http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 06:30:51 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/3EP-Whale-Puzzle-Project-Day-1/
3EP - Whale Puzzle Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/ST0K/HF23PQ0I/FFUST0KHF23PQ0I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/ST0K/HF23PQ0I/FFUST0KHF23PQ0I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFU/ST0K/HF23PQ0I/FFUST0KHF23PQ0I.SMALL.jpg m2grzegorczyk I figured something like 3EP which means 3 EVENINGS PROJECTS. What is that? Work and home responsibilities takes most of my day - there weren't to much time left for other activities. I had to come up with something that will give me time for crafting all sorts off stuff :). That's why 3EP came into...
By: m2grzegorczyk

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 00:21:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tetris-Puzzle/
Tetris Puzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/EMJ9/HEXSG49W/FC9EMJ9HEXSG49W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/EMJ9/HEXSG49W/FC9EMJ9HEXSG49W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/EMJ9/HEXSG49W/FC9EMJ9HEXSG49W.SMALL.jpg MidnightMaker A family member threw out a challenge for an education project she needed to deliver. Her idea was to create a puzzle using wooden Tetris blocks. Needing an excuse to spend more time in the garage making stuff, I set about figuring if it was possible to arrange Tetris blocks to create a completely f...
By: MidnightMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 18:15:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solving-a-2x2-Rubiks-Cube-Blindfolded/
Solving a 2x2 Rubik's Cube Blindfolded - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/3HA1/HDYZ6UYQ/FLA3HA1HDYZ6UYQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/3HA1/HDYZ6UYQ/FLA3HA1HDYZ6UYQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/3HA1/HDYZ6UYQ/FLA3HA1HDYZ6UYQ.SMALL.jpg rubiksnerd Blindfold solving is an art form consisting of memory and finger dexterity.  This tutorial will server as an introduction into the realm of blindfold solving by starting with the 2x2x2 cube.  The ability to solve a 2x2 blindfolded is important if you want to learn larger layered cubes such as the 3x...
By: rubiksnerd

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:22:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dovetail-Puzzle/
Dovetail Puzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/66OG/HDYZIGS0/FQ066OGHDYZIGS0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/66OG/HDYZIGS0/FQ066OGHDYZIGS0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/66OG/HDYZIGS0/FQ066OGHDYZIGS0.SMALL.jpg EricOrient Tools and supplies I used: Bandsaw (only attempt this project if you’ve been trained on this) Router table with ½ inch dovetail router bit (only attempt this project if you’ve been trained on this) Sander 1 2x6 board douglas fir, at least 4” long 1 2x6 board redwood, at least 4” long I made it at ...
By: EricOrient

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 09:32:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Featured-Author-BrittLiv/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/85TL/HDOVYYBX/F4885TLHDOVYYBX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/85TL/HDOVYYBX/F4885TLHDOVYYBX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/85TL/HDOVYYBX/F4885TLHDOVYYBX.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink Britt Liv Ulrike Michelsen (known as BrittLiv on Instructables) is the author of some the most original and fun projects on the site. I started following her when I realized she was cranking out amazing projects with regularity and winning contests left and right. :D She's always got a new and f...
By: jessyratfink

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2013 18:37:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Gravity-Puzzle-Brain-Game/
How to Make a Gravity Puzzle (Brain Game) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/Q9NK/HBNXVBGL/FGEQ9NKHBNXVBGL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/Q9NK/HBNXVBGL/FGEQ9NKHBNXVBGL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/Q9NK/HBNXVBGL/FGEQ9NKHBNXVBGL.SMALL.jpg The King of Random Watch the Video! This little brain game is all about engineering a lower center of gravity. The idea has been around forever, but most people still can't do it. The challenge is simple .. just balance these 14 nails on one nail head.  The nails can't touch anything except each other, and they al...
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:36:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/From-Cheesy-to-a-MAZE-ing/
From Cheesy to a-MAZE-ing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD3/YF5O/HAE69JPX/FD3YF5OHAE69JPX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD3/YF5O/HAE69JPX/FD3YF5OHAE69JPX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD3/YF5O/HAE69JPX/FD3YF5OHAE69JPX.SMALL.jpg dismissie I was thinking about making some sort of ornament, but then this maze idea came to me.  If you already have some paint, glue, and tape (ribbon would work too), then this instructable won't cost anything!  This might make a good stocking stuffer for little kids- or you really could hang it from a tre...
By: dismissie

