http://www.instructables.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:07:51 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-DIY-Complete-Workshop/
Building a DIY Complete Workshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/9SS4/HHS9W40I/FK79SS4HHS9W40I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/9SS4/HHS9W40I/FK79SS4HHS9W40I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/9SS4/HHS9W40I/FK79SS4HHS9W40I.SMALL.jpg bizydad Build your own workshop from the ground up! Most of my photos have detailed notes, so check them out. This is the Instructable for my Workshop Video Tour 2013. This Shop was constructed for under $2000 Materials for construction(roughly): 100 2x4x8' 4     2x4x12'   8     2x6x10' 2     2x6x12' 35 ...
By: bizydad

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:00:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Trying-my-hand-at-Mold-Making-and-Casting-with-Si/
Trying my hand at: Mold Making and Casting with Silicone RTV [Pittsburgh Tech Shop] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEF/TK55/HHS9SOEK/FEFTK55HHS9SOEK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEF/TK55/HHS9SOEK/FEFTK55HHS9SOEK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEF/TK55/HHS9SOEK/FEFTK55HHS9SOEK.SMALL.jpg thisisanexparrot Today at the Pittsburgh Tech Shop, I took a class in mold making and casting. This is a great technique for making multiple copies of a piece out of resin. It's used in sculpting, prop making, special effects makeup, and many more applications. This Instructable is the documentation of the class in ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:41:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/GHETTO-COMPRESSOR-RUNNING-GHETTO-STEAM-ENGINE/
GHETTO COMPRESSOR RUNNING GHETTO STEAM ENGINE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/R3OK/HHS9R1SV/FK2R3OKHHS9R1SV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/R3OK/HHS9R1SV/FK2R3OKHHS9R1SV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/R3OK/HHS9R1SV/FK2R3OKHHS9R1SV.SMALL.jpg TomGoff So you've built something that needs a bit of air to run, you have a few options from your own breath to a full on workshop compressor. Here's a way to build a budget compressor for powering up small air powered gadgets. Here's what you'll need: 1, Bicycle pump 2. Air bed adaptor 3. 300mm of 6mm ID...
By: TomGoff

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:12:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Calipers-for-wheel-truing-stand/
Calipers for wheel truing stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/I6RS/HHOFXHWX/FXYI6RSHHOFXHWX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/I6RS/HHOFXHWX/FXYI6RSHHOFXHWX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/I6RS/HHOFXHWX/FXYI6RSHHOFXHWX.SMALL.jpg ehsiung In a previous Instructable  I showed how you can make a wheel truing stand with a few pieces of steel angle. While very useful, its biggest shortcoming was the lack of calipers, which is necessary to check the lateral and radial trueness of the wheel. So as a follow-on project I made this caliper to...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:34:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printable-microscope-for-home-or-lab/
3D printable microscope for home or lab - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/APST/HHS9S4LF/FRBAPSTHHS9S4LF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/APST/HHS9S4LF/FRBAPSTHHS9S4LF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/APST/HHS9S4LF/FRBAPSTHHS9S4LF.SMALL.jpg kwalus The following instructable describes a 3D printable microscope that you can make at home using low cost 3D printing. Almost every part on this microscope is 3D printable with the exception of the lenses, which you can get from disposable cameras. I got my lenses from a local photography shop and the...
By: kwalus

