http://www.instructables.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:21:59 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-an-atabaque-from-A-to-Z/
Making an atabaque from A to Z - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/94BS/HHS9SX6G/FHT94BSHHS9SX6G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/94BS/HHS9SX6G/FHT94BSHHS9SX6G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/94BS/HHS9SX6G/FHT94BSHHS9SX6G.SMALL.jpg maluco An atabaque is an Afro-Brazilian drum similar to a conga, but not as refined in the sound or the manufacturing process (but that does not mean it does not sound or look good). It's the 'rough' appearance that makes it stand out from other drums.  It is used in Capoeira and Candomble (Afro-Bahian rel...
By: maluco

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:46:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LCD-Coffee-Table-1/
LCD Coffee Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/GEX9/HHS9HTYJ/FPOGEX9HHS9HTYJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/GEX9/HHS9HTYJ/FPOGEX9HHS9HTYJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/GEX9/HHS9HTYJ/FPOGEX9HHS9HTYJ.SMALL.jpg jaycruz Have an extra LCD monitor laying around? I think most of us have upgraded their screen or TV at some point to a larger one and have their old one collecting dust. If you have the space, why not put it to good use and create a coffee table with a built in LCD screen? - Stream anything from Mac OS or...
By: jaycruz

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:53:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Marimba-Mallets/
Homemade Marimba Mallets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/KLD5/HHS9D0GY/FIOKLD5HHS9D0GY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/KLD5/HHS9D0GY/FIOKLD5HHS9D0GY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/KLD5/HHS9D0GY/FIOKLD5HHS9D0GY.SMALL.jpg Exscaly If you know anything about playing percussion (apart from just hitting stuff), you'd know that playing the all-time-best instruments come at a cost. Sticks and mallets are so darn expensive for a ball and a stick. So welcome to my guide on making your own mallets which do sound rather fabulous. I ho...
By: Exscaly

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:45:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Picnic-Table/
Mini Picnic Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEC/U2KG/HHS9E9L1/FECU2KGHHS9E9L1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEC/U2KG/HHS9E9L1/FECU2KGHHS9E9L1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEC/U2KG/HHS9E9L1/FECU2KGHHS9E9L1.SMALL.jpg No_Limits A fun and easy craft to make that looks really cool and realistic when completed. This is my 3rd instructable and I'm very satisfied by the turnout. Hope you all enjoy.         Materials: *Six pieces of 1"x6" wood about a quarter inch thickness*Six popsicle sticks*Two large clothespins*Cardstock pap...
By: No_Limits

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:34:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/12-Month-Picture-Frame/
12 Month Picture Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/1F74/HHS9KPLJ/FQB1F74HHS9KPLJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/1F74/HHS9KPLJ/FQB1F74HHS9KPLJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/1F74/HHS9KPLJ/FQB1F74HHS9KPLJ.SMALL.jpg matt10nick A 12 month picture frame typically holds one photo for each month for a child's first year.  However, some frames that aren't overtly “baby”, can be used for other things that happen in groups of 12, like 12 years of school photos.  I liked the idea but I couldn't find the frame I wanted.  So, I sim...
By: matt10nick

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:41:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cribbage-Board-Jig-For-A-Drill-Press/
Cribbage Board Jig For A Drill Press - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/NS5A/HHJOIWA1/FF1NS5AHHJOIWA1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/NS5A/HHJOIWA1/FF1NS5AHHJOIWA1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/NS5A/HHJOIWA1/FF1NS5AHHJOIWA1.SMALL.jpg MikeCicc Cribbage is a great card game (full of weird jargon, like when you get to yell "Muggins his knob!" at your grandpa) with score kept on a classic wooden peg board.  There are some good Instructables for making cribbage boards out of plastic with a laser cutter, out of wood with a CNC router, and out ...
By: MikeCicc

