http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 23:19:33 PDT BLOX v1.01 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/DIY-Raised-Bed-Planter/
DIY Raised Bed Planter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/XEDJ/HFD1DDHQ/FJ3XEDJHFD1DDHQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/XEDJ/HFD1DDHQ/FJ3XEDJHFD1DDHQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/XEDJ/HFD1DDHQ/FJ3XEDJHFD1DDHQ.SMALL.jpg rhodylife While the title of this DIY suggests that I made a raised bed planter, what it doesn't tell you is how raised it actually is.  This planter sits about 30" off the ground, and actually has legs on it.  I know, right?  That's really tall! This DIY was inspired by Ana White's Plan for Counter Height P...
By: rhodylife

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:32:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/WoodenMagnetic-Rubiks-Cube/
Wooden/Magnetic Rubik's Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/GVH1/HDYZI898/FENGVH1HDYZI898.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/GVH1/HDYZI898/FENGVH1HDYZI898.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/GVH1/HDYZI898/FENGVH1HDYZI898.SMALL.jpg jhansel A fully functional Rubik's cube, made from 7 different types of wood and 108 neodymium magnets.                         The Story: I made this cube as a wedding present for my good friend Dave. Dave and I are both what could be described as nerdy, and we are both fans of the Rubik's cube (alth...
By: jhansel

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:13:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Carved-Viking-Chess-piece/
Carved Viking Chess piece - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/D31I/HEI3WLNE/FE9D31IHEI3WLNE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/D31I/HEI3WLNE/FE9D31IHEI3WLNE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/D31I/HEI3WLNE/FE9D31IHEI3WLNE.SMALL.jpg morfmir Here I will show you how to make a simple small carved figure. My inspiration is the chess pieces found at Lewis island. Tools needed You only need a saw and a knife to make this pieces. A small whittling knife or a chip knife is the best suited for the carving. But any small sharp knife will do...
By: morfmir

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:22:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Wine-Glass-Rails/
Easy Wine Glass Rails - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/VTB4/HE07PPFQ/F1AVTB4HE07PPFQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/VTB4/HE07PPFQ/F1AVTB4HE07PPFQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/VTB4/HE07PPFQ/F1AVTB4HE07PPFQ.SMALL.jpg kaymess My father recently built me a media cabinet for under my TV. I only needed half of it to store my toys and my girl's DVDs, so I turned the other half into my liquor cabinet. I decided to add some wine glass storage rails. This Instructable will show you how to make them.   Materials First of all,...
By: kaymess

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:39:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/All-natural-beeswax-polish/
All natural beeswax polish - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/6BEE/HE7DAEX5/FR46BEEHE7DAEX5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/6BEE/HE7DAEX5/FR46BEEHE7DAEX5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/6BEE/HE7DAEX5/FR46BEEHE7DAEX5.SMALL.jpg Raitis The issue: Had this laying around - a lump of beeswax with lots of impurities from my grandpa. Wanted a finish I could use on food contacting surfaces (I'm planning to make some cutting boards soon). Basics As I've read on various sources all over the internet the right proportion should be 1 pa...
By: Raitis

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:53:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easily-assemble-miter-joints-without-jigs/
Easily assemble miter joints without jigs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/LETJ/HCV8LH1C/FZMLETJHCV8LH1C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/LETJ/HCV8LH1C/FZMLETJHCV8LH1C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/LETJ/HCV8LH1C/FZMLETJHCV8LH1C.SMALL.jpg HarnessedDevilry Miter joints are very common, popular joints in woodworking. They're also devilishly difficult to make.  The 45 degree angles need to be cut dead-on to avoid gaps, and the gluing-up process is a horrorshow- the moment you clamp a miter-joint-to-be, the pieces slide around. Various companies sell a...
By: HarnessedDevilry