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Dec 2012 13:25:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Spider-web-for-Halloween/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/WJZ3/H8I45X5R/FGKWJZ3H8I45X5R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/WJZ3/H8I45X5R/FGKWJZ3H8I45X5R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/WJZ3/H8I45X5R/FGKWJZ3H8I45X5R.SMALL.jpg puzzlerhan This is a well known classical disentanglement puzzle. The aim of this puzzle is to free the ring. I made only a graphical arrangement for this puzzle. This is a simple puzzle and very easy to make. With a good workshop possibilities you can make more than 50 puzzle in one day and may be a good gift...
By: puzzlerhan

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 05:38:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/T-Rex-Dinosaur-Puzzle-with-different-sizes-and-pos/
T-Rex Dinosaur Puzzle with different sizes and positions - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/XSPB/H82U7XSM/FJPXSPBH82U7XSM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/XSPB/H82U7XSM/FJPXSPBH82U7XSM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/XSPB/H82U7XSM/FJPXSPBH82U7XSM.SMALL.jpg stevemoseley This Instructable is to show you how I designed and built my own 3-D T-Rex dinosaur puzzle. There are a lot of different dinosaur patterns that you can find to cut out with a scroll saw.  I wanted to make one of these for my son, but couldn't find a pattern that I liked.  I also wanted to be able t...
By: stevemoseley

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:02:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-Love-Puzzle/
Coffee Love Puzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/IHKJ/H742ZVJI/FWFIHKJH742ZVJI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/IHKJ/H742ZVJI/FWFIHKJH742ZVJI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/IHKJ/H742ZVJI/FWFIHKJH742ZVJI.SMALL.jpg puzzlerhan I love puzzles, games, woodwork, books,cooking etc. I love also coffee. Coffee is a good companion for your other loves. You can drink a coffee when you solve a puzzle or when you read a book. This puzzle is a tricky take apart puzzle  and has some similarities with blind mazes. But blind mazes con...
By: puzzlerhan

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:55:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2D-and-3D-Tangram-Puzzle/
2D and 3D Tangram Puzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/E6K5/H6730QFD/FAUE6K5H6730QFD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/E6K5/H6730QFD/FAUE6K5H6730QFD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/E6K5/H6730QFD/FAUE6K5H6730QFD.SMALL.jpg CuanStafford This is how to create your own tangram puzzle which can be used to create both 2D and 3D objects and shapes. What you need to get started Materials needed: 1 x A3 Masonite Board 3.2 mm thickness. Tools needed: 1 x Laser Cutter on 80% power. Image of Laser Cutter: http://www.engravingmachinesi...
By: CuanStafford

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 03:19:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Acrylic-Penny-Maze/
Acrylic Penny Maze - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/3AZ5/H67388WG/FSU3AZ5H67388WG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/3AZ5/H67388WG/FSU3AZ5H67388WG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/3AZ5/H67388WG/FSU3AZ5H67388WG.SMALL.jpg Kiteman So,  I made the simple Cardboard Penny Maze. But, it wasn't quite enough. Enter the laser cutter... Planning Planning started the old-fashioned way, with pencil and paper. I worked on squared paper, planning routes up and down through five layers.  I exploited the squares' size to plan 20mm ch...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:48:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Bandaged-Rubik-Cube/
Wooden Bandaged Rubik Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF3/48YT/H4VQ61SN/FF348YTH4VQ61SN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF3/48YT/H4VQ61SN/FF348YTH4VQ61SN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF3/48YT/H4VQ61SN/FF348YTH4VQ61SN.SMALL.jpg puzzlerhan This is my Rubik cube modification.  According the information from Twisty Puzzles Museum this puzzle design is from Hidetoshi Takeji. You can read more about this puzzle from here. But I will describe here basic method for making a bandaged wooden Rubik cube from a standard Rubik cube. You can mak...
By: puzzlerhan