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2013 21:49:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Veneered-Jewelry-Box-with-Marquetry-Lid/
Small Veneered Jewelry Box with Marquetry Lid - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/LY6V/HHMI5JZJ/F37LY6VHHMI5JZJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/LY6V/HHMI5JZJ/F37LY6VHHMI5JZJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/LY6V/HHMI5JZJ/F37LY6VHHMI5JZJ.SMALL.jpg generic_username I wanted to try out marquetry so for my first project I made this box.  I found a few good videos so I wanted to try it out and make a box that could hold maybe some pendants and a bracelet or two.   This was my first attempt at making a veneered box and my first try at marquetry.  Overall I am pre...
By: generic_username

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:35:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Repeating-Crossbow/
How to Make a Repeating Crossbow - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/L397/HHJOITN7/FLXL397HHJOITN7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/L397/HHJOITN7/FLXL397HHJOITN7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/L397/HHJOITN7/FLXL397HHJOITN7.SMALL.jpg Jaycub This instructable will show you how to make a repeating crossbow, also called a "Zhuge nu" or "chu ko nu." This is a type of crossbow invented in China thousands of years ago that is like an ancient submachine gun. Just push the lever forward and back and it will fire a steady stream of arr...
By: Jaycub

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:17:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Picnic-Box/
Bike Picnic Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/7YX1/HHMI5DKK/FPF7YX1HHMI5DKK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/7YX1/HHMI5DKK/FPF7YX1HHMI5DKK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/7YX1/HHMI5DKK/FPF7YX1HHMI5DKK.SMALL.jpg misterman Measure Frame And Lay Out Wood Draw up a design and figure out the angles to be cut. Once cut, nail and glue the wood together. Make Slat Wood Walls lay wood slats on the box frame an mark cuts to be made glue on slats Cut wood board and screw in hinges Create wooden slider to fit your fram...
By: misterman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Jun 2013 19:25:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ergonomic-table/
ergonomic table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/B43C/HHI4PU9O/FJKB43CHHI4PU9O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/B43C/HHI4PU9O/FJKB43CHHI4PU9O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/B43C/HHI4PU9O/FJKB43CHHI4PU9O.SMALL.jpg skatrun I always use my laptop in bed. Using the laptop in bed is very difficult without the appropriate table. Given that I'm living in iran and global markets are not available. Table if there is such a price is too expensive, I decided to make it myself. Hopefully, the description is understandable given...
By: skatrun

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Jun 2013 15:26:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Re-new-a-vintage-radio-and-restore-its-gleam/
Re-new a vintage radio and restore its gleam. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/2SN1/HHOFNUE9/FBC2SN1HHOFNUE9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/2SN1/HHOFNUE9/FBC2SN1HHOFNUE9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/2SN1/HHOFNUE9/FBC2SN1HHOFNUE9.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie This is a 1950ish Firestone radio alarm clock. I found this at a flea market and got an excellent deal. I did not know if it worked or not and I didn't care, I saw potential in it right away. When I got it home, I plugged it in to see if it worked or not. It made a humming noise right away. Not a "r...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 20:22:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/solid-wood-Chess-board/
solid wood Chess-board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/495L/HHOFXAPC/FB8495LHHOFXAPC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/495L/HHOFXAPC/FB8495LHHOFXAPC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/495L/HHOFXAPC/FB8495LHHOFXAPC.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie I love playing Chess. Especially in the summer, sitting outside in the shade with a good friend and a cool beverage. I have gone thru several boards thru-out the years and I have always wanted a good solid wood board. When the Toy contest opened and I saw the Maker-bot as a prize, I knew exactly wha...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 15:46:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-pair-of-segmented-wood-earrings/
Make a pair of segmented wood earrings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/EDC1/HHMHQW4Q/FGKEDC1HHMHQW4Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/EDC1/HHMHQW4Q/FGKEDC1HHMHQW4Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/EDC1/HHMHQW4Q/FGKEDC1HHMHQW4Q.SMALL.jpg photosfromrob Wood has a special appeal to me, it's a living thing with a personality.  There are so many colors and textures. It's incredible that something growing in the back yard or hiding in the wood pile can unleash such beauty when you cut into it.  Wood is all around us, you can buy it, recycle it, or, be...
By: photosfromrob

