Instructables: exploring - stepbystep - 3D-Printing - popular http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 03:35:25 PDT BLOX v1.01 Wallet via 3D Printing http://www.instructables.com/id/Wallet-via-3D-Printing/
Wallet via 3D Printing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/EJQO/HGH6RGA7/F6KEJQOHGH6RGA7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/EJQO/HGH6RGA7/F6KEJQOHGH6RGA7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/EJQO/HGH6RGA7/F6KEJQOHGH6RGA7.SMALL.jpg Greenrobby Print your own Veos wallet and enjoy a great front pocket wallet experience.  The 3D printed frame holds cards that slide out the side for use.  Then, put a picture of a loved one behind the frosted window to enjoy, or an I.D. that makes for quick I.D. checks at the store.  There are even two differ...
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Tue, 14 May 2013 20:45:08 PDT
3D printing + sugru = precision rubber parts! (iPhone 4/4S and 5) + video http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printing-sugru-precision-rubber-partsiPho/
3D printing + sugru = precision rubber parts! (iPhone 4/4S and 5) + video - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/Z8YU/HGH6QMWS/FP0Z8YUHGH6QMWS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/Z8YU/HGH6QMWS/FP0Z8YUHGH6QMWS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/Z8YU/HGH6QMWS/FP0Z8YUHGH6QMWS.SMALL.jpg projectsugru Print your own desktop manufacturing kit to produce precision rubber parts directly onto the iPhone 4/4S or iPhone 5 with sugru ! We developed this project so that makers, engineers and designers could test the process and understand how to desktop manufacture precision rubber parts with sugru.  T...
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Tue, 14 May 2013 10:16:08 PDT
Small Capacitor Car - Never need batteries! http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Capacitor-Car-Never-need-batteries/
Small Capacitor Car - Never need batteries! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/7VVI/HGH6PS0E/F9A7VVIHGH6PS0E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/7VVI/HGH6PS0E/F9A7VVIHGH6PS0E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/7VVI/HGH6PS0E/F9A7VVIHGH6PS0E.SMALL.jpg C4THEW1N    This small kart was designed by us three students in our Engineering Class. We hope you enjoy our step by step tutorial on how to build this slick, unique solar capacitor kart!   Basic Cart Overview ~ Pre-building Our cart is unique, sleek and is designed to win. We took the best features from...
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Fri, 10 May 2013 11:00:26 PDT
How to 3D Print Molds for Small Batch Concrete Casting http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-3D-Print-Molds-for-Small-Batch-Concrete-Cas/
How to 3D Print Molds for Small Batch Concrete Casting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/PPPI/HFSHUWYM/F8IPPPIHFSHUWYM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/PPPI/HFSHUWYM/F8IPPPIHFSHUWYM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/PPPI/HFSHUWYM/F8IPPPIHFSHUWYM.SMALL.jpg timwikander Recently I took my first step into the exciting world of 3d printing. The result? I learned how to utilize basic CAD modeling and a 3d printer to create quick and precise custom molds for small batch concrete casting. Overview About a month ago I visited the Annex (Instructables' old shop locatio...
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Tue, 7 May 2013 14:25:00 PDT
Perspective (POV) rig for iPhone 4 http://www.instructables.com/id/Perspective-POV-rig-for-iPhone-4/
Perspective (POV) rig for iPhone 4 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/AG04/HFPTJVJH/F00AG04HFPTJVJH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/AG04/HFPTJVJH/F00AG04HFPTJVJH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/AG04/HFPTJVJH/F00AG04HFPTJVJH.SMALL.jpg andrewt There are a lot of things out there for 3D printing.  Lots of airplanes, monsters and vehicles, but at their current scale, they're really just toys.  I don't think that's a bad thing, tho. I wanted to play with some models and make some videos from the perspective of a plane.  So I made a clip tha...
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Mon, 6 May 2013 15:25:31 PDT
How To Make Small Parts With Your 3D Printer http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-Your-3D-Printer-As-An-Injection-Molder/
How To Make Small Parts With Your 3D Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/HD5H/HFWSUJWT/FWHHD5HHFWSUJWT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/HD5H/HFWSUJWT/FWHHD5HHFWSUJWT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/HD5H/HFWSUJWT/FWHHD5HHFWSUJWT.SMALL.jpg bfk                           THIS IS A "LIVING INSTRUCTABLE" ABOUT A NEW DISCOVERY. IT WILL GROW, MATURE AND IMPROVE DRAMATICALLY OVER TIME.    AS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE  IS GAINED, I'LL UPDATE MY FINDINGS HERE AND NO WHERE ELSE, PROVIDING A CONVENIENT WAY FOR THOSE INTERESTED, TO FOLLOW AL...
