Tools

My forge (mi fragua)Hace un tiempo que estaba pensando en que necesito una fragua, para templar y/o cementar herramientas, especialmente las de corte, para fundir aluminio, para doblar hierros gruesos, etc, etc. Cuando yo era un chico, uno de mis trabajos consistía en girar la manivela de la fragua de mi padre, y lueg... read more »

Make a modelers orbital sander out of a toothbrushI make a lot of models and since I am always short of cash, improvisation is the norm. So trying to sand a new coat of primer in the tiny crevices of a model I had the brain wave to use an electric toothbrush as an orbital sander. 5 minutes later, success! This works so well and with disposable too... read more »

Great Projects from Old How-to MagazinesMagazines like Popular Mechanics and Popular Science once published articles on how to build very capable shop tools like tilt arbor table saws, arc welders, and drill presses.  Those articles are still available on-line through Google Books.   The photo shows plans for building a 10 inch tilt... read more »

Easy wall mounted storage bins for hardware partsIf you're a maker, they you probably have acquired a vast assortments of parts, screws, widgets and assorted random bits. And if you're like me, then they've all disappeared into cabinets and drawers, never to be found when you really need them. I decided to organize all my parts into bins that al... read more »

Pocket laser engraver.I have been trying to get my hands on a laser cutter for some time but they always seem out of reach. All the great things that can be done with a real laser cutter tickle the imagination. I feel it's time to share my latest project - a low cost laser engraver,. The workspace is a bit small but non... read more »

Keyboard Screwdriver rack!Alright...for my first instructable I shall build a screwdriver and screw rack using only a keyboard (and a very few other comonents). The beginning First of all you must find a filthy old keyboard. Next you shall rip all the buttons off, open the keyboard and remove it's intestines. Marking... read more »

Leatherman Wave SporkA while ago, I saw the ITable of cutlery the (fabulous) Leatherman Wave . As my wave is the new model, I decided to join spoon and fork making a spork and add a feature. -------------------------------------------------------- A algum tempo atrás, vi o able de como fazer talheres para o (fabuloso)... read more »

Urban LA Closet WorkspaceLiving in LA, it can be hard to find a good space to spread out and make things. Being an avid maker, hacker and tinkerer, living in an apartment made that problem even more frustrating! After a couple years of projects spread out on the kitchen table and floor it hit me! Why not use that closet tha... read more »