http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 02:50:14 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Boxes-and-Beer-Bottles-Shoe-rack/
Cardboard Boxes Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/O4OX/HGH6V53C/FKPO4OXHGH6V53C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/O4OX/HGH6V53C/FKPO4OXHGH6V53C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/O4OX/HGH6V53C/FKPO4OXHGH6V53C.SMALL.jpg angelitali Material: 23 pieces cardboard boxes cut to size 4 pieces of bamboo sticks ropes old curtain cloth drilled holes at 4 corners on the surface of cut out cardboard boxes thread rope (or nylon rope) through, make sure there is ample rope length for tying. once the ropes are through, tie bamboo s...
By: angelitali

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 22:31:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/radioactive-chair/
radioactive chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/MNM5/HCJOASAQ/FF8MNM5HCJOASAQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/MNM5/HCJOASAQ/FF8MNM5HCJOASAQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/MNM5/HCJOASAQ/FF8MNM5HCJOASAQ.SMALL.jpg bowlen199 so i was tasked with producing a chair for 7-8 year old children for my coursework, but me being me i wanted to be able to use it too so i decided to make it truly versatile and make a chair that could be used by almost anyone from about the age of 7 upwards. After much research and tedious design,...
By: bowlen199

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 12:53:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fold-Out-Desk-From-Scratch-and-Chair-Refurbishment/
Fold Out Desk From Scratch and Chair Refurbishment - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/U7WW/HFPTIVU1/FC5U7WWHFPTIVU1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/U7WW/HFPTIVU1/FC5U7WWHFPTIVU1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/U7WW/HFPTIVU1/FC5U7WWHFPTIVU1.SMALL.jpg jrichardson16 So in this instructable Im going to show how i made a decent sised fold out desk to squeeze into my small room, as well as a quick refurbishment of an old chair to compliment it. The Room. My room is fairly small, and its a squeeze to fit things in at the best of times. so when I found I needed a...
By: jrichardson16

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 13:38:19 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/Backward-Build-Chaise-Lounge-Chair-100-rescued-m/
Backward Build Chaise Lounge Chair (100% rescued materials) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/CLAB/HFD18C29/FH6CLABHFD18C29.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/CLAB/HFD18C29/FH6CLABHFD18C29.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/CLAB/HFD18C29/FH6CLABHFD18C29.SMALL.jpg east fork spring All of my builds are made from 100% reclaimed material. Why? Because it's fun, inexpensive, challenging, and I'm a tree-hugger. It just takes a little imagination and some reverse engineering. The traditional build has plans and calls for materials. My builds have materials and call for a plan. Thi...
By: east fork spring

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:43:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Flat-pack-Cardboard-Beach-Office/
Flat-pack Cardboard Beach Office - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/44KA/HDOW6ZZ4/FYU44KAHDOW6ZZ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/44KA/HDOW6ZZ4/FYU44KAHDOW6ZZ4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/44KA/HDOW6ZZ4/FYU44KAHDOW6ZZ4.SMALL.jpg blissful2015 This project is an attempt to bridge my desires of being immersed in the beauty and aliveness of the outdoors, while still remain a productive citizen of the society. Living near the coast, the calling of the ocean is just irresistible. Since a lot of my work can be done on a laptop, to have a porta...
By: blissful2015

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 23:11:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Toddler-Chair-from-Fountain-Soda-Syrup-Box/
Toddler Chair from Fountain Soda Syrup Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/JPFD/HDOVYUK5/FV7JPFDHDOVYUK5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/JPFD/HDOVYUK5/FV7JPFDHDOVYUK5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/JPFD/HDOVYUK5/FV7JPFDHDOVYUK5.SMALL.jpg FebruaryJan Kids like having things of their own and this was a perfect project to make a happy toddler. This chair was inexpensive, durable, and easy to make. I created this chair to recycle a box that I saved. Because these boxes are so sturdy, it was perfect. So, if you like being creative, can handle a uti...
By: FebruaryJan