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Thu, 2 May 2013 15:30:15 PDT
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Goddess Chest http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-Sword-Goddess-Chest/
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Goddess Chest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/CVQB/HFPTI60B/FLECVQBHFPTI60B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/CVQB/HFPTI60B/FLECVQBHFPTI60B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/CVQB/HFPTI60B/FLECVQBHFPTI60B.SMALL.jpg xeijix Some background info: I had found a Skyward Sword heart container necklace to give to a special someone (http://www.thepixelsmithy.com/collections/necklaces), but I wanted to present it in the most elaborate way possible. So, to make it true to the game, I made the Goddess Chest (oh and the G...
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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:33:44 PDT
How to Make a 3D Business Card With a 3D Printer http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-3D-Business-Card-With-a-3D-Printer/
How to Make a 3D Business Card With a 3D Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/9DCS/HFSHFIPP/FUA9DCSHFSHFIPP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/9DCS/HFSHFIPP/FUA9DCSHFSHFIPP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/9DCS/HFSHFIPP/FUA9DCSHFSHFIPP.SMALL.jpg ericm160 Today I will be teaching you to make a 3D business card for a movie press kit.  It can also be used just to make a cool card if you want one.  For my model I will be using Rhino. There are several different programs to 3D model. You can follow my steps if you are using Rhino and if not use similar m...
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Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:32:06 PDT
Building beyond the scale of 3D printings http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-beyond-the-scale-of-3D-printings/
Building beyond the scale of 3D printings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/DT3I/HFD1JCBW/FBTDT3IHFD1JCBW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/DT3I/HFD1JCBW/FBTDT3IHFD1JCBW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/DT3I/HFD1JCBW/FBTDT3IHFD1JCBW.SMALL.jpg DuncanParks I start this project because I wanted a way to build these structures beyond the size capabilities of most 3D printers. It's also substantially cheaper to substitue dowels, which cost about $0.02 per cubic inch, instead of printing the straight sections. All the dimensions given are specific to the...
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Tue, 9 Apr 2013 08:04:09 PDT
DIY Glow 3D Printer http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Glow-3D-Printer/
DIY Glow 3D Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/T5D4/HEXSG4K3/F4ST5D4HEXSG4K3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/T5D4/HEXSG4K3/F4ST5D4HEXSG4K3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/T5D4/HEXSG4K3/F4ST5D4HEXSG4K3.SMALL.jpg searx If you read my interests, you probably know that I love studying the 3D printer we have at school to see how it works. If anyone wants to know more about 3d printing, there is a really cool article here. Anyway,  I spent about a month (as an engineering student I know how important research is) sket...
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Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:11:21 PDT
Panoramic Galaxy http://www.instructables.com/id/Panoramic-Galaxy/
Panoramic Galaxy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/W4QP/HET1ELMS/F51W4QPHET1ELMS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/W4QP/HET1ELMS/F51W4QPHET1ELMS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/W4QP/HET1ELMS/F51W4QPHET1ELMS.SMALL.jpg melvinkat A few months ago I upgraded my cell phone to the Galaxy S3.  It's a great phone.  One of my favorite features is it's ability to create panoramic pictures.  However, I noticed that sometimes the pictures didn't quite line up right.  After talking to my brother-in-law about this I found out that the ...
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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:04:10 PDT
3D Printed Speaker Enclosures (With Lights!) http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Speaker-Enclosures-With-Lights/
3D Printed Speaker Enclosures (With Lights!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/D2WZ/HF23QJ7B/FA9D2WZHF23QJ7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/D2WZ/HF23QJ7B/FA9D2WZHF23QJ7B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/D2WZ/HF23QJ7B/FA9D2WZHF23QJ7B.SMALL.jpg Evan Atherton This project was a demonstration of the potential of 3D printers to create high-fidelity, finished products. We wanted to create something that could only be created by means of additive manufacturing. The ultimate goal was to create a functional, consumer-ready piece that took advantage of the stre...