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:43:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pyrography-or-How-to-Wood-Burn-Art/
Pyrography, or How to Wood-Burn Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/QTBX/HFSHFD57/FQKQTBXHFSHFD57.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/QTBX/HFSHFD57/FQKQTBXHFSHFD57.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/QTBX/HFSHFD57/FQKQTBXHFSHFD57.SMALL.jpg wood is the word "Pyrography is the art of decorating wood or other materials with burn marks resulting from the controlled application of a heated object such as a poker." -Wikipedia In this Instructable I will show you how to take an image and burn it onto a piece of wood by hand. As an example I used the heraldi...
By: wood is the word

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:35:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-adjustable-feet-for-a-butcher-block-Made-at/
Make adjustable feet for a butcher block - Made at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/DLLE/HD4VO9FF/FTYDLLEHD4VO9FF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/DLLE/HD4VO9FF/FTYDLLEHD4VO9FF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/DLLE/HD4VO9FF/FTYDLLEHD4VO9FF.SMALL.jpg workislove Someone I know recently commisioned a cutting board from me - as described in my earlier instructable how to make an end grain cutting board. But instead of making a normal size cutting board, they wanted a full-on butcher block, and I decided that instead of just being a solid block, it needed some...
By: workislove

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:55:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Stylish-Toddler-Bed-for-Under-40/
Simple & Stylish Toddler Bed for Under $40 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/CPDH/HD2RTUZY/F6YCPDHHD2RTUZY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/CPDH/HD2RTUZY/F6YCPDHHD2RTUZY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/CPDH/HD2RTUZY/F6YCPDHHD2RTUZY.SMALL.jpg tjesse As a parent, I am constantly learning new things about my daughter’s likes and dislikes. I recently learned that her all-in-one bed is pointless if she will not sleep in it. It was supposed to transform with the growing needs of our child, but try telling her that. Our original toddler bed is just a...
By: tjesse

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:55:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Roubo-Style-Workbench/
Roubo-Style Workbench - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/5ZJR/HCRVRD5G/F885ZJRHCRVRD5G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/5ZJR/HCRVRD5G/F885ZJRHCRVRD5G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/5ZJR/HCRVRD5G/F885ZJRHCRVRD5G.SMALL.jpg Scotttland   This is going to be less of a step-by-step tutorial and more a series of tips and a review of what I learned making my workbench.      After examining many, many workbench designs and almost settling on a German-style bench, I came across the 17th century French workbench of Andre Roubo.  This des...
By: Scotttland

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 17:04:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Floating-PacMan-Ghost-Shelf-Inky/
Floating PacMan Ghost Shelf (Inky!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/II8Y/HCB8KM2R/FCRII8YHCB8KM2R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/II8Y/HCB8KM2R/FCRII8YHCB8KM2R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/II8Y/HCB8KM2R/FCRII8YHCB8KM2R.SMALL.jpg LMO Waka waka waka! Welcome PacMan enthusiasts and shelf aficionados!  This instructable will show you how to build and install a floating shelf shaped just like one of the ghosts from the game.  The shelf shown below is approximately 30x30" overall, with free-floating eyes and body.  It sticks out abo...
By: LMO

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2013 11:30:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Handle-for-Espresso-Portafilter/
Wooden Handle for Espresso Portafilter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/0O3R/HAWBXJDY/FMP0O3RHAWBXJDY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/0O3R/HAWBXJDY/FMP0O3RHAWBXJDY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/0O3R/HAWBXJDY/FMP0O3RHAWBXJDY.SMALL.jpg noahw Recently we replaced the stock black plastic handle on our espresso machine with a hand carved wooden one.  Carved with a whittling knife and then shaped further with power tools, this wooden handle is pretty straight forward and easy to make.  A similar process to this could be used to replace many...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:18:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Walk-in-Bird-Aviary/
Walk-in Bird Aviary - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/769O/HAQ2UP07/FET769OHAQ2UP07.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/769O/HAQ2UP07/FET769OHAQ2UP07.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/769O/HAQ2UP07/FET769OHAQ2UP07.SMALL.jpg 1o_o7 I want to show you how to make a large, walk-in, bird aviary for a fraction of what a similar one would cost in the marketplace. It is constructed in a modular fashion so you can make it as small as 4ft wide x 4ft long x 8ft tall or as large as your available space allows. The example that I give ...
By: 1o_o7