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Jul 2012 15:45:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Tetris-Cube/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/42JN/H3W4J53O/FDD42JNH3W4J53O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/42JN/H3W4J53O/FDD42JNH3W4J53O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/42JN/H3W4J53O/FDD42JNH3W4J53O.SMALL.jpg SHIFT! Hi Instructabrarians, This is a pretty fun project I made last week Friday afternoon: a 3D Tetris Cube! Using  our company's 3D UP printer, I got this file from Thingiverse.com (All credit for the file goes to PP3D) rescaled it to a pocket sized version and then scaled it to Pocket Sized. Afterward...
By: SHIFT!

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:49:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Penny-Maze-Easy-Version/
Penny Maze - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/3740/H3QFJ5R9/F963740H3QFJ5R9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/3740/H3QFJ5R9/F963740H3QFJ5R9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/3740/H3QFJ5R9/F963740H3QFJ5R9.SMALL.jpg Kiteman I'm presenting here a pocket-sized puzzle in the first of several versions, depending on your skills, materials, tools and target audience. In every version, though, you drop a small coin in one slot, and need to get it out of the other slot. This first version is quick and easy to make (it took m...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jun 2012 09:24:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Da-Vinci-Code-Cryptex/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/CSR4/H3CS31BZ/FDVCSR4H3CS31BZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/CSR4/H3CS31BZ/FDVCSR4H3CS31BZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/CSR4/H3CS31BZ/FDVCSR4H3CS31BZ.SMALL.jpg Marcus Worsley I have made a A Da Vinci Code style cryptex, it is made out of 4 pipes, two metal and two plastic, the caps are made out of wood. in total this took about 6 hours to make Thanks to merijnvw for giving me basic instructions on how to make it P.S. i am currently working on a second cryptex which wil...
By: Marcus Worsley

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Jun 2012 14:23:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2D-and-3D-puzzle-sets/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/JAY9/H2WESY8O/FPUJAY9H2WESY8O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/JAY9/H2WESY8O/FPUJAY9H2WESY8O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/JAY9/H2WESY8O/FPUJAY9H2WESY8O.SMALL.jpg vilacedric The 3D wood puzzle sets are designed from a simple 2D pattern. First, I draw the template with illustrator and then I make the template by laser cut. Second, I make each part of the puzzle using band saw. Then, with the template, I sand it with belt sander. After finishing each part of the 3D puzzle...
By: vilacedric

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 19:06:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/minitile/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/TIDL/H231ZAAQ/F8VTIDLH231ZAAQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/TIDL/H231ZAAQ/F8VTIDLH231ZAAQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/TIDL/H231ZAAQ/F8VTIDLH231ZAAQ.SMALL.jpg khuang3 What is a fun game? What are the differences between a game and a toy? Everyone might have a different explanation of what a fun game is, so it is hard to create a game for everyone. Yet, a toy is something that people play with and without limitations of how to play it. People love to create, and...
By: khuang3

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 22:59:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Scrabble-for-blind-people/
Scrabble for blind people - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/O9TN/H0OJ6K4B/FHYO9TNH0OJ6K4B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/O9TN/H0OJ6K4B/FHYO9TNH0OJ6K4B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/O9TN/H0OJ6K4B/FHYO9TNH0OJ6K4B.SMALL.jpg scrabble! We have created a scrabble Board for blind people. We got this idea by the mobile phone game Wordfeud. One of us has a friend who is blind, who couldn't play that game but though he was curious about how it is played. That's why we have created a game for blind people. Materials To make this scra...
By: scrabble!