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Tue, 2 Apr 2013 09:45:02 PDT
How to make a transformer in 123D Design http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-transformer-in-123D-Design/
How to make a transformer in 123D Design - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/IBB2/HET13CI5/FJCIBB2HET13CI5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/IBB2/HET13CI5/FJCIBB2HET13CI5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/IBB2/HET13CI5/FJCIBB2HET13CI5.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer I made it at TechShop! (http://techshop.ws) After two days of learning and practicing, officially this is my first project in 123D Design, the Autodesk CAD program made specially for makers. Also, this is my first time with a CAD program. You know how I love to get my hands dirty and build things ...
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Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:59:21 PDT
How to make your first 3d Printed Round Open Cuff Bracelet! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-first-3d-Printed-Round-Open-Cuff-/
How to make your first 3d Printed Round Open Cuff Bracelet! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/TF0A/HEXSATLR/FLLTF0AHEXSATLR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/TF0A/HEXSATLR/FLLTF0AHEXSATLR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/TF0A/HEXSATLR/FLLTF0AHEXSATLR.SMALL.jpg christinachun This is a relatively straight forward instructable on how you can make your first 3d printed round open cuff bracelet and print it on your home 3d printer or through a service such as Ponoko, i.materialise, Kraftwurx or Shapeways. I will be 3d printing on my Afinia H-Series 3d Printer. You should a...
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Mon, 1 Apr 2013 14:34:05 PDT
Mecanum Wheels http://www.instructables.com/id/Mecanum-Wheels/
Mecanum Wheels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/41QF/HAQ3D8YQ/F5541QFHAQ3D8YQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/41QF/HAQ3D8YQ/F5541QFHAQ3D8YQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/41QF/HAQ3D8YQ/F5541QFHAQ3D8YQ.SMALL.jpg LancerRobotics3415 https://mega.co.nz/#F!NU4nkSJL!LS-wOHcu1YtxZi5YFgLWiA - MECANUM WHEEL FILES AND ASSEMBLY Problem : Our robot used regular tank drive which only drove forward and backwards, we knew that we had to change this because of how difficult it had become to accurately maneuver throughout the field. Sol...
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Sun, 31 Mar 2013 17:57:00 PDT
3D Printed 1911 http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-1911/
3D Printed 1911 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/NQYP/HD7TJW8Q/FNXNQYPHD7TJW8Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/NQYP/HD7TJW8Q/FNXNQYPHD7TJW8Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/NQYP/HD7TJW8Q/FNXNQYPHD7TJW8Q.SMALL.jpg mangomango I ACTUALLY TRIED TO HAVE THIS DELETED.  IT WAS NOT UNTIL I SAW IN MY EMAIL THAT THIS HAD BEEN FEATURED THAT I REALIZED THIS INSTRUCTABLE STILL EXISTED.  I SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE CLIP AND EJECTION LIKE I PLANNED BUT I FEARED IT LOOKED TOO REAL.  ON TOP OF THAT, MY SCHOOL SHUT THE PROJECT DOWN AND...
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Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:36:03 PST
Print your own wireless portable speaker! http://www.instructables.com/id/Print-your-own-wireless-portable-speaker/
Print your own wireless portable speaker! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/Z8F6/HE07PI60/FDCZ8F6HE07PI60.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/Z8F6/HE07PI60/FDCZ8F6HE07PI60.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/Z8F6/HE07PI60/FDCZ8F6HE07PI60.SMALL.jpg mikestevens! Have you ever wanted a portable speaker like the Jambox by Jabra but not for $200. This is my first design at a portable speaker that you can take anywhere and wireless connect with Bluetooth. It also allows you to charge your phone if necessary. After 6+ years of checking out everyone else's Instru...
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Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:38:49 PDT
Ice Crystals: Food-Safe Molds from a 3D Printed Object http://www.instructables.com/id/Crystal-Ice-Food-Safe-Molds-from-3D-Printed-Objec/
Ice Crystals: Food-Safe Molds from a 3D Printed Object - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/2RNQ/HEBNHA20/F0G2RNQHEBNHA20.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/2RNQ/HEBNHA20/F0G2RNQHEBNHA20.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/2RNQ/HEBNHA20/F0G2RNQHEBNHA20.SMALL.jpg danm_daniel This Instructable covers the process of making a food-safe mold from a 3D printed object. I will provide two methods for making an ice mold (one being a tray), and some of the steps can be mixed and matched. My chosen forms are large and small crystals - I thought a large crystal would not only look...