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 12:22:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-BSG-Colonial-Viper-Mk-II-Popsicle-Stick-Model/
Mini BSG Colonial Viper Mk II Popsicle Stick Model - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/UVML/HH2VZQ6D/F2WUVMLHH2VZQ6D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/UVML/HH2VZQ6D/F2WUVMLHH2VZQ6D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/UVML/HH2VZQ6D/F2WUVMLHH2VZQ6D.SMALL.jpg popsicle_mini-models How about a one-day mini popsicle stick model project? Only nine (9) major sub-assemblies (including the two tiny rear landing gear housing!) makes up this mini Battlestar Galactica Colonial Viper Mk II.  This should should be an easy build even for novice hobbyists. The Viper Mk II was the main f...
By: popsicle_mini-models

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2013 16:25:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-low-pressure-humane-animal-trap/
Building a low pressure, humane, animal trap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/DFFF/HHJOMCJV/FW5DFFFHHJOMCJV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/DFFF/HHJOMCJV/FW5DFFFHHJOMCJV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/DFFF/HHJOMCJV/FW5DFFFHHJOMCJV.SMALL.jpg starslayer I had a problem, I had a whole family of squirrels in my garage, I like squirrels- they are cute, and generally friendly.  I don't like them in my garage. I don't blame them for wanting to be in my garage, it is pretty awesome in there, but it is a problem; they chew on electrical wires, poop, and ...
By: starslayer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2013 11:34:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rough-wood-Milling-it-square-fixing-defects-m/
Rough wood: Milling it square & fixing defects - made at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/AZFH/HH2VFLZ1/FCVAZFHHH2VFLZ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/AZFH/HH2VFLZ1/FCVAZFHHH2VFLZ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/AZFH/HH2VFLZ1/FCVAZFHHH2VFLZ1.SMALL.jpg workislove I start most of my woodwork using rough cut and reclaimed wood. In addition to being cheaper and having more variety, I love rough wood because it's fun transforming messy, plain looking boards into beautiful objects. But before any of that can happen, I have to get the boards flat, straight and squ...
By: workislove

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2013 02:31:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Resaw-wood-on-the-bandsaw-and-table-saw/
Resaw wood on the bandsaw and table saw - Made at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/WTTN/HH2W0E7Y/F8QWTTNHH2W0E7Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/WTTN/HH2W0E7Y/F8QWTTNHH2W0E7Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/WTTN/HH2W0E7Y/F8QWTTNHH2W0E7Y.SMALL.jpg workislove Resawing is a very useful skill to have in the wood shop, it's a fundamental type of cut, just like ripping or cross-cutting, but instead of cutting a board to length or width, resawing is cutting a board to thickness. This allows one to get multiple thin boards out of one larger, thicker piece of w...
By: workislove

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2013 01:54:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-made-hardwood-door-and-ledgestone-entry/
Home made hardwood door and ledgestone entry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/VQ41/HH2VWHTC/FZJVQ41HH2VWHTC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/VQ41/HH2VWHTC/FZJVQ41HH2VWHTC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/VQ41/HH2VWHTC/FZJVQ41HH2VWHTC.SMALL.jpg flyfinn1980 So apologies in advance - when I originally did this project a few years ago I failed to take some initial pictures of the build. So to set the scene, I was most unhappy with our current front door and entrance to the house. I went through all the usual options i.e. looking at factory made doors etc...
By: flyfinn1980

