http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 06:12:15 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/My-forge-mi-fragua/
My forge (mi fragua) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/LV3B/GNFSIVYB/F5SLV3BGNFSIVYB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/LV3B/GNFSIVYB/F5SLV3BGNFSIVYB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/LV3B/GNFSIVYB/F5SLV3BGNFSIVYB.SMALL.jpg EYZ3PC0GNFSJJII rimar2000 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...
By: rimar2000

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 9 May 2011 05:19:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-modelers-orbital-sander-out-of-a-toothbrush/
Make a modelers orbital sander out of a toothbrush - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/VZ23/GMX1VPA9/FV1VZ23GMX1VPA9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/VZ23/GMX1VPA9/FV1VZ23GMX1VPA9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/VZ23/GMX1VPA9/FV1VZ23GMX1VPA9.SMALL.jpg ET4569SGMX1VP5X WiredWebbo101 I 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:34:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Great-Projects-from-Old-How-to-Magazines/
Great Projects from Old How-to Magazines - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/DOWI/GMIGFF87/F23DOWIGMIGFF87.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/DOWI/GMIGFF87/F23DOWIGMIGFF87.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/DOWI/GMIGFF87/F23DOWIGMIGFF87.SMALL.jpg EV5KWPNGMJT3M6F Phil B Magazines 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...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 16 Apr 2011 05:40:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-wall-mounted-storage-bins-for-hartware-parts/
Easy wall mounted storage bins for hardware parts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/OHWZ/FA0CV5WW/FJ9OHWZFA0CV5WW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/OHWZ/FA0CV5WW/FJ9OHWZFA0CV5WW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/OHWZ/FA0CV5WW/FJ9OHWZFA0CV5WW.SMALL.jpg EBU6U9SFA0CV729 Mike Begley If 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...
By: Mike Begley

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:13:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-laser-engraver/
Pocket laser engraver. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/K0IO/GKS0UU80/FRWK0IOGKS0UU80.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/K0IO/GKS0UU80/FRWK0IOGKS0UU80.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/K0IO/GKS0UU80/FRWK0IOGKS0UU80.SMALL.jpg ED5BQBZGKGL5IIR Groover 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...
By: Groover

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 11 Mar 2011 03:42:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Keyboard-Screwdriver-rack/
Keyboard Screwdriver rack! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/T4KU/GKTJNSTX/F1ET4KUGKTJNSTX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/T4KU/GKTJNSTX/F1ET4KUGKTJNSTX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/T4KU/GKTJNSTX/F1ET4KUGKTJNSTX.SMALL.jpg ET6B1EFGKS0T1Y0 hafsteinn 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...
By: hafsteinn

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 4 Mar 2011 09:30:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Leatherman-Wave-Spork/
Leatherman Wave Spork - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/7R2K/GKLJ2QF6/FML7R2KGKLJ2QF6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/7R2K/GKLJ2QF6/FML7R2KGKLJ2QF6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/7R2K/GKLJ2QF6/FML7R2KGKLJ2QF6.SMALL.jpg ENN06KWGKLJ6AZD teodoropires A 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)...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:56:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Urban-LA-Closet-Workspace/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/LW9U/GKLJ5W4K/F78LW9UGKLJ5W4K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/LW9U/GKLJ5W4K/F78LW9UGKLJ5W4K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/LW9U/GKLJ5W4K/F78LW9UGKLJ5W4K.SMALL.jpg EP17OSXGKLIWNAC daufhammer Living 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...
By: daufhammer

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 26 Feb 2011 23:57:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/WikiSeat-A-Catalyst-for-DIY-Seating/
WikiSeat: A Catalyst for DIY Seating - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/FW91/GJQEM15I/FO5FW91GJQEM15I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/FW91/GJQEM15I/FO5FW91GJQEM15I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/FW91/GJQEM15I/FO5FW91GJQEM15I.SMALL.jpg EW7C35ZGJQEIDME dr_weidinger A WikiSeat is a three legged stool that is built by hand. Each WikiSeat starts with a Catalyst that acts as a central support structure. The creator of a WikiSeat has the freedom to gather materials and find their own methods for building the seat. WikiSeat creators can share what they have made and...
By: dr_weidinger

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 19 Feb 2011 13:11:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Snow-Ripper-Rip-snow-from-your-roof-in-minut/
The Snow Ripper - Rip snow from your roof in minutes. 1/2 Snow rake - 1/2 Ripper / Cutter. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/6TAV/GJQEJ4HT/FZ66TAVGJQEJ4HT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/6TAV/GJQEJ4HT/FZ66TAVGJQEJ4HT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/6TAV/GJQEJ4HT/FZ66TAVGJQEJ4HT.SMALL.jpg EJOC6ZPGJQEFEIR billbach Easily remove snow from your roof. After receiving over 50 inches of snow this winter and you are like me you went to the local hardware store to find a snow rake for the roof.  Only to be told they are sold out. Well necessity being the mother of invention forced me to make my own. ...
By: billbach

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 3 Feb 2011 22:31:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-made-Knife-Sharpening-Jig/
Hand made Knife Sharpening Jig - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/C99J/GJHV8U3X/FS2C99JGJHV8U3X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/C99J/GJHV8U3X/FS2C99JGJHV8U3X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/C99J/GJHV8U3X/FS2C99JGJHV8U3X.SMALL.jpg E8FHKDQGJHV8UHS deebee2u I have seen some jigs on the internet for giving a knife blank a "grind" or profile.  This is the step before the final edge that is used for cutting.   I have started to work scrap metal into knives, so I thought I would try my hand at making  one of these jigs. I wanted it to 1)  fit my small wor...
By: deebee2u

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:24:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Precision-Temperature-Controller/
Precision Temperature Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/PN1K/GJHV9B5K/F2TPN1KGJHV9B5K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/PN1K/GJHV9B5K/F2TPN1KGJHV9B5K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/PN1K/GJHV9B5K/F2TPN1KGJHV9B5K.SMALL.jpg ENI3CBRGJHVLIHC Random_Canadian A problem of precision temperature control was presented. What was needed was an inexpensive yet accurate system to measure and control the temperature of a home built plastic injection molding machine. I have also used this for controlling the temperature on a plastic vacuum forming machine.  ...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 2 Feb 2011 11:25:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dust-Sniper-quiet-extractor-system/
Dust Sniper (quiet extractor system) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/WR22/GITHD6GM/F81WR22GITHD6GM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/WR22/GITHD6GM/F81WR22GITHD6GM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/WR22/GITHD6GM/F81WR22GITHD6GM.SMALL.jpg EQTB8EDG6MPQEG2 bongodrummer In this project we turn a bunch of old free stuff, including two old household vacuums into what is arguably the most useful and necessary of workshop tools: the dust extractor. But why stop there? Lets make a really fantastically effective dust extractor, one that is whisper quiet, never stops suck...
By: bongodrummer

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 2 Jan 2011 14:48:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Strap-Wraps/
Strap Wraps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/DBK6/GI0TM2AZ/FRUDBK6GI0TM2AZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/DBK6/GI0TM2AZ/FRUDBK6GI0TM2AZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/DBK6/GI0TM2AZ/FRUDBK6GI0TM2AZ.SMALL.jpg EKVW5TIGI0TD1SC CrLz Quick hack for tie down straps- increase contact friction to improve holding power by making these simple sleeves to slip on tie downs. Friction is a function of surface contact area, force and the coefficient of friction.  When I car-top my kayaks, these three variables are what I have to work wit...
By: CrLz

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:01:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Chainsaw-mill/
Chainsaw Mill part 1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/ZCHF/GHTLRBPS/FUDZCHFGHTLRBPS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/ZCHF/GHTLRBPS/FUDZCHFGHTLRBPS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/ZCHF/GHTLRBPS/FUDZCHFGHTLRBPS.SMALL.jpg EVK1G43GHFK7Z2A KentaNolin Many times a project calls for materials of specific dimensions and quality that can't be obtained, financially or logistically. A chainsaw mill is a tool that can be utilized to produce beams for timber framing or to cut slabs for wood working. Being mobile, it can be on site or right where the tre...
By: KentaNolin