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:42:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-Block-Puzzle/
Photo Block Puzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/3RI8/HAWBX54V/FCK3RI8HAWBX54V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/3RI8/HAWBX54V/FCK3RI8HAWBX54V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/3RI8/HAWBX54V/FCK3RI8HAWBX54V.SMALL.jpg noahw These photo blocks make a great gift to a loved one or friend and are a  fun way to interact with your favorite photos.  At home in your hand, on the coffee table, or displayed on a shelf, they call to be played with and enjoyed.  This particular 3 x 3 block layout displays as few as 6, and as many ...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:27:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Key-Shaped-Key-Hanger/
Key-Shaped Key Hanger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/KPUY/HAUNMU9Z/FTKKPUYHAUNMU9Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/KPUY/HAUNMU9Z/FTKKPUYHAUNMU9Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/KPUY/HAUNMU9Z/FTKKPUYHAUNMU9Z.SMALL.jpg guyzo35 My friend Steve requested a key-shaped key hanger for Christmas, (and I finished it just in the nick of time).  It's a fairly easy project if you have a drill-press and scroll/band saw.  Total cost of the project was $1.73 for the key hanger hooks from the local hardware store.   I always have a wi...
By: guyzo35

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2012 22:35:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Prepare-Reclaimed-Wood/
How to Prepare Reclaimed Wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/WFOY/HAQ37RGA/FKNWFOYHAQ37RGA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/WFOY/HAQ37RGA/FKNWFOYHAQ37RGA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/WFOY/HAQ37RGA/FKNWFOYHAQ37RGA.SMALL.jpg Groovy Green Gal I bought some wood off of craigslist. The fellow said it was redwood from a barn. I decided to restore it rather than using it with the aged look.  The Instructable will describe how I went through the process of getting the wood ready to plane using the planer/jointer at TechShop. What you will ne...
By: Groovy Green Gal

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:02:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Butcher-Block-Kitchen-Prep-Station/
Butcher Block Kitchen Prep Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/IUXT/HAOPY89A/FK5IUXTHAOPY89A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/IUXT/HAOPY89A/FK5IUXTHAOPY89A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/IUXT/HAOPY89A/FK5IUXTHAOPY89A.SMALL.jpg williewolf Butcher Block Kitchen Prep Station The footprint  of this project is 33 ¾” wide, 25 1/8” deep and 35 ½” tall. The island has one 4” deep drawer and two open shelves. The  butcher block top overhangs 2” on both sides and 1 1/4” front and back. The top is 37 ¾” wide, 26 5/8” and 1 ½” thick. The enti...
By: williewolf

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:41:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-REAL-homemade-bow/
How to make a REAL homemade bow - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/758C/F9056VT2/FT9758CF9056VT2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/758C/F9056VT2/FT9758CF9056VT2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/758C/F9056VT2/FT9758CF9056VT2.SMALL.jpg homebowyerboy I admit now that this instructable was pretty trashy, so i'm gonna make a good english longbow instructable in a couple days. Materials The materials list is as follows: 1.A long, straight stick about your height. Not bigger than about an inch and a half in diameter and preferably with as ...
By: homebowyerboy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:04:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Wooden-Pipe-out-of-a-Single-Piece-of/
How to make a Wooden Pipe out of a Single Piece of Wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/2AUS/FH0JOTIH/FC92AUSFH0JOTIH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/2AUS/FH0JOTIH/FC92AUSFH0JOTIH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/2AUS/FH0JOTIH/FC92AUSFH0JOTIH.SMALL.jpg Stick4444 In this instructable, I'll show you how to make your own tobacco pipe out of a single piece of wood. NOTE THAT THIS IS A TOBACCO AND SHISHA PIPE ONLY! I WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES BEING SMOKED IN THIS PIPE, OR INJURY RESULTING FROM SMOKING THIS PIPE. SMOKING IS BAD FOR...
By: Stick4444

