Instructables: exploring - stepbystep - furniture - easy http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 23:06:33 PDT BLOX v1.01 Backward Build Chaise Lounge Chair (100% rescued materials) http://www.instructables.com/id/Backward-Build-Chaise-Lounge-Chair-100-rescued-m/
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Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:43:31 PDT
Toddler Chair from Fountain Soda Syrup Box http://www.instructables.com/id/Toddler-Chair-from-Fountain-Soda-Syrup-Box/
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Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:59:29 PST
Natural wood log bench http://www.instructables.com/id/Natural-wood-log-bench/
Natural wood log bench - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/E4BR/HDOVWA7W/FICE4BRHDOVWA7W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/E4BR/HDOVWA7W/FICE4BRHDOVWA7W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/E4BR/HDOVWA7W/FICE4BRHDOVWA7W.SMALL.jpg reidintransit This is a 1-2 day quick bench that can be left outdoors as a piece of outdoor furniture or can be brought inside for a rustic or natural piece of functional furniture. I got the idea from a smaller version that was intended as a foot rest in front of a cozy chair in a log cabin. Send pictures of you...
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Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:33:00 PST
Varifocal Triple Monitor Stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Verifocal-Triple-Monitor-Stand/
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Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:33:45 PST
Simple Rock-Solid Cantilever Desk http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Rock-Solid-Cantilever-Desk/
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Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:06:12 PDT
Build a Modular Storage Bed For Cheap In Like, 5 Seconds. And Save The World A Little. http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Modular-Storage-Bed-For-Cheap-In-Like-5-S/
Build a Modular Storage Bed For Cheap In Like, 5 Seconds. And Save The World A Little. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/GY5J/GVLRXW6V/FLXGY5JGVLRXW6V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/GY5J/GVLRXW6V/FLXGY5JGVLRXW6V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/GY5J/GVLRXW6V/FLXGY5JGVLRXW6V.SMALL.jpg Katie Brennan My other half and I are nomads currently living in Boulder, CO, til we figure out our next move. Being nomads means we've been sleeping on a mattress on the floor for a few months. Urban camping is fun for awhile, but we needed a change. When he went away on a business trip recently, I decided to su...
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Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:30:29 PST
Easy Design Shoe Rack http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Design-Shoe-Rack/
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Sun, 10 Jul 2011 11:50:00 PDT
How To Make A Fold out Sofa/Futon/Bed Frame http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Fold-out-SofaFutonBed-Frame/
How To Make A Fold out Sofa/Futon/Bed Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/G648/FW4JU1BC/F8YG648FW4JU1BC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/G648/FW4JU1BC/F8YG648FW4JU1BC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/G648/FW4JU1BC/F8YG648FW4JU1BC.SMALL.jpg VVBoredGuy I enjoy relaxing on a sofa and in my bed, and so it may come as no surprise that I would wish to combine the two. After searching Ikea and several other shops, I found the average price for a "tri-fold" futon was in the region of 120GBP ($150). I found this pretty steep for what is basically some pl...
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Mon, 3 Jan 2011 07:01:39 PST
Cheap, easy, low-waste trestle table plans http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-easy-low-waste-trestle-table/
Cheap, easy, low-waste trestle table plans - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/A16P/GI0TG101/FROA16PGI0TG101.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/A16P/GI0TG101/FROA16PGI0TG101.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/A16P/GI0TG101/FROA16PGI0TG101.SMALL.jpg aeray Build an attractive trestle table for about $100.00, in an hour and a half, using common materials, and minimum number of tools. It is suitable for dining or as a work table. It can can be set up or taken apart in a minute or two, using no tools, and stores compactly. There are several holes to dr...
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Fri, 24 Dec 2010 14:06:29 PST
Wall table (mesa de pared) http://www.instructables.com/id/Wall-table-mesa-de-pared/
Wall table (mesa de pared) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/VBZ2/GAA0WVKJ/FIDVBZ2GAA0WVKJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/VBZ2/GAA0WVKJ/FIDVBZ2GAA0WVKJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/VBZ2/GAA0WVKJ/FIDVBZ2GAA0WVKJ.SMALL.jpg rimar2000 It happens that I'm in the garage doing some little tweak, or simply ordering my stuff, and I need a table or something to support things. I can improvise a table with the aluminum ladder, but that means moving it and putting it together, then turn back around. Because of this need, and I got free a...
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Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:33:50 PDT
Simple Workbench http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Workbench/
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Sun, 2 May 2010 17:46:04 PDT
Portable Whiteboard for $1 http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Whiteboard-for-1/
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Sun, 28 Mar 2010 06:54:04 PDT
Birch and Aluminum Desk http://www.instructables.com/id/Birch-and-Aluminum-Desk/
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Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:44:43 PST
Basic Work Table http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Work-Table/
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Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:53:19 PST
Updated: Hang Your Bed From the Heavens! All for around $100 http://www.instructables.com/id/Hang-Your-Bed-From-the-Heavens/
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Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:52:28 PST
How to build a custom pine log table http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-custom-pine-log-table/
How to build a custom pine log table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/9F0O/G0IPMHDP/FVG9F0OG0IPMHDP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/9F0O/G0IPMHDP/FVG9F0OG0IPMHDP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/9F0O/G0IPMHDP/FVG9F0OG0IPMHDP.SMALL.jpg durtbikedave Heres another Instructable showing how easy it is to make cool furniture out of natural ponderosa pine!  This table, however is constructed without  nails, screws, or any other metal fasteners.  Here we go... Materials.... Materials and tools needed are...18 linear ft of pine logs anywhere from 2...
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Thu, 8 Oct 2009 23:16:58 PDT
How to make a natural pine corner shelf in under 5 min. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-natural-pine-corner-shelf-in-under-5/
How to make a natural pine corner shelf in under 5 min. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/IU6O/FZNHP0U4/F63IU6OFZNHP0U4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/IU6O/FZNHP0U4/F63IU6OFZNHP0U4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/IU6O/FZNHP0U4/F63IU6OFZNHP0U4.SMALL.jpg durtbikedave Here is another instructable where something unique appears from a little scrap wood!! This 5 min project (Please take your time when working with POWER tools, its not worth your limbs!) didnt cost me a cent!!! Sweet. Enjoy. Find...... Find a small piece of wood with a natural edge. I like pine...
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Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:25:20 PDT
Sweet Coffee Table http://www.instructables.com/id/Sweet-Coffee-Table/
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Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:08:56 PDT
Cheap, easy, low-waste platform bed plans http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-easy-low-waste-platform-bed/
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Mon, 19 May 2008 13:37:39 PDT
Poorman's design chair http://www.instructables.com/id/Poorman-s-design-chair/
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Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:53:05 PDT
Child's Desk from an Old Kitchen Cabinet http://www.instructables.com/id/Child-s-Desk-from-an-Old-Kitchen-Cabinet/
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Sun, 8 Oct 2006 14:53:01 PDT