http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 00:06:15 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-matching-knife-handle-and-sheath/
How to make a matching knife handle and sheath - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/8G65/HGIEWD93/FFN8G65HGIEWD93.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/8G65/HGIEWD93/FFN8G65HGIEWD93.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/8G65/HGIEWD93/FFN8G65HGIEWD93.SMALL.jpg beucephalus So I got an old hand me down knife from a friend, and decided it needed some TLC. It's an old stainless steel blade and was a real pain to sharpen, but it all turned out pretty well. Most of the tools I used are not expensive, but it does take some skill and experience with power and hand tools. Rem...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 15:55:06 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/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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 13:08:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-engraved-wood-piece-without-lasers/
How to make an engraved wood piece [without lasers] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/72FV/HGHC8EBD/FKE72FVHGHC8EBD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/72FV/HGHC8EBD/FKE72FVHGHC8EBD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/72FV/HGHC8EBD/FKE72FVHGHC8EBD.SMALL.jpg ElectraBlu This is for the Laser engraving contest It has always been tricky to do engraving without one of those laser engravers, but no fear! But I have managed and you can too. I just got a tiny block of wood from one of my other projects and I wanted to do something with it. So I made this.  [Yes I am a V...
By: ElectraBlu

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 11:28:13 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/Mini-Fokker-DR1-Triplane/
Mini Fokker DR.1 Triplane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/6X4E/HGH6XAMD/F2N6X4EHGH6XAMD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/6X4E/HGH6XAMD/F2N6X4EHGH6XAMD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/6X4E/HGH6XAMD/F2N6X4EHGH6XAMD.SMALL.jpg popsicle_mini-models Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines!  Hello everyone, a project closer to earth.. a Fokker DR.1Triplane! A new genre for mini popsicle stick models, the Fokker DR.1 Triplane was renowned as the aircraft flown by Manfred Von Richtofen, the famous Red Baron during the first World War. The...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 17:41:29 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/Wind-Turbine-2/
Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/1X1Z/HGH7146L/F731X1ZHGH7146L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/1X1Z/HGH7146L/F731X1ZHGH7146L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/1X1Z/HGH7146L/F731X1ZHGH7146L.SMALL.jpg teamAlbatross for our second year assignment we were asked to create a wind turbine with a budget of £50. With the aim to generate the most amount of power. we had seven weeks to come up with the "Albatross Wind Generator" The Hub For this step you will need: 80mm length of wood 50mm*50mm 65mm length steel rod...
By: teamAlbatross

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 16:41:09 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/How-To-Carve-A-Wooden-Knife-1/
How To Carve A Wooden Knife - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/GT1C/HGH70ZD4/FU1GT1CHGH70ZD4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/GT1C/HGH70ZD4/FU1GT1CHGH70ZD4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/GT1C/HGH70ZD4/FU1GT1CHGH70ZD4.SMALL.jpg gabe yoo Hi and I will show you how to make a knife from wood. Get a branch. Preferably hardwood Get a whittling knife and flatten the sides. Be careful with the knife! Same process but the opposite side.. At the top of the tapered sides, there is bark. Get rid of it. ...
By: gabe yoo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 22:29:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tipi-Furniture/
Furniture for your Tipi - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/PPD3/HGG4HO7U/FPRPPD3HGG4HO7U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/PPD3/HGG4HO7U/FPRPPD3HGG4HO7U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/PPD3/HGG4HO7U/FPRPPD3HGG4HO7U.SMALL.jpg triumphman Now  that my Tipi is finished I decided to take some of my wood that I have cut and seasoned to make some furniture for the inside of my Tipi!  I used some young White Birch Trees, Aromatic Red Cedars that were dead and some pine boards from the local mill. Select & cut your wood I will be making...
By: triumphman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 14:20:27 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/Cigar-Box-Guitar-Marking-Tool/
Cigar Box Guitar Marking Tool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/MNQY/HFPTIQVU/F76MNQYHFPTIQVU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/MNQY/HFPTIQVU/F76MNQYHFPTIQVU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/MNQY/HFPTIQVU/F76MNQYHFPTIQVU.SMALL.jpg gothycdesigns This Instructable is not about making a Cigar Box Guitar, but merely a tool or Jig to help mark how much to cut away when making room for your CBG neck material. This has helped me many times and would have eliminated many over cutting of boxes in the beginning if I had thought of it sooner. Its po...
By: gothycdesigns

