Instructables: exploring - workshop - popular http://www.instructables.com Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:01:13 PDT BLOX v1.01 Professional Mountings for your Programmable LED Strips http://www.instructables.com/id/Professional-Mountings-for-your-Programmable-LED-S/
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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:45:06 PDT
Making of a Drum Smoker http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-of-a-Drum-Smoker/
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Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:46:43 PDT
DIY Chair Restoration http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Chair-Restoration/
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:15:20 PDT
HomeMade Modern DIY Puzzle Stool http://www.instructables.com/id/HomeMade-Modern-DIY-Puzzle-Stool/
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:00:02 PDT
Motorcycle Shell DIY Garage http://www.instructables.com/id/Motorcycle-Shell-DIY-Garage/
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:07:52 PDT
(Holy Moly) http://www.instructables.com/id/Holy-Moly/
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:16:47 PDT
How To Plant Water Saver Grass Seed http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Plant-Water-Saver-Grass-Seed/
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:01:07 PDT
Gravity feed rain barrel garden watering http://www.instructables.com/id/Gravity-feed-rain-barrel-garden-watering/
Gravity feed rain barrel garden watering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/78GC/HHS9D50Y/FWA78GCHHS9D50Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/78GC/HHS9D50Y/FWA78GCHHS9D50Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/78GC/HHS9D50Y/FWA78GCHHS9D50Y.SMALL.jpg mark11photography A few years back I installed a rain barrel & water distribution system in my backyard and it's worked so well that I decided to build on that idea and install one on the front/side of the house. The first step is to decide where you're going to position your rain barrel(s). Luckily, I had a spot nex...
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:57:35 PDT
Plastic grow-bomb: Hydroponics from plastic bags http://www.instructables.com/id/Plastic-grow-bomb-Hydroponics-from-plastic-bags/
Plastic grow-bomb: Hydroponics from plastic bags - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/5PX1/HHS9EBF1/F6D5PX1HHS9EBF1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/5PX1/HHS9EBF1/F6D5PX1HHS9EBF1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/5PX1/HHS9EBF1/F6D5PX1HHS9EBF1.SMALL.jpg martinbolton Plastic bags have been given a bad rap in recent years, and this plastic grow-bomb illustrates that there are several benefits to plastic. This is a hydroponic container and experimental growth medium made from predominantly plastic bags. As a further step for redeeming bad karma associated with pla...
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Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:02:23 PDT
$50 fire pit using concrete tree rings. http://www.instructables.com/id/50-fire-pit-using-concrete-tree-rings/
$50 fire pit using concrete tree rings. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/6H49/HHS9LRP2/F036H49HHS9LRP2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/6H49/HHS9LRP2/F036H49HHS9LRP2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/6H49/HHS9LRP2/F036H49HHS9LRP2.SMALL.jpg dewey302 We recently moved from the remote north-woods of  Wisconsin where large lakeside fire pits were simply dug into the ground and lined with large rocks creating great campfires.  We now live in a residential neighborhood in  the Central Valley of CA.    Campfires here are confined to  well defined con...
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Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:08:32 PDT
Building a DIY Complete Workshop http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-DIY-Complete-Workshop/
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:00:38 PDT
Making an atabaque from A to Z http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-an-atabaque-from-A-to-Z/
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Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:46:44 PDT
Sharpener from HDD http://www.instructables.com/id/Sharpener-from-HDD/
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Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:28:36 PDT
air mattress repair http://www.instructables.com/id/air-mattress-repair/
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Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:48:50 PDT
LCD Coffee Table http://www.instructables.com/id/LCD-Coffee-Table-1/
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Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:53:48 PDT
How to modify a fridge compressor into a silent air compressor http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-modify-a-fridge-compressor-into-a-silent-ai/
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Mon, 4 Feb 2013 13:09:40 PST
DIY renovation for small bathroom with small budget http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-renovation-for-small-bathroom-with-small-budge/
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Sat, 15 Jun 2013 05:09:36 PDT
Manual transmission Oil Change http://www.instructables.com/id/Manual-transmission-Oil-Change/
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Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:29:32 PDT
How to Construct Houses with Plastic Bottles !! http://www.instructables.com/id/New-Innovation-in-Construction-using-Waste-Plastic/
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Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:05:24 PDT
Trying my hand at: Sand Blasting and Powder Coating [Pittsburgh Tech Shop] http://www.instructables.com/id/Trying-my-hand-at-Sand-Blasting-and-Powder-Coatin/
Trying my hand at: Sand Blasting and Powder Coating [Pittsburgh Tech Shop] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/O4BW/HHS9SLOF/F13O4BWHHS9SLOF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/O4BW/HHS9SLOF/F13O4BWHHS9SLOF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/O4BW/HHS9SLOF/F13O4BWHHS9SLOF.SMALL.jpg thisisanexparrot Today at the Pittsburgh Tech Shop, I took a class in sand blasting and powder coating. Powder coating is a fantastic technique for painting just about any metal you can think of. Not only that, it's fairly straightforward, safer than other methods, and gives you a nice glossy finish. This Instructab...