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:21:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Radial-Arm-Saw-Overhaul-Modification-for-Low-Pro/
Radial-Arm Saw Overhaul & Modification for Low Profile Storage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/2GYT/GH8XYOEO/FRF2GYTGH8XYOEO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/2GYT/GH8XYOEO/FRF2GYTGH8XYOEO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/2GYT/GH8XYOEO/FRF2GYTGH8XYOEO.SMALL.jpg E5BRBG1GH8AAO92 neffk This instructable is about how to overhaul/re-build a Craftsman radial arm saw.  I also included instructions for some modifications I made so that it can be stored compactly against the wall of my 1-car garage. My father recently gave me his old radial arm saw.  It had been sitting in his garage,...
By: neffk

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 7 Dec 2010 00:39:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Table-belt-sander-lijadora-de-banda-de-mesa/
Table belt sander (lijadora de banda, de mesa) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/W65Z/GH8AAOA7/FC1W65ZGH8AAOA7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/W65Z/GH8AAOA7/FC1W65ZGH8AAOA7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/W65Z/GH8AAOA7/FC1W65ZGH8AAOA7.SMALL.jpg EI19FZ7GH8AG9QT rimar2000 Hace unos meses me regalé una lijadora de banda. Es una excelente herramienta, versátil, resistente, poderosa. Pero... siempre tiene que existir un "pero". Para trabajos pequeños es algo difícil de manejar. Por ejemplo, para lijar piezas chicas, suelo ponerla "patas para arriba" sobre las piernas y ...
By: rimar2000

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 3 Dec 2010 20:39:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Toilet-Plunger/
Super Toilet Plunger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/C2YG/GH4NN8WM/FV0C2YGGH4NN8WM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/C2YG/GH4NN8WM/FV0C2YGGH4NN8WM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/C2YG/GH4NN8WM/FV0C2YGGH4NN8WM.SMALL.jpg EYTMOT2GGPF3XQK CrLz Toilet plungers are cheaply designed.  Plunger handles inhibit use.  Why?   Worst time to discover design faults is during a crisis- when you need a toilet plunger! Design problems Too short- must bend over to use.  Strains the back and reduces use of body weight to drive the plunger. Wri...
By: CrLz

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 3 Dec 2010 12:37:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Gem-Cave-Workshop/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/1GJF/FORZTFKQ/FAA1GJFFORZTFKQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/1GJF/FORZTFKQ/FAA1GJFFORZTFKQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/1GJF/FORZTFKQ/FAA1GJFFORZTFKQ.SMALL.jpg EBSPVNQFORZTFKF alinke Building the workshop was the easy part, the hard part was convincing the wife to give up what was previously basement storage. After some negotiation, I set off to build my workshop. The inspiration for the gem cave theme came from the gem mines in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.The original wall ...
By: alinke

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:10:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Tool-Tote/
Duct Tape Tool Tote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/KANG/GGPEYBLA/FPKKANGGGPEYBLA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/KANG/GGPEYBLA/FPKKANGGGPEYBLA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/KANG/GGPEYBLA/FPKKANGGGPEYBLA.SMALL.jpg EF446YFGGPF46QA fallental How to make a versatile and TOUGH tool tote out of items around the house. This was inspired by and AWP tool bag that I purchased last year, and some Craftsman tool bags that I have seen at hardware stores. Enjoy! Materials Needed! For this project you will only need very few items, and it should...
By: fallental

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:47:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Worlds-Smallest-Milling-Machine/
World's Smallest Milling Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/ZJ0Y/GGPEY1OD/FPGZJ0YGGPEY1OD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/ZJ0Y/GGPEY1OD/FPGZJ0YGGPEY1OD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/ZJ0Y/GGPEY1OD/FPGZJ0YGGPEY1OD.SMALL.jpg ESB1OV8GGPETI9J Technochicken I was talking to a fellow member of my school's robotics team, and we got to thinking that we should build ourselves a CNC mill to machine custom parts with.  While doing some research, I came across and Instructable called "How to make a mini milling machine- manual or CNC!."  The design of this pa...
By: Technochicken

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:42:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-portaband-into-an-vertical-band-saw/
Make a portaband into an vertical band saw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/CI7T/GGPFBK6E/F3HCI7TGGPFBK6E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/CI7T/GGPFBK6E/F3HCI7TGGPFBK6E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/CI7T/GGPFBK6E/F3HCI7TGGPFBK6E.SMALL.jpg EPN37ICGGPFBK62 joren A protaband is an amazing tool!  It cuts all sorts of materials (metal, platic, wood) in a much faster, cleaner, and generally more controlled way than alternative cutting tools (sawzall, jigsaw, scroll saw).  The right way to use a portaband saw is to secure what you are cutting and hold the saw as...
By: joren

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 25 Nov 2010 08:48:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-scale-to-weigh-bee-hives/
Build a scale to weigh bee hives - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/DH9Q/GGBZIRTQ/F9ADH9QGGBZIRTQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/DH9Q/GGBZIRTQ/F9ADH9QGGBZIRTQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/DH9Q/GGBZIRTQ/F9ADH9QGGBZIRTQ.SMALL.jpg EXMHK9PGGC2UA77 trearick Portable Hive Scale The goal is to build an accurate, electronic bee hive scale for under $50 that allows anyone to weight 4 hives per minute – up to 250 lbs each – without materially disturbing the colony. ______________________________ Problem In my first year as a beekeeper, I had 2 out of 3 h...
By: trearick

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:56:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Improving-a-Welder-Ground-Clamp/
Improving a Welder Ground Clamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/1NAT/GGC2UX63/F151NATGGC2UX63.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/1NAT/GGC2UX63/F151NATGGC2UX63.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/1NAT/GGC2UX63/F151NATGGC2UX63.SMALL.jpg EHSXL3NGGC2UDVB Phil B These stamped steel ground clamps are standard from the factory on many welders.  They work pretty well, but performance degrades in time.  I could buy a nice brass ground clamp, but would rather just improve the contact and current path on this clamp.   Fit a piece of aluminum bar stock I deci...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:34:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Radial-Arm-Saw-A-Guide-of-Sorts/
The Radial Arm Saw -- A Guide of Sorts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/L0Y4/FRD80G60/F0CL0Y4FRD80G60.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/L0Y4/FRD80G60/F0CL0Y4FRD80G60.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/L0Y4/FRD80G60/F0CL0Y4FRD80G60.SMALL.jpg EHIJM47GGBZP55B Phil B The radial arm saw is a very versatile machine around which a whole shop can be built.  It is one machine that allows a number of operations normally requiring different specific machines.  Unfortunately, electric miter saws have displaced the radial arm saw.  That is probably because many used a ra...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 12 Nov 2010 07:59:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Inner-tube-Tool-Roll/
Inner tube Tool Roll - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/DU4O/GFRWNNNU/FYPDU4OGFRWNNNU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/DU4O/GFRWNNNU/FYPDU4OGFRWNNNU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/DU4O/GFRWNNNU/FYPDU4OGFRWNNNU.SMALL.jpg EIU1PFHGFRWR9X1 jurienaude It is always a good idea to have some basic tools on hand or in your car. Not being a fan of a  heavy noisy toolbox in the back of my car, I made this easy to stow tool roll that won't let the tool scratch and hit against each other making a noise. The Tool roll can also be attached to a bicycle or...
By: jurienaude

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 8 Nov 2010 08:40:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Really-Good-Tri-Square/
Build a Really Good Tri-Square - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFT/SGN1/GFRWQOKI/FFTSGN1GFRWQOKI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFT/SGN1/GFRWQOKI/FFTSGN1GFRWQOKI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFT/SGN1/GFRWQOKI/FFTSGN1GFRWQOKI.SMALL.jpg EMLBOUDGFRWMECP Phil B I wanted to make a tri-square (or try-square--some claim both are acceptable), and I wanted to use my wire-feed welder.  I also wanted a larger than normal tri-square.  This is my new square finished and ready to use. Cut materials The square is all steel from pieces I already had in my worksho...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:17:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Duck-Tape-Mallet/
Duck Tape Mallet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/63C1/GFDX0LQD/FBU63C1GFDX0LQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/63C1/GFDX0LQD/FBU63C1GFDX0LQD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/63C1/GFDX0LQD/FBU63C1GFDX0LQD.SMALL.jpg E9NE59OGFDX0LCW jwolski The purpose of this instructable is to construct a mallet which has a delicate touch that doesn't mar wood. This mallet is not meant for heavy duty work. I was recently installing some laminate flooring in my house. The flooring needs firm yet gentle taps to get it into the proper position. I start...
By: jwolski