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Jun 2008 14:58:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EASY-SET-OF-3-CANDLEHOLDERS-Little-Houses/
EASY SET OF 3 CANDLEHOLDERS (Little Houses) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/XR76/HAQ2YRJR/FHQXR76HAQ2YRJR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/XR76/HAQ2YRJR/FHQXR76HAQ2YRJR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/XR76/HAQ2YRJR/FHQXR76HAQ2YRJR.SMALL.jpg Few Bits A friend of mine sent me a photo of 3 house shaped candleholders and I immediately thought, "Holiday gifts!"  You could finish these in a weekend, with very minimal costs. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: (this list will give you 8 sets) 1 6' 4x4 pine board Measuring tape Pencil Ruler Combination square (not ab...
By: Few Bits

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Dec 2012 14:15:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Parallel-Leg-Vise-with-St-Andrews-Cross/
Parallel Leg Vise with St. Andrew's Cross - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/UY4R/HA4MDB1K/FEXUY4RHA4MDB1K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/UY4R/HA4MDB1K/FEXUY4RHA4MDB1K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/UY4R/HA4MDB1K/FEXUY4RHA4MDB1K.SMALL.jpg Scotttland   In woodworking and fabricating, a leg vise can be enormously useful.  They offer a large, flat clamping surface on which you can impart a surprising amount of clamping force.  A properly aligned leg vise can hold large workpieces such as doors or 6x6 beams.  But few companies make proper woodworki...
By: Scotttland

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Dec 2012 16:55:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-wood-saddle-rack/
Easy wood saddle rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/17FD/H9T4CNM4/FPY17FDH9T4CNM4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/17FD/H9T4CNM4/FPY17FDH9T4CNM4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/17FD/H9T4CNM4/FPY17FDH9T4CNM4.SMALL.jpg 2nup350 so my wife wanted something decent to rack her saddle on and challenged me to make something for as little money as possible. this design requires one 12x8 or 12x10 one inch thickness board, and three 3x8 one inch boards plus some screws, a robe hook, a saw, even a hand saw, drill and bits and optio...
By: 2nup350

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:45:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-zero-clearance-throatplate-for-any-table-saw/
Easy zero clearance throatplate for any table saw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/1APX/H2WEO0GL/FQC1APXH2WEO0GL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/1APX/H2WEO0GL/FQC1APXH2WEO0GL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/1APX/H2WEO0GL/FQC1APXH2WEO0GL.SMALL.jpg jerryjaksha Tablesaws come with throat plate blade slots that are too wide for safe cuts on narrow boards. Many aluminum saws and Sears saws come with thin throat plates that are difficult to duplicate with a zero clearance slot. By  epoxying a piece of masonite under your throat plate, and adding a filler st...
By: jerryjaksha

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Jun 2012 11:28:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Buffing-Wheels-for-Wood-turning/
Making Buffing Wheels for Wood turning - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/SX25/H2WESRG6/FROSX25H2WESRG6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/SX25/H2WESRG6/FROSX25H2WESRG6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/SX25/H2WESRG6/FROSX25H2WESRG6.SMALL.jpg killimangnome If you enjoy woodworking, you know how important finishing your project is. If you are a wood turner in particular, you probably have seen the buffing systems on the market. If you have seen them, you also have probably seen how expensive they are. Because of this, I decided to make my own wheels, w...
By: killimangnome