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Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:04:34 PDT
Printable Camera Mount for MakerGear M2 http://www.instructables.com/id/Printable-Camera-Mount-for-MakerGear-M2/
Printable Camera Mount for MakerGear M2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/A1G2/HEBMZ8LB/F7GA1G2HEBMZ8LB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/A1G2/HEBMZ8LB/F7GA1G2HEBMZ8LB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/A1G2/HEBMZ8LB/F7GA1G2HEBMZ8LB.SMALL.jpg ProfHankD Ok, watching extruded plastic harden is rather like watching paint dry. Yet, somehow it is downright hypnotic.... I also needed to find a way for 20+ students to see what was printing when I gave a demo at a local middle school. I'm certainly not the first to get the idea of pointing a camera at th...
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Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:06:57 PDT
A fully 3D printable GlaDOS Robotic ceiling arm lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/A-fully-3D-printable-GlaDOS-Robotic-ceiling-arm-la/
A fully 3D printable GlaDOS Robotic ceiling arm lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/PDWY/HEI41FEG/FZZPDWYHEI41FEG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/PDWY/HEI41FEG/FZZPDWYHEI41FEG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/PDWY/HEI41FEG/FZZPDWYHEI41FEG.SMALL.jpg dragonator In this instructable I will show you how to make a fully 3D printable GlaDOS from Portal (1 and 2), that is also a lamp and can be converted into a robotic arm (how much cooler does it get), With a superled in the eye (this much cooler). Go watch it immediately: This was first intended to be a...
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Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:37:21 PDT
3D Print flying model rockets http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-flying-model-rockets/
3D Print flying model rockets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/37CF/HE7CPWZE/F4L37CFHE7CPWZE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/37CF/HE7CPWZE/F4L37CFHE7CPWZE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/37CF/HE7CPWZE/F4L37CFHE7CPWZE.SMALL.jpg Qsilverrdc Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4              3D printing              offers new creativity in the world of model rocket design and fabrication.  Above is a computer model of some printed flying model rocket.   In these ins...
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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:55:12 PDT
Understanding 3D Printing MakerBot Replicator: Setting up and Printing http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printing-101MakerBotReplicator-CrystalTechSh/
Understanding 3D Printing MakerBot Replicator: Setting up and Printing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/SEW6/HEBNC7GA/F6KSEW6HEBNC7GA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/SEW6/HEBNC7GA/F6KSEW6HEBNC7GA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/SEW6/HEBNC7GA/F6KSEW6HEBNC7GA.SMALL.jpg OceanusEva Written By Eva Marie Cooper Coauthored by Jeff Wilson If you would like more information or would be interested in hiring me to complete a project for you please email me at cooperevam@yahoo.com. I participate in freelance work so if you would like something prototyped  then email me with informati...
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Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:41:14 PDT
3D Printed 'Centrifugal Puzzle Box' - solved with a spin... http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Centrifugal-Puzzle-Box-solved-with-/
3D Printed 'Centrifugal Puzzle Box' - solved with a spin... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/W109/HEBNGYFU/F6MW109HEBNGYFU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/W109/HEBNGYFU/F6MW109HEBNGYFU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/W109/HEBNGYFU/F6MW109HEBNGYFU.SMALL.jpg Maundy For this project I decided to explore the world and uses of 3D printing further after my exploration of the 3D printed iPhone cases market where I designed, created and now sell the 'TriStand iPhone Case - 3D printed iPhone cases with built in flip out stands' which stretched the capabilities of 3D ...
By: Maundy

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Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:54:53 PDT
Introduction to 3D Printing http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printing-1/
Introduction to 3D Printing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/LX0N/H6MF3FU3/FYWLX0NH6MF3FU3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/LX0N/H6MF3FU3/FYWLX0NH6MF3FU3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/LX0N/H6MF3FU3/FYWLX0NH6MF3FU3.SMALL.jpg ___ 3D printing is a quickly expanding field, with the popularity and uses for 3D printers growing every day.  In this guide, I will attempt to give an introduction to the wide range of technologies in 3D printers, a comparison of the most common 3D printers on the market, an overview of materials that ...