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 00:07:40 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/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/Foldable-Chair/
Foldable Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/23K6/HFSHUSOD/FNO23K6HFSHUSOD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/23K6/HFSHUSOD/FNO23K6HFSHUSOD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/23K6/HFSHUSOD/FNO23K6HFSHUSOD.SMALL.jpg saidseyam This is a model or miniature Foldable Chair can be used as a guidance to make your own foldable chair, to make practical one you can scalable dimensions up to10:1,  plywood instead of cardboard, and hinges. See more on my site diyeasysimple.com I made this model of cardboard, the project needs...
By: saidseyam

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 09:09:20 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/Wings/
Wings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/U5HZ/HFWSUOEZ/FPSU5HZHFWSUOEZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/U5HZ/HFWSUOEZ/FPSU5HZHFWSUOEZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/U5HZ/HFWSUOEZ/FPSU5HZHFWSUOEZ.SMALL.jpg Flyingunicorns To build these wings you need spray paint (color of your choice),Styrofoam board, Plastidip, yarn (of any color) and handles. Step one: Cut out the wings First find a design on google images that fits the design you are looking for. the one one of these is drawn cut it out. after this use the cut...
By: Flyingunicorns

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 06:46:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Displacing-Water-Archimedes-Screw-MkIV/
Displacing Water: Archimedes Screw Mk.IV - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/YDP2/HFSHVYU5/FYPYDP2HFSHVYU5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/YDP2/HFSHVYU5/FYPYDP2HFSHVYU5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/YDP2/HFSHVYU5/FYPYDP2HFSHVYU5.SMALL.jpg Yosef18 Background In my high school's Industrial Materials class my friend and I use materials and tools provided to us to solve problems. Our teacher Mr. Eberts is a huge fan of Da Vinci and his inventions. He gave us a list of Da Vinci's machines and we decided to try and recreate the Archimedes Screw w...
By: Yosef18

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 00:46:10 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/Planter-made-at-TechShop-Round-Rock/
Planter made at TechShop Round Rock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/A7HR/HG85C888/FRGA7HRHG85C888.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/A7HR/HG85C888/FRGA7HRHG85C888.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/A7HR/HG85C888/FRGA7HRHG85C888.SMALL.jpg minnick89 I needed a planter for some lucky bamboo and I had an old white lacquered shelf and some old pine in my garage so went to TechShop and made this guy.  Things you will need: 1. Board or boards to use to make planter 2. Water proof glue ( I used tightbound) 3. Tape (to serve as a clamp) 4. Measuring t...
By: minnick89

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 20:11:12 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/Als-Custom-Wooden-Coasters/
Al's Custom Wooden Coasters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/TRGB/HFPTERX8/F87TRGBHFPTERX8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/TRGB/HFPTERX8/F87TRGBHFPTERX8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/TRGB/HFPTERX8/F87TRGBHFPTERX8.SMALL.jpg alec.sukoski I manufactured these coasters at TechShop in San Jose, Ca using the Laser Cutter. Materials Used: Birch Plywood - Michaels or online at Revell Adobe Illustrator Laser Cutter - TechShop Gloss Polyurethane - Lowe's Step 1: Create your file in Adobe Illustrator Here is my design for the drink coast...
By: alec.sukoski

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 15:36:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Wood-Boring-Bee-Trap/
Easy Wood Boring Bee Trap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/BT6H/HFSHFKIX/FY1BT6HHFSHFKIX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/BT6H/HFSHFKIX/FY1BT6HHFSHFKIX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/BT6H/HFSHFKIX/FY1BT6HHFSHFKIX.SMALL.jpg triumphman I live in a Log Home and have been plagued by big, nasty, wood- boring black and yellow bees for 25 years! I recently saw a nice trap for sale and decided to make some for myself. All you need are some scraps of pine, a jar and a few screws. The bees drill holes in any wood surface . Usually in eave...
By: triumphman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:48:31 PDT 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

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:08:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-B-Wing-Popsicle-Stick-Model/
Mini B-Wing Popsicle Stick Model - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/SWLR/HFPTGM1H/FXKSWLRHFPTGM1H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/SWLR/HFPTGM1H/FXKSWLRHFPTGM1H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/SWLR/HFPTGM1H/FXKSWLRHFPTGM1H.SMALL.jpg popsicle_mini-models Here's a weekend project for everyone!  A Slayn & Korpil B-Wing Starfighter from the Star Wars Universe. Probably the most unusual of the star wars spacecrafts, the B-wing was designed with a rotating cockpit and unorthodox cross configuration.  It was conceived as a heavy fighter and a possible re...
By: popsicle_mini-models