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 11:59:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Miter-Saw-Station/
Miter Saw Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/HH9I/GEI9CY5S/FW7HH9IGEI9CY5S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/HH9I/GEI9CY5S/FW7HH9IGEI9CY5S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/HH9I/GEI9CY5S/FW7HH9IGEI9CY5S.SMALL.jpg gilleseg Recently my father purchased a radial arm miter saw.  He bought the saw to re-build his front porch and also to make picture frames (out of the old decking he hopes).  During the process of deck building it became clear that the miter saw was difficult to move and required two saw horses to cut long...
By: gilleseg

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Sep 2010 22:31:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-an-old-chair-into-a-flowerchair/
Turn an old chair into a flowerchair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/Z8QI/H8CVI2U8/FXXZ8QIH8CVI2U8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/Z8QI/H8CVI2U8/FXXZ8QIH8CVI2U8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/Z8QI/H8CVI2U8/FXXZ8QIH8CVI2U8.SMALL.jpg breumer We had an old chair standing around here we used the chair no longer but I didn´t want to throw the chair away maybe I could still use it for some  creative use. sawn the bottom out of the seat Then a sawd the bottom out of the seat and put a cocosfiber in it. Then i have placed chickenwire on th...
By: breumer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 01:53:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Display-Case/
Display Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/MVZ8/H82U89MJ/F62MVZ8H82U89MJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/MVZ8/H82U89MJ/F62MVZ8H82U89MJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/MVZ8/H82U89MJ/F62MVZ8H82U89MJ.SMALL.jpg williewolf Project Overview: This project was designed and constructed by Jens Sehm of As You Like it Fine Furniture and Custom Woodwork in Ashland, Oregon. Jen’s gave me permission to document the construction process. This project is made from solid quarter sawn white oak hardwood.  The final thickness of t...
By: williewolf

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:33:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Arrow-Quiver/
Wooden Arrow Quiver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/LLI0/H67NSENF/FASLLI0H67NSENF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/LLI0/H67NSENF/FASLLI0H67NSENF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/LLI0/H67NSENF/FASLLI0H67NSENF.SMALL.jpg RobertBean Hi, my name is Robert and this is my first instructable.  My project is to build a wood quiver.  Let me start off by saying that i am not an expert woodworker.  I've only built a handfull of bows, and this is my first attempt at a quiver. What you need:  -saw(i use a miter and hacksaw)  -chisel  -t...
By: RobertBean

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Sep 2012 21:12:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Repairing-Split-Wood/
Repairing Split Wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/NPN7/H6DWVFPS/FYBNPN7H6DWVFPS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/NPN7/H6DWVFPS/FYBNPN7H6DWVFPS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/NPN7/H6DWVFPS/FYBNPN7H6DWVFPS.SMALL.jpg Scotttland In an otherwise attractive piece of wood, an unsightly split or crack can run deep like family turmoil.  Most wood fillers are intended to be little more than aesthetic solutions.  Even the hardiest fillers are intended to withstand compressive forces but not sheer stress.  Here I will demonstrate m...
By: Scotttland

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:38:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sideboard-cabinet/
Sideboard cabinet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/SO50/HA3CNLDI/FVFSO50HA3CNLDI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/SO50/HA3CNLDI/FVFSO50HA3CNLDI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/SO50/HA3CNLDI/FVFSO50HA3CNLDI.SMALL.jpg williewolf This is an Arts & Crafts style cabinet made of solid wood. The overall size of this project is 48” wide, 38 ½” tall and 13” deep. It has 5 drawers and 2 doors. The primary wood is cherry. The door panels are tiger maple.  Any hardwood can be used for this project. Through mortise and tenon joints...
By: williewolf

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:51:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-sheath-for-cooks-knife/
Wooden sheath for cook's knife - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/E7L6/H4ZN4RLA/FSCE7L6H4ZN4RLA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/E7L6/H4ZN4RLA/FSCE7L6H4ZN4RLA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/E7L6/H4ZN4RLA/FSCE7L6H4ZN4RLA.SMALL.jpg MrBippers I have a knife block full of medium grade stainless steel knives for general use, but I also have a high quality forged cook's knife I keep separate.  The duct taped cardboard it came in was okay for a while, but I wanted to make a proper sheath for it.  I decided to make a wooden sheath, sort of a ...
By: MrBippers