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:59:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Vanity-Tuffet/
Vanity Tuffet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/MTQ6/HD4VPJU6/FHOMTQ6HD4VPJU6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/MTQ6/HD4VPJU6/FHOMTQ6HD4VPJU6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/MTQ6/HD4VPJU6/FHOMTQ6HD4VPJU6.SMALL.jpg katvanlew This is my version of a modern day Tuffet, If Miss Muffet were here, I think she would find this little stool perfect for sitting on while she ate her curds and whey! I needed a seat for my antique vanity but didn't have a lot of money. I wanted a chair that I could sit on while I applied my make-up...
By: katvanlew

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:53:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Country-Glider/
Country Glider - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif Tuxnator Preparing the work area. Making the parts Staining Assembling Assembling the base stand Final assembly Finally RELAX
By: Tuxnator

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Feb 2013 20:14:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Vehicle-Inspired-Furniture/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/FIBX/HCJOSCQF/FH8FIBXHCJOSCQF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/FIBX/HCJOSCQF/FH8FIBXHCJOSCQF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/FIBX/HCJOSCQF/FH8FIBXHCJOSCQF.SMALL.jpg Mr_o_uk I was going to call this a collection of 'automotively inspired furniture', but when I came across the skateboard table I thought I better change it!! After writing my own vehicle inspired furniture instructable, I set about looking for others. I thought I would compile a list whilst on my way. If...
By: Mr_o_uk

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Feb 2013 06:38:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bucket-Seat-Swivel-Chair/
Bucket Seat Swivel Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/P3C8/HCJOBC8R/FPCP3C8HCJOBC8R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/P3C8/HCJOBC8R/FPCP3C8HCJOBC8R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/P3C8/HCJOBC8R/FPCP3C8HCJOBC8R.SMALL.jpg Mr_o_uk I made this seat back in 1999, so can only take photos of the complete thing, no progress photos I'm afraid! It was pretty simple to make, but you can now buy these pre done, or you can buy brackets directly from the manufacturer which makes life really easy and gives you seat controls! This was/i...
By: Mr_o_uk

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2013 12:04:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Swinging-Chair/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/P7QS/HC9MJCP4/FDGP7QSHC9MJCP4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/P7QS/HC9MJCP4/FDGP7QSHC9MJCP4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/P7QS/HC9MJCP4/FDGP7QSHC9MJCP4.SMALL.jpg dreame95 You"ll Need: (1) 3 inches around wood dowel and 5 feet long (3) heavy duty eye bolts (2) large metal ring 1000 yards macrame cord or jute, any color combination Chair cushion or miscellaneous cushions Open wall space or door opening Tape measure Scissors Nail Hammer Directions: Cut 20 lengths of c...
By: dreame95

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:31:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bamboo-Chase-Lounge-Chair/
Bamboo Chaise Lounge Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/TIDX/H9K2GFND/FVXTIDXH9K2GFND.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/TIDX/H9K2GFND/FVXTIDXH9K2GFND.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/TIDX/H9K2GFND/FVXTIDXH9K2GFND.SMALL.jpg M.O.T.H. The concept of this chair came about the desire to create a chair that was beautiful, functional and left little waste. The entire chair was made from 1 piece of Bamboo plywood. (Well the initial design was for that, however after the chair had been made I realized it needed a stabilizer bar and the...
By: M.O.T.H.

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:36:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-Wheels-to-Old-Wrigley-Field-Seat/
Adding Wheels to Old Wrigley Field Seat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/HJOA/H82U84N6/F4UHJOAH82U84N6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/HJOA/H82U84N6/F4UHJOAH82U84N6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/HJOA/H82U84N6/F4UHJOAH82U84N6.SMALL.jpg tcone Several years ago, my dad received an old Wrigley Field seat as a gift, and due to lack of space in his office nowadays, I've claimed it to use as my workshop seat.  The upside?  It's an old Wrigley Field seat!  The downside?  It has no wheels!  And we all know how important it is to be able to move...
By: tcone

