http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:24:41 PDT BLOX v1.01 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:...
By: thomseal

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:49:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Picnic-Table/
Mini Picnic Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEC/U2KG/HHS9E9L1/FECU2KGHHS9E9L1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEC/U2KG/HHS9E9L1/FECU2KGHHS9E9L1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEC/U2KG/HHS9E9L1/FECU2KGHHS9E9L1.SMALL.jpg No_Limits A fun and easy craft to make that looks really cool and realistic when completed. This is my 3rd instructable and I'm very satisfied by the turnout. Hope you all enjoy.         Materials: *Six pieces of 1"x6" wood about a quarter inch thickness*Six popsicle sticks*Two large clothespins*Cardstock pap...
By: No_Limits

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:34:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-build-a-nice-little-custom-deck/
how to build a nice little custom deck - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/742S/H8RK8G8A/F8K742SH8RK8G8A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/742S/H8RK8G8A/F8K742SH8RK8G8A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/742S/H8RK8G8A/F8K742SH8RK8G8A.SMALL.jpg damienrv Ok this is an instructable that may help you create or finish that deck or level pad you wanted. this was built in 1 1/2 days.  First find an area for your deck, then get an idea on the height you would like it to be.                                                                                   ...
By: damienrv

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:47:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/solid-wood-Chess-board/
solid wood Chess-board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/495L/HHOFXAPC/FB8495LHHOFXAPC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/495L/HHOFXAPC/FB8495LHHOFXAPC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/495L/HHOFXAPC/FB8495LHHOFXAPC.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie I love playing Chess. Especially in the summer, sitting outside in the shade with a good friend and a cool beverage. I have gone thru several boards thru-out the years and I have always wanted a good solid wood board. When the Toy contest opened and I saw the Maker-bot as a prize, I knew exactly wha...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 15:46:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-pair-of-segmented-wood-earrings/
Make a pair of segmented wood earrings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/EDC1/HHMHQW4Q/FGKEDC1HHMHQW4Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/EDC1/HHMHQW4Q/FGKEDC1HHMHQW4Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/EDC1/HHMHQW4Q/FGKEDC1HHMHQW4Q.SMALL.jpg photosfromrob Wood has a special appeal to me, it's a living thing with a personality.  There are so many colors and textures. It's incredible that something growing in the back yard or hiding in the wood pile can unleash such beauty when you cut into it.  Wood is all around us, you can buy it, recycle it, or, be...
By: photosfromrob

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 12:22:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-low-pressure-humane-animal-trap/
Building a low pressure, humane, animal trap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/DFFF/HHJOMCJV/FW5DFFFHHJOMCJV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/DFFF/HHJOMCJV/FW5DFFFHHJOMCJV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/DFFF/HHJOMCJV/FW5DFFFHHJOMCJV.SMALL.jpg starslayer I had a problem, I had a whole family of squirrels in my garage, I like squirrels- they are cute, and generally friendly.  I don't like them in my garage. I don't blame them for wanting to be in my garage, it is pretty awesome in there, but it is a problem; they chew on electrical wires, poop, and ...
By: starslayer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2013 11:34:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Laser-Cut-IPad-2-Stand/
Wooden Laser Cut IPad 2 Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/0Y8R/HHMI6PQF/F3V0Y8RHHMI6PQF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/0Y8R/HHMI6PQF/F3V0Y8RHHMI6PQF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/0Y8R/HHMI6PQF/F3V0Y8RHHMI6PQF.SMALL.jpg joeymaier Created using a C02 lasering machine. Materials -laser machine + required software -1 12x24 1/8 thick piece of wood -CAD software (ex. Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD) -sand paper -wood glue -clamps -finish The Drawings Attached is the .dxf files of our drawings that we used in the laser's software...
By: joeymaier

