http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 15:24:55 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-cheap-disposable-camera-capacitor-bank/
Make a cheap disposable camera capacitor bank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/2M76/H1JUJEYA/FPZ2M76H1JUJEYA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/2M76/H1JUJEYA/FPZ2M76H1JUJEYA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/2M76/H1JUJEYA/FPZ2M76H1JUJEYA.SMALL.jpg Alex1M6 This instructable will show you have to make a simple capacitor bank and charger out of old disposable cameras that you can get for free at your local store. You can then use it for powering things such as coil guns or just blowing things up! See the second picture above? that was the spark created...
By: Alex1M6

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 08:20:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Crochet-Dragon-Smaug-from-The-Hobbit/
Crochet Dragon - Smaug from The Hobbit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/DUFQ/H05Y7KB3/FGLDUFQH05Y7KB3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/DUFQ/H05Y7KB3/FGLDUFQH05Y7KB3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/DUFQ/H05Y7KB3/FGLDUFQH05Y7KB3.SMALL.jpg ChrysN I'm pretty excited about the upcoming movie The Hobbit, but it's still a few months away.  So in the meantime, I crocheted my own Smaug.   He is known as Smaug The Magnificent, Smaug the Golden, the Dragon of Erebor, and Bilbo also calls him Smaug the Tremendous.  Unfortunately, I don't know yet wha...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:50:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Sterling-Engine-absorb-energy-from-candles-c/
The Stirling Engine, absorb energy from candles, coffee, and more! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/DQDL/FAKWPK3O/F0EDQDLFAKWPK3O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/DQDL/FAKWPK3O/F0EDQDLFAKWPK3O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/DQDL/FAKWPK3O/F0EDQDLFAKWPK3O.SMALL.jpg thecheatscalc There's energy all around us that's just waiting to be tapped into. Whether it's hot coffee on a cold day, light from the sun, scented candles, waste heat from electronics... there's power to be had! How about we turn it into useful power? Step in the sterling engine. Ever put a tightly filled ball...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:22:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-regulating-watering-system/
Self-regulating watering system - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/2UZR/GZDY796E/FRG2UZRGZDY796E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/2UZR/GZDY796E/FRG2UZRGZDY796E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/2UZR/GZDY796E/FRG2UZRGZDY796E.SMALL.jpg gkaneto In short: this method uses the technology of some bird water bottles (like this). Additionally, you'll also use some communicating vessels.  The basic idea is drawn in pic #1. To make it, you'll need: - plastic bottle with cap - pot plate - tubing (about 3 to 5 mm of internal diameter) How to do...
By: gkaneto

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Mar 2012 10:07:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Box-Moose-Head-Wall-Hanging/
Cardboard Box Moose Head Wall Hanging - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/LKV3/GYZNVD18/FMDLKV3GYZNVD18.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/LKV3/GYZNVD18/FMDLKV3GYZNVD18.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/LKV3/GYZNVD18/FMDLKV3GYZNVD18.SMALL.jpg N36 OK, so this is my first instructable, so be gentle!  What to do with an old cardboard box?  Easy, make a moose head with it...  I'll show you how. Takes about 2-3 hours. You will need There is a good chance you already have all the bits and pieces necessary already (making this pretty much FREE ...
By: N36

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:30:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tilt-Switches-Made-from-Bottles-of-Craft-Beads/
Tilt Switches Made from Bottles of Craft Beads - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/MCXW/GVA8VP5E/FTVMCXWGVA8VP5E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/MCXW/GVA8VP5E/FTVMCXWGVA8VP5E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/MCXW/GVA8VP5E/FTVMCXWGVA8VP5E.SMALL.jpg fjordcarver If you are looking for a mercury-free tilt switch that you can make yourself on the cheap and quick as I was, then follow along and I will show you how to make some from little tiny bottles of crafting beads. Stuff you Need In order to make something similar, you will need.... a small bottle...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2011 09:25:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Binary-Clock-1/
LED Binary Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/YSCN/GS3BEHBB/FSOYSCNGS3BEHBB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/YSCN/GS3BEHBB/FSOYSCNGS3BEHBB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/YSCN/GS3BEHBB/FSOYSCNGS3BEHBB.SMALL.jpg emihackr97 A Binary Clock! I was recently looking at some binary clocks and I felt like Why not? I have everything to make one and I don't have a clock in my room. So I decided to build one and here it is. Hope you Like it and maybe build your own. It's a cool project because it's your very own, unique clock...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2011 20:06:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hands-Free-Water-Station/
Hands Free Water Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/S21M/GRTHYAAF/FBFS21MGRTHYAAF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/S21M/GRTHYAAF/FBFS21MGRTHYAAF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/S21M/GRTHYAAF/FBFS21MGRTHYAAF.SMALL.jpg Mrballeng Here is a simple way to wash your hands with the help of gravity. It works like this. The jug of water is suspended from a tree or something alike. A section of vinyl hose is connected to the spout at one end and on a pivoting arm on the other. When the hose is brought lower then the water level ...
By: Mrballeng