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:25:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-an-end-grain-cutting-board-I-made-it-at-T/
Making an end-grain cutting board - I made it at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/WBKK/H4VQNGUS/F8TWBKKH4VQNGUS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/WBKK/H4VQNGUS/F8TWBKKH4VQNGUS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/WBKK/H4VQNGUS/F8TWBKKH4VQNGUS.SMALL.jpg workislove Below are several cutting boards I have made at Techshop, San Francisco, a membership based workshop with all types of tools for making things. I don't have much experience with woodworking, so I used this project to teach myself some basic woodworking skills. I learned a lot about how to use the po...
By: workislove

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Jul 2012 03:32:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/From-Blank-to-Bowl/
From Blank to Bowl - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/578N/H2ULR4LN/F2K578NH2ULR4LN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/578N/H2ULR4LN/F2K578NH2ULR4LN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/578N/H2ULR4LN/F2K578NH2ULR4LN.SMALL.jpg frankenboom Wooden bowls are beautiful and easy to make because they come straight from a log. There isn't any cutting or gluing, so the natural beauty of the wood can shine. Once you figure out how to use the lathe tools properly, it's really satisfying to watch the shavings pile up by your feet. First, you ne...
By: frankenboom

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 14:43:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Oak-Glass-Display-Top-End-Table/
Oak & Glass Display Top End Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/7JZ4/H2WESR4V/FRO7JZ4H2WESR4V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/7JZ4/H2WESR4V/FRO7JZ4H2WESR4V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/7JZ4/H2WESR4V/FRO7JZ4H2WESR4V.SMALL.jpg KentM Sometimes an interesting idea for a woodworking project comes from an unexpected source. In this case, inspiration came from a very large dog who, after drinking from his bowl, would leaves puddles of water sitting on our family room table tops whenever his nose took him in that direction. Obviously...
By: KentM

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2012 20:55:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-very-simple-desk-with-only-a-Dremel-and-a/
Build a very simple desk with only a Dremel (and a screwdriver) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/CMX5/H2MYIS3S/FEECMX5H2MYIS3S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/CMX5/H2MYIS3S/FEECMX5H2MYIS3S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/CMX5/H2MYIS3S/FEECMX5H2MYIS3S.SMALL.jpg akcook You can build a desk with limited experience and only a Dremel, and a screwdriver.  A hardware store should be able to cut your wood. I wanted to replace my desk with a much larger wooden one.  I have almost no building skills and am surprised this desk hasn't fallen over yet.  This is inspired by ...
By: akcook

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 08:22:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-A-Piece-of-Wood-Square/
How to Make A Piece of Wood Square - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/ED2Q/H2MYM1AC/FLOED2QH2MYM1AC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/ED2Q/H2MYM1AC/FLOED2QH2MYM1AC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/ED2Q/H2MYM1AC/FLOED2QH2MYM1AC.SMALL.jpg carlo.urmy This is a quick overview of maybe the most basic element in fine woodworking: milling down wood to be square, and at precise dimensions.  There are numerous ways of doing this, and depending on your desired dimensions it may be possible to mill down an entire board on a table saw.  I used what is th...
By: carlo.urmy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 03:09:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Angry-Birds-Game-Set/
Wooden Angry Birds Game Set - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/W8YK/H2MYLZHV/FEVW8YKH2MYLZHV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/W8YK/H2MYLZHV/FEVW8YKH2MYLZHV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/W8YK/H2MYLZHV/FEVW8YKH2MYLZHV.SMALL.jpg Z0M8I3 Hello, Today I'm going to show you How I went about making a Wooden Angry Birds Game for my family. With summer here it seemed like a no brainer to make this game for personal indoor/outdoor use. Materials for Game Pieces: What ever type of wood you would like to use or have handy (I just used var...
By: Z0M8I3