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:02:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printable-Adjustable-Volume-Pipette/
3D Printable Adjustable Volume Pipette - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/J0V5/HHS9IH8V/FAYJ0V5HHS9IH8V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/J0V5/HHS9IH8V/FAYJ0V5HHS9IH8V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/J0V5/HHS9IH8V/FAYJ0V5HHS9IH8V.SMALL.jpg kwalus Pipettes are prolific in laboratories everywhere and used to transfer variable amounts of liquid. Professional tools are calibrated and have dials that allow the user to set the volume. The following instructions are the result of an experiment to develop 3D printable and low cost alternatives to st...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:23:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Prescription-Safety-Goggles-plus-a-few-extra/
DIY Prescription Safety Goggles! (plus a few extras) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/WYTV/HHJOM8S2/F9QWYTVHHJOM8S2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/WYTV/HHJOM8S2/F9QWYTVHHJOM8S2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/WYTV/HHJOM8S2/F9QWYTVHHJOM8S2.SMALL.jpg KlockworkKevin As Someone with awful vision, I always have the problem of needing to have my glasses on to see what I'm working on, but then I either have to fuss with wearing safety goggles over my glasses or the lying to myself that my glasses work as safety goggles, which isn't true and even if they protect my ...
By: KlockworkKevin

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 09:20:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Laser-Screwdriver/
The Laser Screwdriver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/ATIB/HHJOIL4X/FKTATIBHHJOIL4X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/ATIB/HHJOIL4X/FKTATIBHHJOIL4X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/ATIB/HHJOIL4X/FKTATIBHHJOIL4X.SMALL.jpg SparkIndustries As a maker you always need screwdrivers. They're handy but become boring after a while :). So I decided to make a tool handle which looks galactical cool and is also handy. The Laser screwdriver is the result. As this is my first instructable i would be very happy if you leave a comment. (so i can ...
By: SparkIndustries

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2013 09:17:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/mini-4-jaw-chuck-wood-lathe/
mini 4 jaw chuck wood lathe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/9JHY/HH2VXHDK/FY49JHYHH2VXHDK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/9JHY/HH2VXHDK/FY49JHYHH2VXHDK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/9JHY/HH2VXHDK/FY49JHYHH2VXHDK.SMALL.jpg steelsun making a mini lathe had been an idea in my mind for a long time until i saw someone's. and then i made this by aluminium alloy sections and aluminium plate. but i didn't take too many pictures for all the steps because sometimes i forgot. this lathe can be extended when you add some module. it can b...
By: steelsun

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 07:33:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glove-Mounted-Soldering-Station/
Glove Mounted Soldering Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/07CH/HH2LJK6V/FGG07CHHH2LJK6V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/07CH/HH2LJK6V/FGG07CHHH2LJK6V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/07CH/HH2LJK6V/FGG07CHHH2LJK6V.SMALL.jpg KlockworkKevin This project is a basically a sleeve/glove mounted cordless soldering station I built using mostly reused materials.  It has two "helping hands", a flashlight, soldering iron, a magnetic soldering spool holder, and runs off some old laptop batteries. I mounted it on a sock sewn to a glove that I had...
By: KlockworkKevin