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:09:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-do-a-Pin-Up-Style-Photo-shoot-at-Home/
How to do a Pin Up Style Photo-shoot at Home - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/LCZT/GRN96ROE/FM5LCZTGRN96ROE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/LCZT/GRN96ROE/FM5LCZTGRN96ROE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/LCZT/GRN96ROE/FM5LCZTGRN96ROE.SMALL.jpg CreativeCate Hey everyone! I’ve been getting a lot of questions and requests for more info on how to take and edit your own pin-up and vintage style photos so I decided to get it together and do another pin-up photoshoot with some friends and let you all get to see how its done! I made a video of the shoot so yo...
By: CreativeCate

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:05:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Simple-File-Cabinet-Upcycle/
Super Simple File Cabinet Upcycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/6XPO/GRFNDMX6/FCZ6XPOGRFNDMX6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/6XPO/GRFNDMX6/FCZ6XPOGRFNDMX6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/6XPO/GRFNDMX6/FCZ6XPOGRFNDMX6.SMALL.jpg Blue Velvet Chair It's free and ridiculously simple! Upcycle your boring file cabinet in 1 hour. Find a boring file cabinet During our office remodel, and while I was watching paint dry  - no joke - I had a look at our plain white metal file cabinet in the middle of the room and thought, "I can do better than that...
By: Blue Velvet Chair

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:48:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Phone-line-powered-flashlight/
Phone line-powered flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/4FPE/GONGIAVY/FVX4FPEGONGIAVY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/4FPE/GONGIAVY/FVX4FPEGONGIAVY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/4FPE/GONGIAVY/FVX4FPEGONGIAVY.SMALL.jpg art.z What do you do when the house power goes out? Look for flashlights! But if you're as sloppy as I am, you're going to see that they are out of batteries since the last time the power went out. Since, in 90% of the times, the phone line is still working even when the whole city has no light. This in...
By: art.z

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:14:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Get-a-Free-Upgrade-to-First-Class/
Get a Free Upgrade to First Class - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/RSGV/FIRYJT3H/FO4RSGVFIRYJT3H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/RSGV/FIRYJT3H/FO4RSGVFIRYJT3H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/RSGV/FIRYJT3H/FO4RSGVFIRYJT3H.SMALL.jpg =SMART= Getting a free upgrade to first class isn't easy, people who've paid for first class don't want a scruffy nobody riding free when they had to pay. Because of this the check-in attendants wont give free upgrades to anyone, you have to look like the kind of guy who would shell out that bit extra for ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:29:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Get-FREE-Electronic-parts/
How To Get FREE Electronic parts! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/2ECN/FMEGA1CA/FI62ECNFMEGA1CA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/2ECN/FMEGA1CA/FI62ECNFMEGA1CA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/2ECN/FMEGA1CA/FI62ECNFMEGA1CA.SMALL.jpg Plasmana The cost of buying electronic parts for our projects from Radio Shack or Maplin are quite expensive now days... And most of us have a limited budget in buying stuff.But...If you know the secrets of how to get electronic parts for free, you could be saving your self hundreds of bucks! Heres how... ...
By: Plasmana