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Sat, 8 Sep 2012 08:48:05 PDT
3D Printer Enclosure http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printer-Enclosure-1/
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Mon, 4 Mar 2013 06:39:40 PST
How to Make a Signet Ring and Seal Your Envelopes in Style http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Signet-Ring-and-Seal-Your-Envelopes-/
How to Make a Signet Ring and Seal Your Envelopes in Style - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/WJ9F/HDOVUSR0/FL0WJ9FHDOVUSR0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/WJ9F/HDOVUSR0/FL0WJ9FHDOVUSR0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/WJ9F/HDOVUSR0/FL0WJ9FHDOVUSR0.SMALL.jpg matt_the_maker Nothing is more embarrassing than getting to the end of a letter and realizing that you don't have a good wax seal for the envelope.  With a couple of easy steps, a 3d printer, a kiln, and a spin caster, you can have a signet ring in no time. Submitted by Milwaukee Makerspace for the Instructables ...
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Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:07:02 PST
Froggy World 4 The Train http://www.instructables.com/id/Froggy-World-4-The-Train/
Froggy World 4 The Train - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/LO1H/HD4VHRF8/FY5LO1HHD4VHRF8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/LO1H/HD4VHRF8/FY5LO1HHD4VHRF8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/LO1H/HD4VHRF8/FY5LO1HHD4VHRF8.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker In Froggy World, the amusement park for adventurous frogs, we have catapulted, booted and seesawed Froggy.  Upon departing the seesaw http://www.instructables.com/id/Froggy-World-3-The-Seesaw/ Froggy must land in a waiting train car.  The train must be large enough to carry frogs (O scale) ...
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Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:56:37 PST
How to Paint a 3D Print http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Paint-a-3D-Print/
How to Paint a 3D Print - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/GT88/HDHW52UQ/F6PGT88HDHW52UQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/GT88/HDHW52UQ/F6PGT88HDHW52UQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/GT88/HDHW52UQ/F6PGT88HDHW52UQ.SMALL.jpg sethzor I love to make random things for my wife she is my world and I like to make her feel like that is the truth. If you are like me and have even the slightest artistic skill and access to a 3D printer or know someone who does you can do this too! This is my first instructable and I am happy to say ...
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Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:52:24 PST
Digital Manufacturing - project five printed toy car http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Manufacturing-project-five-printed-toy-c/
Digital Manufacturing - project five printed toy car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/BD9K/HD4VLYDL/FDABD9KHD4VLYDL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/BD9K/HD4VLYDL/FDABD9KHD4VLYDL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/BD9K/HD4VLYDL/FDABD9KHD4VLYDL.SMALL.jpg liquidhandwash This is the fifth in a series of Instructables on how to use CAD (Computer Aided Drawing) and CAM (Computer Aided Machining) This time we are going to make a toy car which has five parts, but we only need to draw four of them. You can customize your car, change the wheels or put a crash helmet on t...
By: liquidhandwash

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Sat, 23 Feb 2013 23:17:25 PST
The Flying Frogs http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Flying-Frogs/
The Flying Frogs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/SE5Y/HD4VPSJZ/FYOSE5YHD4VPSJZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/SE5Y/HD4VPSJZ/FYOSE5YHD4VPSJZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/SE5Y/HD4VPSJZ/FYOSE5YHD4VPSJZ.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker This is the "Flying Frogs," a minor ride in the Froggy World amusement park for adventurous plastic frogs. This started as a sketch, then the tower and cross bar holder were designed and 3d printed: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:53059 The frogs were made out of clay, baked, then gl...
By: MikeTheMaker

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Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:25:26 PST
The machine of answers http://www.instructables.com/id/The-machine-of-answers/
The machine of answers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/67X6/HD2RYHN1/F2U67X6HD2RYHN1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/67X6/HD2RYHN1/F2U67X6HD2RYHN1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/67X6/HD2RYHN1/F2U67X6HD2RYHN1.SMALL.jpg bissaorboea Should you ask your boss for a raise? Call that cute guy you met at a party? Sell your stock?  Wouldn’t it be nice to have a handy method of handling some of life’s more pressing dilemmas? This machine give you the answer to all you life pressing dilemmas. You need to concentrate on your question f...