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Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:08:40 PDT
Homemade Marimba Mallets http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Marimba-Mallets/
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Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:45:44 PDT
Shipping pallet stool http://www.instructables.com/id/Shipping-pallet-stool/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/TBOZ/HHS9D2DP/FXWTBOZHHS9D2DP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/TBOZ/HHS9D2DP/FXWTBOZHHS9D2DP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/TBOZ/HHS9D2DP/FXWTBOZHHS9D2DP.SMALL.jpg thomseal There are plenty of old shipping pallets floating around, which frequently become reappropriated in the form of tables and chairs. The wood used in shipping pallets is of low quality, but by cutting it up and laminating it back together, strength and new aesthetic can be achieved.  Tools/Materials:...
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Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:49:01 PDT
Building a 24' x 20' deck on steep slope http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-24-x-20-deck-on-steep-slope/
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Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:06:39 PDT
GHETTO COMPRESSOR RUNNING GHETTO STEAM ENGINE http://www.instructables.com/id/GHETTO-COMPRESSOR-RUNNING-GHETTO-STEAM-ENGINE/
GHETTO COMPRESSOR RUNNING GHETTO STEAM ENGINE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/R3OK/HHS9R1SV/FK2R3OKHHS9R1SV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/R3OK/HHS9R1SV/FK2R3OKHHS9R1SV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/R3OK/HHS9R1SV/FK2R3OKHHS9R1SV.SMALL.jpg TomGoff So you've built something that needs a bit of air to run, you have a few options from your own breath to a full on workshop compressor. Here's a way to build a budget compressor for powering up small air powered gadgets. Here's what you'll need: 1, Bicycle pump 2. Air bed adaptor 3. 300mm of 6mm ID...
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Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:12:56 PDT
100' Geodesic Dome for Aquaponics http://www.instructables.com/id/100-Geodesic-Dome-for-Aquaponics-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/CTRJ/H672MMNO/FZECTRJH672MMNO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/CTRJ/H672MMNO/FZECTRJH672MMNO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/CTRJ/H672MMNO/FZECTRJH672MMNO.SMALL.jpg MrAdventure The bigger a dome gets, the better it's energy efficiency. Thank you for viewing my entry.  I will post Instructables for all of the different aspects of the project as we complete them. When I am asked about building an aquaponics center that has an area of almost 8,000 square feet, I always have...
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Mon, 3 Sep 2012 23:48:39 PDT
Stackable Recycling Rack http://www.instructables.com/id/Stackable-Recycling-Rack/
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Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:09:47 PDT
7 Things To Fix Or Do With Oogoo http://www.instructables.com/id/7-Things-To-Fix-Or-Do-With-Oogoo/
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Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:28:31 PDT
How to make a silver signet ring http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-silver-signet-ring/
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Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:07:19 PDT
Solarize your backpack and power all your gizmos http://www.instructables.com/id/Solarize-your-backpack-and-power-all-your-gizmos/
Solarize your backpack and power all your gizmos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/8DXX/FJNEJ3DM/FDX8DXXFJNEJ3DM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/8DXX/FJNEJ3DM/FDX8DXXFJNEJ3DM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/8DXX/FJNEJ3DM/FDX8DXXFJNEJ3DM.SMALL.jpg Kajnjaps In this instructable I'll show you how to build a detachable solar panel and battery charger for your backpack. This can power or charge all your gadgets (cell phone, mp3 player...) while on the road. HAMs can use it to power small QRP transmitters and receivers on a field day etc. I was inspired by...
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Sun, 10 Aug 2008 06:12:13 PDT
HomeMade Modern DIY Screwdriver Coat Rack http://www.instructables.com/id/HomeMade-Modern-DIY-Screwdriver-Coat-Rack/
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Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:00:27 PDT
Calipers for wheel truing stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Calipers-for-wheel-truing-stand/
Calipers for wheel truing stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/I6RS/HHOFXHWX/FXYI6RSHHOFXHWX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/I6RS/HHOFXHWX/FXYI6RSHHOFXHWX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/I6RS/HHOFXHWX/FXYI6RSHHOFXHWX.SMALL.jpg ehsiung In a previous Instructable  I showed how you can make a wheel truing stand with a few pieces of steel angle. While very useful, its biggest shortcoming was the lack of calipers, which is necessary to check the lateral and radial trueness of the wheel. So as a follow-on project I made this caliper to...
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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:34:38 PDT
Mini Picnic Table http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Picnic-Table/
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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:34:10 PDT
How to Build an Insulated Earthbag House http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-an-Insulated-Earthbag-House/
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Thu, 17 Feb 2011 23:44:00 PST
12 Month Picture Frame http://www.instructables.com/id/12-Month-Picture-Frame/
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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:41:07 PDT
Raised bed from old pallets http://www.instructables.com/id/Raised-bed-from-old-pallets/
Raised bed from old pallets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/M74N/HHS9IHMK/F7WM74NHHS9IHMK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/M74N/HHS9IHMK/F7WM74NHHS9IHMK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/M74N/HHS9IHMK/F7WM74NHHS9IHMK.SMALL.jpg tthomas10 I wanted to make a raised bed so me and my son could grow some veg at a level he could manage.  knocked this up quite quickly but has the potential to be finished really nicely giving a really strong, stable structure. It is predominantly made from two pallets.  Tools Guess tools and material...