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:45:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Sneak-into-Large-Events/
How to Sneak into Large Events - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/4RNE/FIT8228H/FJZ4RNEFIT8228H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/4RNE/FIT8228H/FJZ4RNEFIT8228H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/4RNE/FIT8228H/FJZ4RNEFIT8228H.SMALL.jpg TheJehosephat This instructable will show you many ideas on how to sneak into large events. Large enough to have crowds of people. Please join me with real life ideas that have worked. Disclaimer: I do NOT condone cheating/sneaking your way into a paid event and will not be held accountable if you get caught ...
By: TheJehosephat

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:24:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/List-Of-FREE-STUFF-For-your-projects/
List Of **FREE STUFF** For your projects - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/KEP0/FHAVXWWB/F63KEP0FHAVXWWB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/KEP0/FHAVXWWB/F63KEP0FHAVXWWB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/KEP0/FHAVXWWB/F63KEP0FHAVXWWB.SMALL.gif littlechef37 This is a list of places which you can get FREE stuff from, you can use it in your projects.... Its free and the items are shipped free So yeah hope you like the list !Ok so I organized this instructable by type of product.PM me if you have a site you want added !Sorry about the crappy pics I took ...
By: littlechef37

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:24:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Eat-for-Free-Everyday-at-a-University/
How to Eat for Free Everyday (at a University) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/AJU7/FM2CTQ3D/FDIAJU7FM2CTQ3D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/AJU7/FM2CTQ3D/FDIAJU7FM2CTQ3D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/AJU7/FM2CTQ3D/FDIAJU7FM2CTQ3D.SMALL.jpg The Beef Baron I go to the University of Colorado at Boulder. Every day there are dozens of events with free food waiting to be eaten by hungry engineering students. All you have to do is know where to go! This is my first instructable, but I've found it invaluable. I've gone for weeks without paying for food usin...
By: The Beef Baron

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:13:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FREE-Hidden-Electricity!/
FREE Hidden Electricity! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/03JG/F7PCMVYV/FS203JGF7PCMVYV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/03JG/F7PCMVYV/FS203JGF7PCMVYV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/03JG/F7PCMVYV/FS203JGF7PCMVYV.SMALL.jpg Kipkay This Instructable will show you how to tap into a FREE source of electricity! All you need is a phone line! All phone lines have a constant flow of voltage, around 40-70 volts (up to 100 volts when it rings!), but you can't just plug stuff into it and expect it to work. You can really mess with your...
By: Kipkay

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2007 11:17:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Free_Electronic_Samples/
Free Electronic Samples - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/8V4M/FQR1X4LR/F808V4MFQR1X4LR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/8V4M/FQR1X4LR/F808V4MFQR1X4LR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/8V4M/FQR1X4LR/F808V4MFQR1X4LR.SMALL.jpg Plasmana Did you know that some manufactures and suppliers will give away some free samples of their produces to customers and engineers to test them on their projects? They are some rules you should know before you start getting free samples from the companies: You should never ask for more than you n...
By: Plasmana

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Feb 2009 13:37:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Bricks-free-fuel-from-recycled-paper/
Paper Bricks - free fuel from recycled paper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/KX67/GN4D067N/F0WKX67GN4D067N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/KX67/GN4D067N/F0WKX67GN4D067N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/KX67/GN4D067N/F0WKX67GN4D067N.SMALL.jpg adsandy Even those who try to go paper-free still have lots of paper around the house.  This is especially true if you are a student.  Recycling is a great way to dispose of it, but why not turn it into something that you can use and enjoy.  This makes a great project for a rainy day.  While the components ...
By: adsandy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 May 2011 18:01:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-Stealth-Apartment-Workbench/
Free Stealth Piano Workbench - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/ZMFB/GHTLLUBJ/FXXZMFBGHTLLUBJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/ZMFB/GHTLLUBJ/FXXZMFBGHTLLUBJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/ZMFB/GHTLLUBJ/FXXZMFBGHTLLUBJ.SMALL.jpg phish814 Create your own attractive and functional Stealth Workspace for your apartment!  This project solves the dilemma of not having adequate workspace in an apartment or other venue in which an unsightly workbench would look out of place. I'm a DIY'er at heart and have always had access to workspaces -...
By: phish814