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 18 Oct 2010 18:12:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dremel-Micro-Mini-Disc-Sander/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/GYAQ/GFA4144C/FPKGYAQGFA4144C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/GYAQ/GFA4144C/FPKGYAQGFA4144C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/GYAQ/GFA4144C/FPKGYAQGFA4144C.SMALL.jpg EZS3B9HGFA456CB riseabove In this video I convert a bit on my Dremel into a mini 1.25 flat sanding disc for finishing my jewelry pieces.  By mounting the rotary tool in a Dremel workstation, I am able to make it function almost as a little bench sander/ polisher.  I can easily switch to a finer sandpaper grit without even r...
By: riseabove

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 16 Oct 2010 15:13:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sugru-Thimbles-for-manipulating-HOT-Stuff/
Sugru Thimbles for manipulating HOT Stuff - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/EPV9/GF070GEV/FSKEPV9GF070GEV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/EPV9/GF070GEV/FSKEPV9GF070GEV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/EPV9/GF070GEV/FSKEPV9GF070GEV.SMALL.jpg EMTI0N5GF55H861 killbox A friend was working in our hacklab http://quelab.net tabbing some un tabbed solar cells, when he realized what a pain it can be! (Literally, as he burned his fingers soldering them and trying to hold them in place on the paper thin solar cells). I thought there has to be a better way,  which got m...
By: killbox

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:18:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fire-iron/
Fire iron - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/I34X/GF0703QL/F40I34XGF0703QL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/I34X/GF0703QL/F40I34XGF0703QL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/I34X/GF0703QL/F40I34XGF0703QL.SMALL.jpg E74AXFIGEE03THC makendo Sugru is a moldable silicone that's an all-in-one putty/glue/rubber/modeling clay for repair jobs. If you're not careful, whatever you fix with it will look like you've done so with bubblegum, right down to showing your fingerprints, but to be fair, they do say "hack things better", not "make your s...
By: makendo

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 9 Oct 2010 20:41:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-Torch-Holder/
Wire Torch Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/8CFC/GF069G77/FRX8CFCGF069G77.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/8CFC/GF069G77/FRX8CFCGF069G77.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/8CFC/GF069G77/FRX8CFCGF069G77.SMALL.jpg EU2XB1CGF06MER0 Thinkenstein The problem was to hold a light-weight propane torch for hands-free use.  The solution was just to bend up some heavy gauge galvanized wire to hold the torch, and to hold the wire in a vise.  Analyze the Torch's Shape Torches from different manufacturers will undoubtedly have different shap...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 9 Oct 2010 21:58:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Truing-a-Panel-Edge-with-a-Radial-Arm-Saw/
Truing a Panel Edge with a Radial Arm Saw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/JSQV/GF06T2VV/F6PJSQVGF06T2VV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/JSQV/GF06T2VV/F6PJSQVGF06T2VV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/JSQV/GF06T2VV/F6PJSQVGF06T2VV.SMALL.jpg E1POPICGF069EBO Phil B A radial arm saw excels at truing a wavy edge on a board or panel so you can reliably use that piece again. Very simple accessories are required An old piece of painted 1/4 inch plywood is resting on the table for my radial arm saw.  The edge facing the camera is not quite straight, but varies ...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 9 Oct 2010 11:19:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sugru-Soft-Jaw-Pliers/
Sugru Soft-Jaw Pliers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/RPGS/GEWKU74U/F20RPGSGEWKU74U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/RPGS/GEWKU74U/F20RPGSGEWKU74U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/RPGS/GEWKU74U/F20RPGSGEWKU74U.SMALL.jpg EAOTPWVGEWKU73Y mattthegamer463 Hey folks, For delicate tasks, sometimes normal pliers are too abusive to use; their teeth mark up soft items and chip paint.  Teeth-less pliers are so smooth they can't hold anything very well, it will just slide right out.  The answer: soft-jaw pliers.  If you have a old pair of annoying pliers ...
By: mattthegamer463

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 5 Oct 2010 17:19:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Tool-Tower/
Magnetic Tool Tower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/LQNI/GELSMLPC/F6HLQNIGELSMLPC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/LQNI/GELSMLPC/F6HLQNIGELSMLPC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/LQNI/GELSMLPC/F6HLQNIGELSMLPC.SMALL.jpg ENPNFCGGELSMLMD frenzy Loosing your tools? Cluttering your desk with 12 different screwdrivers? Then you need the Tool Tower.  Tool Tower uses space age technology to hold your tools out of the way of your work space, but easy to access! Supplies What you need: Wood Hard Drive Magnets (i used about 12) Screws Drill/Dr...
By: frenzy

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:45:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Clean-a-2-Cycle-Engine-Carburetor/
How to Clean a 2 Cycle Engine Carburetor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/PQXG/GELSQDO3/FNDPQXGGELSQDO3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/PQXG/GELSQDO3/FNDPQXGGELSQDO3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/PQXG/GELSQDO3/FNDPQXGGELSQDO3.SMALL.gif E5DE39NGEMKR2SE toolrepair Read this article for professional carburetor cleaning steps and advice. Learn why you may want to clean your tool's carburetor with or without a rebuild kit. Cleaning a small engine carburetor usually gets done as part of a carburetor rebuild, but there are a number of reasons why cleaning a c...
By: toolrepair

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:54:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-555-Tester-parts-bin-steam-punk-wood-punk-s/
A 555 Tester & parts bin- steam punk / wood punk style -gift exchange - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/MYUL/GEI92WMR/FFWMYULGEI92WMR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/MYUL/GEI92WMR/FFWMYULGEI92WMR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/MYUL/GEI92WMR/FFWMYULGEI92WMR.SMALL.jpg EC1D6RXGE7LBGRY Goodhart Herein is an outline of how I built a parts holder bin (or whatever you'd like to use the bottom for) from a wooden craft box, and incorporated a 555 tester into the lid, with a pyrograph (well, actually two pyrographs) on the lid also. Parts, etc. While testing the 555 tester circuit, I not...
By: Goodhart

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 27 Sep 2010 07:34:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Tighten-a-Chainsaw-Chain/
How To Tighten a Chainsaw Chain - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/5HBS/GE7LFB7W/FK45HBSGE7LFB7W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/5HBS/GE7LFB7W/FK45HBSGE7LFB7W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK4/5HBS/GE7LFB7W/FK45HBSGE7LFB7W.SMALL.jpg EPEYRH7GE7LFB7O toolrepair Chainsaw chains stretch and become loose during operation. This article's maintenance steps explain how to properly tension a chainsaw chain in under a minute. Chainsaw chains stretch during normal operation and begin to sag on a saw's guide bar. If a chainsaw chain is allowed to become too loo...
By: toolrepair

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:59:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/Can-anyone-identify-this-old-tool-found-in-a-barn/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/ORJ1/GE7L4FAS/FB1ORJ1GE7L4FAS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/ORJ1/GE7L4FAS/FB1ORJ1GE7L4FAS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/ORJ1/GE7L4FAS/FB1ORJ1GE7L4FAS.SMALL.jpg QYKUTOHGE7L4FAV lilredhairgrl Metal and wood with a chrome finish.  Makes a very LOUD clicking noise when the handle is cranked.  Handheld.
By: lilredhairgrl

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:35:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Remove-a-Drill-Chuck/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/0UFW/GE38R9DY/FBL0UFWGE38R9DY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/0UFW/GE38R9DY/FBL0UFWGE38R9DY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/0UFW/GE38R9DY/FBL0UFWGE38R9DY.SMALL.jpg E7F6MY7GE39IM4A toolrepair Mark from eReplacementParts.com shows you how to properly remove a drill chuck.
By: toolrepair

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:15:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Extension-cord-from-Hell/
The Extension cord from Hell - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/IND8/FKR11AY7/FZUIND8FKR11AY7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/IND8/FKR11AY7/FZUIND8FKR11AY7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/IND8/FKR11AY7/FZUIND8FKR11AY7.SMALL.jpg E3MZXCPFKR11B2V neosenshi How to build a hybrid extension cord/outlet strip. DANGER: This project involves household outlet voltage. DO NOT ATTEMPT IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH 120V HOUSEHOLD WIRING. When the project is completed you have an adaptable extension cord. I used 5 outlet boxes, you can use as many or as few ...
By: neosenshi