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Sun, 17 Feb 2013 10:37:30 PST
Gear Set for 3D Printing http://www.instructables.com/id/Gear-Set-for-3D-Printing/
Gear Set for 3D Printing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGI/UBX9/HD2RKC8H/FGIUBX9HD2RKC8H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGI/UBX9/HD2RKC8H/FGIUBX9HD2RKC8H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGI/UBX9/HD2RKC8H/FGIUBX9HD2RKC8H.SMALL.jpg Tomdf What it is A set of small, matching gears intended for 3D ABS extrusion printing, along with instructions on how to make your gears and gear boxes. After printed gears for my own projects I eventually wound up with this set, that I'm calling "Gear Set 1", and created a reference chart to aid in the ...
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Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:43:14 PST
3D Printed GoPro Mount http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-GoPro-Mount/
3D Printed GoPro Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/VL0Z/HD4VLX6L/F4TVL0ZHD4VLX6L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/VL0Z/HD4VLX6L/F4TVL0ZHD4VLX6L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/VL0Z/HD4VLX6L/F4TVL0ZHD4VLX6L.SMALL.jpg freeza36 For the "Up" Challenge I decided to make something that I have wanted to make for a while now; a 3D printed GoPro mount. They are expensive to buy at stores, and I now have access to not only Solidworks designing program, but 3D printers. It does cost money of course, but at least I have access to t...
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Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:46:58 PST
Vintage Soda Bottle Ice Mold http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Soda-Bottle-Ice-Mold/
Vintage Soda Bottle Ice Mold - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/U05M/HD2RW2SR/FJOU05MHD2RW2SR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/U05M/HD2RW2SR/FJOU05MHD2RW2SR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/U05M/HD2RW2SR/FJOU05MHD2RW2SR.SMALL.jpg ChrisE123        Have you ever been ashamed of your blandness of the party that you put together? Is your ice just not cool enough for your punch? Well kiss those problems goodbye! With this vintage soda bottle ice mold you can have the coolest ice to put in your soda. You can have miniature soda bottles as y...
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Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:13:21 PST
Birdfeeder "Fly Thru" http://www.instructables.com/id/Birdfeeder-Fly-thou/
Birdfeeder "Fly Thru" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/QUCY/HCB8SK00/F0FQUCYHCB8SK00.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/QUCY/HCB8SK00/F0FQUCYHCB8SK00.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/QUCY/HCB8SK00/F0FQUCYHCB8SK00.SMALL.jpg skipperarm Hi This is my urban solar powered birdfeeder, make it as here... or do your own theme maybe KFC ;) make it more simple? Skip the light and solarpannels. The total cost for the project do vary alot depenting on 3D printing and New/old stuff. For this project you need the following... . Step 1...
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Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:37:51 PST
IPhone dockstation & necklace charm: From sketch to 3D printing. http://www.instructables.com/id/IPhone-dockstation-necklace-charm-From-sketch-t/
IPhone dockstation & necklace charm: From sketch to 3D printing. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/2XK4/HCV985VD/F7G2XK4HCV985VD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/2XK4/HCV985VD/F7G2XK4HCV985VD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/2XK4/HCV985VD/F7G2XK4HCV985VD.SMALL.jpg WIJKSCHOOL FEIJENOORD This Instructable will show you how to make two cool  designs, from initial sketch to 3D prototype: your own  IPhone dockstation  and your necklace charm The design and  3D print was made by Sarkies Galstjan and Jasmine Mejia at Fablab010 in Rotterdam, during only a few hours. Enjoy and try it out!...
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Mon, 11 Feb 2013 06:46:45 PST
Digital Manufacturing - project three 3D printed box http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Manufacturing-project-three-3D-printed-b/
Digital Manufacturing - project three 3D printed box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/XFGU/HCJOAZ3Y/FCKXFGUHCJOAZ3Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/XFGU/HCJOAZ3Y/FCKXFGUHCJOAZ3Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/XFGU/HCJOAZ3Y/FCKXFGUHCJOAZ3Y.SMALL.jpg liquidhandwash Designing a project to send to a 3d printer requires a different approach to a project that requires laser cutting, but is not to difficult as long as you remember few points 3D printing has limitations on size  cannot be too big or have parts that too small with no support. Projects with l...