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:19:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Crocheted-Starship-Enterprise/
Crocheted Starship Enterprise - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/9QFD/GJQELDZG/FKS9QFDGJQELDZG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/9QFD/GJQELDZG/FKS9QFDGJQELDZG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/9QFD/GJQELDZG/FKS9QFDGJQELDZG.SMALL.jpg ChrysN To boldly go where no ball of yarn has gone before..... Here is my crocheted starship Enterprise, it is based on the Constitution class vessel (NCC-1701) seen in the original series.  I have to admit that I'm more of a Next Generation and Voyager fan but the original Enterprise is most recognizabl...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:40:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Knit-Beard-Hat/
Knit Beard Hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/F3UM/GJ2838CJ/FAOF3UMGJ2838CJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/F3UM/GJ2838CJ/FAOF3UMGJ2838CJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/F3UM/GJ2838CJ/FAOF3UMGJ2838CJ.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Use this free knitting pattern to make yourself a nifty (and warm!) bearded hat.  It's simple once you know a few tricks, and it knits up in no time.  You'll want to make one in every color for everyone you know!  No longer will you suffer from beard envy or cold chins - now you can make your own be...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:58:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-100-HP-Motor-Controller-for-an-Electric-C/
Homemade 100 HP Motor Controller for an Electric Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/1GX5/GJ2830DB/FGF1GX5GJ2830DB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/1GX5/GJ2830DB/FGF1GX5GJ2830DB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/1GX5/GJ2830DB/FGF1GX5GJ2830DB.SMALL.jpg MPaulHolmes This instructable explains how to build your own 100 HP (peak) motor controller for use in an electric car or motorcycle conversion.  It can take any voltage up to 144v, and the peak current is 500 amps.  The cost of the components is a few hundred dollars, which means you can save over $1000 by put...
By: MPaulHolmes

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:43:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-easily-remove-vinyl-tiles/
How to easily remove vinyl tiles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/5OO8/GF7B8MZI/FLR5OO8GF7B8MZI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/5OO8/GF7B8MZI/FLR5OO8GF7B8MZI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/5OO8/GF7B8MZI/FLR5OO8GF7B8MZI.SMALL.jpg aeray The previous owner of our house, unfortunately, tried to "renovate" and "improve" the recently refinished and refurbished original clear-vertical-grain fir floors by sticking self-adhesive vinyl tiles to them to create "area rugs" of faux parquet and faux marble. After scraping, heating, and using a...
By: aeray

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:36:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/kiteboat/
Free Yacht Chapter 12: Kiteboat! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/UXPY/FWX11RB7/FIMUXPYFWX11RB7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/UXPY/FWX11RB7/FIMUXPYFWX11RB7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/UXPY/FWX11RB7/FIMUXPYFWX11RB7.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson Solara is dismasted, so let's power it with gigantic kites!There's no mast and rigging in the way, so it's a perfect opportunity.This ible is a composite image of what a kiteboating excursion on the Free Yacht is like, the photos are from various outings.Max Stephenson video. Many thanks to him, Lis...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:08:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Dead-Drops/
USB Dead Drops - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/QQAI/GGC2U541/F9HQQAIGGC2U541.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/QQAI/GGC2U541/F9HQQAIGGC2U541.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/QQAI/GGC2U541/F9HQQAIGGC2U541.SMALL.jpg frenzy Dead drops is a project by Aram Bartholl that seeks to create "dead drops" which are cloudless offline storage that anyone can access. This instructable goes over how i set up a dead drop right in downtown san francisco, hopefully with these instructions you can do you own, anywhere. Concept ...
By: frenzy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:09:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-a-Free-Tactical-Pressure-Switch/
How To Make a (Free) Tactical Pressure Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSA/E7NB/GFA43LIW/FSAE7NBGFA43LIW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSA/E7NB/GFA43LIW/FSAE7NBGFA43LIW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSA/E7NB/GFA43LIW/FSAE7NBGFA43LIW.SMALL.jpg Patman27 This Instructable details how to make a professional-grade (waterproof) tactical pressure switch for activating rifle-mounted lasers, scopes, TacLights, scopes, etc. I found that quite frequently I accidentally left the laser on my red dot sight turned on. This led to more than one dead battery whe...
By: Patman27