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Jun 2013 05:53:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Refurbish-a-Box-for-Carcassonne-Game/
Refurbish a Box for Carcassonne Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/3DBL/HH2VWH9L/F7J3DBLHH2VWH9L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/3DBL/HH2VWH9L/F7J3DBLHH2VWH9L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/3DBL/HH2VWH9L/F7J3DBLHH2VWH9L.SMALL.jpg Nozebra I just recently got the game "carcassonne" (similar to settlers) for my birthday. It had a lot of extensions and it was all packed into a huge ugly cardboardbox with plastic interior. So i decided to make an appropriate box for the most awesome game in the world. In this instructable i will show you...
By: Nozebra

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Jun 2013 07:16:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Skee-Ball-Game/
Homemade Skee Ball Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/VDO9/GF06THAP/FLLVDO9GF06THAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/VDO9/GF06THAP/FLLVDO9GF06THAP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/VDO9/GF06THAP/FLLVDO9GF06THAP.SMALL.jpg seamster Deep down, we all secretly wish we had a Skee Ball game in our own homes. If you're unfamiliar with this, it's a bowling-type of game where you get nine balls to roll up a ramp and off of a jump, trying to get the them into different holes for different amounts of points. It's a fun and simple game,...
By: seamster

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:58:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Beveled-Glue-Bottle-Top-Popper/
Laser Beveled Glue Bottle Top Popper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/NRZV/HH2VFIYL/FDUNRZVHH2VFIYL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/NRZV/HH2VFIYL/FDUNRZVHH2VFIYL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/NRZV/HH2VFIYL/FDUNRZVHH2VFIYL.SMALL.jpg bgerens If you've worked with a certain major brand of wood glue you have probably run into the dreaded "glued on top" phenomena.  No matter how persnickety you are about cleaning the outside of the top, there's always glue trapped between the "pop-up" spout and the fixed part of the top that semi-hardens, ...
By: bgerens

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 16:05:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Axle/
Wooden Axle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/XDCH/HH2VN1PN/FQ0XDCHHH2VN1PN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/XDCH/HH2VN1PN/FQ0XDCHHH2VN1PN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/XDCH/HH2VN1PN/FQ0XDCHHH2VN1PN.SMALL.jpg wholman If books, TV shows, and movies are any indication, it seems that civilization is headed for certain collapse. Once the fall happens, wheeled transportation is going to be at a premium. We may be fleeing zombies, or farming with horses, or trying to get a car running on moonshine and tree sap -- what...
By: wholman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 09:19:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-shelf-out-of-a-single-board-my-first-pr/
Making a shelf out of a single board - my first project in the Techshop woodshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/XUV5/HH2VFGZB/F37XUV5HH2VFGZB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/XUV5/HH2VFGZB/F37XUV5HH2VFGZB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/XUV5/HH2VFGZB/F37XUV5HH2VFGZB.SMALL.jpg MikeCicc After I'd taken the basic safety course for the Techshop woodshop in SF, I was ready to knock out some basic projects to get some practice on the tools before trying anything more complicated.  My first project was making this simple shelf out of a 7-foot board.  Making a shelf can be a good first p...
By: MikeCicc

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 12:04:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-Catchem-Live-Trap/
Free "Catch'em Live" Trap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/8BK6/HH2VNGBF/FEM8BK6HH2VNGBF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/8BK6/HH2VNGBF/FEM8BK6HH2VNGBF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/8BK6/HH2VNGBF/FEM8BK6HH2VNGBF.SMALL.jpg twdodd Built from nothing but scrap plywood and spare or recycled hardware for completely free, or you could build it for really cheap if you had to buy anything With an "industrious" back yard and a large vacant field behind the neighbors across the street we occasionally find an opossum nesting somewher...
By: twdodd

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 07:14:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-branch-trivet/
Wooden branch trivet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/6QB4/HH2VJ1IJ/F1Q6QB4HH2VJ1IJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/6QB4/HH2VJ1IJ/F1Q6QB4HH2VJ1IJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/6QB4/HH2VJ1IJ/F1Q6QB4HH2VJ1IJ.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi If you live in a wood cottage in the middle of a forest, or maybe it's enough you like country style, you would like this trivet too. It's made cutting some disks from a little wood branch, and linking them together with short cord segments. You can arrange the disks in variuos shapes, in this instr...
By: andrea biffi