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 7 Sep 2008 09:24:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Re-Grip-Your-Knife-with-Sugru/
Re-Grip Your Knife with Sugru - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/510V/GDNIP6X6/FQM510VGDNIP6X6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/510V/GDNIP6X6/FQM510VGDNIP6X6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/510V/GDNIP6X6/FQM510VGDNIP6X6.SMALL.jpg E4RJJGCGDNIP6XW RadBear My pocket knife of the last seven years needed a new grip. The blue Neoprene inserts in the handle to help with grip had begun to breakdown. When I would reach into my pocket, if my nails brushed against the Neoprene I'd end up with blue stuff under my nails. This didn't happen when my knife was new...
By: RadBear

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:38:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Get-the-Most-out-of-your-Dremel/
Get the Most out of your Dremel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYF/ZRPT/FCEIIYU9/FYFZRPTFCEIIYU9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYF/ZRPT/FCEIIYU9/FYFZRPTFCEIIYU9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYF/ZRPT/FCEIIYU9/FYFZRPTFCEIIYU9.SMALL.jpg EO0Q0QVFCEIIYUI Firebert010 If you're like me (and I'm sure a lot of you are) you own a Dremel. This versatile tool is perfect for preforming odd jobs when you don't want to get out a power tool. With (hundreds?) of attachments, this tool can do anything from drill a small hole in a sheet of aluminum, to carve intricate object...
By: Firebert010

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 9 Feb 2008 21:36:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Spade-Bit-of-any-size-out-of-scrap/
Make a Spade Bit of any size out of scrap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/D1GI/G3TDN82K/F43D1GIG3TDN82K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/D1GI/G3TDN82K/F43D1GIG3TDN82K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/D1GI/G3TDN82K/F43D1GIG3TDN82K.SMALL.jpg EQC40GKG3TDW206 snotty I needed a 40mm wide hole. The shop didn't have a 40mm bit. Necessity is mother of invention so I invented my own hole maker. Here's how I did it. Of course I could have bought an adjustable bit for the princely sum of 5000 yen but I only needed two holes. Again, necessity is the mother of inventio...
By: snotty

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 5 Sep 2010 13:49:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vacuum-Former/
Vacuum Former - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/GKEG/F3ETRVCI/F07GKEGF3ETRVCI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/GKEG/F3ETRVCI/F07GKEGF3ETRVCI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/GKEG/F3ETRVCI/F07GKEGF3ETRVCI.SMALL.jpg ELL304YY30EZ7BEV6C dbc1218 This is my first version of a vacuum former and if you skip to the last stem you see why I needed to make some changes. The new version is here Vacuum Former 2 A vacuum forming machine is used form plastic sheet into the shape of a mold. Vacuum forming is used extensively in industry to make all ...
By: dbc1218

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 30 Jun 2007 14:31:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Modify-a-Tomahawk/
Modify a Tomahawk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/11AK/GD2JCC7Q/FFY11AKGD2JCC7Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/11AK/GD2JCC7Q/FFY11AKGD2JCC7Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/11AK/GD2JCC7Q/FFY11AKGD2JCC7Q.SMALL.jpg EQAXXCUGD2JJWF1 Rob O So I bought a mass market tomahawk the other day.  I'd always wanted one, then stumbled across a website and discovered they were really affordable.  About $30 shipped.  And several different styles to choose from.  I chose a 'Cold Steel Trail Hawk.'  It came in the mail and I was shocked at how B...
By: Rob O

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:33:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hot-wire-foam-cutter/
Hot wire foam cutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/02W8/KPUEP27V92H/FTB02W8KPUEP27V92H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/02W8/KPUEP27V92H/FTB02W8KPUEP27V92H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/02W8/KPUEP27V92H/FTB02W8KPUEP27V92H.SMALL.jpg EK8Q92824BEP286S6S flywoodkb Cheap ($30+-) and easy to build hot wire foam cutter made from commonly available parts. Cuts styrofoam for surfboards, model plane wings, sculpture, model train or tabletop wargame terrain, 3D sign letters, mold models for lost foam casting, etc.5/17/2007, Important note! Please be sure to read the...
By: flywoodkb

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:25:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Construct-a-Magnetic-Dickie/
Construct a Magnetic Dickies Workshirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/3Q9V/GD2JJQ6D/FYO3Q9VGD2JJQ6D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/3Q9V/GD2JJQ6D/FYO3Q9VGD2JJQ6D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/3Q9V/GD2JJQ6D/FYO3Q9VGD2JJQ6D.SMALL.gif EOMPDJ2GD2J1YQ9 ThorsMitersaw Huh huh huh...  I said "Dickie".  I often find myself under my car doing stuff. And while doing said stuff, I often find myself putting my tools on my chest. Why? Because it is a strain reaching back behind my head or across from myself and i don't have to go very far to get them. No forgetting whe...
By: ThorsMitersaw

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 22 Aug 2010 03:16:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Fix-a-Broken-Cordless-Drill-Charger/
How to Fix a Broken Cordless Drill Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/3CK7/GD0QVT4K/F5H3CK7GD0QVT4K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/3CK7/GD0QVT4K/F5H3CK7GD0QVT4K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/3CK7/GD0QVT4K/F5H3CK7GD0QVT4K.SMALL.jpg EY2O3OFGD0QSX77 AZ_Maker Verify what the problem is This Instructable assumes that you identify that the problem is the charger itself.  In my case, a 15v power supply to charge 12v batteries was pumping out 3v.  Get a simple multimeter and measure the voltage at the terminals of the charger.   If the voltage is less t...
By: AZ_Maker

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:49:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rechargeable-24LED-Waterproof-Flashlight/
Rechargeable 24LED Waterproof Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/3Z6Y/GCGUGTTC/FVX3Z6YGCGUGTTC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/3Z6Y/GCGUGTTC/FVX3Z6YGCGUGTTC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/3Z6Y/GCGUGTTC/FVX3Z6YGCGUGTTC.SMALL.jpg ELVZDL7GCHHT0GF jurienaude This is my first Instructable and since I don't want to be left in the dark I decided to enter the Flashlight Contest with a flashlight that is both rechargeable and waterproof. I need to start somewhere. I started of by gathering all the parts I needed. In this case I had most of the part excep...
By: jurienaude

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 5 Aug 2010 16:09:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Driver-Board-Multi-axis/
CNC Driver Board (Multi axis) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/9KT8/GC4G956F/F5L9KT8GC4G956F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/9KT8/GC4G956F/F5L9KT8GC4G956F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/9KT8/GC4G956F/F5L9KT8GC4G956F.SMALL.jpg EOMVC7LGC4G9530 samr37l This is an instructable to help anyone that is making the CNC driver board by Tom McWire.  Original Instructable  Suggested design from Howim I would also like to thank woodspinner for answering all of my questions.  When making this driver board I had many issues, that luckily could be answered in ...
By: samr37l

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 1 Aug 2010 14:12:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Flashlight-Screwdriver/
Screwdriver Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/4WVZ/GC4G91AA/FGH4WVZGC4G91AA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/4WVZ/GC4G91AA/FGH4WVZGC4G91AA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/4WVZ/GC4G91AA/FGH4WVZGC4G91AA.SMALL.jpg E9J06YXGC7F5KOQ plugable Everyone who is reading this now had been troubles with the holes where the screws are. Maybe the illumination is bad or might both of your hands are holding something. But whatever happens you can´t take a light or a torch. This project will support you on those moments of desesperation. Keep on r...
By: plugable

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:05:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pimp-my-lathe-Pt-2-2-axis-vice-and-rotozip-Mil/
Lathe Upgrades. 2 axis vice and rotozip - Mill perfect plywood disks. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/R9ZL/GBOTJDX6/FOAR9ZLGBOTJDX6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/R9ZL/GBOTJDX6/FOAR9ZLGBOTJDX6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/R9ZL/GBOTJDX6/FOAR9ZLGBOTJDX6.SMALL.jpg E0QKQN3GBF5KKX9 Dr Qui THIS INSTRUCTABLE HAS POTENTIAL FOR INJURY MUTILATION OR IN THE WORST CASE DEATH,  I WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SUCH INJURIES, IF YOU DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS YOU DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK. Project:  To add my 2 axis 6" vice to the bed of my wood lathe so could turn perfect disk's from plywoo...
By: Dr Qui

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:00:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-a-hand-held-circular-saw-into-a-table-saw/
Convert a hand-held circular saw into a table saw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/375P/FOD7Y3YL/FJF375PFOD7Y3YL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/375P/FOD7Y3YL/FJF375PFOD7Y3YL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/375P/FOD7Y3YL/FJF375PFOD7Y3YL.SMALL.jpg ES0AQYTFOD6SAAI neffk This instrucable is about building a table and attaching a hand-held circular saw to the table. The table stands on saw horses, so it's more of a surface than a free-standing table. The table includes a removable panel where the saw attaches, so the table can be used with other tools---a router fo...
By: neffk