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:04:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-World-Puzzle-How-to-learn-your-countries-the/
The World Puzzle - How to learn your countries the fun way. (laser cut) by Samuel Bernier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/O25M/GYW6GMAT/F19O25MGYW6GMAT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/O25M/GYW6GMAT/F19O25MGYW6GMAT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/O25M/GYW6GMAT/F19O25MGYW6GMAT.SMALL.jpg Samuel Bernier Have you ever seen one of these videos where a journalist interviews students and adults, asking them to point Iran out on a map? The result is often funny, and so is this game. Over a hundred countries, some of them you never heard about, in a puzzle race. Here is how to make one of the best geogra...
By: Samuel Bernier

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:07:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Mikado/
Pocket Mikado - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/OS8U/GV4W325J/FKROS8UGV4W325J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/OS8U/GV4W325J/FKROS8UGV4W325J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/OS8U/GV4W325J/FKROS8UGV4W325J.SMALL.jpg ansanma Play Mikado game everywhere with this easy and inexpensive version. In this game, you need to demonstrate your skills by removing one stick without touching or moving the others. One stick represents the mikado —the ancient name for the Emperor of Japan—, and the society hierarchy: mandarins, bonze...
By: ansanma

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:38:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Rubyrint-rubik-cube-labyrinth/
Rubyrint - rubik cube labyrinth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/CXMP/GV0KXLVZ/FP9CXMPGV0KXLVZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/CXMP/GV0KXLVZ/FP9CXMPGV0KXLVZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/CXMP/GV0KXLVZ/FP9CXMPGV0KXLVZ.SMALL.jpg derte84 The purpose of this instructable is to build a fun game with and old rubik cube laying around. Rubyrinth is a Rubik cube that has paths, forks and 2 gates on its faces instead of colors. The goal of the game is to connect the 2 gates with the longest path You can find more projects on http://gente...
By: derte84

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:00:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bouncy-Rubiks-Cube/
Bouncy Rubik's Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FMV/KMIA/GUEN7OSP/FMVKMIAGUEN7OSP.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMV/KMIA/GUEN7OSP/FMVKMIAGUEN7OSP.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMV/KMIA/GUEN7OSP/FMVKMIAGUEN7OSP.SMALL.jpg BrittLiv In this tutorial I'm going to show you two different ways, to make a bouncy Rubik's Cube. I love to modify Rubik Cubes, but was lacking the time lately, that's why I wanted to make something special as soon, as I had a bit of spare time. Do you know somebody, who gets frustrated easily? Who has may...
By: BrittLiv

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:01:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stacking-blocks-Maximum-name-changed/
Stacking blocks Maximum (name changed) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/ZB0C/GTXK889B/FYHZB0CGTXK889B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/ZB0C/GTXK889B/FYHZB0CGTXK889B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/ZB0C/GTXK889B/FYHZB0CGTXK889B.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian The oversize Stacking blocks based on the popular game (I cannot say the name due to copyright reasons) game is almost essential for outdoor fun. Why huddle around a short stack when you can have 27 inches of play-room. Once again I did this then found that there are others who have already done ...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:14:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Name-Puzzle-Laser-Cut/
Name Puzzle - Laser Cut - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/NCWV/G1BB3VFE/FXKNCWVG1BB3VFE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/NCWV/G1BB3VFE/FXKNCWVG1BB3VFE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/NCWV/G1BB3VFE/FXKNCWVG1BB3VFE.SMALL.jpg hitechantics This is a great personalized present for a little one in your life. It is colorful, educational and very personal. Easy to layout, construct and paint. Laser cutting ensures a perfect fit every time. Inspiration My friend's daughter is coming up to her first birthday, so what to get for a one yea...
By: hitechantics

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Nov 2009 17:49:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sudoku%3asolving-it-for-beginners-and-the-expirience/
Sudoku:solving it for beginners and the expirienced - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FH5/M0JX/F6B7Q8AB/FH5M0JXF6B7Q8AB.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FH5/M0JX/F6B7Q8AB/FH5M0JXF6B7Q8AB.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FH5/M0JX/F6B7Q8AB/FH5M0JXF6B7Q8AB.SMALL.jpg Oorspronklikheid I will be showing the most basic to not so basic methods,trick and tips to finish a sudoku.this instructable is for anyone who plays or wants to play sudoku even if you don't know how to play. I'll start with the basic thing and progress to the less basic things. How to play sudoku The objective...
By: Oorspronklikheid