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 10:08:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-wooden-gate/
How to make a wooden gate - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/B8RY/HFWSTNMB/FNXB8RYHFWSTNMB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/B8RY/HFWSTNMB/FNXB8RYHFWSTNMB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/B8RY/HFWSTNMB/FNXB8RYHFWSTNMB.SMALL.jpg Timber Ninja I'm going to show you how to make a simple, yet long lasting wooden gate. This step by step guide assumes you have a basic knowledge of Joinery/Carpentry, have access to some hand/power tools and have some kind of workshop to put the gate together in - I have tried to keep everything as basic as I c...
By: Timber Ninja

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 13:15:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hall-table/
Hall table from Hardwood floor scraps. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/KJ1F/HH2LF62H/FGAKJ1FHH2LF62H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/KJ1F/HH2LF62H/FGAKJ1FHH2LF62H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/KJ1F/HH2LF62H/FGAKJ1FHH2LF62H.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie I found some of this Hardwood flooring at a thrift store last year. I got a bunch of it cheap. I decided that a portion of it belonged on the top of a hall table. This is what I came up with. The main top is 3/4"  Ash boards stained and finished on the tops, with tongue and groove joinery trimmed w...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 18:19:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Amazing-Bird-Castle-of-Awesomeness/
Ultimate Amazing Bird Castle of Awesomeness - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/X4HM/HGIEWHTJ/FLGX4HMHGIEWHTJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/X4HM/HGIEWHTJ/FLGX4HMHGIEWHTJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/X4HM/HGIEWHTJ/FLGX4HMHGIEWHTJ.SMALL.jpg sphsengineering Come one, come all! This luxurious bird castle hotel is unlike any other! It features a central spacious living area, and is complete with four personal perches! This bird castle hotel will have birds flocking (literally) to check in! One once they're in, they'll find that they never want to leave! ...
By: sphsengineering

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 08:28:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Cedar-Flower-Box/
Simple Cedar Flower Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/CB6I/HGU2L5E8/FIBCB6IHGU2L5E8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/CB6I/HGU2L5E8/FIBCB6IHGU2L5E8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/CB6I/HGU2L5E8/FIBCB6IHGU2L5E8.SMALL.jpg shippityboppity Introduction: This cedar flowering box was crafted from old fence slats. I thought it up while in the shower thinking of a way to pass the time while I glue another project together. Obviously I wanted it to be nice but didn't want it to have lots of parts, take too much time to build, or make me...
By: shippityboppity

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 13:25:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-knife-rack-built-using-hard-drive-magnets/
Magnetic knife rack built using hard drive magnets (without power tools) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/493R/HGZOFLBV/F7F493RHGZOFLBV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/493R/HGZOFLBV/F7F493RHGZOFLBV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/493R/HGZOFLBV/F7F493RHGZOFLBV.SMALL.jpg tzny After obsessively taking apart numerous dead hard drives (befriend your IT folks, and you too can have this treasure), I've accumulated way too many of those powerful magnets. What to make? An anti-gravity device? No, that's too much work. I know -- a magnetic knife rack! I wish I had more garage sp...
By: tzny

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 13:36:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-Easy-Wooden-Catapult/
Quick and Easy Wooden Catapult - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/Q5Y4/HGU2K0JV/F1BQ5Y4HGU2K0JV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/Q5Y4/HGU2K0JV/F1BQ5Y4HGU2K0JV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/Q5Y4/HGU2K0JV/F1BQ5Y4HGU2K0JV.SMALL.jpg powellcubs This catapult is doable in about half an hour to forty-five minutes. It doesn't launch very far due to the elasticity of this bungee cord, but a motorcycle strap would much work better. Parts Parts: 3" hinge (I bought a door hinge from Walmart with the screws) 8' of 2x4 12 decking screws 4 eye bo...
By: powellcubs