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2013 05:04:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Carpenter-themed-fathers-day-coat-rack/
Carpenter themed fathers day coat rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/V1G0/HHMI8EEP/F6PV1G0HHMI8EEP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/V1G0/HHMI8EEP/F6PV1G0HHMI8EEP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/V1G0/HHMI8EEP/F6PV1G0HHMI8EEP.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68 This is my coat rack i made with a carpenter theme. For the wood i used a 1x12x6 oak board,Five claw hammers and two quick squares. Materials (1) 1x12x6 piece of red oak (2) Five  claw hammers (3) Two quick squares Cutting The oak wood boards Step 1 ~ I decided to cut the oak  rack boards 9 ...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2013 06:41:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lasered-Dragonfly-and-Flower-Clock-with-epic-deta/
Lasered Dragonfly and Flower Clock (with epic detail) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/V0MZ/HH2VYIF8/FKLV0MZHH2VYIF8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/V0MZ/HH2VYIF8/FKLV0MZHH2VYIF8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/V0MZ/HH2VYIF8/FKLV0MZHH2VYIF8.SMALL.jpg ruthinator Using the laser to get a LOT of artistic detail. Made it at techshop! subject matter First, I decided I wanted to make a fancy clock, after tossing around a few ideas I decided on this image. It is a Japanese woodblock print by Hokusai. I happened to already have this black and white outline of ...
By: ruthinator

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2013 20:18:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pallet-wood-chalkboard/
Pallet wood chalkboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/UKP6/HHI560T6/F3XUKP6HHI560T6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/UKP6/HHI560T6/F3XUKP6HHI560T6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/UKP6/HHI560T6/F3XUKP6HHI560T6.SMALL.jpg azipper Hey my name is AIex and this is my first instructable. English is not my native language so please forgive if i made some mistakes ;) I found an old pallet at home and i didn´t want to throw it away so I thought: Hey I could turn it into a nice looking frame for a chalkboard to manage things! The ...
By: azipper

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2013 02:51:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rough-wood-Milling-it-square-fixing-defects-m/
Rough wood: Milling it square & fixing defects - made at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/AZFH/HH2VFLZ1/FCVAZFHHH2VFLZ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/AZFH/HH2VFLZ1/FCVAZFHHH2VFLZ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/AZFH/HH2VFLZ1/FCVAZFHHH2VFLZ1.SMALL.jpg workislove I start most of my woodwork using rough cut and reclaimed wood. In addition to being cheaper and having more variety, I love rough wood because it's fun transforming messy, plain looking boards into beautiful objects. But before any of that can happen, I have to get the boards flat, straight and squ...
By: workislove

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2013 02:31:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Resaw-wood-on-the-bandsaw-and-table-saw/
Resaw wood on the bandsaw and table saw - Made at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/WTTN/HH2W0E7Y/F8QWTTNHH2W0E7Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/WTTN/HH2W0E7Y/F8QWTTNHH2W0E7Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/WTTN/HH2W0E7Y/F8QWTTNHH2W0E7Y.SMALL.jpg workislove Resawing is a very useful skill to have in the wood shop, it's a fundamental type of cut, just like ripping or cross-cutting, but instead of cutting a board to length or width, resawing is cutting a board to thickness. This allows one to get multiple thin boards out of one larger, thicker piece of w...
By: workislove

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2013 01:54:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/the-best-bit-holder/
the best bit holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/PV3M/HHJOC5UC/FC9PV3MHHJOC5UC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/PV3M/HHJOC5UC/FC9PV3MHHJOC5UC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/PV3M/HHJOC5UC/FC9PV3MHHJOC5UC.SMALL.jpg bobzjr Regain control of all those loose 1/4" tool bits with this durable bit holder.  Fast, cheap, easy, and useful.  Truly. A great Father's Day Item - you can make it quick! What You Need MATERIALS TOOLS Foam Rubber Floor Tile Utility Knife Sm...
By: bobzjr

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Jun 2013 22:52:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Ice-Chest-from-Wood-Pallets/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/B9P6/HHI4UKFZ/FDYB9P6HHI4UKFZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/B9P6/HHI4UKFZ/FDYB9P6HHI4UKFZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/B9P6/HHI4UKFZ/FDYB9P6HHI4UKFZ.SMALL.jpg miamitreasure                                                                Vintage Ice Chest                                                                                                                                     Original Credit goes to                                                                ...
By: miamitreasure

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Jun 2013 06:38:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-easy-bench-frames-and-legs/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/ZPML/HH2VKXKV/F6QZPMLHH2VKXKV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/ZPML/HH2VKXKV/F6QZPMLHH2VKXKV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/ZPML/HH2VKXKV/F6QZPMLHH2VKXKV.SMALL.jpg NelsonStudios When I need to construct a sturdy, simple and rustic bench frame this is the model I go to first.  In this video I use two difrent benches to highlight the box frame and bread-board design I use.  It is based off a lot of farm-craft traditional benches I see built by people with a minimum of materia...
By: NelsonStudios