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 13:40:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Very-Unique-Folding-Chair/
A Very Unique Folding Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/S044/H27LSNUC/FN7S044H27LSNUC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/S044/H27LSNUC/FN7S044H27LSNUC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/S044/H27LSNUC/FN7S044H27LSNUC.SMALL.jpg GRitter This chair design came to me after a failed attempt at re-creating a chair I had seen by Architectural Designer Robert van Embricqs. It was a very beautiful and stunning piece, but seemed to expensive to do it just the way he had. So I set out to make a less expensive version of his chair and it loo...
By: GRitter

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 21:03:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Break-Down-a-Full-Sheet-of-Plywood/
How to Break Down a Full Sheet of Plywood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/2QMY/H1YONJ6G/FKB2QMYH1YONJ6G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/2QMY/H1YONJ6G/FKB2QMYH1YONJ6G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/2QMY/H1YONJ6G/FKB2QMYH1YONJ6G.SMALL.jpg lewisb42 A full-size sheet of plywood is 8 feet long by 4 feet wide, which can be difficult for one person to manipulate on a table saw (unless you are fortunate enough to have a really large infeed/outfeed table setup!)  If your project is small enough, you can buy pre-cut half-sheets (4 feet by 4 feet) or ...
By: lewisb42

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 08:50:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Mary-Kay-Doll-House/
The Mary Kay Doll House - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/WCT7/H2BMNHHG/FP9WCT7H2BMNHHG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/WCT7/H2BMNHHG/FP9WCT7H2BMNHHG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/WCT7/H2BMNHHG/FP9WCT7H2BMNHHG.SMALL.jpg luke_woj This is picture guide to aid people building the Mary Kay dollhouse from dollhousedesigns.com. The plans were designed by Jon Lash. This project took me about 1 month to complete and was completed during my holidays from college for my niece.  Check out the video, but I encourage you to read throug...
By: luke_woj

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 21:07:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Faux-fake-cheap-teak-deck-from-plywood/
Faux (fake) cheap teak deck from plywood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F1X/LYOM/H1YOKJ52/F1XLYOMH1YOKJ52.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1X/LYOM/H1YOKJ52/F1XLYOMH1YOKJ52.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1X/LYOM/H1YOKJ52/F1XLYOMH1YOKJ52.SMALL.jpg respawndespair In this (my first) instructable i want to tell you about the method i used to create a cheap(er) new decking for my boat, the technique can be used for other uses than decking, it's the actual look and methods used to achieve this look that i'll be documenting. Any constructive feedback is more than...
By: respawndespair

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 05:39:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Anniversary-cabinet-with-a-wooden-combination-lock/
Anniversary cabinet with a wooden combination lock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/47NL/H1QML5H7/F4W47NLH1QML5H7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/47NL/H1QML5H7/F4W47NLH1QML5H7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/47NL/H1QML5H7/F4W47NLH1QML5H7.SMALL.jpg nlinventor The cabinet was made as a wedding gift for my son and daughter in law. The cabinet itself follows conventional design and construction techniques - what makes the anniversary cabinet different is the combination locking mechanism.  The four drawers require you to know a code (combination) in order t...
By: nlinventor

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 06:34:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Box-For-Middle-School-Kids/
A Box For Middle School Kids - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FJU/6DU7/H15NCJOV/FJU6DU7H15NCJOV.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJU/6DU7/H15NCJOV/FJU6DU7H15NCJOV.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJU/6DU7/H15NCJOV/FJU6DU7H15NCJOV.SMALL.jpg stumitch I had all sorts of views and great comments on a box I do with my grade 8 woodworking class so I thought i would document a grade 7 version I do.  This box is a HUGE hit with the kids. They love giving them as presents to mom and dad so i often try to time the completion with Christmas and Mothers d...
By: stumitch