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 7 Dec 2008 15:58:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Saw-Blade-Handle-made-with-Moldable-Plastic/
Custom Saw Blade Handle made with Moldable Plastic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/PL8T/GBBH8JIS/FAYPL8TGBBH8JIS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/PL8T/GBBH8JIS/FAYPL8TGBBH8JIS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/PL8T/GBBH8JIS/FAYPL8TGBBH8JIS.SMALL.jpg EH67DT4GBBH8JJ1 HobbitComedian For this Intractable, I turned to my Dad for inspiration and implementation. Last week I bought some InstaMorph moldable plastic on Amazon and have been searching for things to make with it. I made a couple of cute functional art things with it, but gave the rest to my dad to see if he had any ideas...
By: HobbitComedian

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 6 Jul 2010 19:14:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tool-for-Tamping-Earth/
Tool for Tamping Earth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/2HK4/GAPUS6J5/FM52HK4GAPUS6J5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/2HK4/GAPUS6J5/FM52HK4GAPUS6J5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/2HK4/GAPUS6J5/FM52HK4GAPUS6J5.SMALL.jpg EHT9GAGGAPUS6J0 Thinkenstein This is a tool for tamping earth.  It has a heavy cast concrete head with a flat bottom.  You pound the earth with it to compact the dirt.  It is a tool that might be used in road work, or for preparing ground prior to pouring a cement floor, etc. It’s not a tool that many people would ever use.  I...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:38:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Handy/
Yet More Handy Tricks: Volume 5 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/3368/FB7FPWIM/FAD3368FB7FPWIM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/3368/FB7FPWIM/FAD3368FB7FPWIM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/3368/FB7FPWIM/FAD3368FB7FPWIM.SMALL.jpg EBGHAFPFB7FPWIQ TimAnderson 40 Yet more handy tricks!To see even more handy tricks, check out the rest of the saga at http://www.instructables.com/id/Handy_Tricks_8_Island_Handy_Tricks/and Fifty Handy Tricks.and 40 More Handy Tricks and Australian Handy Tricks and Guatemalan Handy Tricks and Yet More Handy Tricksand Handy Tric...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:56:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bench-Vise-Work-Protector/
Bench Vise Work Protector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/8HZY/F1Y7H0FF/FKF8HZYF1Y7H0FF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/8HZY/F1Y7H0FF/FKF8HZYF1Y7H0FF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/8HZY/F1Y7H0FF/FKF8HZYF1Y7H0FF.SMALL.jpg E0B8YZ8F1Y7H0F4 RadBear Whenever I work with my bench vise there is always the chance I'll become over zealous and mess up the finish of the piece I'm working on. Most of the time this is no big deal. However, for those times that it is, the only solution I had seen was wrapping a piece of leather around the piece. And inv...
By: RadBear

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 20 May 2007 20:44:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rebuild-A-Carbide-Lamp/
Rebuild A Carbide Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/PQC2/GAA0F8A5/F1HPQC2GAA0F8A5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/PQC2/GAA0F8A5/F1HPQC2GAA0F8A5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/PQC2/GAA0F8A5/F1HPQC2GAA0F8A5.SMALL.jpg ESTNHP6G9YDCW7G Culturespy Carbide lamps have been around since the late 1800's and are still lighting the way in many mines and caves across the world to this day. While the introduction of LED's is changing the scene these wonderful old lamps are still functional, practical and useful. (This isn't a polish them up and make ...
By: Culturespy

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:54:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Power-light-for-Glue-Gun/
Power light for Glue Gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/FMVT/GAA0F1Z7/FIAFMVTGAA0F1Z7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/FMVT/GAA0F1Z7/FIAFMVTGAA0F1Z7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/FMVT/GAA0F1Z7/FIAFMVTGAA0F1Z7.SMALL.jpg EWELB4RGAFDTER7 neelandan My glue gun gets fitted with a white LED light to show that it is plugged in and switched on.  My cheap glue gun has the bare minimum of parts, and did not include any means to indicate its power status. Several times I had assumed that my glue gun was ready to use, and strained at the trigger, onl...
By: neelandan

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:02:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Restoring-a-Homecraft-Drill-press/
Restoring a Homecraft Drill press - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/T521/GAA0X0DB/FEXT521GAA0X0DB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/T521/GAA0X0DB/FEXT521GAA0X0DB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/T521/GAA0X0DB/FEXT521GAA0X0DB.SMALL.jpg EW5RKN6GAA0X0CV itzmark Note; This is my first instructable and my first attempt to rebuild a drill press I have been itching to set up a shop again after many years without one. One of the first items any good shop needs is a drill press. I am on an extremely limited (near zero) budget, and the cheap presses I have come ...
By: itzmark

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:58:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Handy-Razor-Blade-Scraper-from-a-Scrap-of-W/
Make a Handy Razor Blade Scraper from a Scrap of Wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/ZZEG/FB7FYO6C/F59ZZEGFB7FYO6C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/ZZEG/FB7FYO6C/F59ZZEGFB7FYO6C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/ZZEG/FB7FYO6C/F59ZZEGFB7FYO6C.SMALL.jpg ENZXCNBFB7FYO6F Senseless This is a good use for a broken hammer handle or other scrap of hard wood if you find yourself in need of a scraper using a standard box cutting razor blade. Find a Scrap of Hardwood I save everything it's an OCD thing so I have a few buckets of scups pieces from doing my oak floors that I was th...
By: Senseless

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:54:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Rotary-Mount-Supplemental/
Rotary Mount Supplemental - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/3HW1/G8QJDV75/FI93HW1G8QJDV75.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/3HW1/G8QJDV75/FI93HW1G8QJDV75.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/3HW1/G8QJDV75/FI93HW1G8QJDV75.SMALL.jpg EH3RG4WG8QJJBVY marshon I have now got hold of a piece of scrap 18mm block board, so here is the correct base board set up. Materials: 18mm thick board (MDF, block board, chip board etc) cut to the size you prefer. 25mm x 48mm batten (2" x 1") 2 counter sunk headed M6 bolts (or 1/4" for our colonial brethren) 2 M6 T nuts...
By: marshon

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 3 May 2010 07:57:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Renovating-an-old-drill-press/
Renovating an old drill press - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/RSCO/G9NGTWMA/F4ERSCOG9NGTWMA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/RSCO/G9NGTWMA/F4ERSCOG9NGTWMA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/RSCO/G9NGTWMA/F4ERSCOG9NGTWMA.SMALL.jpg ECUENANG9PQHL8R marshon This is quite a long instructable. It's not really a 'how to' as such because different models, sizes and ages of drill press will require different repairs, adjustments and techniques to renovate. This is more of a 'how I did this one', and there's no way to cover everything, I can only describe wh...
By: marshon

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 28 May 2010 06:10:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/From-Sewing-Machine-to-Scroll-Saw-a-Christmas-tal/
From Sewing Machine to Scroll Saw, a Christmas tale - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/GI8F/G3CAPS9P/F1KGI8FG3CAPS9P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/GI8F/G3CAPS9P/F1KGI8FG3CAPS9P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/GI8F/G3CAPS9P/F1KGI8FG3CAPS9P.SMALL.jpg EIWG351G32A7XBN bongodrummer Let's transform an old and unused sewing machine into a scroll saw so we can make some wooden decorations (and a load of other cool jazz).  If, like me, you had an old sewing machine (I tend to collect these things when they are getting thrown out by people) knocking about, then you could try a conv...
By: bongodrummer

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:28:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Drill-press/
Drill press - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/S74W/G9NH8U21/FO6S74WG9NH8U21.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/S74W/G9NH8U21/FO6S74WG9NH8U21.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/S74W/G9NH8U21/FO6S74WG9NH8U21.SMALL.jpg EY3GIZYG9NH8U25 busupholstery Drill press I made to hold my hand drill........ Mount to table I used 1- 3/4" pipe, one piece 6", one piece 9", one corner angle, and two flanges.......Just bolted to table and slider board...... Slide mechcanism The aluminum tracks are from a picture frame........the boards are 7"X9"...........
By: busupholstery