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:33:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Worktable-Using-Compressor-Cart/
Portable Worktable Using Compressor Cart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/DV9W/HFPTI7CC/FCLDV9WHFPTI7CC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/DV9W/HFPTI7CC/FCLDV9WHFPTI7CC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/DV9W/HFPTI7CC/FCLDV9WHFPTI7CC.SMALL.jpg Jzbowmannz This is the part 2 of building portable work table using compressor cart. For a completed details from making the compressor cart to worktable as a PDF file, click the link above. Design Concept The purpose of project is to design a usable work surface using an existing fairly heavy struc...
By: Jzbowmannz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:19:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-etching-wood-with-clean-lines-and-color/
Laser etching wood with clean lines and color - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/6EWU/HFPTH927/FSN6EWUHFPTH927.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/6EWU/HFPTH927/FSN6EWUHFPTH927.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/6EWU/HFPTH927/FSN6EWUHFPTH927.SMALL.jpg dsmontgomery Earlier this month, I was working on a plywood project on which I wanted both clean laser cut lines (free of the smoke marks that often appear, especially on thicker plywood and MDF) and the ability to add color to the work without creating a separate silkscreen or stencil. I found that painter's ta...
By: dsmontgomery

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:03:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Twig-Bookshelf/
Twig Bookshelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/SDY6/HFSH4WBH/FAUSDY6HFSH4WBH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/SDY6/HFSH4WBH/FAUSDY6HFSH4WBH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/SDY6/HFSH4WBH/FAUSDY6HFSH4WBH.SMALL.jpg horsin4u Supplies : 4 or as many shelfs as you want, 1 by 10 boards : screws screw driver : screws :and lots of twigs! Frame First you take your boards and your long sticks. Take them and screw drive them together as shown in my picture. You need 4 of those long sticks. They need to be strong enough thou...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:41:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-cut-desk-name-plate/
Laser cut desk name plate - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/WJN1/HFSHE5K0/FV6WJN1HFSHE5K0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/WJN1/HFSHE5K0/FV6WJN1HFSHE5K0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/WJN1/HFSHE5K0/FV6WJN1HFSHE5K0.SMALL.jpg matthewbeckler This is an easy-to-make desktop name plate, that sits upright on your desk. It comes in three pieces, and you need to glue the two side pieces to the front piece. I used 1/8" baltic birch plywood, but if you use a different thickness, you will need to adjust the size of the interlocking cutouts. D...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:38:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-Compressor-Cart/
Air Compressor Cart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/JMWM/HFD18MCZ/FRDJMWMHFD18MCZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/JMWM/HFD18MCZ/FRDJMWMHFD18MCZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/JMWM/HFD18MCZ/FRDJMWMHFD18MCZ.SMALL.jpg Jzbowmannz After completed multi-functional and portable workbench , I started to focus on a couple of projects in my mind that could make my life easier. Now it’s time to put my thought together. I have a Porter Cable pancake air compressor that works great for the trim work as well as framing work. The ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:13:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-and-cheap-Bokken/
Easy and cheap Bokken - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/95G2/HFSHEAII/F3L95G2HFSHEAII.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/95G2/HFSHEAII/F3L95G2HFSHEAII.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/95G2/HFSHEAII/F3L95G2HFSHEAII.SMALL.jpg Boba Jett Ever just wanted to build a bokken? Well here you go. Quick Easy and most of all cheap! You will need: A saw A plainer or knife A file Some sand paper Maybe a drill Wood selection First you want to find a fallen tree branch or alternatively find a young tree, if you use a young tree you will need...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:22:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Tablesaw/
Altoids Tin Tablesaw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIZ/2QVO/HFD11OTM/FIZ2QVOHFD11OTM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIZ/2QVO/HFD11OTM/FIZ2QVOHFD11OTM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIZ/2QVO/HFD11OTM/FIZ2QVOHFD11OTM.SMALL.jpg x90gcz This is probably one of the best pocket tool you can get. Although it really doesn't have the table to it, it is still very good to have If you are only a 13 year old who shouldn't be using an actual saw anyway. I will tell you though it took lots of free time to build this and it does truly cut woo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:03:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Corner-Shelf-for-you-Bathroom-at-Te/
How to Build a Corner Shelf for you Bathroom at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/TT1T/HFD180CX/FB3TT1THFD180CX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/TT1T/HFD180CX/FB3TT1THFD180CX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/TT1T/HFD180CX/FB3TT1THFD180CX.SMALL.jpg cantubps My sister-in-laws bathroom countertop was getting a little crowded and mentioned to my wife that she wanted to buy a corner shelf.  My wife then proceeded to tell her that I could build one for her one.  So yup, you guessed it.  I built one at Tech Shop http://techshop.ws. Gather Tools and Cut Ma...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:44:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Backyard-Climbing-and-Training-Wall/
Backyard Climbing and Training Wall - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/UFPE/HFD173PR/FWQUFPEHFD173PR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/UFPE/HFD173PR/FWQUFPEHFD173PR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/UFPE/HFD173PR/FWQUFPEHFD173PR.SMALL.jpg Mave_Rick The wall is semi-permanent; meaning that the legs that support the climbing panels can be detached from the base and swing to lay the entire wall flat. While it is very heavy, two people can move it fairly easily.  Design Your design should incorporate everything you want to get out of your trai...
By: Mave_Rick