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:49:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Restoration-1878-Platform-Glider-Rocking-Chair/
Restoration: 1878 Platform Glider Rocking Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSD/N9AE/H7QCY8EF/FSDN9AEH7QCY8EF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSD/N9AE/H7QCY8EF/FSDN9AEH7QCY8EF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSD/N9AE/H7QCY8EF/FSDN9AEH7QCY8EF.SMALL.jpg Attmos   Antiques are cool, especially when they become antiques over many years in your family's possession.  They're not just  possessions any more, every time you look at them they bring back countless memories from the good old days.  Along their journey from past to present many of these items are use...
By: Attmos

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2012 15:37:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Reupholster-A-Chair-1/
How To Reupholster A Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/JOP5/H74314SN/FYZJOP5H74314SN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/JOP5/H74314SN/FYZJOP5H74314SN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/JOP5/H74314SN/FYZJOP5H74314SN.SMALL.jpg Project Create Project Create is a nonprofit in New Orleans dedicated to promoting art and creativity in the entire community. We are raising money to open a studio where every member of the community can come in and learn to paint, sew, build furniture, or explore any creative possibility they desire. If you find...
By: Project Create

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2012 08:02:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-weight-woven-lawn-chair/
Light-weight woven lawn chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/TCRZ/H5IRWIV2/FZ2TCRZH5IRWIV2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/TCRZ/H5IRWIV2/FZ2TCRZH5IRWIV2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/TCRZ/H5IRWIV2/FZ2TCRZH5IRWIV2.SMALL.jpg i.am.jason.wilkins I wanted to make a light-weight lawn chair to toss in the back of my car.  Some one had mentioned this style of chair being used as a pack frame, so that is on the drawing board for me. This is a rehash of IAMSatisfied's chair.  I did mine out of stock lumber instead of ripping stuff down. http://w...
By: i.am.jason.wilkins

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:49:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Handmade-Mission-Style-Furniture/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/4HXY/H1YOJBWW/FY84HXYH1YOJBWW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/4HXY/H1YOJBWW/FY84HXYH1YOJBWW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/4HXY/H1YOJBWW/FY84HXYH1YOJBWW.SMALL.jpg joshmt2012 This is all the furniture i made in my senior year of woodshop. The chair was made from a set of plans, and has an adjustable back The couch end table i modified to from a set of plans to be longer and changed the slats to match the chair The coffee table i designed from scratch with plans i drew in...
By: joshmt2012

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 15:48:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Pacman-Space-invaders-Gaming-Chair-with/
Ultimate Pacman / Space invaders Gaming Chair with speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/6BKC/H1ZG81FT/F7N6BKCH1ZG81FT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/6BKC/H1ZG81FT/F7N6BKCH1ZG81FT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7N/6BKC/H1ZG81FT/F7N6BKCH1ZG81FT.SMALL.jpg rhogan1192 Little intro into this.  Pacman, space invaders, namco chair. this took about 4 weeks, lots of work. i wanted a chair to put in my room for when i play my playstation and stuff. i looked online and i couldnt find any chairs the suited my taste. i wanted a chair that showed my love for video games. t...
By: rhogan1192

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 00:47:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Chair-Leppard/
Cardboard Chair - Leppard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/A6LD/H1JUJR6R/F4WA6LDH1JUJR6R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/A6LD/H1JUJR6R/F4WA6LDH1JUJR6R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/A6LD/H1JUJR6R/F4WA6LDH1JUJR6R.SMALL.jpg ceanes Its  is a quite simple project ,  took  me about 03 hours except for the  cover.  What You Need. Measuring, cutting , glueing and taping . MATERIALS cardboard hot glue or a strong glue  some tape stamped /plain fabric or  plastic ( in my case a leppard stamped plastic ) foam ( optional  ) i...
By: ceanes

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 15:47:30 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/The-Pod-a-hackers-chair/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/5MEL/H130PE0O/FOV5MELH130PE0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/5MEL/H130PE0O/FOV5MELH130PE0O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/5MEL/H130PE0O/FOV5MELH130PE0O.SMALL.jpg snuttall Never comfortable for long periods of software development in a normal office chair I decided to modify a gaming chair. All I've done is to replace the short plastic arms of an X rocker Jet gaming chair with much longer wooden arms. The chair is made by www.xrocker.eu and has built in sound system...
By: snuttall

