http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 11:56:15 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Modern-Indirect-Multicolored-Accent-Light/
Modern Indirect Multicolored Accent Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/KE7U/HGIEVVTM/F7TKE7UHGIEVVTM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/KE7U/HGIEVVTM/F7TKE7UHGIEVVTM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/KE7U/HGIEVVTM/F7TKE7UHGIEVVTM.SMALL.jpg pheintzelman Before I started this project I scoured the web for a similar light. When I couldn't find one, I decided to build this.  I like to fiddle with things but have very little construction experience. This turned out quite nice and looks store-bought but this project is straightforward and almost anyone ...
By: pheintzelman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 11:15:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-DIY-Bent-Plywood-Light-Fixtues/
Easy DIY Bent Plywood Light Fixtues( NO Steaming, laminating or kerf cuts!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/22Q3/HFBK9ZC3/F7Z22Q3HFBK9ZC3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/22Q3/HFBK9ZC3/F7Z22Q3HFBK9ZC3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/22Q3/HFBK9ZC3/F7Z22Q3HFBK9ZC3.SMALL.jpg shazni Why are light fixtures so expensive ....for the life of me I can't understand the exorbitant prices of some light shades. I have never had a reason to buy a shade( cause I lived in places which already had some...and since I didn't own the house..I had no reason to change them)....so I was totally u...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:07:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ikea-Rutbo-turned-Wood-Veneer-Pendant/
Ikea Rutbo turned Wood Veneer Pendant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/DQSX/HEBNH841/F2ZDQSXHEBNH841.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/DQSX/HEBNH841/F2ZDQSXHEBNH841.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/DQSX/HEBNH841/F2ZDQSXHEBNH841.SMALL.jpg pbarton1 The paper coverings on some of Ikea’s lighting can look dated or worn after a while. But I saw an opportunity to turn a “Last Chance” Rutbo Pendant into a wood veneer pendant lamp to hang over our dining table. I like the warmth that wood provides to a modern home. But many of the nice looking wood ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:03:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-DIY-100quot-Projector-Screen/
Cheap DIY 100" Projector Screen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/M25O/FTY4CTR0/FW2M25OFTY4CTR0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/M25O/FTY4CTR0/FW2M25OFTY4CTR0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/M25O/FTY4CTR0/FW2M25OFTY4CTR0.SMALL.jpg blindside360 Cheap DIY Projector screen for under $30This is a 16:9 ratio projector screen 100" Perfict for a basement game room,home Theater,computer monitor,(ect). This Project will run you $30 - $40 depending if the blackout cloth is on sale.So here's the list of materalsLath wood $7.99 (10) sheetsblack Spray...
By: blindside360

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:15:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/10-Minute-Oil-Lamp/
10 Minute Oil Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/75WR/HD8TX08C/FOO75WRHD8TX08C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/75WR/HD8TX08C/FOO75WRHD8TX08C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/75WR/HD8TX08C/FOO75WRHD8TX08C.SMALL.jpg luxstar Here is a really quick and easy oil lamp. It will work great for emergency lighting.  I walked into my garage and about 10 minutes later I was burning rancid corn oil which by the way most people just throw away.  You may be wondering what rancid corn oil smells like when it burns.  I could not smel...
By: luxstar

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:08:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Refinished-Lamp/
Refinished Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/33BY/HD4VMTQ3/FCZ33BYHD4VMTQ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/33BY/HD4VMTQ3/FCZ33BYHD4VMTQ3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCZ/33BY/HD4VMTQ3/FCZ33BYHD4VMTQ3.SMALL.jpg english tea These 20 year old brass plated lamps used to be popular but now they adulterate the bedrooms, lounges and home offices of young peoples first homes everywhere. ‘Here son/daughter, I thought you might find this lamp useful for your new home’ ‘Is it the really cool Ikea lamp that costs a fortune?’ ‘N...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:34:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/20-Cent-Upgrade-350-Flashlight-500-Hour-Run-/
$3.50 Flashlight + 20 Cent Upgrade = 500 Hour Run Time - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/6PR4/H8AZ5EJ9/FHB6PR4H8AZ5EJ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/6PR4/H8AZ5EJ9/FHB6PR4H8AZ5EJ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/6PR4/H8AZ5EJ9/FHB6PR4H8AZ5EJ9.SMALL.jpg luxstar This flashlight will be perfect for your emergency preps. It will also make a great present for any kid. Kids love flashlights and with this one, you will not need to change the batteries every time they forget to turn it off and it runs all night long. This instructable is easy and inexpensive. W...
By: luxstar

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:04:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Flashlight-Mod-Increases-Run-Time-36X/
Easier Flashlight Mod Increases Run Time 3.6X - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/MTKQ/H8RK8GPE/F3JMTKQH8RK8GPE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/MTKQ/H8RK8GPE/F3JMTKQH8RK8GPE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/MTKQ/H8RK8GPE/F3JMTKQH8RK8GPE.SMALL.jpg luxstar We are going to take a long run time flashlight (65 hours) and turn it into a longer run time flashlight (Update:  The title of this Instructable says 3.6x run time but actual run time ended up being over 360 hours). Yes it is another long run time flashlight hack. This one is easier than my ot...
By: luxstar