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2007 11:40:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tessellating-Cats-Decoration-or-Puzzle/
Tessellating Cats Decoration or Puzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/Q2ZI/GSUSPOF8/F61Q2ZIGSUSPOF8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/Q2ZI/GSUSPOF8/F61Q2ZIGSUSPOF8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/Q2ZI/GSUSPOF8/F61Q2ZIGSUSPOF8.SMALL.jpg wombatmorrison I like cats, I like group projects and I like puzzles (as a social activity). I also like to cut stuff out using my scroll saw - though cutting lots of the same item sucks and would be MUCH easier with a laser cutter (pardon me while I wipe the drool off my chin thinking about an Epilog laser cutter...
By: wombatmorrison

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Oct 2011 14:13:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/BUTTONHOLE-PUZZLE-POCKET-SIZED/
BUTTONHOLE PUZZLE (POCKET SIZED) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/MH23/GSUSNTAV/F80MH23GSUSNTAV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/MH23/GSUSNTAV/F80MH23GSUSNTAV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/MH23/GSUSNTAV/F80MH23GSUSNTAV.SMALL.jpg CHARLESCRANFORD This is a new version on an old puzzle.  Invented by Sam Loyd 1841-1911.  The puzzle is placed on a buttonhole and seems impossible to remove.  This is where the term buttonholed (to get someone's attention) came from. Materials and Tools You will need strong string and a piece of pipe. I used ...
By: CHARLESCRANFORD

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:52:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/rusty-wrenches-ping-pong-balls-centrifugal-toy/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/1M55/GPBDHOXK/FUC1M55GPBDHOXK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/1M55/GPBDHOXK/FUC1M55GPBDHOXK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/1M55/GPBDHOXK/FUC1M55GPBDHOXK.SMALL.jpg duboisvb I have an old toy which is just a small box and it has 2 small ball bearings inside. The idea was to get one ball bearing in the hole on the right and the other into the hole on the left.  I remember  spending a lot of time failing to do this until I was shown the trick: spin the box and the ball b...
By: duboisvb

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jul 2011 12:19:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pimp-my-Rubik-s-Cube/
Pimp my Rubik's Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FR2/QVFR/UT2EP281N3R/FR2QVFRUT2EP281N3R.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FR2/QVFR/UT2EP281N3R/FR2QVFRUT2EP281N3R.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FR2/QVFR/UT2EP281N3R/FR2QVFRUT2EP281N3R.SMALL.jpg Robotrix Tired of the same ol' cube? Looking for a slightly more challenging option? Looking for a slightly more street-cred-enhancing option? Look no further. Peel those old stickers. If you've been using your cube as much as you should be, the stickers are peeling. If not, your cube is probably signific...
By: Robotrix

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2006 11:07:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chopstick-Tensegrity-Setkind-of/
Simple Tensegrity Set - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/240E/GQX21YFN/FXE240EGQX21YFN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/240E/GQX21YFN/FXE240EGQX21YFN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/240E/GQX21YFN/FXE240EGQX21YFN.SMALL.jpg dimtick This is my entry into the Chopstick Challenge. Give credit where credit is due: When I first started thinking about this challenge my first idea was to construct a tensegrity tower using chopsticks.   I did a quick google search and wouldn't you know....there was a instructable which did it better ...
By: dimtick