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:27:43 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/Old-Snowboard-Bench/
How to make a Snowboard Bench from an old board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/QMYA/H0FLBC5T/FL4QMYAH0FLBC5T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/QMYA/H0FLBC5T/FL4QMYAH0FLBC5T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/QMYA/H0FLBC5T/FL4QMYAH0FLBC5T.SMALL.jpg N36 If you've got a few old snowboards lying around and have always wondered what on earth to do with them, here's the answer's... make a Snowboard Bench to use when getting your gear on or off before or after a day's riding. Here's how in a few simple steps with minimal fuss. You will need: Old ...
By: N36

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 03:19:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Madge-the-funky-green-chair/
Madge, the funky green chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/BJ8H/GZHJVZVY/FP6BJ8HGZHJVZVY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/BJ8H/GZHJVZVY/FP6BJ8HGZHJVZVY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/BJ8H/GZHJVZVY/FP6BJ8HGZHJVZVY.SMALL.jpg TheJunkDrawer This is an extreme case, because who would think to use this color of paint... for furniture??  Usually not me!!  Found this very old chair on the verge of hittin the landfill... I rescued her and made her look pretty again :)  The chair wasn't enough by itself, so I searched thru my junk and found ...
By: TheJunkDrawer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 12:33:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Elevated-Assets-creating-a-Shop-Kitchen-stool-fr/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/T3W3/GZACJ357/F1RT3W3GZACJ357.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/T3W3/GZACJ357/F1RT3W3GZACJ357.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/T3W3/GZACJ357/F1RT3W3GZACJ357.SMALL.jpg RWWESTdesignworks What better tools to get up off the floor than your own two feet? A few semesters ago I worked as a groundskeeper for a large estate and was asked to take down a large tree that was leaning towards the house... With permission, I was able to save a few of the log rounds , and I split them into neat...
By: RWWESTdesignworks

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 20:52:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Eero-Ball-Dog-BedChair/
Eero Ball Dog Bed/Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBV/G910/H3CS36FR/FBVG910H3CS36FR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBV/G910/H3CS36FR/FBVG910H3CS36FR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBV/G910/H3CS36FR/FBVG910H3CS36FR.SMALL.jpg SargentPepper Furniture is a tricky thing.  There are so many phenomenally designed couches and chairs to adorn your living space, but frankly, how many people have the kind of money to buy the most elegant and modern pieces of  architecture?   I mean, the Eero Ball Chair is the perfect example: http://www.eero-...
By: SargentPepper

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2012 13:56:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Can-and-Denim-Chair/
Can and Denim Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/RJX9/GWYAWUWB/FQBRJX9GWYAWUWB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/RJX9/GWYAWUWB/FQBRJX9GWYAWUWB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/RJX9/GWYAWUWB/FQBRJX9GWYAWUWB.SMALL.jpg katvanlew This is one awesome chair...made out of garbage. Most of us eat canned food from time to time, and all of us receive junk mail. Now you can make a sturdy chair out of items that would normally be thrown away. I covered mine with old jeans, but it can be covered with  any medium to heavy weight fabri...
By: katvanlew

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:18:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Woodpunk-Chair/
Woodpunk Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/VRT1/GYSIM5DJ/F4TVRT1GYSIM5DJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/VRT1/GYSIM5DJ/F4TVRT1GYSIM5DJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/VRT1/GYSIM5DJ/F4TVRT1GYSIM5DJ.SMALL.jpg HandyLandy First of all to give credit where credit is due.  I was searching for steampunk on instructables one day and I came across Jeff-o's lamp and loved the design and the idea of calling it "woodpunk" Visit his stuff. Its awesome!          http://www.instructables.com/member/jeff-o/ I saw http://www.ins...
By: HandyLandy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:55:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Contemporary-Cardboard-chair/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FEL/4LN2/GYN8NZ2C/FEL4LN2GYN8NZ2C.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEL/4LN2/GYN8NZ2C/FEL4LN2GYN8NZ2C.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEL/4LN2/GYN8NZ2C/FEL4LN2GYN8NZ2C.SMALL.jpg KentM This cardboard chair is easy to build and can be decorated or used with the addition of small seat and back cushions. It is based on a decades old Scandinavian contemporary chair design. The pictures give a general construction overview and highlight some of the design features. The basic constructi...
By: KentM