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 11:27:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Patch-a-Wire-or-Barbed-Wire-Fence/
How to Patch a Wire or Barbed Wire Fence - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/VFXY/HH11RZ7N/F1ZVFXYHH11RZ7N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/VFXY/HH11RZ7N/F1ZVFXYHH11RZ7N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/VFXY/HH11RZ7N/F1ZVFXYHH11RZ7N.SMALL.jpg mazzmn What the heck is that big rusty yellow thing? ....that's what they used to say about my car back in high school, but no, I'm talking about the big rusty yellow thing in the picture!  It's an old Fence Stretcher/Splicer and this Instructable is going to show you how to use it to splice a wire fence. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 21:24:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3-in-one-Universal-screw-tool/
Revised Project. 3 in one Universal screw tool. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/JCY2/H2WEWXGM/FY8JCY2H2WEWXGM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/JCY2/H2WEWXGM/FY8JCY2H2WEWXGM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/JCY2/H2WEWXGM/FY8JCY2H2WEWXGM.SMALL.jpg DootMadskills UPDATE: As I look at this project a year or so after I published it here and now have learned the site............This project is a mess and I put alot of effort into it. So I am going to clean it up a bit and make it easier to read and understand, correct a few steps I see now and work on getting...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Jun 2012 08:35:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Restoring-a-vintage-hand-plane/
Restoring a vintage hand plane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA6/LYMX/HGH6S548/FA6LYMXHGH6S548.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA6/LYMX/HGH6S548/FA6LYMXHGH6S548.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA6/LYMX/HGH6S548/FA6LYMXHGH6S548.SMALL.jpg warehouse32   On a recent trip to North Carolina my wife and I had stopped at an antique store where i found a few decent Stanley Bailey hand planes. For those of you that don't know, a hand plane is a woodworking tool that's been around for a few centuries and is used to flatten and smooth wood.   I absolutel...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 04:25:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Soft-Jaws-for-a-Vise/
Magnetic Soft Jaws for a Vise - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/8BF4/HGU2P4AN/FIW8BF4HGU2P4AN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/8BF4/HGU2P4AN/FIW8BF4HGU2P4AN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/8BF4/HGU2P4AN/FIW8BF4HGU2P4AN.SMALL.jpg Phil B This is a set of soft jaws I made for my vise. They are made from 1 x 2 inch furring strips.  A few weeks ago I was watching the Woodsmith Shop TV show on PBS. They showed a set of homemade soft jaws for a vise held in place by magnets. That set used very powerful button magnets set into the wooden...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 16:10:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Over-the-Shoulder-Camera-Mount/
Over-the-Shoulder Camera Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/KM8X/HFSHU5W2/FUIKM8XHFSHU5W2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/KM8X/HFSHU5W2/FUIKM8XHFSHU5W2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/KM8X/HFSHU5W2/FUIKM8XHFSHU5W2.SMALL.jpg CourtneyGaudet This tutorial will show you how to make a camera mount that you carry on your back or your chest. You will need: 1 x PVC Cap 3 x "T" Pipes 1 x 7" PVC Pipe 2 x 8" PVC  Pipes 2 x 10" PVC Pipes 6 x 1.5" PVC Pipes 4 x 90 Degree Pipes 2 x 45 Degree Pipes 2 x Sleeping Bag Straps Step One On ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:23:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tool-DIY-Helping-Hands-Tool-and-Material-Holder-/
Tool : DIY Helping Hands Tool and Material Holder from PVC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/KEJV/HGJ4YJ1X/FCUKEJVHGJ4YJ1X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/KEJV/HGJ4YJ1X/FCUKEJVHGJ4YJ1X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/KEJV/HGJ4YJ1X/FCUKEJVHGJ4YJ1X.SMALL.jpg ATXVlad At ATXHackerspace and in my home shop, I often find myself wishing I had a second set of hands to hold items in place while I work on them - either gluing, painting, sanding etc. I was inspired by the set of "helping hands" I use on my electronics bench and decided to make a large set of helping han...
By: ATXVlad

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 13:23:40 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/Joist-Hangar-sawhorse-work-table/
Joist Hangar sawhorse work table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FPD/CA0P/H19RT57U/FPDCA0PH19RT57U.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPD/CA0P/H19RT57U/FPDCA0PH19RT57U.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPD/CA0P/H19RT57U/FPDCA0PH19RT57U.SMALL.jpg jubal19 I haven't built my dream workbench yet, so I needed a large work table that I could set up quickly wherever I needed it.  I have a pair of sawhorses that I use all the time, and an approximately 30"x30" plywood shelf that I put across them for a work table, but I want something bigger. However, I di...
By: jubal19