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Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:03:20 PDT
Self watering vertical garden with recycled water bottles http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-watering-vertical-garden-with-recycled-water-/
Self watering vertical garden with recycled water bottles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/P8MC/HHRZQMSA/FLJP8MCHHRZQMSA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/P8MC/HHRZQMSA/FLJP8MCHHRZQMSA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/P8MC/HHRZQMSA/FLJP8MCHHRZQMSA.SMALL.jpg tiero Here how i made my vertical vegetable garden, starting from used big water bottles as planters. An automatic watering system keep the right moisture, collecting water in excess, using power from pv panels and a little wind turbine (vawt) 3d project The green wall is composed by 72 water bottles c...
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Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:19:37 PDT
Solar Tracker in the Internet Cloud http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Tracker-in-the-Internet-Cloud/
Solar Tracker in the Internet Cloud - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/954N/HHTE0PGU/FL0954NHHTE0PGU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/954N/HHTE0PGU/FL0954NHHTE0PGU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/954N/HHTE0PGU/FL0954NHHTE0PGU.SMALL.jpg MidnightMaker I have entered this Instructable into the Green Design Contest, Battery Powered Contest and Epilog Challenge contests. Your votes will help get more awesome stuff into my garage, which will enable me to make more contributions to this site :-) This is a Solar Tracker. A full size, internet cloud con...
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Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:01:23 PDT
Window planter made from old pallet. window sill herb garden http://www.instructables.com/id/Window-planter-made-from-old-pallet-window-sill-h/
Window planter made from old pallet. window sill herb garden - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/SCKK/HHS9IH8B/F75SCKKHHS9IH8B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/SCKK/HHS9IH8B/F75SCKKHHS9IH8B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/SCKK/HHS9IH8B/F75SCKKHHS9IH8B.SMALL.jpg tthomas10 This is my first instructable, I designed these (well not really designed), more cobbled together, when i was looking for uses for the off cuts of pallets that i didn't reuse for the climbing frame ive made.  So yeah it took like 30 mins per one. cost about 50p.  Tools and ting. Tools: I us...
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Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:59:31 PDT
How to fix torn Converse and replace eyelets http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-torn-Converse-and-replace-eyelets/
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Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:58:59 PDT
How to make a wind tunnel http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-wind-tunnel/
How to make a wind tunnel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/1TXP/HHS9KLHY/F8F1TXPHHS9KLHY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/1TXP/HHS9KLHY/F8F1TXPHHS9KLHY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/1TXP/HHS9KLHY/F8F1TXPHHS9KLHY.SMALL.jpg jamesabt007 It's always been cool to see the car commercials depicting the clean, crisp, curvature of cars (namely the Infiniti commercials).   As an aerospace/aerodynamics enthusiast, I spend my free time looking at planes and watching videos about how they work and interact with the medium they travel through...
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Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:05:18 PDT
HomeMade Modern DIY $5 Bucket Stool http://www.instructables.com/id/HomeMade-Modern-DIY-5-Bucket-Stool/
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Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:55:24 PDT
outdoor fireplace made from a reclaimed gas fireplace http://www.instructables.com/id/outdoor-fireplace-made-from-a-reclaimed-gas-firepl/
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Sat, 8 Jun 2013 18:42:15 PDT
Faux Bamboo http://www.instructables.com/id/Faux-Bamboo/
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Sun, 4 Jul 2010 22:24:45 PDT
Home Made Small Engine Gasket http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Made-Small-Engine-Gasket/
Home Made Small Engine Gasket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F34/2E80/HHMI573B/F342E80HHMI573B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F34/2E80/HHMI573B/F342E80HHMI573B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F34/2E80/HHMI573B/F342E80HHMI573B.SMALL.jpg werock257 If you rebuild any small engine, or even take it apart for repair, chances are you'll need to replace the gasket. You could order a new one or you could make your own. Ordering gaskets can delay any project if it doesn't fit right or can't be found. This is a quick and easy alternative. Materials...
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Sun, 9 Jun 2013 07:02:50 PDT
how to build a nice little custom deck http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-build-a-nice-little-custom-deck/
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Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:47:35 PDT
Laser Cut Mold Simple Project http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Mold-Simple-Project/
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Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:31:30 PDT
How to make silver rings the perfect size! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-silver-rings-the-perfect-size/
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Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:34:07 PDT
How to Make a Repeating Crossbow http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Repeating-Crossbow/
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Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:17:28 PDT
I Love Papercrete http://www.instructables.com/id/I-Love-Papercrete/
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Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:02:38 PDT
Bike Picnic Box http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Picnic-Box/
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Sun, 9 Jun 2013 19:25:09 PDT