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:56:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Super-Bowl-XLVI-Helmet-Chair/
Giant Cardboard Helmet Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/I26Z/GYG8J2CQ/FWCI26ZGYG8J2CQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/I26Z/GYG8J2CQ/FWCI26ZGYG8J2CQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/I26Z/GYG8J2CQ/FWCI26ZGYG8J2CQ.SMALL.jpg popewill Ahh... the Super Bowl! Nothin' better than it! Or if you don't really care for football the commercials are nice too. Either way, for something this epic you need an epic place to sit, or at least to remember good ol' Super Bowl 46! In this Instructable, I will show you how to make a cheap, strong, ...
By: popewill

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Feb 2012 19:13:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Eames-Lounge-Chair-rubber-shock-mount-repair/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/8DEP/GXYIDKMF/F1G8DEPGXYIDKMF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/8DEP/GXYIDKMF/F1G8DEPGXYIDKMF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/8DEP/GXYIDKMF/F1G8DEPGXYIDKMF.SMALL.jpg JEDON After ~34 years of continual use, the shock mounts became weaker, until one day, the back of the chair fell away from the seat shell. After much study, the following repair was born.  This was a necessity because the mfr. could not guarantee a repair and said that if the seat shell would not repair,...
By: JEDON

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:39:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Most-Comfortable-Seat-in-the-House/
The Most Comfortable Seat in the House - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/A6VY/GXL5XM7S/FKHA6VYGXL5XM7S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/A6VY/GXL5XM7S/FKHA6VYGXL5XM7S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/A6VY/GXL5XM7S/FKHA6VYGXL5XM7S.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Ah, the best seat in the house.  There is something just quite right with the way it feels when you sit down on it.  It is inviting and familiar.  Make yourself at home. OK, this is more a fixer-upper story and a fable of breathing new life into a piece of furniture destined for the trash heap. Th...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:05:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Leather-Recliner-Mod-Computer-Chair/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/C560/GXA6Q68D/F7XC560GXA6Q68D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/C560/GXA6Q68D/F7XC560GXA6Q68D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/C560/GXA6Q68D/F7XC560GXA6Q68D.SMALL.jpg DanNagt I started this project as a way to do a number of things - save some space in my living room by removing a (junk collecting) table - get better access to and use out of my touchscreen - get better access and control of my tablet and keyboard - play games and 3D model/draft, write and watch movies in...
By: DanNagt

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:06:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/handmade-balans-chair/
handmade balans chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FVC/GT6R/GWTSNTRI/FVCGT6RGWTSNTRI.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVC/GT6R/GWTSNTRI/FVCGT6RGWTSNTRI.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVC/GT6R/GWTSNTRI/FVCGT6RGWTSNTRI.SMALL.jpg yuichirose handmade balans chair I made a balans chair referring to Varier Variable balans. http://www.varierfurniture.com/Collections/Human-instruments/Variable-balans-R/ You have to prepare - boards 18mm thick, over 530*500mm - a CNC milling machine capable of cutting over 530*500mm Please download a ...
By: yuichirose

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jan 2012 21:58:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Keeping-the-towel-on-the-chair/
Keeping the towel on the chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNK/4MNA/GVOX0HOI/FNK4MNAGVOX0HOI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNK/4MNA/GVOX0HOI/FNK4MNAGVOX0HOI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNK/4MNA/GVOX0HOI/FNK4MNAGVOX0HOI.SMALL.jpg charlieb000 Mum had always thought to keep the office chairs clean by putting towels on them. but i had always had the trouble of them sliding down off the back from repeated sittings and the towel would then get caught in the wheels, which i would then have to try to fix... and i didnt want to get up. i did gi...
By: charlieb000