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Jun 2013 21:31:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/vintage-wooden-block-necklace/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/V4W5/HH11HVKJ/FK8V4W5HH11HVKJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/V4W5/HH11HVKJ/FK8V4W5HH11HVKJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/V4W5/HH11HVKJ/FK8V4W5HH11HVKJ.SMALL.jpg American Ruin This is my first Instructable. I hope you all enjoy it! I'll show you how to make an amazing vintage necklace out of old children's wooden letter blocks. It'll accent that vintage side that you just cant hide! What you'll need: ===================== -Vintage wooden blocks -necklace chain/clasp -Mi...
By: American Ruin

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 00:06:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Raised-Planter-Bed-from-Pallets/
Raised Planter Bed from Pallets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/Q3JI/HH2VZX58/F16Q3JIHH2VZX58.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/Q3JI/HH2VZX58/F16Q3JIHH2VZX58.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/Q3JI/HH2VZX58/F16Q3JIHH2VZX58.SMALL.jpg elco_chan I recently saw a picture of a raised planter bed and though it was a really neat idea. I though this would be the solution for keeping rabbits out of my garden, only problem was they wanted $250 for it. After looking at the picture for a few minutes I was able to construct it in my head, only probl...
By: elco_chan

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 20:48:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Axle/
Wooden Axle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/XDCH/HH2VN1PN/FQ0XDCHHH2VN1PN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/XDCH/HH2VN1PN/FQ0XDCHHH2VN1PN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/XDCH/HH2VN1PN/FQ0XDCHHH2VN1PN.SMALL.jpg wholman If books, TV shows, and movies are any indication, it seems that civilization is headed for certain collapse. Once the fall happens, wheeled transportation is going to be at a premium. We may be fleeing zombies, or farming with horses, or trying to get a car running on moonshine and tree sap -- what...
By: wholman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 09:19:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Looking-Wall-Hanger/
Vintage Looking Wall Hanger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/I8KM/HH2VJIY6/FCCI8KMHH2VJIY6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/I8KM/HH2VJIY6/FCCI8KMHH2VJIY6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/I8KM/HH2VJIY6/FCCI8KMHH2VJIY6.SMALL.jpg tileguy24  I have built a few of these and thought they would be a perfect project for my first instructable.  They look great and are fairly simple to make. Materials You will need: a 3x5 wood plaque (available at Michaels or JoAnne fabrics), a drill with an 11/64 bit and a 1/2 bit, 100 grit sandpaper, ac...
By: tileguy24

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 15:46:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-different-Fire-Pit-from-a-Washing-Machine-drum/
A different Fire Pit from a Washing Machine drum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/YM45/HH2VJLP3/FGOYM45HH2VJLP3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/YM45/HH2VJLP3/FGOYM45HH2VJLP3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/YM45/HH2VJLP3/FGOYM45HH2VJLP3.SMALL.jpg onemoroni1 Thanks so much for the response since I posted this. Please vote for the contests I've entered. I had seen and heard of making a fire pit out of a washing machine drum. Well lucky day! The washing machine died! Please use all safety equipment and caution when working with power tools and sharp mat...
By: onemoroni1

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 09:02:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Garden-Tool-Rack-with-foldable-bench/
Garden Tool Rack with foldable bench - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/SM28/HH2VJGS8/F20SM28HH2VJGS8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/SM28/HH2VJGS8/F20SM28HH2VJGS8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/SM28/HH2VJGS8/F20SM28HH2VJGS8.SMALL.jpg amjohnny Introduction This is a garden tool rack but it is also a seating or working bench by put a fold-able board down. It offers an easy way to hold garden tools. No need flip over tools, no need hooks, as easy as lean a shovel on a corner of a wall, to put a tool on the rack, wood blocks on upper rail w...
By: amjohnny

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 23:50:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-branch-trivet/
Wooden branch trivet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/6QB4/HH2VJ1IJ/F1Q6QB4HH2VJ1IJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/6QB4/HH2VJ1IJ/F1Q6QB4HH2VJ1IJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/6QB4/HH2VJ1IJ/F1Q6QB4HH2VJ1IJ.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi If you live in a wood cottage in the middle of a forest, or maybe it's enough you like country style, you would like this trivet too. It's made cutting some disks from a little wood branch, and linking them together with short cord segments. You can arrange the disks in variuos shapes, in this instr...
By: andrea biffi