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 06:49:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Olive-Wood-Smokers-Pipe/
Olive-Wood Smokers Pipe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/B0U7/HGU2JZW1/FSFB0U7HGU2JZW1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/B0U7/HGU2JZW1/FSFB0U7HGU2JZW1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/B0U7/HGU2JZW1/FSFB0U7HGU2JZW1.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie This pipe was made for a very good friend of mine. He has been fighting a losing battle for 2 years now. It is a solid piece of wood with 2 connecting holes strategically drilled to meet at the right spot. Buffed with the 3 stage system Tripoli, White diamond and carnauba wax and completed with my f...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 11:32:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/wooden-hammer/
wooden hammer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/2J41/HGU2JPQ5/FKL2J41HGU2JPQ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/2J41/HGU2JPQ5/FKL2J41HGU2JPQ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/2J41/HGU2JPQ5/FKL2J41HGU2JPQ5.SMALL.jpg steelsun this is the first wooden tool did by myself. the bolt was made with Taxus chinensis, the handle was made with bancanus and red wood. then finished with bee wax. handle made adhere with titebond handle made drill 5mm holes through it and then insert 5mm sticks for hard. sand with sandpaper, fro...
By: steelsun

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 06:14:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dust-Cyclone-made-from-a-Traffic-Cone/
Dust Cyclone made from a Traffic Cone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/Z081/HGU2JPRM/FX9Z081HGU2JPRM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/Z081/HGU2JPRM/FX9Z081HGU2JPRM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/Z081/HGU2JPRM/FX9Z081HGU2JPRM.SMALL.jpg swr633 This is my first  try at a Dust Cyclone separator A La' a home made dust deputy. Like many before me I too looked at the dust deputy and thought that I could have a crack at building one myself. Nothing particularly tricky or major skills needed to make it but I used a variety of power tools to get...
By: swr633

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 06:57:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Weed-Pots/
Weed Pots - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/CDU0/HGU2L61N/FDPCDU0HGU2L61N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/CDU0/HGU2L61N/FDPCDU0HGU2L61N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/CDU0/HGU2L61N/FDPCDU0HGU2L61N.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie These little guys gives you a great place to put those sweet little weeds your child gives you. I saw these at a few craft shows. They are basically miniature vases. Instead of being hollowed out, they are simply drilled. Simple to make, these are great gifts. And great for getting rid of those cut...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 15:25:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Mallet-Made-at-TechShop/
Wooden Mallet Made. I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/PXVT/HFWSUA1S/FZNPXVTHFWSUA1S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/PXVT/HFWSUA1S/FZNPXVTHFWSUA1S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/PXVT/HFWSUA1S/FZNPXVTHFWSUA1S.SMALL.jpg jshroyer Shopping list: -3/4" thick 6" wide by 18" long wood (I chose Maple) -BB's, Lead weights, Dust from bench grinder, Steel bar stock, or any thing else that is dense and can fit in the mallet. (I went with BB's because you can buy a lot really easily) -Wood glue (I went with titebond III because its my...
By: jshroyer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 05:19:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/End-Grain-Butcher-Block-Door/
End Grain Butcher Block Door - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/UI20/HFPTJWRE/FDIUI20HFPTJWRE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/UI20/HFPTJWRE/FDIUI20HFPTJWRE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/UI20/HFPTJWRE/FDIUI20HFPTJWRE.SMALL.jpg SchweezyRider So because I'm apparently an idiot, I thought this project would take just about 2 weeks.  2 months later, I am sick and tired of end grain, but I have what I think is a pretty kick ass door.  I made it at Tech Shop (and thank god I had Tech Shop because otherwise, this damn thing would have taken 5...
By: SchweezyRider