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 13:41:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Table-Saw-from-a-Circular-Saw-Redone/
My Table Saw from a Circular Saw Redone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/NNZ6/HFSH79NJ/FC1NNZ6HFSH79NJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/NNZ6/HFSH79NJ/FC1NNZ6HFSH79NJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/NNZ6/HFSH79NJ/FC1NNZ6HFSH79NJ.SMALL.jpg Phil B More than 40 years ago I wanted a table saw, but had very little money. I bought a good circular saw and hung it below a piece of 3/4 inch plywood. I added a couple of my own innovations, and it could do very precise work. I could also remove the circular saw to rip a panel too large for my table sa...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:21:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Checking-a-Square-Before-You-Buy/
Checking a Square Before You Buy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/XXUR/HFPTH6CC/F8LXXURHFPTH6CC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/XXUR/HFPTH6CC/F8LXXURHFPTH6CC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/XXUR/HFPTH6CC/F8LXXURHFPTH6CC.SMALL.jpg Phil B This is my old framing square. It has taken a lot of abuse, mostly from things I have done in attempts to make it more accurate that did not turn out as well as intended. I have thought about simply replacing it. I looked at new framing squares on-line. Reviews were mixed. Some found the square the...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:19:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-a-clinometer-to-measure-height/
Using a clinometer to measure height - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/ILBO/HFSHSIXJ/FFLILBOHFSHSIXJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/ILBO/HFSHSIXJ/FFLILBOHFSHSIXJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/ILBO/HFSHSIXJ/FFLILBOHFSHSIXJ.SMALL.jpg dmuldoonlla In this Instructable, I'll show you how to use a clinometer to measure the height of a tall object (for help constructing your own clinometer from basic classroom materials, click here). What you will need; Clinometer Tape measure Paper Pen or pencil Assistant Pick a spot Pick a spot to measure...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:34:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Knife-Maintenance-Cleaning-and-Lubricating/
Pocket Knife Maintenance: Cleaning and Lubricating - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/07VS/HFSH4QRU/FTH07VSHFSH4QRU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/07VS/HFSH4QRU/FTH07VSHFSH4QRU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/07VS/HFSH4QRU/FTH07VSHFSH4QRU.SMALL.jpg kennethsime You've probably heard the old adage "a dull knife is a dangerous knife." I'd like to introduce a new adage: "a dirty knife is a dangerous knife." While the internals of a pocket knife are not overly complicated, the function of the knife can impeded by pocket lint, especially around the pivot and lo...
By: kennethsime

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:24:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Power-Over-Ethernet-PoE-Adapter/
Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Adapter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/GO71/HFPTMZJW/FSKGO71HFPTMZJW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/GO71/HFPTMZJW/FSKGO71HFPTMZJW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/GO71/HFPTMZJW/FSKGO71HFPTMZJW.SMALL.jpg eLab Power over Ethernet or PoE, is the technology used for power transmission in network equipment, via network UTP cable, together with data. PoE is useful in situations when we want to connect network devices that are far away from a power source. In this situation we take advantage of the Ethernet ca...
By: eLab

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:59:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/homemade-bessey-clamp/
homemade bessey clamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/SOTJ/HFD1704M/FA1SOTJHFD1704M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/SOTJ/HFD1704M/FA1SOTJHFD1704M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/SOTJ/HFD1704M/FA1SOTJHFD1704M.SMALL.jpg jepho At home during a holiday, I found myself in need of a clamp larger than what I already had. With most stores closed I decided to make my own based of the Bessey clamp design. Total cost was $0 using scraps of metal I had laying around. compared to store bought ones which easily run for $50. Parts l...
By: jepho

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:32:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Dremel-with-Custom-Removable-Attachments/
Make a Dremel with Custom Removable Attachments! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/2SNW/HFD1EMZZ/FYO2SNWHFD1EMZZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/2SNW/HFD1EMZZ/FYO2SNWHFD1EMZZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/2SNW/HFD1EMZZ/FYO2SNWHFD1EMZZ.SMALL.jpg innovator007 Hello Everyone, This is my biggest Instructable so far! I have been designing this for about two months, and have really enjoyed making it. It is a drill/dremel that has custom removable attachments!! The dremel even has an easy battery compartment access door for easy battery change!! I made this b...
By: innovator007