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:11:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fighter-Plane-Safe/
Fighter Plane Safe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/Q7K5/HFD1DIMA/FI5Q7K5HFD1DIMA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/Q7K5/HFD1DIMA/FI5Q7K5HFD1DIMA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/Q7K5/HFD1DIMA/FI5Q7K5HFD1DIMA.SMALL.jpg Ouranos This is probably the easiest diversion safe you could ever make. The only part that might be hard is getting the right set. The first thing you need for the safe is a wooden plane set that you will see on the next page. The only thing you need besides that is a dollar bill and some sandpaper (that ...
By: Ouranos

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:04:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rocking-Church/
Rocking Church - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/KT1A/HFD172U0/FW2KT1AHFD172U0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/KT1A/HFD172U0/FW2KT1AHFD172U0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/KT1A/HFD172U0/FW2KT1AHFD172U0.SMALL.jpg RadDominique Hello, My Name is Dominique York  and I am a Junior at Boston Preparatory Charter School, and i am also a returning youth teach at an awesome program called Lear2Teach Teach2Learn. Where we learn many different technologies such as scratch, pico and mod kit, as well as arduino and soldering all duri...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:04:41 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:32:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-real-Viking-Stool/
Make a real Viking Stool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/CGSK/HELXKPF0/FBRCGSKHELXKPF0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/CGSK/HELXKPF0/FBRCGSKHELXKPF0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/CGSK/HELXKPF0/FBRCGSKHELXKPF0.SMALL.jpg morfmir This is a real viking stool. We have many archaeological findings of this kind of stool. Lots of sizes and shapes, even some with a hole in the seat probably used as a toilet seat.The common characteristics of the stools is the D shape and the 3 legs. Two in the corners of the straight side and the ...
By: morfmir

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:28:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Elastic-band-Gun/
Elastic band Gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/HS8S/HF23XPN8/FDAHS8SHF23XPN8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/HS8S/HF23XPN8/FDAHS8SHF23XPN8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/HS8S/HF23XPN8/FDAHS8SHF23XPN8.SMALL.jpg Sqreon Here's a tutorial of how to make my basic elastic band gun. I cant remember why I called it the  'P100 San' but here it is anyway!!! Sorry about the poor diagrams but I was using paint! If you can suggest any better program for showing diagrams like this, please let me know (I would really apprecia...
By: Sqreon

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 12:35:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-soft-faced-rubber-mallet-wood-working-a/
Making a soft faced rubber mallet - wood working and chisels. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/GRGS/HF23WVO8/FF9GRGSHF23WVO8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/GRGS/HF23WVO8/FF9GRGSHF23WVO8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/GRGS/HF23WVO8/FF9GRGSHF23WVO8.SMALL.jpg Wroger-Wroger I love chisels and mallets...... There is something so fundamentally - I don't know how to describe it. I like the feeling of absolutely razor sharp chisels cutting through wood. I like the fact that I am in total control of each cut, it's direction, depth and that I can make the blade cut where ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 02:53:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-the-Laser-engraver-to-make-a-9-Mans-Mo/
How to use the Laser engraver to make a 9 Man's Morris (a medieval board game) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/6BKW/HD7TZ66A/FPS6BKWHD7TZ66A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/6BKW/HD7TZ66A/FPS6BKWHD7TZ66A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/6BKW/HD7TZ66A/FPS6BKWHD7TZ66A.SMALL.jpg caladin How to use the Laser Cutter to make a medieval board game Nine Man's Morris I made it at Techshop. This is going to be a really short and simple one, I’m putting together a series of medieval games for reinactors and history buffs, the one I’m presenting this time is Nine Man's Morris https://doc...
By: caladin