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 16:38:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/What-to-do-with-old-shutters/
What to do with old shutters! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/EVTD/HFWSV08O/FGLEVTDHFWSV08O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/EVTD/HFWSV08O/FGLEVTDHFWSV08O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/EVTD/HFWSV08O/FGLEVTDHFWSV08O.SMALL.jpg Honeylam Do you have some old shutters, or know where to get some.  I was lucky enough to come across a bundle of them that had been stored outside for quite a while.  I knew that with a little TLC they could be beautiful and useful! Sand them, or don't! I hand sanded for hours.  Because I was using Old F...
By: Honeylam

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 08:31:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-small-toolbox-from-scavenged-wood/
Making a small toolbox from scavenged wood. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/PFNJ/HGH6PNWF/FK4PFNJHGH6PNWF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/PFNJ/HGH6PNWF/FK4PFNJHGH6PNWF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/PFNJ/HGH6PNWF/FK4PFNJHGH6PNWF.SMALL.jpg atomiccelt I don't know how many of you out there have a need for a good, cheap toolbox, but if you're like me you can never have enough. I tend to move my work quite a bit, since I make a lot of things at Techshop (including this toolbox!). Essentially, since Techshop is my main general workshop (as opposed t...
By: atomiccelt

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 18:35:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Chopping-Block/
The Chopping Block - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/HML6/HGIEW4UK/F1QHML6HGIEW4UK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/HML6/HGIEW4UK/F1QHML6HGIEW4UK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/HML6/HGIEW4UK/F1QHML6HGIEW4UK.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie I have one of those big plastic cutting boards. It is a pain to wash, rinse and store this sized cutting board. I wanted something smaller for a quick onion or pepper chop so I decided to make one. This is made from Maple scraps I had laying in the shop. I used yellow glue. (I highly recommend using...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 15:34:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reclaimed-Wood-Flat-Pack-Picnic-Table-With-Planter/
Reclaimed Wood Flat-Pack Picnic Table With Planter/Ice Trough - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/IGUW/HFSHSH7V/F58IGUWHFSHSH7V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/IGUW/HFSHSH7V/F58IGUWHFSHSH7V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/IGUW/HFSHSH7V/F58IGUWHFSHSH7V.SMALL.jpg quitethecontrary Here's our Reclaimed Wood Flat Pack Picnic Table With Planter (I know.  It's a mouthful).  There is a gutter running down the center below the tabletop surface that can be filled with ice to put your beers in on a hot day, or for planting herbs (reach across the table to get the freshest seasoning f...
By: quitethecontrary

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 21:16:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sign-for-Cottage-lit-by-the-sun/
Sign for Cottage - lit by the sun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/OMS3/HGH71ES7/FCBOMS3HGH71ES7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/OMS3/HGH71ES7/FCBOMS3HGH71ES7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/OMS3/HGH71ES7/FCBOMS3HGH71ES7.SMALL.jpg sschondo I wanted to make a really cool unique sign for my cottage in Rondeau Park Ontario.  I made it from plywood and acrylic at the Tech Shop in Detroit using a laser cutter.   www.techshop.ws Design and Laser Cut the pieces I designed the sign in Corel Draw.  Then cut the front and back from 1/4 inch...
By: sschondo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 20:04:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-drill-a-hole-in-a-sphere-without-a-drill-pr/
How to drill a hole in a sphere without a drill press - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/280Q/HGIEVHUO/FA1280QHGIEVHUO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/280Q/HGIEVHUO/FA1280QHGIEVHUO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/280Q/HGIEVHUO/FA1280QHGIEVHUO.SMALL.jpg blackfire4116  This is a guide on how to build a reasonably accurate jig for drilling a hole in a sphere with a hand drill. Following this step by step is very important to get successful results. There are basic measurement skills involved. The more accurate the measurement combined with the ability to match tha...
By: blackfire4116