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:32:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-easy-low-waste-bookshelves/
Cheap, easy, low-waste bookshelf plans - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/47L7/GF7B8LPM/FKA47L7GF7B8LPM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/47L7/GF7B8LPM/FKA47L7GF7B8LPM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/47L7/GF7B8LPM/FKA47L7GF7B8LPM.SMALL.jpg aeray Build an easy, portable 3' x 8' wooden bookshelf in about 20 minutes, with a minimum of tools and less than 1% waste, for about $60. The basic concept can be modified to create any size shelf system needed. For a similar bed see: http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-easy-low-waste-platform-bed/ Fo...
By: aeray

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:15:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Drinking-Straw-Heart-Hairpin/
Make a Drinking Straw Heart Hairpin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/Q7SA/GCI8KIM4/FTRQ7SAGCI8KIM4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/Q7SA/GCI8KIM4/FTRQ7SAGCI8KIM4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/Q7SA/GCI8KIM4/FTRQ7SAGCI8KIM4.SMALL.jpg ashaloo You can make a decorative hairpin VERY cheaply with items you already have at home. (If you don't have any straws, a quick trip through the nearest drive-through can remedy that!) As requested by MANY comments, the last step is a video to explain it a little clearer! What you'll need: You will ...
By: ashaloo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:24:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Get-A-Free-Haircut-Grooming-20-Crowd-Sourced-/
Get A Free Haircut - Fashion Styling 2.0 - Crowd-Sourced Hairstyling - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/FAQH/FIWH5QIW/F86FAQHFIWH5QIW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/FAQH/FIWH5QIW/F86FAQHFIWH5QIW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/FAQH/FIWH5QIW/F86FAQHFIWH5QIW.SMALL.jpg lamedust It's a dog-eat-dog world. Nothing comes for free in this world. So they say...but they clearly haven't been on the internet, where creative common licenses, knowledge sharing, yelp, and open sourced programs reign.Web 2.0 seems to have a lot to share with life 1.0. This project is an attempt to show...
By: lamedust

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:49:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Several-Easy-Steps-to-Boost-Your-Computers-Speed/
Several Easy Steps to Boost Your Computer's Speed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/A3G6/FRL5IAQ7/FH2A3G6FRL5IAQ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/A3G6/FRL5IAQ7/FH2A3G6FRL5IAQ7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/A3G6/FRL5IAQ7/FH2A3G6FRL5IAQ7.SMALL.jpg lukethebook333 VERSION 2.0! I have run the entire guide through Microsoft Word's spell checker, and went through the whole Instructable checking for errors. It should be a lot easier to read and sift through the information. You may notice some new steps as well ;) Enjoy! In this Instructable I will show you a fe...
By: lukethebook333

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:07:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Get-a-Free-Yacht/
How to Get a Free Yacht - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/3DF1/M8EEP282HAP/FLO3DF1M8EEP282HAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/3DF1/M8EEP282HAP/FLO3DF1M8EEP282HAP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/3DF1/M8EEP282HAP/FLO3DF1M8EEP282HAP.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson Sound impossible? It's not. Before long you'll be giving them away yourself. Here's the table of contents of the whole saga: Chapter 1: How to Get a Free Yacht Chapter 2: Maiden Voyage of the Free Yacht Chapter 3: Fix Broken Stix and other Trix Chapter 4: Outboard Motor Mutilates Foot Chapter 5: It...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2006 15:19:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Filling-Sandbags-the-Easy-way-with-Sandbag-Tubes/
Filling Sandbags the Easy way, with Sandbag Tubes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/VGI3/G6MPC2OW/FCRVGI3G6MPC2OW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/VGI3/G6MPC2OW/FCRVGI3G6MPC2OW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/VGI3/G6MPC2OW/FCRVGI3G6MPC2OW.SMALL.jpg RiverOakRanch Sandbags are still the best way to put up a quick dike in times of need. They are useful for many things, but the main focus of this is for those fighting floods. It's easy to get a lot of sand delivered quickly, sandbags themselves are cheap, and with a little labor, anyone can protect their home. ...
By: RiverOakRanch