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:48:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Improvised-Shop-Vac-floor-nozzle-attachment-from-a/
Improvised Shop-Vac floor nozzle attachment from a milk jug - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/ITSN/HF23K5J5/FU9ITSNHF23K5J5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/ITSN/HF23K5J5/FU9ITSNHF23K5J5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/ITSN/HF23K5J5/FU9ITSNHF23K5J5.SMALL.jpg hyperfocused72 So I was all set to clean my basement. Years of sawdust and dead bugs were awaiting the awesomeness that is my Shop-Vac. Except for one thing - I couldn't find the floor sweep attachment. Quickly I sunk into despair as I pictured myself trying to vacuum out the entire basement with only the extens...
By: hyperfocused72

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 15:24:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Retractable-Air-Hose-On-Portable-Compressor/
Retractable Air Hose On Portable Compressor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/AND5/HF23RRA7/FMVAND5HF23RRA7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/AND5/HF23RRA7/FMVAND5HF23RRA7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/AND5/HF23RRA7/FMVAND5HF23RRA7.SMALL.jpg cbdave A retractable air hose attached to a wall in a shop is neat and convenient. So why not have the same convenience on a Portable Compressor? Materials I was tired of the tangled mess of the air hose, especially when working in a cluttered or confined area. So I waited till a retractable air hose ...
By: cbdave

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 17:31:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Two-Part-Magnetic-Stapler/
How to Make a Two-Part Magnetic Stapler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/J582/HEXSMUYZ/F73J582HEXSMUYZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/J582/HEXSMUYZ/F73J582HEXSMUYZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/J582/HEXSMUYZ/F73J582HEXSMUYZ.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos One limitation of a typical office stapler is that it only lets you staple about 3 1/2" into the paper. This isn't enough for a lot of projects. If you want to put together your own comic book or a large banner, you are usually stuck stapling your project onto a piece of cardboard or carpet and ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 13:21:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-sound-baffle-for-loud-shop-vacuums/
How to make a sound baffle for loud shop vacuums - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/BSVO/HEXSFYVB/FOIBSVOHEXSFYVB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/BSVO/HEXSFYVB/FOIBSVOHEXSFYVB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/BSVO/HEXSFYVB/FOIBSVOHEXSFYVB.SMALL.jpg tonyvelour Have a loud shop vac that you use for a stationary purpose, like sucking up chips off of the shopbot or dust collection for your table saw? This Instructable will show you how to create a sound baffle to minimize some of the noise. By the way, I made it at Techshop! Gather materials, preferably sc...
By: tonyvelour

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 23:31:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-use-indestructible-garden-Tool/
Multi-use indestructible garden Tool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/2X8Q/HELX93VE/FHR2X8QHELX93VE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/2X8Q/HELX93VE/FHR2X8QHELX93VE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/2X8Q/HELX93VE/FHR2X8QHELX93VE.SMALL.jpg john pedersen  Originally I  made one of these in the 1980's from a picture I saw in a magazine. I figured it would be a good item to enter into the Indestructible and Jury -rig it, Contests. It has many uses around the garden and lawn. The 2013 edition has been updated so that it could be made in about half a da...
By: john pedersen

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:28:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pinkie-sized-keychain-knife-from-a-Leatherman-Micr/
Pinkie sized keychain knife from a Leatherman Micra - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/P876/HE7DAUIK/FYWP876HE7DAUIK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/P876/HE7DAUIK/FYWP876HE7DAUIK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/P876/HE7DAUIK/FYWP876HE7DAUIK.SMALL.jpg noahspurrier The Leatherman Micra is one of my favorite knives, but I don't really use the scissors. The flip-out multitool action is the signature feature of Leatherman knives; that's what makes them cool, yet I don't need that feature in the Micra. What I really want is a super tiny knife I can keep on my keyc...
By: noahspurrier

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:39:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Third-Hand-Fume-Extraction-Fan/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/7CMZ/HEI48GV2/F9C7CMZHEI48GV2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/7CMZ/HEI48GV2/F9C7CMZHEI48GV2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/7CMZ/HEI48GV2/F9C7CMZHEI48GV2.SMALL.jpg sjroth When soldering, the fumes from the solder can be very irritating, and they aren't especially good for you either. After doing some simple solder jobs I realized that I needed a way to get rid of these fumes, as the ventilation at my workspace is pretty bad. My workspace is very limited, so I didn't ...
By: sjroth