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 10:08:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Classic-1950s-Toy-Glider-The-Flicka/
Classic 1950s Toy Glider- The Flicka - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/4VSN/HH2VZFPV/FE24VSNHH2VZFPV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/4VSN/HH2VZFPV/FE24VSNHH2VZFPV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/4VSN/HH2VZFPV/FE24VSNHH2VZFPV.SMALL.jpg M3G For our Technologies class we have to build gliders to demonstrate aerodynamic lift. The glider our teacher decided to teach us to make is the Keil Kraft Flicka, a model from the late 50s. It is a simple, light and tough glider that can take lots of abuse and still fly far. Thanks to everyone who v...
By: M3G

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:20:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Rustic-Maple-Slab-Bench/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/OF65/HGU2PM7X/FW8OF65HGU2PM7X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/OF65/HGU2PM7X/FW8OF65HGU2PM7X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/OF65/HGU2PM7X/FW8OF65HGU2PM7X.SMALL.jpg NelsonStudios This was a requested piece by a store we have commission stuff in.  I got a call from them saying people keep looking at my tables and asking about benches in the same style.  Well shoot, you ask and I deliver. The maple is lumber we cut from a massive blowdown tree and as you can see from the back...
By: NelsonStudios

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 08:29:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-knife-rack-built-using-hard-drive-magnets/
Magnetic knife rack built using hard drive magnets (without power tools) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/493R/HGZOFLBV/F7F493RHGZOFLBV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/493R/HGZOFLBV/F7F493RHGZOFLBV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/493R/HGZOFLBV/F7F493RHGZOFLBV.SMALL.jpg tzny After obsessively taking apart numerous dead hard drives (befriend your IT folks, and you too can have this treasure), I've accumulated way too many of those powerful magnets. What to make? An anti-gravity device? No, that's too much work. I know -- a magnetic knife rack! I wish I had more garage sp...
By: tzny

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 13:36:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-Easy-Wooden-Catapult/
Quick and Easy Wooden Catapult - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/Q5Y4/HGU2K0JV/F1BQ5Y4HGU2K0JV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/Q5Y4/HGU2K0JV/F1BQ5Y4HGU2K0JV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/Q5Y4/HGU2K0JV/F1BQ5Y4HGU2K0JV.SMALL.jpg powellcubs This catapult is doable in about half an hour to forty-five minutes. It doesn't launch very far due to the elasticity of this bungee cord, but a motorcycle strap would much work better. Parts Parts: 3" hinge (I bought a door hinge from Walmart with the screws) 8' of 2x4 12 decking screws 4 eye bo...
By: powellcubs

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 06:49:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Raven-Steals-the-Sun-Necklace/
Laser Cut Raven Steals the Sun Necklace - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNK/1X64/HGZO2ALH/FNK1X64HGZO2ALH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNK/1X64/HGZO2ALH/FNK1X64HGZO2ALH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNK/1X64/HGZO2ALH/FNK1X64HGZO2ALH.SMALL.jpg HeartwoodDeviant Native American mythology is full of interesting stories explaining various aspects of the world around. The art of these peoples also presents unique styles and imagery to complement these tales. One such tale is the story of how light came into the world. According to the mythologies of the Haida ...
By: HeartwoodDeviant

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 23:08:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-camping-radio/
How to make a camping radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/UDJA/HCRVRDNI/FSNUDJAHCRVRDNI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/UDJA/HCRVRDNI/FSNUDJAHCRVRDNI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/UDJA/HCRVRDNI/FSNUDJAHCRVRDNI.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68      This  is a  homemade camping radio that I made from a piece of wood , A car stereo ,speakers and a power converter .The sound is incredible.It is a car  stereo, cd player, with a jack to play music from your ipod .In my younger years i bought my first mechanics tool box and decided i wanted t...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 04:39:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-wooden-feathers/
How to make wooden feathers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/RFY1/HGU2EETY/FXARFY1HGU2EETY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/RFY1/HGU2EETY/FXARFY1HGU2EETY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/RFY1/HGU2EETY/FXARFY1HGU2EETY.SMALL.jpg alexisliu Painted wooden feathers made of pine. You can make them any size, but these are approximately 10" x 3" x .75". I made these at TechShop San Francisco (www.techshop.ws). These are great for using up scrap wood. Cut your wood Cut your wood into the approximate length of the feathers you'd like to m...
By: alexisliu