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:04:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-easy-low-waste-platform-bed/
Cheap, easy, low-waste platform bed plans - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/5LG0/FGF7REER/FCU5LG0FGF7REER.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/5LG0/FGF7REER/FCU5LG0FGF7REER.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/5LG0/FGF7REER/FCU5LG0FGF7REER.SMALL.jpg aeray Build a queen size platform bed on the cheap, with storage space underneath, for less than $30, in about an hour, and learn some basic carpentry skills in the process. Please read the "design objective" below. For similarly easy shelving plans, see: http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-easy-low-wa...
By: aeray

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 May 2008 13:37:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Glass-Beads-From-Broken-Bottles-video/
Make Glass Beads From Broken Bottles (+video) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/65YP/G6MPLFIQ/FE765YPG6MPLFIQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/65YP/G6MPLFIQ/FE765YPG6MPLFIQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/65YP/G6MPLFIQ/FE765YPG6MPLFIQ.SMALL.jpg nepheron Make sure to check out my blog!  Her's a video I made that shows you how to make some pretty nice beads from a couple of shards of blue glass. If you want to learn more about this kind of art, it's called "lampworking". There are scores more tutorials out there! VERY IMPORTANT! In order to clear...
By: nepheron

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:23:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stolmen-and-Ekby-compression-bookshelf-system/
Stolmen and Ekby compression bookshelf system - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/20VO/G6MPBUTG/F1P20VOG6MPBUTG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/20VO/G6MPBUTG/F1P20VOG6MPBUTG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/20VO/G6MPBUTG/F1P20VOG6MPBUTG.SMALL.jpg tiffehr [Better project-complete photos added.] An absurd set of requirements leads to a hacked compression shelving system for easy maneuverability and expansion. Goals Recently I 'earned' some upgraded bookshelves.  Having casually shopped shelving for a while, I knew I had some rather absurd requiremen...
By: tiffehr

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:09:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Free-Motion-Cycling-Rollers/
DIY Free Motion Cycling Rollers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/D6Y7/G619L0YH/FC1D6Y7G619L0YH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/D6Y7/G619L0YH/FC1D6Y7G619L0YH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/D6Y7/G619L0YH/FC1D6Y7G619L0YH.SMALL.jpg pennachi1 This is a copy of the Inside Ride Emachine Free Motion Floating rollers. It works fantastically. Supplies -1-8ft section of 1.5" Diameter PVC pipe -3-2x4's -4-6 Rollerblade wheels, preferably equal sizes. Skateboard wheels could work also. -2-3 2' 6" Metal rods the diameter of the insi...
By: pennachi1

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:14:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Clone-a-tomato-plant-and-fill-your-garden-for-FRE/
Clone a tomato plant (and fill your garden for FREE!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/S3EX/FXA2TYI7/FQKS3EXFXA2TYI7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/S3EX/FXA2TYI7/FQKS3EXFXA2TYI7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/S3EX/FXA2TYI7/FQKS3EXFXA2TYI7.SMALL.jpg tonysoprano6379 For this instructable, I will show you how to increase the amount of produce you can grow at your home for free.Cloning may sound like a very complicated scientific process, but for the at-home gardener it is a very simple thing that anyone can do. Materials needed The actual list of items needed...
By: tonysoprano6379

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:00:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Survival-Bracelet-II/
Survival Bracelet II - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/ZNGJ/G68H8DM2/FUVZNGJG68H8DM2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/ZNGJ/G68H8DM2/FUVZNGJG68H8DM2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/ZNGJ/G68H8DM2/FUVZNGJG68H8DM2.SMALL.jpg tevers94 You may have seen my first survival bracelet instructable on the cobra braid.  After receiving a comment from lightchaser mentioning the chain sinnet braid, I thought that was a great idea.  This is truly a Survival Bracelet, if you are in need of some rope or cord, you can just pull both ends and t...
By: tevers94