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 13:08:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Handprints-with-a-turned-wood-frame/
Mothers-Day handprints with a turned wood frame. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/IH13/HGHAP2V0/FXQIH13HGHAP2V0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/IH13/HGHAP2V0/FXQIH13HGHAP2V0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/IH13/HGHAP2V0/FXQIH13HGHAP2V0.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie I'm sure most of you out there have heard of, seen or made the childrens hand-print molds with the pie tin and plaster of paris. My fiance wanted to help her niece and nephew make some hand-prints for their mom for mothers day.  That gave me an idea for the molds. Instead of using a pie tin, I had a...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 10:31:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ring-Minder/
Ring-Minder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/NFMP/HG85CTYK/FVVNFMPHG85CTYK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/NFMP/HG85CTYK/FVVNFMPHG85CTYK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/NFMP/HG85CTYK/FVVNFMPHG85CTYK.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie This is a great "go-to" place for your ring. This little guy holds on to your rings for you while you wash dishes, cook, clean, or whatever you do while taking your ring off... Its a pretty simple project and requires very little wood and makes a great gift. (update) My sister-in-law got it. This o...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 18:29:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Free-Things-Box/
The Free Things Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/8HTM/HFSH5CWC/F698HTMHFSH5CWC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/8HTM/HFSH5CWC/F698HTMHFSH5CWC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/8HTM/HFSH5CWC/F698HTMHFSH5CWC.SMALL.jpg IamWe In this project I show you how to make a strong, vandalism- and weatherproof but elegant designed Free Things Box. I made a building plan with all sizes, an instruction video and photo's to explain the different steps. It can be made in a day. Depending on the costs of materials, the Free Things B...
By: IamWe

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 16:25:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Salt-Cellar-with-a-magnetized-lid/
Salt Cellar with a pivoting magnetized lid. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/RBBF/HFSH5BU1/FFYRBBFHFSH5BU1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/RBBF/HFSH5BU1/FFYRBBFHFSH5BU1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/RBBF/HFSH5BU1/FFYRBBFHFSH5BU1.SMALL.jpg SlickSqueegie This is a salt cellar that pivots open and closed with a metal pin and holds its-self closed with the use of a couple rare earth magnets. Its made from Ash, and finished with a 3 stage buff and a food safe wax. It pivots at one point with a metal pin and stays closed using 2 rare earth magnets. Thi...
By: SlickSqueegie

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 17:57:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/poor-mans-marquetry-or-cheap-and-easy-wood-stai/
poor man's marquetry: or: cheap and easy wood stain - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/F7UG/FOMYO8MC/F7CF7UGFOMYO8MC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/F7UG/FOMYO8MC/F7CF7UGFOMYO8MC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/F7UG/FOMYO8MC/F7CF7UGFOMYO8MC.SMALL.jpg foobear This is a pretty simple idea really. But I think the results are sort of nice. supplies a design of some kind some wood something to cut wood with, how about a 10" miniature table saw from MicroMark! Yay! I love this thing. My new favorite tool. watercolor paints (or prismacolor pens) br...
By: foobear

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:13:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/magnetic-bottle-opener/
magnetic bottle opener - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/LO7G/HFPTMZIJ/F1ALO7GHFPTMZIJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/LO7G/HFPTMZIJ/F1ALO7GHFPTMZIJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/LO7G/HFPTMZIJ/F1ALO7GHFPTMZIJ.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus I happened upon a neat vintage-looking magnetic bottle opener in a high end store the other day and was amused on how simple the concept was and the price they were charging for it. I can't remember the brand of the exact opener I saw, but doing some research I found ones online for sale with prices...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:38:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Carving-a-Eagle-Feather/
Carving a Eagle Feather - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/EN0Y/HFSHUKXO/F9ZEN0YHFSHUKXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/EN0Y/HFSHUKXO/F9ZEN0YHFSHUKXO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/EN0Y/HFSHUKXO/F9ZEN0YHFSHUKXO.SMALL.jpg coondog73 In this instructable I'm going to show how to carve a feather with a eagle head on in. This is a simple carving that a beginner should be able to do easily. Items Needed 1. Piece of wood about 14x3x3/8. I used a slat of a pallet but any soft wood will be fine. 2. Pattern. I included one for you t...
By: coondog73

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