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 23:07:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Double-screw-wooden-vice-unfinished/
Double screw wooden vice (unfinished) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/RQ52/HDOW9ZGT/FJTRQ52HDOW9ZGT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/RQ52/HDOW9ZGT/FJTRQ52HDOW9ZGT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/RQ52/HDOW9ZGT/FJTRQ52HDOW9ZGT.SMALL.jpg Satrek I got stuck with this project, due to the wooden threads not working properly - they get stuck, too. I have yet to manage to get them to work properly, but maybe someone else has a good idea about that, or can draw some inspiration from my mistakes, which is why I am publishing it unfinished. If tha...
By: Satrek

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 14:08:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Teardrop-Trailer-Plans-How-to-Build-a-Cheap-Camp/
Teardrop Trailer Plans : How to Build a Cheap Camper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/NIPQ/HF23MTNY/FQWNIPQHF23MTNY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/NIPQ/HF23MTNY/FQWNIPQHF23MTNY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/NIPQ/HF23MTNY/FQWNIPQHF23MTNY.SMALL.jpg MakeItWithJason First off, I originally documented this on my arts and crafts blog, Make It With Jason.  I wanted to build a teardrop trailer that I could take camping around the Pacific Northwest, where I live.  We have amazing scenes of beauty there, like Mt. Hood, and Multnomah Falls, so I decided I also wanted ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 09:56:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Featherboard-Evolution/
Featherboard Evolution - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/5643/HF23WKC3/FKI5643HF23WKC3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/5643/HF23WKC3/FKI5643HF23WKC3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/5643/HF23WKC3/FKI5643HF23WKC3.SMALL.jpg flavrt The problem with featherboards is they aren't feathery enough. Meet the bristleboard. We are redecorating and it's up to me to produce miles of trim. I bought a load of nice 1 x 4s, but I really needed 1 x 2s and ½ x 2s. There was a lot of ripping to be done, and I wanted it to go well. This jig wa...
By: flavrt

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 14:58:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Wooden-Pen/
How To Make A Wooden Pen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/3VWH/HF243BVA/F6Y3VWHHF243BVA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/3VWH/HF243BVA/F6Y3VWHHF243BVA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/3VWH/HF243BVA/F6Y3VWHHF243BVA.SMALL.jpg cerick33 This instructable will show a step by step process in how to make a custom wooden pen.  There are specific tools you will need to complete this project.  You will need: -Pen set -Wood Block -Lathe with a 7mm mandrel -Drill -7mm drill bit -Lathe Chisels -Finishing Wax -Saw -Super Glue -Sand Paper -Hu...
By: cerick33

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:03:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Dovetail/
How To Dovetail - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/2XTY/HEXS4QTN/FDW2XTYHEXS4QTN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/2XTY/HEXS4QTN/FDW2XTYHEXS4QTN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/2XTY/HEXS4QTN/FDW2XTYHEXS4QTN.SMALL.jpg G S Haydon The through dovetail joint is the foundation of my wooden tool chest build. Strong and attractive the dovetail is the traditional joint of choice for joining boards at right angles. Here is how I went about setting out and cutting my dovetails using hand tools and with some practice you can too. As ...
By: G S Haydon

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 16:05:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Styled-Suitcase-Amp/
Vintage Styled Suitcase Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/JT67/HEXS4PG7/FDTJT67HEXS4PG7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/JT67/HEXS4PG7/FDTJT67HEXS4PG7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/JT67/HEXS4PG7/FDTJT67HEXS4PG7.SMALL.jpg D.Pfei    The project was to design a tool organization kit. What immediately came to mind was trying to find a way to somehow incorporate this 1960’s suitcase amp thing into the fold. I had been wanting to build a recording device that is universal; accessible; portable; station adaptable and presentable....
By: D.Pfei

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