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Dec 2011 15:49:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-125-Futon/
DIY $125 Futon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/2Y4A/GUZZWDVK/FJF2Y4AGUZZWDVK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/2Y4A/GUZZWDVK/FJF2Y4AGUZZWDVK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/2Y4A/GUZZWDVK/FJF2Y4AGUZZWDVK.SMALL.jpg DiscountCollegeStudent /* I submitted this project into the 4th Epilog challenge. The project was accepted, but didn't make the final cut before judging. Thank you to everyone who voted, and congrats to the contest finalists! */ Hello fellow DIYers. I'm the DiscountCollegeStudent, but you can call me Disco Stu for short....
By: DiscountCollegeStudent

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:51:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Open-chair-by-James-Tooze/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/8K4B/GTMPAXK8/F3E8K4BGTMPAXK8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/8K4B/GTMPAXK8/F3E8K4BGTMPAXK8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/8K4B/GTMPAXK8/F3E8K4BGTMPAXK8.SMALL.jpg Jamestooze Pdf / Printable instructions are available: here These are plans to make a relatively simple chair. It is cheap or nearly free to produce and only requires tools that are often owned by homeowners and hobbyists. It can be altered in many directions: structurally, formally and materially. The chair...
By: Jamestooze

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:58:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Foldable-Chair/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/GEUI/GSUSNWDH/FRWGEUIGSUSNWDH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/GEUI/GSUSNWDH/FRWGEUIGSUSNWDH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/GEUI/GSUSNWDH/FRWGEUIGSUSNWDH.SMALL.jpg weswert I saw a similar chair to this in Japan but I didn't buy it. I eventually made something like it so i can carry it around with me wherever I go. This chair is about 14in or 35.5cm long and fits well in my backpack. The cloth pretty much stops the frame from opening too much so make sure your materia...
By: weswert

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:29:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spray-painted-patio-chairs/
Spray painted patio chairs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/GUYF/GQL8PURX/FIQGUYFGQL8PURX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/GUYF/GQL8PURX/FIQGUYFGQL8PURX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/GUYF/GQL8PURX/FIQGUYFGQL8PURX.SMALL.jpg peterman921 How I painted some art chairs using Krylon spray paint. Last fall I had some clients ask me to paint some old 50's style patio chairs in some animal print look. I decided on zebra and leopard and titled the pair "predator and prey". strip and prime The first thing is to strip the old paint and ...
By: peterman921

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:55:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Chair/
Cardboard Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/GDNT/GQ221C0Y/FNXGDNTGQ221C0Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/GDNT/GQ221C0Y/FNXGDNTGQ221C0Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/GDNT/GQ221C0Y/FNXGDNTGQ221C0Y.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker In this instructable, I show how to make a cardboard chair. This is taken from my book, Amazing Rubber Band Cars (the chair is actually a seat in a life size rubber band powered cardboard car). If you have cardboard, glue and patience, you can make a sturdy (and good looking if you have any artistic...
By: MikeTheMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:58:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lifeguard-Chair-from-Recycled-Lumber/
Lifeguard Chair from Recycled Lumber - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/MB7A/GP6ZFJTP/FDJMB7AGP6ZFJTP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/MB7A/GP6ZFJTP/FDJMB7AGP6ZFJTP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/MB7A/GP6ZFJTP/FDJMB7AGP6ZFJTP.SMALL.jpg crosendahl The inspiration for this chair came from seeing one on a pier at Lake Tahoe. It’s big – seating two pretty comfortably – and tall, affording a nice view along with protection from cannonballs and wet dogs. This one is made from lumber recycled from a redwood deck we ripped out. The weathering, stai...
By: crosendahl

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:04:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bat-signal-Papasan-Chair/
Bat-signal Papasan Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/F3AE/GQBCI9V7/F82F3AEGQBCI9V7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/F3AE/GQBCI9V7/F82F3AEGQBCI9V7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/F3AE/GQBCI9V7/F82F3AEGQBCI9V7.SMALL.jpg orvis Assigned a project in my theatre workshop class, I was directed to pick a theme and build furniture based on the theme. So with focusing on Batman I saught a project to learn many new things (welding, working with wooden curves, sewing, fabrics, etc.). In all, it turned out very well, though I had t...
By: orvis