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 28 May 2010 14:37:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Belt-Sander-Stand/
Belt Sander Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/3ESV/FAQEDBGY/FIK3ESVFAQEDBGY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/3ESV/FAQEDBGY/FIK3ESVFAQEDBGY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/3ESV/FAQEDBGY/FIK3ESVFAQEDBGY.SMALL.jpg EQTWCUHFAQEDC5Q unknownuser2007 Make a stand for your belt sander and free a hand!My wonderful wife bought me a boatload of Sears Craftsman power tools a few years ago. One of the tools in the treasure chest was a belt sander. However, I wasn't really using the belt sander for large surfaces. I was mostly using it to clean up my r...
By: unknownuser2007

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 29 Dec 2007 20:48:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-WaterAir-hand-pump/
Homemade Water / Air hand pump - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/0U9D/G8XPCG32/FEI0U9DG8XPCG32.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/0U9D/G8XPCG32/FEI0U9DG8XPCG32.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/0U9D/G8XPCG32/FEI0U9DG8XPCG32.SMALL.jpg EV62LJJG8XPCG2V n1cod3mus This is my first Instructable so bare with me I looked on here for a hand pump to make but unfortunately there didn’t seem to be an Instructable for it, but lots of people asking how to make one. What I wanted to do was to build a pump for water to make my own version of a super soaker, but...
By: n1cod3mus

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 8 May 2010 16:19:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lawnmover-becomes-a-superficial-motorized-hoe/
Lawnmover becomes a superficial motorized hoe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/N7H4/G7DYZCHB/FZQN7H4G7DYZCHB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/N7H4/G7DYZCHB/FZQN7H4G7DYZCHB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/N7H4/G7DYZCHB/FZQN7H4G7DYZCHB.SMALL.jpg EI0HTOOG7DYZCGG torx  My New Instructable Covers The Transformation of a Common Grass Mower into Something Similar to a Weed Wacker. This Project takes a Normally safe Mower and turns it into a Rather Dangerous piece of equipment that in my case, for what I needed turned out fine. This transformed machine can be dangero...
By: torx

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:01:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Bare-Minimum-DIY-Lathe/
The Bare Minimum DIY Lathe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/G94B/G8HN79LN/F6GG94BG8HN79LN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/G94B/G8HN79LN/F6GG94BG8HN79LN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/G94B/G8HN79LN/F6GG94BG8HN79LN.SMALL.jpg EK4R5FZG8HN26YX psymansays  Hi, Guys.    I was cleaning up my work area, and found a project that I had left in a half-finished state: a super-simple lathe. Well, I finished it up, and got my lovely wife to take some photos, and video, in case anyone else needs something like this. This also doubles as a wheel grinder or wir...
By: psymansays

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:06:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Painting-without-clots/
Lump free paint (pinte sin grumos) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/9ZI8/F07SA50E/FP99ZI8F07SA50E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/9ZI8/F07SA50E/FP99ZI8F07SA50E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/9ZI8/F07SA50E/FP99ZI8F07SA50E.SMALL.jpg EKR0NQYF06CXMU1 rimar2000 A way of NOT contribute to global heating is reusing inputs, example paint. (Una forma de no contribuir al calentamiento global es reusar insumos, ejemplo pintura) Although sometimes the paint gets lumpy when it gets old (hace grumos con el tiempo) In the picture you can see the lumps on the su...
By: rimar2000

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 7 Apr 2007 19:31:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Torno-del-pobre-poor-man-lathe/
Torno del pobre (poor man's lathe) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/653B/FXV39VWB/FG1653BFXV39VWB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/653B/FXV39VWB/FG1653BFXV39VWB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/653B/FXV39VWB/FG1653BFXV39VWB.SMALL.jpg EIW626NFXV39VU8 rimar2000 Hace varios meses que vengo amenazando con hacerme un pequeýo torno casero. Pues bien, ha llegado el momento de mostrarlo, porque si bien no estý totalmente terminado (es posible que no lo estý nunca, porque siempre se puede agregar algo mýs), ya estý operativo, al menos en forma parcial. La idea ...
By: rimar2000

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 2 Aug 2009 13:34:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/loupe-from-coffee-cup/
loupe from coffee cup - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/WPJH/G825CHQ2/F4LWPJHG825CHQ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/WPJH/G825CHQ2/F4LWPJHG825CHQ2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/WPJH/G825CHQ2/F4LWPJHG825CHQ2.SMALL.jpg EC88X5AG89VYZ4J mikeasaurus A Loupe (pronounced loop) is a type of magnification device used to see small details more closely and  can be found in many industries that require close examination of small details. Jewelery experts use them to inspect gems, in printing they are used to check colour and quality of prints, and bac...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:19:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-your-own-files/
How to make your own files - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/VOHN/G80NV5TJ/FUAVOHNG80NV5TJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/VOHN/G80NV5TJ/FUAVOHNG80NV5TJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/VOHN/G80NV5TJ/FUAVOHNG80NV5TJ.SMALL.jpg EV2JDC8G80NQUJH Hades1280 Hi, this is my first instructable, I hope to do more in future. Well, basically my instructable is about how to easily make your own files that can be used for craft work or to the nail care. In my case i built my own files to work on the modificacion of a computer mouse. Needless to say that it i...
By: Hades1280

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:46:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Keyhole-Saw-Handle-from-Pipe/
Keyhole Saw Handle from Pipe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/DD7F/G68GXBK3/F6YDD7FG68GXBK3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/DD7F/G68GXBK3/F6YDD7FG68GXBK3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/DD7F/G68GXBK3/F6YDD7FG68GXBK3.SMALL.jpg EFQ38NRG68GXBK7 Phil B The photo from Google Images shows a keyhole saw with a plastic handle.  I had a similar plastic handle on my saw and it broke.  I made a replacement with a piece of pipe. Mark the pipe for length You can see the blade pattern on my saw.  Once all keyhole saw blades had this configuration.  I ...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 3 Mar 2010 07:33:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/No-Lathe-No-Milling-Machine-No-Problem/
No Lathe, No Milling Machine, No Problem - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/1KO6/G619L3ZX/FOO1KO6G619L3ZX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/1KO6/G619L3ZX/FOO1KO6G619L3ZX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/1KO6/G619L3ZX/FOO1KO6G619L3ZX.SMALL.jpg ECY2Q58G619L3ZS Phil B This is a heavy duty holesaw mandrel.  The shank on this is 7/16 inch and requires a 1/2 inch drill chuck.  My drill has a 3/8 inch chuck.  I had to make several dozen 3 inch holes in our soffets (also spelled 'soffit') for ventilation louvers.  I ground the shank flats down freehand so the mandre...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:48:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Concentric-Drilling-with-a-Radial-Arm-Saw/
Concentric Drilling with a Radial Arm Saw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/VA4J/G51GAJRR/FV6VA4JG51GAJRR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/VA4J/G51GAJRR/FV6VA4JG51GAJRR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/VA4J/G51GAJRR/FV6VA4JG51GAJRR.SMALL.jpg E2VST21G51GAJRV Phil B This is a piece of round stock into which I have drilled a hole that is perfectly on center.  I could have made the hole as deep as my drill bit is long, but left it shallow.  I did this on my radial arm saw.  What I am demonstrating in this Instructable was inspired by a chapter in the Foxfire Book...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 1 Feb 2010 15:01:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pick-Handle/
Make a Pick Handle from Scrap Hardwood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/KHUX/G4UH913R/FBHKHUXG4UH913R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/KHUX/G4UH913R/FBHKHUXG4UH913R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/KHUX/G4UH913R/FBHKHUXG4UH913R.SMALL.jpg EKCEWQBG4UH910E TimAnderson The same method works for making a handle for an adze, pickaxe, pulaski, or any tool where the head slides up the new handle and jams up on the large end of the handle. Get Wood Don't forget firewood!  Check out your woodpile, I bet there's some good hardwood out there that's well seasoned al...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:55:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Large-Upright-Dustpan-Aids-Lawn-Cleanup/
Large Upright Dustpan Aids Lawn Cleanup - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/XXHH/G4JNR9GV/FOVXXHHG4JNR9GV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/XXHH/G4JNR9GV/FOVXXHHG4JNR9GV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/XXHH/G4JNR9GV/FOVXXHHG4JNR9GV.SMALL.jpg EPRY13DG4JNR9GZ unclesam I am not as bendy as I used to be, and this pan allows me to pick up gravel from my lawn while I remain standing upright. I wanted a large bin that could catch gravel as I flick it from the grass using a garden hoe, not because I need to collect a large volume of material, so I made one. Every tim...
By: unclesam