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Aug 2011 08:35:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-confuzzle-your-friends-with-the-Puzzle-Stic/
How to confuzzle your friends with the Puzzle Stick. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FN3/C2L0/FJI8VZCD/FN3C2L0FJI8VZCD.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FN3/C2L0/FJI8VZCD/FN3C2L0FJI8VZCD.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FN3/C2L0/FJI8VZCD/FN3C2L0FJI8VZCD.SMALL.jpg Kiteman A simple little game from years ago - just catch the rubber band with the hook and give it a pull.Simple? No... Tools and Materials: Materials;You will need a stick, wide enough to drill conveniently. I used an actual stick, but you could use a short length of thick dowel or broom handle.You wi...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Aug 2008 14:23:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/the-centrifugal-puzzle/
the centrifugal puzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/G0VZ/GPVEVDVR/FF5G0VZGPVEVDVR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/G0VZ/GPVEVDVR/FF5G0VZGPVEVDVR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/G0VZ/GPVEVDVR/FF5G0VZGPVEVDVR.SMALL.jpg cobalt420 Do you want to wow your friends, Do you like working with wood, Do you enjoy brain teasers, if so read on... Everyone likes a good brain  teaser every once in a wile. A puzzle that can frustrate the most powerful minds, yet has simple solution. The centrifugal puzzle can do that! Things...
By: cobalt420

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Jul 2011 12:59:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sticker-free-Rubiks-cube/
Sticker-free Rubik's cube! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/KF65/FU0HYZ9B/FTAKF65FU0HYZ9B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/KF65/FU0HYZ9B/FTAKF65FU0HYZ9B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/KF65/FU0HYZ9B/FTAKF65FU0HYZ9B.SMALL.jpg mrrshotshot Tired of the stickers falling off of your Rubik's cube? Here is a simple and cheap solution to making your cube last longer and look cooler! What you'll need. Scissors, a ruler, a pen, 6 different colored foam pads (the thinner the better), and brush on Krazy glue (I got the kind made for plasti...
By: mrrshotshot

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:56:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gears-of-War-Themed-Rubiks-Cube/
Gears of War Themed Rubik's Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/9LQO/GL4Z49HQ/FJ19LQOGL4Z49HQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/9LQO/GL4Z49HQ/FJ19LQOGL4Z49HQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/9LQO/GL4Z49HQ/FJ19LQOGL4Z49HQ.SMALL.jpg enceptions With the release of the new Gears of War just around the corner I decided to do my first ible with a GOW theme.  Materials This is pretty straight forward and won't break the bank.  You'll need: A rubik's cube (or other cube)  Mod Podge or other glue and sealer  Small brush Pencil and ruler Scis...
By: enceptions

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:33:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-solve-a-5x5-Rubiks-Professor-cube/
How to solve a 5x5 Rubik's Professor cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F3H/FB0W/FOWZQ5P1/F3HFB0WFOWZQ5P1.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3H/FB0W/FOWZQ5P1/F3HFB0WFOWZQ5P1.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3H/FB0W/FOWZQ5P1/F3HFB0WFOWZQ5P1.SMALL.jpg Does Not Compute I got a 5x5 cube recently, and learned how to do it by only learning a few algorithms. In order for you to be able to finish the cube, you will need to be able to solve a 3x3 cube, but being able to solve a 4x4 cube would also enhance your abilities for it, since the algorithms can be used on both...
By: Does Not Compute

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Jan 2009 16:57:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Grid-Blocked-Wooden-Logic-Puzzle/
Grid-Blocked: Wooden Logic Puzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/TLVH/FOHTTTTB/FHATLVHFOHTTTTB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/TLVH/FOHTTTTB/FHATLVHFOHTTTTB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/TLVH/FOHTTTTB/FHATLVHFOHTTTTB.SMALL.jpg x_goose_x This Christmas, my siblings and I decided to set a price limit of $10 for our gifts for each other, since most of us are unemployed students. My plan was to build everyone a little something. This instructable covers the first of my gifts: a wooden version of the puzzle Rush Hourư, by ThinkFun Inc.T...
By: x_goose_x

