piece of cabinetry in the photo. Each face has three pieces that were jointed and glued, but without a standard planer/jointer. The glue lines are almost invisible. You can find them only ...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:33:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Heavy-Duty-Porch-Swing/
Heavy Duty Porch Swing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/SGGB/FKX1DAPB/FMRSGGBFKX1DAPB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/SGGB/FKX1DAPB/FMRSGGBFKX1DAPB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/SGGB/FKX1DAPB/FMRSGGBFKX1DAPB.SMALL.jpg dragonvpm When I first saw my house, I fell in love with the front porch that runs along the entire front side. It's huge (about 8' x 35') and the perfect spot for a porch swing. However, I'm a hair under 6'2 and I used to play rugby so I am most assuredly not petite or dainty. When I tried to find a nice sw...
By: dragonvpm

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:29:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rustic-woodware-at-no-cost-and-easier-than-you-th/
Rustic woodware at no cost, and easier than you thought !! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/7OCW/FBU39FM7/FMH7OCWFBU39FM7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/7OCW/FBU39FM7/FMH7OCWFBU39FM7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/7OCW/FBU39FM7/FMH7OCWFBU39FM7.SMALL.jpg lucianoabcd Raw wood (i.e. as it comes from the tree) gives a nice, rustic aspect to objects made with it. It's cheap, easy to find, and easy to use.In this instructable I'll show you how to make wood stuff by using wood directly collected from the ground (that is, died branches) and cortex (dead tree skin). Th...
By: lucianoabcd

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:15:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pack-Flat-Plywood-Desk/
Pack Flat Plywood Desk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/O20D/FAKWPED8/FHVO20DFAKWPED8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/O20D/FAKWPED8/FHVO20DFAKWPED8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/O20D/FAKWPED8/FHVO20DFAKWPED8.SMALL.jpg drocko Recently I was in the market for a new desk. I wanted to make a desk that was able to be disassembled and packed flat, made from few and easily obtainable supplies with simple tools. The desk can be created from the following supplies: 1 4'x8'x3/4" A-1 plywood sheet 2 4' 3/8" steel rod 2 3/8" nut...
By: drocko

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:27:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Adirondack-Chair/
Adirondack Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F21/QLA9/F02P2K9V/F21QLA9F02P2K9V.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F21/QLA9/F02P2K9V/F21QLA9F02P2K9V.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F21/QLA9/F02P2K9V/F21QLA9F02P2K9V.SMALL.jpg Popular Mechanics PopularMechanics.comFor more on Adirondack Chairs, see our original story.Our version of the Adirondack chair has come a long way from the early types that had flat backs and seats-and, we've added a matching table. Don't be intimidated by the curved slats and number of pieces in this project. Altho...
By: Popular Mechanics

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:38:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Finishing/
Wood Finishing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FBP/BSEZ/FX3EYPNJ8PB/FBPBSEZFX3EYPNJ8PB.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBP/BSEZ/FX3EYPNJ8PB/FBPBSEZFX3EYPNJ8PB.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBP/BSEZ/FX3EYPNJ8PB/FBPBSEZFX3EYPNJ8PB.SMALL.jpg Popular Mechanics One of the easiest and cheapest ways to give your apartment or home a renewed look is with finishing. Upon the first touch of a rag or brush, furniture comes alive and the true character of any wood grain is emphasized. Finishing also adds protection. It is designed to inhibit the transfer of moistu...
By: Popular Mechanics

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Mar 2007 15:01:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Parsons-Table/
Parsons Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FMJ/JF74/GA6EYPNJ9F6/FMJJF74GA6EYPNJ9F6.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMJ/JF74/GA6EYPNJ9F6/FMJJF74GA6EYPNJ9F6.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMJ/JF74/GA6EYPNJ9F6/FMJJF74GA6EYPNJ9F6.SMALL.jpg Popular Mechanics This table, designed in the '20s, is generally attributed to Jean-Michel Frank, a French designer and decorator associated with Parsons School of Design in New York City. But the Parsons table, as we call it today, has become an American classic not because of a cultured lineage, but simply because ...
By: Popular Mechanics

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Mar 2007 15:00:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Willow-Twig-Furniture/
Willow Twig Furniture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FGF/K9VU/LTXERWHR1N6/FGFK9VULTXERWHR1N6.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FGF/K9VU/LTXERWHR1N6/FGFK9VULTXERWHR1N6.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FGF/K9VU/LTXERWHR1N6/FGFK9VULTXERWHR1N6.SMALL.jpg SlimJim How to make a little willow table. Process can be extended to create all kinds of furniture. I make part of my living from doing this (though not this particular item anymore, so feel free to copy it) Cut some wood Willow is everywhere. It grows anywhere there is water and no one to hack it out. ...
By: SlimJim

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Sep 2006 22:47:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/loft-bed/
loft bed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F3E/OTCY/K25EP27RKRE/F3EOTCYK25EP27RKRE.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3E/OTCY/K25EP27RKRE/F3EOTCYK25EP27RKRE.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3E/OTCY/K25EP27RKRE/F3EOTCYK25EP27RKRE.SMALL.jpg Robyntheslug build a sturdy loft bed from scrap lumber for less than 20 dollars. Acquire lumber! I needed a bed on the cheap, and since my rented room has no closet I needed a way to hang up my clothes. Solution: loft bed! I found 2x4s for free at my dad's work. They were going to toss them. Glad I got t...
By: Robyntheslug

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