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 17 Jan 2010 08:56:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bend-PVC-Pipe/
Bend PVC Pipe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/CMV9/FX556UIB/F6FCMV9FX556UIB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/CMV9/FX556UIB/F6FCMV9FX556UIB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/CMV9/FX556UIB/F6FCMV9FX556UIB.SMALL.jpg ERRLTC2G4D5X2S8 Thinkenstein PVC pipe is a great material for making things.  If you ever need to bend the pipe, here's how to do it. The trick is to fill it with sand before heating the plastic and bending it.   Normally, the pipe would pinch closed in areas where it is bent, but the sand prevents that.  When the heat forming...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:15:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Precise-Table-Saw-from-an-Electric-Hand-Saw/
A Precise Table Saw from an Electric Hand Saw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/8F9Q/G40H6CGA/FQ28F9QG40H6CGA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/8F9Q/G40H6CGA/FQ28F9QG40H6CGA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/8F9Q/G40H6CGA/FQ28F9QG40H6CGA.SMALL.jpg EXLO7QEG3CAM79V Phil B This photo is from 1972.  It shows me using a table saw I made with an electric handsaw, also known as a circular saw.  Some will say, "Why bother?" since you can now buy an inexpensive table saw for the same amount of money.  True, but the adaptation shown here allows the user to remove the saw  ...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 3 Jan 2010 18:04:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Curved-Molding-on-a-Radial-Arm-Saw/
Curved Molding on a Radial Arm Saw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/URDC/G3TDN365/FDKURDCG3TDN365.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/URDC/G3TDN365/FDKURDCG3TDN365.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/URDC/G3TDN365/FDKURDCG3TDN365.SMALL.jpg ET1W67RG3TDN363 Phil B I made two six-sided enclosed end tables for our home and wanted a decorative feature on each table's two doors.  I wanted to use molding to make a raised design.  The photo shows the top portion of the design.  The smaller radius molding was done on a lathe.  But, the larger piece of molding has a ...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 1 Jan 2010 08:17:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Screw-storagetransport-with-packing-tape/
Screw storage/transport with packing tape - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/OP1K/G3TDV9YG/FOOOP1KG3TDV9YG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/OP1K/G3TDV9YG/FOOOP1KG3TDV9YG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/OP1K/G3TDV9YG/FOOOP1KG3TDV9YG.SMALL.jpg ENCKC0XG3TDV9YM Crucio Here's an easy and effective way to manage screws, washers, and other small parts that you need to transport or want to store with the hardware that they belong to.  I find it most useful when I'm removing usable parts from broken computer hardware. The problem So here I am in the office.  I've r...
By: Crucio

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:56:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pin-Router-for-a-Sears-Radial-Arm-Saw/
Pin Router for a Sears Radial Arm Saw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/JNPF/G3E2GD1H/FYEJNPFG3E2GD1H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/JNPF/G3E2GD1H/FYEJNPFG3E2GD1H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/JNPF/G3E2GD1H/FYEJNPFG3E2GD1H.SMALL.jpg EVRMAGMG3E2GD1F Phil B There are times when a pin router would be handy, and a radial arm saw provides a handy platform with its arm adjustable for height and the motor carriage that can be locked at any position along the arm. And, if necessary, the motor can be tilted for very special needs. Some radial arm saws, like ...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:50:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Country-Pottery-Kickwheel/
Country Pottery Kickwheel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/NXIX/FXV3AB45/FMYNXIXFXV3AB45.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/NXIX/FXV3AB45/FMYNXIXFXV3AB45.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/NXIX/FXV3AB45/FMYNXIXFXV3AB45.SMALL.jpg EJMT2RAFXV3AB3C Moose Gueydan Build a old fashioned rotary flywheel Pottery Kickwheel for about 100$ After a lot of searching on the internt, I could not find a decent drawing of a console style kickwheel for making pottery. so I made one. Measured drawings included... building the base frame and seatposts Using standard d...
By: Moose Gueydan

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 3 Aug 2009 02:04:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-high-reach-tool-with-household-items/
Build a high-reach tool with household items - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/MU4D/G2HE0L8S/FU7MU4DG2HE0L8S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/MU4D/G2HE0L8S/FU7MU4DG2HE0L8S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/MU4D/G2HE0L8S/FU7MU4DG2HE0L8S.SMALL.jpg EXAUIMDG2HE0LBI durtbikedave Are you having trouble reaching stuff on that top shelf? This Instructable will solve that problem. I made this in less than ten minutes, and it cost me nothing!! Items needed... You will need:1-brake lever w/perch1-brake cable1-clamp3-zipties1-hose clamp1-mop or broom handle1-small carriage bolt...
By: durtbikedave

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 3 Dec 2009 02:58:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-tool-to-measure-angles/
Making a tool to measure angles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/9VW4/G0SD2YCQ/F6K9VW4G0SD2YCQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/9VW4/G0SD2YCQ/F6K9VW4G0SD2YCQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/9VW4/G0SD2YCQ/F6K9VW4G0SD2YCQ.SMALL.jpg EDHUNJ3G0RSH2HB Baronrc  Yes, you're thinking: "doesn't he mean a protractor" I do a lot of welding and often I need to check if my cutoff machine has cut the angle I needed, usually 90 or 45 but sometimes random angles like 38 or whatever.The standard protractor you get in mathematical instrument sets doesn't cut it for m...
By: Baronrc

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:24:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Clean-A-Knife-1/
Cleaning A Knife - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/PWIS/FZQ1G9E1/FMAPWISFZQ1G9E1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/PWIS/FZQ1G9E1/FMAPWISFZQ1G9E1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/PWIS/FZQ1G9E1/FMAPWISFZQ1G9E1.SMALL.jpg EQ25KJ5FZQ1G8T1 Future filmaker The knife, used for aeons by humans as a tool of war and a tool of craft. For centuries, humans have relied on a good knife for their survival. If it was dirty, the knife rusted, and if the knife rusted, they would be dead before they had time to make a new blade. Today, I'll take some time to show ...
By: Future filmaker

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:01:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Drill-Small-Precise-Holes/
Drill Small, Precise Holes. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/XBVD/FYTD4SKT/FVHXBVDFYTD4SKT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/XBVD/FYTD4SKT/FVHXBVDFYTD4SKT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/XBVD/FYTD4SKT/FVHXBVDFYTD4SKT.SMALL.jpg EVU09JCFZ8J3AA3 Grathio This Instructable well help you drill a line or grid of holes with 1/400th of an inch (0.06mm) tolerances. Or so. The holes in this photo are 1/32" (0.8mm) across and 3/64" (1.2mm) apart, but the same technique can be used to drill even smaller or closer holes. And you can go bigger too, the sam...
By: Grathio

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 6 Sep 2009 17:16:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Remove-a-stripped-screw-or-bolt./
Remove a stripped screw or bolt. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/ILY3/5NBEP27WKU7/FR2ILY35NBEP27WKU7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/ILY3/5NBEP27WKU7/FR2ILY35NBEP27WKU7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/ILY3/5NBEP27WKU7/FR2ILY35NBEP27WKU7.SMALL.jpg E9J9S19AF7EP28723J joe Need to remove a stripped screw or bolt? This is one of the many ways to do it, only requires a dremel. Tools Tools: Dremel Flat blad screwdriver Dremel cut off wheel. Problem As you can see this screw is stripped. (well not so bad..) Cut a notch... So I am not your mom, but put on some saf...
By: joe

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:26:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Extreme-Surface-Mount-Soldering/
Extreme Surface Mount Soldering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/P1OZ/FQJZNTFZ/FHQP1OZFQJZNTFZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/P1OZ/FQJZNTFZ/FHQP1OZFQJZNTFZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/P1OZ/FQJZNTFZ/FHQP1OZFQJZNTFZ.SMALL.jpg E1Z7WN0FQJZNTIK doctek So you're thinking of building a super-widget and wanted to use the latest QFN / MLF (micro lead frame) package parts. But then you actually LOOKED at one, realized how tiny it really is (Picture 1), and decided no way can I solder that! Think again! This instructable will show you how to design and...
By: doctek

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:32:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/make-cutlery-for-a-leatherman/
make cutlery for a leatherman - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/SA8V/FYIYO0TG/FIDSA8VFYIYO0TG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/SA8V/FYIYO0TG/FIDSA8VFYIYO0TG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/SA8V/FYIYO0TG/FIDSA8VFYIYO0TG.SMALL.jpg ED5VVYBFYIYO0SA theexternaldisk In this Instructable I'm going to show how to make cutlery for a leatherman surge. what you will need You will need:- stainless steel cutlery (I recommend old cutlery because new cutlery is way to expensive)- sandpaper (dont know what grit but its one fine grit and one rough grit)- grinding wheel...
By: theexternaldisk