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 08:00:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Silhouette-Rocker/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/FD4J/GKS0RMK8/F2HFD4JGKS0RMK8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/FD4J/GKS0RMK8/F2HFD4JGKS0RMK8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/FD4J/GKS0RMK8/F2HFD4JGKS0RMK8.SMALL.jpg theshort You never know when an idea is going to strike! This one hit me about three beers in on a lazy friday evening. I wanted to create a rocking chair that was a little bit unorthodox. So this is what I ended up with. If you follow the line of the frame you will notice that the seat and back are able to...
By: theshort

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Mar 2011 14:51:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Fold-out-SofaFutonBed-Frame/
How To Make A Fold out Sofa/Futon/Bed Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/G648/FW4JU1BC/F8YG648FW4JU1BC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/G648/FW4JU1BC/F8YG648FW4JU1BC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/G648/FW4JU1BC/F8YG648FW4JU1BC.SMALL.jpg VVBoredGuy I enjoy relaxing on a sofa and in my bed, and so it may come as no surprise that I would wish to combine the two. After searching Ikea and several other shops, I found the average price for a "tri-fold" futon was in the region of 120GBP ($150). I found this pretty steep for what is basically some pl...
By: VVBoredGuy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Jan 2011 07:01:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Inner-Tube-Chair/
PVC Inner Tube Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/DYH0/GGC2UVKQ/FZ1DYH0GGC2UVKQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/DYH0/GGC2UVKQ/FZ1DYH0GGC2UVKQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/DYH0/GGC2UVKQ/FZ1DYH0GGC2UVKQ.SMALL.jpg boston09 So my family and I ride bike a ton, and we are constantly having to replace out inner tubes, but for some reason we keep them. I decided to make a chair with the inner tubes, because its different. This project is a little dangerous and it may be alittle difficult, but if your willing to try somethi...
By: boston09

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:25:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/20KRKR/
20KRKR - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/IFRH/GAPV3C7D/FFEIFRHGAPV3C7D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/IFRH/GAPV3C7D/FFEIFRHGAPV3C7D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/IFRH/GAPV3C7D/FFEIFRHGAPV3C7D.SMALL.jpg wholman Every year, the Rural Studio, a program of Auburn University's architecture school, located in Hale County, Alabama, pursues a research project called the 20K House.  We build a house on a budget of $20,000 that can be a sustainable, safe, spacious, dignified replacement for the mobile home. Each pr...
By: wholman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:31:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paracord-Chair-Simple-Comfortable-Adjustable-/
Paracord Chair: Simple, Comfortable, Adjustable & Collapsable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/DGCM/G7DY8666/FLSDGCMG7DY8666.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/DGCM/G7DY8666/FLSDGCMG7DY8666.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/DGCM/G7DY8666/FLSDGCMG7DY8666.SMALL.jpg IAMSatisfied This project is really simple, as it involves two intersecting wooden rectangles that have a seat and back made from woven paracord. I'm going to assume that anyone attempting this project has basic woodworking skills and is familiar with power tools, so this won't be a woodshop class. :o)  I wil...
By: IAMSatisfied

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:45:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Fn-Computer-Key-StoolChair/
Giant Fn Computer Key Stool/Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/WADN/G58TBT0M/FU9WADNG58TBT0M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/WADN/G58TBT0M/FU9WADNG58TBT0M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/WADN/G58TBT0M/FU9WADNG58TBT0M.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Extreme Geek Valentine's Day gift.  Give the Fn key to your heart. Use it as a footrest and show some love to your tired doggies or else use it and pamper your significant other with a footrub. Truly functional and multipurpose.  Yeah, you could buy this thing with $$$ but the best gifts are made wi...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:58:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pacman-pouf/
Pacman pouf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/KPX6/FYTCM0YT/F2UKPX6FYTCM0YT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/KPX6/FYTCM0YT/F2UKPX6FYTCM0YT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/KPX6/FYTCM0YT/F2UKPX6FYTCM0YT.SMALL.jpg allesflex Browsing the Internet I found a link towards a Italian design site that creates hockers (pouf) in the shape of the so ever loved pacman creature!When I saw the picture on the internet, I thought, well... that shouldn't be so hard to make it my self and dove into the adventure of designing, creating ...
By: allesflex

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