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:46:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Poor-Mans-Track-Lighting/
Poor Man's Track Lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/2J94/FXR6ZBKY/FL62J94FXR6ZBKY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/2J94/FXR6ZBKY/FL62J94FXR6ZBKY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/2J94/FXR6ZBKY/FL62J94FXR6ZBKY.SMALL.jpg randofo What do you get when you cross a dimmer switch, a curtain rod, an extension cord and 5 clamp lights? Cheap, practical and adjustable track lighting! Here is a simple and quick way to make highly adjustable ceiling lighting for under $50. This took me a morning to see through from beginning to end an...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Aug 2009 14:52:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Plywood-Floor-Lamp/
Plywood Floor Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/MQ7J/H2WESGMK/FQ5MQ7JH2WESGMK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/MQ7J/H2WESGMK/FQ5MQ7JH2WESGMK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/MQ7J/H2WESGMK/FQ5MQ7JH2WESGMK.SMALL.jpg John Induna AD I have enjoyed this site and community for a long time and have wanted to contribute for almost as long. I have finally got something to post. Here is something I worked on last summer. ( well not really, it is a rendering I did last night ) Keep looking, you'll see. The challenge, make something ...
By: John Induna AD

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 20:59:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Energy-Saving-Light/
Energy-Saving Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/D3C3/H0OJ0X2U/FWSD3C3H0OJ0X2U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/D3C3/H0OJ0X2U/FWSD3C3H0OJ0X2U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/D3C3/H0OJ0X2U/FWSD3C3H0OJ0X2U.SMALL.gif randofo In the spirit of Earth Day, I have created a revolutionary new energy-saving lighting solution that is only ever on when your eyes are open. This is remarkably more efficient than normal lighting that remains on, even when your eyes are shut. Using my device, you get light when you need it, and dark...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:40:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Metal-lathe-tap-and-die-Jig/
How to make a metal lathe tap and die Jig - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/JE72/GXL5XVP6/FTXJE72GXL5XVP6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/JE72/GXL5XVP6/FTXJE72GXL5XVP6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/JE72/GXL5XVP6/FTXJE72GXL5XVP6.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68   This is the first project i have made on my new lathe . It is a easy way to Use a die to make threads or chase them to clean them up. My new lathe and mill  The first picture is my new precision matthews  12 x 36  metal lathe and the 2nd picture is my new precision matthews  pm30mv mil Tap a...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:31:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Mantis-weedeater-cultivator/
How to make a "MAD MANTIS" weedeater cultivator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/Z2Q3/GA0O3O1M/FK9Z2Q3GA0O3O1M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/Z2Q3/GA0O3O1M/FK9Z2Q3GA0O3O1M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/Z2Q3/GA0O3O1M/FK9Z2Q3GA0O3O1M.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68 Well i had bought a troy bilt 4 stroke weed eater from lowes and i also bought the tiller attachment with it .Well trouble  was to use it you have to bend over to about 2 feet off the ground for it to do cultivate anything .Ouch back breaker ill tell you !! So naturally the 70 dollar attachm...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jun 2010 00:56:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/modern-outhouse/
modern outhouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/SZEB/GKGL6DI7/F98SZEBGKGL6DI7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/SZEB/GKGL6DI7/F98SZEBGKGL6DI7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/SZEB/GKGL6DI7/F98SZEBGKGL6DI7.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68 I built this 8 by 8 modern outhouse for my property. I dismantled a 1993 25 foot camper and used the toilet, vanity ,sink. shower, and windows from the camper. Building the floor I studded in a 8 by 8 floor  with pressure treated 2 by 8s and in between the studs i mounted the black water ta...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:22:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-simple-Marx-Generator/
Build a simple Marx Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/Q3VY/FKD1KHJY/FNLQ3VYFKD1KHJY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/Q3VY/FKD1KHJY/FNLQ3VYFKD1KHJY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/Q3VY/FKD1KHJY/FNLQ3VYFKD1KHJY.SMALL.jpg Plasmana Do you like the idea of tesla coils and other high voltage sparking stuff, but don't have the time, money or patience to build something that is elaborate? Well, here's a fun 'n' simple project that can make big, fat, noisy sparks at least 2 inches long, and can be built very quickly and cheaply. ...
By: Plasmana

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:21:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hemma-Light-Chandelier-Hack/
Hemma Light Chandelier Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/BMCG/G4D5QFKY/FQ5BMCGG4D5QFKY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/BMCG/G4D5QFKY/FQ5BMCGG4D5QFKY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/BMCG/G4D5QFKY/FQ5BMCGG4D5QFKY.SMALL.jpg coozerlv Building off of an instructable by "edwinston14" and a suggestion by "piaferre" I created this custom chandelier for our dining room.  It was relatively cheap.  Got it all done for less than $100 with parts from Ikea, Lowes and a local Lighting/Fan store.  SUPPLIES: -10 Hemma Lights -10 Air Gap Ca...
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