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:57:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/AMOEBA-LEVEL-A-SIMPLE-ACCURATE-PRECISE-AND-CUST/
AMOEBA LEVEL: A CUSTOMIZABLE SPIRIT LEVEL - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/5OOT/HDYZ6QX3/FF95OOTHDYZ6QX3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/5OOT/HDYZ6QX3/FF95OOTHDYZ6QX3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/5OOT/HDYZ6QX3/FF95OOTHDYZ6QX3.SMALL.jpg Captain Vyom A spirit level is an easily available regular measuring instrument. Most of them are not that expensive. Ability to make one with simple tools economically and without loss of accuracy is what makes the difference. This allows a spirit level to be installed in almost every other project. Even use-an...
By: Captain Vyom

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:09:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Impromptu-Sheet-Metal-Brake-Bender/
Impromptu Sheet Metal Brake Bender - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/UOH8/HDRS6EXO/F4BUOH8HDRS6EXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/UOH8/HDRS6EXO/F4BUOH8HDRS6EXO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/UOH8/HDRS6EXO/F4BUOH8HDRS6EXO.SMALL.jpg ezman Introduction Have you ever needed to bend some sheet metal in a straight line?  Wanted to make some folds in sheet metal?  Wanted to make a channel in sheet metal?  Do you need a Sheet Metal Brake Bender?  Most of the time you do not.  You can use common everyday tools from around your work bench to...
By: ezman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:19:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Marking-Knife-on-the-cheap/
Marking Knife on the cheap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/FKF8/HDXM93OK/FQ2FKF8HDXM93OK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/FKF8/HDXM93OK/FQ2FKF8HDXM93OK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/FKF8/HDXM93OK/FQ2FKF8HDXM93OK.SMALL.jpg gilleseg I have been slowly getting into woodworking and decided I would start with a few small project to build my skill.  So i looked in the normal places for projects and plans.  I subscribe to Chris Schwarz webpage and often receive his emails about the things he is working on.  One of his emails was abo...
By: gilleseg

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2013 18:56:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Coil-winder-with-automatic-counter/
Coil winder with automatic counter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/79PZ/HDRS5Y0I/FVP79PZHDRS5Y0I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/79PZ/HDRS5Y0I/FVP79PZHDRS5Y0I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/79PZ/HDRS5Y0I/FVP79PZHDRS5Y0I.SMALL.jpg aprzy15 (If you like this project, consider voting from me in the make to learn contest, and the up! 3D printer contest, thanks.) Coils are used for an abundance of projects, but are not very easy to make. Often, coils require 100's and sometimes 1000's of turns. Doing this by hand is extremely difficult, s...
By: aprzy15

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Mar 2013 15:01:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Toolboxes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/7YD5/HANAJ3TY/FK87YD5HANAJ3TY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/7YD5/HANAJ3TY/FK87YD5HANAJ3TY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/7YD5/HANAJ3TY/FK87YD5HANAJ3TY.SMALL.jpg blkhawk In every shape and size, toolboxes help us keep our tools organized. null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null nu...
By: blkhawk

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:29:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Indestructable-Tool-Crank-Handle-Made-From-a-Bicyc/
Indestructable Tool Crank Handle Made From a Bicycle Crank Arm! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/RDSO/HD4VNOE8/FCRRDSOHD4VNOE8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/RDSO/HD4VNOE8/FCRRDSOHD4VNOE8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/RDSO/HD4VNOE8/FCRRDSOHD4VNOE8.SMALL.jpg ArborPress My favorite tool  probably has to be my drill press. It seems like any project I do involves the use of my drill press, but the joy of using it has been somewhat dampened by the fact that the vertical adjustment crank, being made of cheap plastic, broke quite easily. I've been using this uncomfortab...
By: ArborPress