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 12:02:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/End-Table-from-Reused-wood-pallet/
Pallet End Table from Reused Wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/D9J4/HFPTHZEX/FO8D9J4HFPTHZEX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/D9J4/HFPTHZEX/FO8D9J4HFPTHZEX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/D9J4/HFPTHZEX/FO8D9J4HFPTHZEX.SMALL.jpg SirPhobos15 This Instructable is for a neat looking little end table. The plus side about this end table is that it is made from reused lumber from a shipping pallet and I also reused the nails I pulled out of the pallet as well. So in the long run it would save a tree from potentially being cut down to replace...
By: SirPhobos15

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:27:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-small-toolbox-from-scavenged-wood/
Making a small toolbox from scavenged wood. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/PFNJ/HGH6PNWF/FK4PFNJHGH6PNWF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/PFNJ/HGH6PNWF/FK4PFNJHGH6PNWF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/PFNJ/HGH6PNWF/FK4PFNJHGH6PNWF.SMALL.jpg atomiccelt I don't know how many of you out there have a need for a good, cheap toolbox, but if you're like me you can never have enough. I tend to move my work quite a bit, since I make a lot of things at Techshop (including this toolbox!). Essentially, since Techshop is my main general workshop (as opposed t...
By: atomiccelt

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 18:35:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Chopping-Block/
The Chopping Block - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/HML6/HGIEW4UK/F1QHML6HGIEW4UK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/HML6/HGIEW4UK/F1QHML6HGIEW4UK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/HML6/HGIEW4UK/F1QHML6HGIEW4UK.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie I have one of those big plastic cutting boards. It is a pain to wash, rinse and store this sized cutting board. I wanted something smaller for a quick onion or pepper chop so I decided to make one. This is made from Maple scraps I had laying in the shop. I used yellow glue. (I highly recommend using...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 15:34:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reclaimed-Wood-Flat-Pack-Picnic-Table-With-Planter/
Reclaimed Wood Flat-Pack Picnic Table With Planter/Ice Trough - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/IGUW/HFSHSH7V/F58IGUWHFSHSH7V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/IGUW/HFSHSH7V/F58IGUWHFSHSH7V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/IGUW/HFSHSH7V/F58IGUWHFSHSH7V.SMALL.jpg quitethecontrary Here's our Reclaimed Wood Flat Pack Picnic Table With Planter (I know.  It's a mouthful).  There is a gutter running down the center below the tabletop surface that can be filled with ice to put your beers in on a hot day, or for planting herbs (reach across the table to get the freshest seasoning f...
By: quitethecontrary

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 21:16:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Made-it-at-TechShop-PGH-Upcycled-Ikea-Clock/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/BAWU/HFD1DQQQ/FGLBAWUHFD1DQQQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/BAWU/HFD1DQQQ/FGLBAWUHFD1DQQQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/BAWU/HFD1DQQQ/FGLBAWUHFD1DQQQ.SMALL.jpg andyleer I found a $.99 clock at Ikea called the Vakis. It's a nice little clock with a simple face, very plain looking. I thought it would be great to add a wooden veneer to it to class it up a little. I made this at TechShop PGH on a Trotec Speedy 300 Laser with Corel Draw. 
By: andyleer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:53:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Having-a-Bevel-ish-Good-Time-on-the-Laser/
Having a "Bevel-ish" Good Time on the Laser! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/TMUR/HGH6QCD2/F9GTMURHGH6QCD2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/TMUR/HGH6QCD2/F9GTMURHGH6QCD2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/TMUR/HGH6QCD2/F9GTMURHGH6QCD2.SMALL.jpg togo1919 I made this jig at TechShop, just because I could! I will eventually design/create a jig to make the laser focusing easy for this one - folks may want to work on one themselves...   ****** UPDATE on Monday, May 20, 2013 *****       Using the focusing device on the laser is plenty good for gettin...
By: togo1919