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:13:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Scrap-Wood-Cutting-Board-1/
Scrap Wood Cutting Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/ATK3/H0KKFZ3L/FLKATK3H0KKFZ3L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/ATK3/H0KKFZ3L/FLKATK3H0KKFZ3L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/ATK3/H0KKFZ3L/FLKATK3H0KKFZ3L.SMALL.jpg noahw Finding ways to use up scrap wood in the shop is always a fun challenge.  This scrap wood cutting board is a great project because it's made from a wide variety of different kinds of wood that are all a bunch of different sizes - which is to say, it can be made with virtually whatever you've got lyi...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:07:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Footstool-with-hidden-sliding-storage-compartment/
Footstool with hidden sliding storage compartment - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/GZV4/GZ6T0JTY/FVMGZV4GZ6T0JTY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/GZV4/GZ6T0JTY/FVMGZV4GZ6T0JTY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/GZV4/GZ6T0JTY/FVMGZV4GZ6T0JTY.SMALL.jpg Runeshai Welcome to my footstool instructable!  I hope you're in for the long haul, because this thing took some work!  I compiled my process through photos and text (edited several times) into what's hopefully a solid jumping-off point for your own adventure into small-scale furniture making. The steps her...
By: Runeshai

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:42:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/18th-Century-Spice-Cabinet-by-21st-Century-Woodwor/
18th Century Spice Cabinet by 21st Century Woodworking - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/LGQ9/GZ0BW951/FNPLGQ9GZ0BW951.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/LGQ9/GZ0BW951/FNPLGQ9GZ0BW951.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/LGQ9/GZ0BW951/FNPLGQ9GZ0BW951.SMALL.jpg Imaginable This Instructable is two Instructables in one. First, this Instuctable is about designing and making a piece of 18th-Century American furniture, a spice cabinet, using 21st-Century woodworking techniques.  Second, this Instructable is also about the process of designing and making.  So its your luc...
By: Imaginable

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:53:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Table-Saw-Station/
Table Saw Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/B7AU/GYVDJOMT/FG2B7AUGYVDJOMT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/B7AU/GYVDJOMT/FG2B7AUGYVDJOMT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/B7AU/GYVDJOMT/FG2B7AUGYVDJOMT.SMALL.jpg Confounded Machine I have always wanted a good quality cabinet makers table saw but dont want to fork out the cash to purchase one.  I have made due with my small contractors saw for the last few years and decided now is a good time to retrofit this small saw.  I plan to build a large frame around this existing table ...
By: Confounded Machine

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:07:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-Axis-Turned-Wood-Canteen/
Multi-Axis Turned Wood Canteen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FP5/2589/GYQFN1IK/FP52589GYQFN1IK.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FP5/2589/GYQFN1IK/FP52589GYQFN1IK.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FP5/2589/GYQFN1IK/FP52589GYQFN1IK.SMALL.jpg Scotttland   Multi-axis, or 'eccentric' wood turning is the turning of parts in two or more phases, set at different axis.  The different axis can be parallel, angular, or at 90 degrees.  In most cases, this will mean turning a piece of wood in a very lopsided way, with the center of gravity offset from the ax...
By: Scotttland

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:46:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Secret-Heart-Box/
Secret Heart Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/N57H/GXUZ7S06/FJEN57HGXUZ7S06.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/N57H/GXUZ7S06/FJEN57HGXUZ7S06.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/N57H/GXUZ7S06/FJEN57HGXUZ7S06.SMALL.jpg LMO Hello!  Thank you for viewing my instructable.  Please let me know what you think of my project and vote for it in the Valentine's Day Contest if you like it! I came up with the idea for this box when I was brainstorming ways to propose to my girlfriend.  I wanted to find a way to symbolize "giving...
By: LMO

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