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:58:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Keg-Still-Bokakob-Design-Reflux-Still/
Building a Keg Still (Bokakob Design, Reflux Still) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/OBGT/HDG4IWM1/FBHOBGTHDG4IWM1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/OBGT/HDG4IWM1/FBHOBGTHDG4IWM1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/OBGT/HDG4IWM1/FBHOBGTHDG4IWM1.SMALL.jpg n1cod3mus Building a Keg based reflux still using the bokakob design, with some modifications courtesy of the distilling community. Before you start check the laws in your local area, some places you cant even own a still let alone use it to make a drinkable product, check it out first. I know in New Zealand...
By: n1cod3mus

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:59:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/THREADING-AND-OTHER-USES-OF-VICE-BAR/
THREADING AND OTHER USES OF VICE BAR - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/4U4P/HD4VDW87/FPF4U4PHD4VDW87.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/4U4P/HD4VDW87/FPF4U4PHD4VDW87.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/4U4P/HD4VDW87/FPF4U4PHD4VDW87.SMALL.jpg Captain Vyom This instructable is in continuation of "VICE BAR: AN AID TO CLAMPING". It shows various ways in which a vice bar may be used. More emphasis is given on threading a metal rod with the help of vice bar (see step one for details).  Needless to say there can be more ways than shown in this instructable...
By: Captain Vyom

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:33:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Stubby-Screwdrivers/
DIY Stubby Screwdrivers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/3CQQ/HD4VNAG3/FUU3CQQHD4VNAG3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/3CQQ/HD4VNAG3/FUU3CQQHD4VNAG3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/3CQQ/HD4VNAG3/FUU3CQQHD4VNAG3.SMALL.jpg pocmarck      Anyone who works with their hands knows that you can never have too many tools. In that pursuit you inevitably wind up with multiples of certain accessories. Two socket sets, three multi-meters, and more crescent wrenches than one person could really use. Most multi-attachment screwdrivers will...
By: pocmarck

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:21:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Flocking-or-Static-Grass-Gun-from-a-/
How to make a Flocking or Static Grass Gun from a Bug zapper for less than $3 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/BZ8B/HD4VLVMZ/FUQBZ8BHD4VLVMZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/BZ8B/HD4VLVMZ/FUQBZ8BHD4VLVMZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/BZ8B/HD4VLVMZ/FUQBZ8BHD4VLVMZ.SMALL.jpg Brianaala This is a super inexpensive solution to building an electrostatic flocking or static grass gun for home use! It's not very powerful but it works! Please vote for this project in the Up contest here! Thanks. Materials This part is easy all you need is: 1) $3 electric fly swatter from Harbor Freigh...
By: Brianaala

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:55:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-travel-fork-spoon-out-of-wood/
How to make a travel fork-spoon out of wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/JM7C/HD8Z1ARB/FZ6JM7CHD8Z1ARB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/JM7C/HD8Z1ARB/FZ6JM7CHD8Z1ARB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/JM7C/HD8Z1ARB/FZ6JM7CHD8Z1ARB.SMALL.jpg uncoolpizza I like the idea of portable utensils, but often they have long handles, too many features, or folding parts that make them too clunky for carrying day-to-day. I saw this great utensil in a blog about minimizing one's waste called the "No Trash Project." The author of the blog posted a photo of their...
By: uncoolpizza

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 02:28:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/VICE-BAR-AN-AID-TO-CLAMPING/
VICE BAR: AN AID TO CLAMPING - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/J14W/HD4VOV3F/FKFJ14WHD4VOV3F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/J14W/HD4VOV3F/FKFJ14WHD4VOV3F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/J14W/HD4VOV3F/FKFJ14WHD4VOV3F.SMALL.jpg Captain Vyom While working on projects it is required to hold different kinds of raw materials for various operations. For instance, holding -    a sheet or board for sawing; -    a metal rod for threading; -    a bunch of papers for binding; -    a channels for sawing, filing, drilling etc.; -    block of wood...
By: Captain Vyom