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 17:21:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Handprints-with-a-turned-wood-frame/
Mothers-Day handprints with a turned wood frame. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/IH13/HGHAP2V0/FXQIH13HGHAP2V0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/IH13/HGHAP2V0/FXQIH13HGHAP2V0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/IH13/HGHAP2V0/FXQIH13HGHAP2V0.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie I'm sure most of you out there have heard of, seen or made the childrens hand-print molds with the pie tin and plaster of paris. My fiance wanted to help her niece and nephew make some hand-prints for their mom for mothers day.  That gave me an idea for the molds. Instead of using a pie tin, I had a...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 10:31:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-footprint-vertical-bicycle-stand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/9G3G/HFSHU2K3/FG69G3GHFSHU2K3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/9G3G/HFSHU2K3/FG69G3GHFSHU2K3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/9G3G/HFSHU2K3/FG69G3GHFSHU2K3.SMALL.jpg gwilhunting Short but sweet instructable this. I wanted to put my bike out of the way of my housemates, somewhere I could admire it. At the same time living in a rented house means I couldn't screw or nail into the walls or floor. I didn't want horizontal legs for people to trip over, so designed my own stand ...
By: gwilhunting

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 14:29:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lamp-Clock-or-Clock-Lamp/
Lamp Clock (or Clock Lamp?) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/EE96/HFSHFR7S/F09EE96HFSHFR7S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/EE96/HFSHFR7S/F09EE96HFSHFR7S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/EE96/HFSHFR7S/F09EE96HFSHFR7S.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 I almost convinced myself that I couldn't create lamps anymore, but since I started with the first one, I keep thinking of new ones! I can't stop making lamps anymore...HELP!! :D Anyway, I actually got this idea thinking about a clock that had light coming out of its numbers. I first made one a few...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:04:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Purpleheart-Ouija-Pendant-with-Polymer-Clay-Inlays/
Purpleheart Ouija Pendant with Polymer Clay Inlays - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/0G2K/HFSHFL8N/F3N0G2KHFSHFL8N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/0G2K/HFSHFL8N/F3N0G2KHFSHFL8N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/0G2K/HFSHFL8N/F3N0G2KHFSHFL8N.SMALL.jpg purpletheory This is my second Ouija themed project, this time using purpleheart wood (Peltogyne), which is a naturally purple hardwood that comes from the tropical regions of Central and South America. I had never worked with purpleheart wood before so I wanted to start with a small project and I also wanted to...
By: purpletheory

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:15:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Carving-a-Eagle-Feather/
Carving a Eagle Feather - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/EN0Y/HFSHUKXO/F9ZEN0YHFSHUKXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/EN0Y/HFSHUKXO/F9ZEN0YHFSHUKXO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/EN0Y/HFSHUKXO/F9ZEN0YHFSHUKXO.SMALL.jpg coondog73 In this instructable I'm going to show how to carve a feather with a eagle head on in. This is a simple carving that a beginner should be able to do easily. Items Needed 1. Piece of wood about 14x3x3/8. I used a slat of a pallet but any soft wood will be fine. 2. Pattern. I included one for you t...
By: coondog73

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:08:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Color-Pencil-Jewelry/
DIY Color Pencil Jewelry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/MUQM/HFPTHK7U/FKQMUQMHFPTHK7U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/MUQM/HFPTHK7U/FKQMUQMHFPTHK7U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/MUQM/HFPTHK7U/FKQMUQMHFPTHK7U.SMALL.jpg shazni Do you have loads of small stubby color pencils that are beyond use? or some cheap colors which look fancy ....but is hopeless in coloring ? well here is some use for all of those color pencils...Jewelry ...and they look wonderful too! Materials Loads of color pencils if you want to make loads......
By: shazni

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:10:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/tea-staining/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/I9LH/HFSHSPZF/FRRI9LHHFSHSPZF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/I9LH/HFSHSPZF/FRRI9LHHFSHSPZF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/I9LH/HFSHSPZF/FRRI9LHHFSHSPZF.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Think that staining wood means stinky lacquers, rubber gloves, and long drying times? Think again! I'll show you how to stain wood to look weathered and old, with nothing more than household items, and with results achieved in a fraction of the time. Naturally aged wood has a great faded look that ...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:40:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-table-for-free/
Coffee table for free - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/97QK/HFSH4ZJ1/FG297QKHFSH4ZJ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/97QK/HFSH4ZJ1/FG297QKHFSH4ZJ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/97QK/HFSH4ZJ1/FG297QKHFSH4ZJ1.SMALL.jpg stico In this instructable i will try to explain step by step how i have made that coffee from scrap wood and a pallet. To achieve that you will need : Tools : a hand saw (japanese saws are the best in my opinion) wood white glue screws screwdriver nails a hammer clamps sanding paper or powerfull sandi...
By: stico