By: liquidhandwash

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Sun, 3 Feb 2013 00:42:21 PST
Froggy World 2 The Boot http://www.instructables.com/id/Froggy-World-2-The-Boot/
Froggy World 2 The Boot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/7N2E/HCJOAU7G/F857N2EHCJOAU7G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/7N2E/HCJOAU7G/F857N2EHCJOAU7G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/7N2E/HCJOAU7G/F857N2EHCJOAU7G.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker Froggy World, the amusement park for adventurous plastic frogs, has a new ride!  After being flung from a catapult http://www.instructables.com/id/Froggy-World-1-The-Catapult/ Froggy must now ride the belt past the boot.  Will he succeed? Is Froggy ready for the next adventure? T...
By: MikeTheMaker

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Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:38:41 PST
DIWire Bender http://www.instructables.com/id/DIWire-Bender/
DIWire Bender - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4K/ANUK/HCAXRZ79/F4KANUKHCAXRZ79.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4K/ANUK/HCAXRZ79/F4KANUKHCAXRZ79.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4K/ANUK/HCAXRZ79/F4KANUKHCAXRZ79.SMALL.jpg pensa D.I.Wire Bender is a rapid prototype machine that bends metal wire to produce 2D and 3D shapes, pushing the limits of what can be produced in different materials, forms, and methods, anywhere from a model shop to your home. For the code, full bill of materials (parts list), and readme files, visit ...
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Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:34:25 PST
Miniature Bat Signal, Mk. I http://www.instructables.com/id/Miniature-Bat-Signal-Mk-I/
Miniature Bat Signal, Mk. I - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/PV08/HC3PSXA3/FQ9PV08HC3PSXA3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/PV08/HC3PSXA3/FQ9PV08HC3PSXA3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/PV08/HC3PSXA3/FQ9PV08HC3PSXA3.SMALL.jpg bwrussell The power to summon the Dark Knight in the palm of your hand! Ok, not really of course but it's still fun to pretend. This is the assembly instructions and circuit construction for the Pocket Bat Signal Design I posted previous to this. If you haven't seen the design walk-through here's a brief intr...
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Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:40:19 PST
Froggy World 1 The Catapult http://www.instructables.com/id/Froggy-World-1-The-Catapult/
Froggy World 1 The Catapult - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/1CF9/HBUZHCZ4/FHW1CF9HBUZHCZ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/1CF9/HBUZHCZ4/FHW1CF9HBUZHCZ4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/1CF9/HBUZHCZ4/FHW1CF9HBUZHCZ4.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker Froggy World is an amusement park for adventurous frogs.  This ride is the first in a series.  Each ride receives a signal from the previous ride "You've got the frog;" and each ride signals the next that "Frog has left, you've got the frog." Eventually, the frog will be returned to the cat...
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Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:14:56 PST
3D-Printed Biologically-Inspired Robotics http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Biologically-Inspired-Robotics/
3D-Printed Biologically-Inspired Robotics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/LQEA/HABDH86N/FZ7LQEAHABDH86N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/LQEA/HABDH86N/FZ7LQEAHABDH86N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/LQEA/HABDH86N/FZ7LQEAHABDH86N.SMALL.jpg randofo I have been spending the last few months doing research into biologically inspired robotic structures. While my approach may seem formalistic in nature, these devices were simply a means for ultimately conducting social research. This desire stems from my experience building Simple Bots, and their s...
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Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:31:40 PST
Printed Changeable End Table http://www.instructables.com/id/Printed-Changeable-End-Table/
Printed Changeable End Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/9XHU/HAQ2ZIRL/F0V9XHUHAQ2ZIRL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/9XHU/HAQ2ZIRL/F0V9XHUHAQ2ZIRL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/9XHU/HAQ2ZIRL/F0V9XHUHAQ2ZIRL.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker This is an end table, made from printed component "cans."  You can have a new table every day by changing the position of the colors or patterns on the "cans."  LED lights or motion detectors can be placed inside the "cans" for interactive furniture.  If you're having a party, remove the end table g...
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Wed, 9 Jan 2013 07:57:05 PST
How to make 3D printed portal gun http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-portal-gun-Animation/
How to make 3D printed portal gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/G6ME/H9X3J1CT/FBAG6MEH9X3J1CT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/G6ME/H9X3J1CT/FBAG6MEH9X3J1CT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/G6ME/H9X3J1CT/FBAG6MEH9X3J1CT.SMALL.jpg BDMW In this instructable I will be showing you how to make a 3D portal gun and an animation to go with it. Things you need: 3D Printer Ink Printer Figurine Modeling Clay 16 guage hardware wire 20 guage hardware wire Thing plastic sheet epoxy glue hot glue gun with hot glue sticks First dow...