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2013 09:38:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Square-a-Vise-the-easy-way/
How to Square a Vise (the easy way) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/21V6/HD4VFD5T/F0921V6HD4VFD5T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/21V6/HD4VFD5T/F0921V6HD4VFD5T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/21V6/HD4VFD5T/F0921V6HD4VFD5T.SMALL.jpg jtinst Materials A Mill A Vise Vise Nuts and Bolts A Rubber Mallet (Or piece of wood.  Or your hand.  Just something softer than the vise) Wrench Dial Test Indicator Shop Towel And a collet (that fits the dial test indicator) If, like me, you're not lucky to own all this equipment, you can get all of...
By: jtinst

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:52:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bubble-Free-Resin-Casts-with-Modified-Paint-Tank/
Bubble-Free Resin Casts with Modified Paint Tank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/6QUQ/HD2RLOMV/FZI6QUQHD2RLOMV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/6QUQ/HD2RLOMV/FZI6QUQHD2RLOMV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/6QUQ/HD2RLOMV/FZI6QUQHD2RLOMV.SMALL.jpg danm_daniel This Instructable shows how to modify and use a pressure paint tank for bubble-free resin casts. The first part shows the modification of a paint tank and the following section depicts the casting process. I assume you know how to make a mold and cast material (here is a great Instructable on making...
By: danm_daniel

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:58:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Seeing-as-You-Weld/
Seeing as You Weld - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/CHHB/HCV8NLCR/FB7CHHBHCV8NLCR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/CHHB/HCV8NLCR/FB7CHHBHCV8NLCR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/CHHB/HCV8NLCR/FB7CHHBHCV8NLCR.SMALL.jpg Phil B I use a 2004 Lincoln auto-darkening welding helmet with a Miller Thunderbolt 225 stick welder (230 volts) and with a Hobart 125EZ flux core wire feed welder. The stick welder throws a lot of light when welding, and seeing the joint as I weld is not a problem with it. Seeing the joint as I weld with ...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2013 06:11:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Turnbuckle-Mini-Jacks/
Turnbuckle Mini Jacks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/T0O8/HCJO4J8F/F8BT0O8HCJO4J8F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/T0O8/HCJO4J8F/F8BT0O8HCJO4J8F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/T0O8/HCJO4J8F/F8BT0O8HCJO4J8F.SMALL.jpg blightdesign Here is a quick how-to on building turnbuckle mini jacks.  These are surprisingly useful little things and can be made in minutes. The version I built can be any length between 9.5" to 12". Materials You'll need: a turnbuckle, I used a 3/8" from Home Depot two rubber stoppers, I got mine from a...
By: blightdesign

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:10:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Welder-for-joining-Nichrome-and-Nickel-Wires/
Small Welder for joining Nichrome and Nickel Wires - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/35ZE/HCJOGL2S/FDH35ZEHCJOGL2S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/35ZE/HCJOGL2S/FDH35ZEHCJOGL2S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/35ZE/HCJOGL2S/FDH35ZEHCJOGL2S.SMALL.jpg gsaf How to build a small arc welder for joining resistance and no resistance wires together.  28 gauge single strand through 34 gauge single strand wires are optimal for this design.  Designed to run off a single 3.7v battery. There are a lot of possible variations on this, I chose to keep the battery ...
By: gsaf

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2013 16:47:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-quick-and-easy-gift-for-a-creative-cooking-house/
A quick and easy gift for a creative cooking household - I made it at TechShop San Jose - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/TXPX/HCJORVNK/FV6TXPXHCJORVNK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/TXPX/HCJORVNK/FV6TXPXHCJORVNK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/TXPX/HCJORVNK/FV6TXPXHCJORVNK.SMALL.jpg controlledwrinkles I have been a member of  the San Jose TechShop since they opened their doors, it is a wonderful place to create and/or destroy (with the intent of recreating something better, more about that in another 'ibble). It is also an awesome resource for quick and easy gift making. I have friends that live...
By: controlledwrinkles

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