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:07:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/maze-puzzle-box/
maze puzzle box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/Z43L/GYZNVMDR/F2OZ43LGYZNVMDR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/Z43L/GYZNVMDR/F2OZ43LGYZNVMDR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/Z43L/GYZNVMDR/F2OZ43LGYZNVMDR.SMALL.jpg matthewvenn This is a puzzle box. To open it you need to perform a certain gesture and press a button. The gesture is defined by the shape of an internal ball bearing maze. You can easily create your own maze and plans using the website www.mazepuzzlebox.co.uk. The design is parametric, making it easy to make...
By: matthewvenn

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:25:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Wooden-Bobcat-Toy/
The Wooden Bobcat Toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/FWGY/GI0TM6KZ/FKSFWGYGI0TM6KZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/FWGY/GI0TM6KZ/FKSFWGYGI0TM6KZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/FWGY/GI0TM6KZ/FKSFWGYGI0TM6KZ.SMALL.jpg hack818 I was going through Instuctables and saw some amazing stuff.  I just wanted to do something that was just as amazing.  Hopefully I have a file you can use.  I used my Epilog laser engraver (Epilog Mini 12x24 45 watt).  This project took 12 hours to design, 60 minutes to cut out, and 30 minutes to gl...
By: hack818

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:08:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Bolt-Puzzle/
The Bolt Puzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/FGSR/GHFJYHUQ/FJDFGSRGHFJYHUQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/FGSR/GHFJYHUQ/FJDFGSRGHFJYHUQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/FGSR/GHFJYHUQ/FJDFGSRGHFJYHUQ.SMALL.jpg Mattrox This instructable will show you how to make a great pocket sized puzzle. Great for a gift. P.s. This was not my idea credit goes to This Site . However the pictures are my own. Materials and tools To make the Bolt puzzle you will need: A left-handed bolt (For size, look at the picture) and mat...
By: Mattrox

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2010 23:53:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Cryptex-Vault/
Cardboard Cryptex Vault - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/7ZIL/GHFJXVBG/FO07ZILGHFJXVBG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/7ZIL/GHFJXVBG/FO07ZILGHFJXVBG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/7ZIL/GHFJXVBG/FO07ZILGHFJXVBG.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian Cardboard model of a Cryptex.  This is a 5 letter model that allows you to build and set your own combination. You have seen this type of device in the movies now build your own. Average assembly time can be up to 7 hours. I know that it is long but the process is rather satisfying upon completion....
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:08:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wine-bottle-puzzle/
Wine bottle puzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/XI1U/GHFK7KSX/FBPXI1UGHFK7KSX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/XI1U/GHFK7KSX/FBPXI1UGHFK7KSX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/XI1U/GHFK7KSX/FBPXI1UGHFK7KSX.SMALL.jpg MatB I've seen many of the wine bottle puzzle kits that are available for purchase but they seemed a little expensive for what they are. Since joining my local hackerspace (Northackton) I've not actually made anything, so I thought I'd see if I could make one over a weekend. Based on pictures of existin...
By: MatB

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:30:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Crazy-Foto-Cube/
Magic Folding Photo Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/HPDN/GQL8Q0IY/F5UHPDNGQL8Q0IY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/HPDN/GQL8Q0IY/F5UHPDNGQL8Q0IY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/HPDN/GQL8Q0IY/F5UHPDNGQL8Q0IY.SMALL.jpg BrittLiv Like probably every other mother my mum loves getting photos for Christmas, but in my opinion normal photo cubes or books are a bit boring. Being fascinated by instructable member golics "Unbelievable! White Or Black. Crazy Paper Cube", I had the idea of combining it with photos. The pictures work ...
By: BrittLiv

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Dec 2010 07:30:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Wooden-Soma-Cube/
Make a Wooden Soma Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/51HT/GDNIZECA/F1151HTGDNIZECA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/51HT/GDNIZECA/F1151HTGDNIZECA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/51HT/GDNIZECA/F1151HTGDNIZECA.SMALL.jpg petercd Make this 3D puzzle out of wood. The Soma Cube was invented by Piet Hein in 1936 during a lecture on quantum mechanics conducted by Werner Heisenberg. (taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soma_cube ) The cube is made from 27 cubelets formed into 7 pieces. I've used the naming convention used o...
By: petercd