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Mon, 7 Jan 2013 06:51:06 PST
How To Sand Cast 3D Printed Objects http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Easy-Sand-Cast-3D-Printed-Objects/
How To Sand Cast 3D Printed Objects - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/ITUK/HAQ313N2/FA7ITUKHAQ313N2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/ITUK/HAQ313N2/FA7ITUKHAQ313N2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/ITUK/HAQ313N2/FA7ITUKHAQ313N2.SMALL.jpg Li Sashay       As anyone with access to a 3D printer knows, it's relatively easy to print off custom designs from the printer in a few minutes or hours. However, many people come up short in how to translate these fragile plastic pieces into actual working parts on a budget. This instructable is courtesy of ...
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Sat, 5 Jan 2013 12:19:09 PST
3D Printed Tile Aggregation http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Tile-Aggregation/
3D Printed Tile Aggregation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/T4ET/HAQ2TVDH/F7HT4ETHAQ2TVDH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/T4ET/HAQ2TVDH/F7HT4ETHAQ2TVDH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/T4ET/HAQ2TVDH/F7HT4ETHAQ2TVDH.SMALL.jpg debrahak These step-by-step instructions could be used to either create an interesting aggregation of units at the sculptural level or could be applied at the architectural level to become a façade system for a building. Either way, the end result is beautiful. Notes: Knowledge of the following software is ...
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Sat, 29 Dec 2012 01:03:51 PST
Making a 3-D Printed Mold http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-3-D-Printed-Mold/
Making a 3-D Printed Mold - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/LAIX/H742Z2O2/F6MLAIXH742Z2O2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/LAIX/H742Z2O2/F6MLAIXH742Z2O2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/LAIX/H742Z2O2/F6MLAIXH742Z2O2.SMALL.jpg rachel I recently had a project where I needed to create a couple dozen identical foam ear shapes.  Casting from a mold is the clear solution here.  However, the ears needed to fit onto an existing product, so I knew some tweaking of the design would be necessary to get it right before I could make the doz...
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Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:27:27 PDT
3D Printed Record http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Record/
3D Printed Record - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/JISK/HAWSGVZT/FCEJISKHAWSGVZT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/JISK/HAWSGVZT/FCEJISKHAWSGVZT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/JISK/HAWSGVZT/FCEJISKHAWSGVZT.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei In order to explore the current limits of 3D printing technology, I've created a technique for converting digital audio files into 3D-printable, 33rpm records and printed a few functional prototypes that play on ordinary record players.  Though the audio quality is low -the rec...
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Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:56:14 PST
The Throne Dock for your iPhone and other mobile devices http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Iron-Throne-Dock-for-your-Iphone-and-your-mobi/
The Throne Dock for your iPhone and other mobile devices - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/37X0/HAQ30XGA/FV437X0HAQ30XGA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/37X0/HAQ30XGA/FV437X0HAQ30XGA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/37X0/HAQ30XGA/FV437X0HAQ30XGA.SMALL.jpg mstyle183 As many of you guys know the iPhone 5 doesn't have an official docking station from Apple. This has inevitably created a massive 3rd party race to create successful iPhone 5 docks. There have been docks made out of Legos, metal, wood, plastic, etc etc etc. I jumped on the band wagon as well and star...
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Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:54:09 PST
@TechshopMP: Snowman Cookie Cutter http://www.instructables.com/id/TechshopMP-Snowman-Cookie-Cutter/
@TechshopMP: Snowman Cookie Cutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/IKL9/H9G17A8A/FW9IKL9H9G17A8A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/IKL9/H9G17A8A/FW9IKL9H9G17A8A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/IKL9/H9G17A8A/FW9IKL9H9G17A8A.SMALL.jpg TSTricky The holidays are approaching and I wanted to do something fun and a little different so I decided to make my own holiday cookie cutters. This one is a Snowman and as you will see it is a very simple task. Design The first step is to design the cookie cutter. I did this in AutoDesk Inventor. I am ...
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Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:42:58 PST