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:57:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-upholster-a-chair-seat/
How to upholster a chair seat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLZ/OIDI/HFONETLG/FLZOIDIHFONETLG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLZ/OIDI/HFONETLG/FLZOIDIHFONETLG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLZ/OIDI/HFONETLG/FLZOIDIHFONETLG.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 As some of you know, I've been working on some old chairs lately. They are literally driving me crazy because their style is pretty hard to upholster! But in the meantime, I was asked to upholster another chair seat that is much easier to do and it took me about an hour to make it. This kind of sea...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:28:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-simple-lamp-made-from-laminated-wood/
A simple lamp made from laminated wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/DI9M/HFONR554/FRWDI9MHFONR554.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/DI9M/HFONR554/FRWDI9MHFONR554.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/DI9M/HFONR554/FRWDI9MHFONR554.SMALL.jpg Vidar_76 Hi everybody! In my education to become a licensed wood/metal shop teacher i got to build many things. One of the assignments was to experiment with laminated bent wood. We should do a round part, a part made from a solid piece with cut grooves, and try to laminate something we haven’t done before....
By: Vidar_76

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:03:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-lamp-for-your-workspace-desktop-table-1/
LED lamp for your workspace/ desktop/ table... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/D3W6/HFD17ZAZ/FR7D3W6HFD17ZAZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/D3W6/HFD17ZAZ/FR7D3W6HFD17ZAZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/D3W6/HFD17ZAZ/FR7D3W6HFD17ZAZ.SMALL.jpg maybolicious The Black & White collection. Designed and crafted by Maybolicious. I wanted to make a led lap for my desktop area that you can also use for reading at night. I have always like how Black and White compliment each other and have this distinct appeal that you can not miss. For this project I used ...
By: maybolicious

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:52:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-earings-for-free/
Wooden earings for free - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0I/SWRQ/HFD1DQ9L/F0ISWRQHFD1DQ9L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0I/SWRQ/HFD1DQ9L/F0ISWRQHFD1DQ9L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0I/SWRQ/HFD1DQ9L/F0ISWRQHFD1DQ9L.SMALL.jpg stico A small step by step to show you how to create wooden earrings from scrap wood. Preparing the stuff Gather some pieces of wood, no matter what wood, as long as you like how they are matching together. Be creative ! So take some pieces of wood, clean and shape them at your taste, and make sure su...
By: stico

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:47:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Backyard-Climbing-and-Training-Wall/
Backyard Climbing and Training Wall - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/UFPE/HFD173PR/FWQUFPEHFD173PR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/UFPE/HFD173PR/FWQUFPEHFD173PR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/UFPE/HFD173PR/FWQUFPEHFD173PR.SMALL.jpg Mave_Rick The wall is semi-permanent; meaning that the legs that support the climbing panels can be detached from the base and swing to lay the entire wall flat. While it is very heavy, two people can move it fairly easily.  Design Your design should incorporate everything you want to get out of your trai...
By: Mave_Rick

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:11:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rope-Swing-with-Disk-Seat/
Rope Swing with Disk Seat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/3KV4/HF23QXRF/F6Z3KV4HF23QXRF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/3KV4/HF23QXRF/F6Z3KV4HF23QXRF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/3KV4/HF23QXRF/F6Z3KV4HF23QXRF.SMALL.jpg spratjack70118 This Instructable shows the steps I took to make a durable disk seat for the bottom of a rope swing for my family to enjoy.  I looked online for existing seats to purchase, however, the only ones available had a weight limit of 150 lbs.  I happen to be a little over 200 lbs. (I'm working on it), and...
By: spratjack70118

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:03:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-DIY-Bent-Plywood-Light-Fixtues/
Easy DIY Bent Plywood Light Fixtues( NO Steaming, laminating or kerf cuts!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/22Q3/HFBK9ZC3/F7Z22Q3HFBK9ZC3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/22Q3/HFBK9ZC3/F7Z22Q3HFBK9ZC3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/22Q3/HFBK9ZC3/F7Z22Q3HFBK9ZC3.SMALL.jpg shazni Why are light fixtures so expensive ....for the life of me I can't understand the exorbitant prices of some light shades. I have never had a reason to buy a shade( cause I lived in places which already had some...and since I didn't own the house..I had no reason to change them)....so I was totally u...
By: shazni

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