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Sep 2010 08:23:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-Rubiks-Wood-Cube/
Rubik's Wood Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/4YUY/GD2J1WD9/FWQ4YUYGD2J1WD9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/4YUY/GD2J1WD9/FWQ4YUYGD2J1WD9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/4YUY/GD2J1WD9/FWQ4YUYGD2J1WD9.SMALL.jpg BrittLiv In 1974 Ernö Rubik spent only 6 weeks on developing the mechanism of the Rubik's Cube, but it took six years for it's worldwide distribution. The puzzle was licensed to be sold by Ideal Toys in 1980. To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the world's best-selling puzzle a limited edition Rubik's Wood ...
By: BrittLiv

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:07:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Rubik-s-Dice-Cube/
Magnetic Rubik's Dice Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FC5/19GR/NVUEVYDUQKQ/FC519GRNVUEVYDUQKQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FC5/19GR/NVUEVYDUQKQ/FC519GRNVUEVYDUQKQ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FC5/19GR/NVUEVYDUQKQ/FC519GRNVUEVYDUQKQ.SMALL.jpg burzvingion This project is a modified version of gfixler's Magnetic Acrylic Rubik's Cube, and uses red translucent dice instead of clear acrylic cubes. I give credit for the dice idea to ella and andyholloway, who were going to build a dice cube, however I do not know if they ever finished. I will assume, if ...
By: burzvingion

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2006 16:08:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Confuzzle/
The Confuzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/GOER/GC4GD926/F5XGOERGC4GD926.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/GOER/GC4GD926/F5XGOERGC4GD926.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/GOER/GC4GD926/F5XGOERGC4GD926.SMALL.jpg greeenpro Simplicity and confusion don't often go hand in hand.  Here's a confusing puzzle, or "confuzzle", that can be made in minutes.  Although it involves simple geometric principles, it is surprising and even baffling to some people.  In short, it's a quick, easy project that is tons of fun to show other...
By: greeenpro

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Aug 2010 11:02:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-modified-Rubiks-Cube/
Modified Rubik's Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/1BGJ/G30TY33M/FRD1BGJG30TY33M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/1BGJ/G30TY33M/FRD1BGJG30TY33M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/1BGJ/G30TY33M/FRD1BGJG30TY33M.SMALL.jpg BrittLiv In this tutorial I'm going to show you how to make a Rubik's Cube, which changes the shape when you scramble it. The cuboid is easy to make, because you don't have to extend any pieces. Check out step 5 to see, how to solve it. Basically it solves like the 3x3x3, so if you know how to solve that o...
By: BrittLiv

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:29:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/KeyboardSudoku-Rubiks-Cubedead-computer-conte/
Keyboard/Sudoku Rubik's Cube...dead computer contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/BDU4/G5KPACL5/FOZBDU4G5KPACL5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/BDU4/G5KPACL5/FOZBDU4G5KPACL5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/BDU4/G5KPACL5/FOZBDU4G5KPACL5.SMALL.jpg Overlord5 Tired of the normal Rubik's cube challenge?   Have the keyboards from a dead computer?  Well, here is the thing for you!  The Keyboard/Sudoku Rubik's cube! i got the idea when i popped off a key from my key board and looked at its shape, and it fit perfectly on my Rubik's cube *thanks to the edito...
By: Overlord5

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:24:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Scavenger-Hunt-In-a-Bottle/
Scavenger Hunt In a Bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/0YHP/FPQLEMJ4/FM40YHPFPQLEMJ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/0YHP/FPQLEMJ4/FM40YHPFPQLEMJ4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/0YHP/FPQLEMJ4/FM40YHPFPQLEMJ4.SMALL.jpg peterjr The Bottle Scavenger Hunt is an easy and fun project that can be made with materials found around the house. The object of the game is to find the hidden objects which are camouflaged by the colored rice in a clear plastic bottle. materials needed 2 clear plastic bottles4 cups of rice1 package...
By: peterjr

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