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Feb 2010 18:29:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Snuggie/
Make Your Own Snuggie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/R4VW/G4PC3ATG/FK7R4VWG4PC3ATG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/R4VW/G4PC3ATG/FK7R4VWG4PC3ATG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/R4VW/G4PC3ATG/FK7R4VWG4PC3ATG.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Now you can make your own Snuggie style blanket with this free pattern!  Tired of the weird color choices and less-than-plush fabric the commercial Snuggies offer you? Finally, you can make your own out of any color and pattern you choose!  I went with super thick leopard print (of course!) fle...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:37:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-softmod-your-xbox...for-FREE/
How to softmod your xbox...for FREE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/P8HL/V2JEWT1KBD4/FF9P8HLV2JEWT1KBD4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/P8HL/V2JEWT1KBD4/FF9P8HLV2JEWT1KBD4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/P8HL/V2JEWT1KBD4/FF9P8HLV2JEWT1KBD4.SMALL.jpg VzjrZ This instructable will show you how you can convert your normal xbox into a super crazy multimedia, avi , mp3 playing GOD...All without a mod chip...This also allows you to still be able play on xbox live. All you needs is a computer, a cd burner and a torx 20 screwdriver: will go into this in a lat...
By: VzjrZ

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:41:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-get-a-Free-Itunes-Account-No-Credit-Card-N/
How to get a Free Itunes Account (No Credit Card Needed) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/YJPL/FD2IBQP6/F2UYJPLFD2IBQP6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/YJPL/FD2IBQP6/F2UYJPLFD2IBQP6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/YJPL/FD2IBQP6/F2UYJPLFD2IBQP6.SMALL.gif Efrum Well it seems that the website I gave is down for good. So I have found a new method to achieve the same goal. First open Itunes, Go to the app store Next, go to the app store (it doesn't matter if you don't have an Iphone or Ipod Touch just do it anyways). Pick an app Now pick a free applicat...
By: Efrum

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:06:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Story-Bunny-Costume/
Christmas Story Bunny Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/1XP2/G33OYG44/FKL1XP2G33OYG44.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/1XP2/G33OYG44/FKL1XP2G33OYG44.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/1XP2/G33OYG44/FKL1XP2G33OYG44.SMALL.jpg seamster My brother-in-law needed a costume to wear to his family's Christmas party and asked me to make him Ralphie's deranged Easter bunny/pink nightmare costume. I couldn't pass this up. You can buy a similar costume online for $100, but where's the fun in that? This only cost around $30. Plus a lot of ...
By: seamster

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:05:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-Flash-Diffuser-with-hundreds-of-free-colored-/
DIY Flash Diffuser with Hundreds of FREE Color Filters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/CDH1/FEG406N9/F39CDH1FEG406N9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/CDH1/FEG406N9/F39CDH1FEG406N9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/CDH1/FEG406N9/F39CDH1FEG406N9.SMALL.jpg deth2all Want to diffuse the flash and add some color to your photos at the same time? This quick and dirt-cheap trick will get you there.Take pictures in hundreds of different colors using free filtersFlash diffuser that holds colored filters, and showing you how to get HUNDREDS of free gel inserts!!!! to t...
By: deth2all

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Apr 2008 20:44:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Milk-an-Almond-fresh-homemade-almond-milk/
How to Milk an Almond (fresh homemade almond milk, easy) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/PONE/G0IPACBN/FOLPONEG0IPACBN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/PONE/G0IPACBN/FOLPONEG0IPACBN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/PONE/G0IPACBN/FOLPONEG0IPACBN.SMALL.jpg megmaine Fresh raw almond milk is delicious, healthy, unprocessed, and economical. There is no waste, no unrecyclable plastic-lined tetra-pak boxes or cartons to put in landfills and drink BPA out of, and this tastes much, much better than storebought. The resulting almond meal is a free bonus, useful in coo...
By: megmaine

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Oct 2009 11:13:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/0-camera-level/
$0 camera level - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/APA8/FYTCHZD1/F8MAPA8FYTCHZD1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/APA8/FYTCHZD1/F8MAPA8FYTCHZD1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/APA8/FYTCHZD1/F8MAPA8FYTCHZD1.SMALL.jpg biozz A nikon SLR 3 way camera level out of things at homethat is sturdy enough to take on and off with out breaking offif you are the minority who does not have a level at home check lowes or home deport .. there $4-6 ... still cheaper than the $30 camera level that only measures the horizon ALL IMAGES C...
By: biozz

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