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:16:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Inexpensive-Dremel-Foot-Switch/
The Inexpensive Dremel Foot Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/ZLQE/S56EZBF9CFM/FSWZLQES56EZBF9CFM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/ZLQE/S56EZBF9CFM/FSWZLQES56EZBF9CFM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/ZLQE/S56EZBF9CFM/FSWZLQES56EZBF9CFM.SMALL.jpg ERWK8Q72Y7EZBF9BUX Bilby This is a very easy to make, inexpensive, durable foot-controlled on/off switch that can control the power on any small tool or appliance, such as a Dremel or other rotary tool, a "Leslie" rotating organ speaker motor, lights, or anything really. We're going to cut the extension cord partway along t...
By: Bilby

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 18 Mar 2007 23:41:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hot-Wire-Foam-Cutting-Nunchucks/
Hot-Wire Foam Cutting Nunchucks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/9VYR/FXA3D2OJ/F3U9VYRFXA3D2OJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/9VYR/FXA3D2OJ/F3U9VYRFXA3D2OJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/9VYR/FXA3D2OJ/F3U9VYRFXA3D2OJ.SMALL.jpg E1XHB92FXA3D2HX radioape If you've ever tried cutting foam with knives, it can be a frustrating ordeal. With a material that absorbs a lot of shock, you can't apply sufficient pressure to cut through it. The solution? BURN through it, with your very own hot-wire foam cutter/ nunchucks!With all the parts parasitized from o...
By: radioape

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:17:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Screwdriver/
Pocket Screwdriver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/KJOM/FWBNM4EJ/FRSKJOMFWBNM4EJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/KJOM/FWBNM4EJ/FRSKJOMFWBNM4EJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/KJOM/FWBNM4EJ/FRSKJOMFWBNM4EJ.SMALL.jpg E24C7IIFWBNM4E5 ClayChip I'm not big on having things attached to my key chain, but I do like having a screwdriver readily accessible. One never knows when a screwdriver will be needed. And yes, I know a pocket screwdriver can be found anywhere; however, I wanted one that I could choose and change the tips at will. This p...
By: ClayChip

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:24:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-D-Ring-Bit-driver/
Build a D-Ring Bit driver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/OPOP/FWMO3JCE/FD7OPOPFWMO3JCE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/OPOP/FWMO3JCE/FD7OPOPFWMO3JCE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/OPOP/FWMO3JCE/FD7OPOPFWMO3JCE.SMALL.jpg EFUTXI2FWMO3JCQ uglymike This is simply a bit driver attached to a D-Ring carabiner. The bit holder slides around the ring allowing you get great leverage and get at hard to reach fasteners. It's a simple but versatile tool for your pocket, glove box or tool box. It's easy to make and you'll wonder how you ever got along...
By: uglymike

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 4 Jul 2009 21:32:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-clay-sculpting-loop-tools/
Make your own clay-sculpting loop tools-revised version (updated 7 Sept 09) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/5ER4/FVTVXJKR/FT45ER4FVTVXJKR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/5ER4/FVTVXJKR/FT45ER4FVTVXJKR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/5ER4/FVTVXJKR/FT45ER4FVTVXJKR.SMALL.jpg ESTRH9IFVTUS9D9 stuartbray Sculpting tools are essential kit for sculpting in clay or oil based clays such as plasteline (a high grade plasticine), wax or chavant. Usually, there are two main kinds of sculpting tools-the stick-like variety which usually are used for adding material, and loops which are used for taking away....
By: stuartbray

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:33:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Revive-Nicad-Batteries-by-Zapping-with-a-Welder/
Revive Nicad Batteries by Zapping with a Welder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/81X7/I3KEV2Z8VAD/FZR81X7I3KEV2Z8VAD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/81X7/I3KEV2Z8VAD/FZR81X7I3KEV2Z8VAD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/81X7/I3KEV2Z8VAD/FZR81X7I3KEV2Z8VAD.SMALL.jpg EPV474YLF3EV2Z8V9V TimAnderson Nicad batteries often die in such a way that they won't take a charge and have zero voltage. This usually means they're shorted out by crystal dendrite growth. Here's a method of bringing them back to life by zapping those shorted crystal dendrites away with too much current and/or voltage. We'll us...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:22:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sharpen-Your-Drill-Bits/
Sharpen Your Drill Bits - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/UIDX/FT7PKBAM/FEEUIDXFT7PKBAM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/UIDX/FT7PKBAM/FEEUIDXFT7PKBAM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/UIDX/FT7PKBAM/FEEUIDXFT7PKBAM.SMALL.jpg EVSTEM5FT7PKB88 Phil B Sharp drill bits are fun to use. They work so well. Dull bits are dangerous. They can break. One broke for me once and went through my thumbnail and out the other side of my thumb. A dull bit and a sharp bit The bit on the left is a little dull. Notice the glint of light on the cutting edg...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:56:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Center-Finder/
Make a Center Finder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/CGYU/FT1812IT/FNDCGYUFT1812IT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/CGYU/FT1812IT/FNDCGYUFT1812IT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/CGYU/FT1812IT/FNDCGYUFT1812IT.SMALL.jpg EI8SQZIFT1812H4 Phil B Make a precision center finder from scrap materials.Recently egbertfitzwilly posted an Instructable on Finding the Center of a Circle. WirelessMonk posted a link to a machined steel center finder. Rimar mentioned making one. I decided to try making one that would be very precise. Materials I...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 2 Apr 2009 07:04:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-school-hand-drill-overhaul/
Old school hand drill overhaul. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/6WWR/FSK1CR8X/FCM6WWRFSK1CR8X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/6WWR/FSK1CR8X/FCM6WWRFSK1CR8X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/6WWR/FSK1CR8X/FCM6WWRFSK1CR8X.SMALL.jpg EVCO1BXFS8RCMLT bosherston This instructable hopes to inspire the voltage-heads out there to acquire a lo-tech backup for li-ion, ni-cad technology and then bring it up to a serviceable level. You never know - you may find that you use it more and more and electric drills less and less.Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't be withou...
By: bosherston

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:49:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-DeskSquid-Helping-Hand/
Ultimate DeskSquid / Helping Hand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/94LQ/FS8RCPSZ/F7G94LQFS8RCPSZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/94LQ/FS8RCPSZ/F7G94LQFS8RCPSZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/94LQ/FS8RCPSZ/F7G94LQFS8RCPSZ.SMALL.jpg EVKOB4RFS8RCOK2 BioZone Need a Hand? This is a mashup of several very clever instructables and an Article from MAKE. While soldering and working on circuits I was having a lot of trouble holding wires/components for soldering and also seeing what was going on. I've used the helping hands tools before, and while helpful, th...
By: BioZone

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:32:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-The-Mighty-Goliath-Hotwire-Machine/
Making The Mighty Goliath Hotwire Machine! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/UHAV/FPQLETW4/F5QUHAVFPQLETW4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/UHAV/FPQLETW4/F5QUHAVFPQLETW4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/UHAV/FPQLETW4/F5QUHAVFPQLETW4.SMALL.jpg EAQXDWKFPQLKAIE Creativeman Complete instructions for the making of the Mighty Goliath Hotwire Machine. Materials and directions are shown in each step, image notes. See my other instructables for sample work, signs, etc. Creativeman. Additional instruments made with same technique I have made several instruments like thi...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:18:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tool-belt-from-Gaderaid-plastic-bottles/
Tool belt from Gatorade plastic bottles. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/R1E6/FPWWWIYP/FUHR1E6FPWWWIYP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/R1E6/FPWWWIYP/FUHR1E6FPWWWIYP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/R1E6/FPWWWIYP/FUHR1E6FPWWWIYP.SMALL.jpg EY55FHDFPWWWIYI Doom2099 In this Instructable i will show you how to make a simple tool belt made from Gatorade plastic bottles. Get the Materials!! Materials:Gatorade BottlesX-acto KnifeBeltYou need to find the right type of plastic bottle.I used a gatorade bottle because I believe it's more heavy duty than any other pl...
By: Doom2099

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:48:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Signs-out-of-Cardboard/
Make Signs out of Cardboard! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/LLYW/FPWWQXEP/FLPLLYWFPWWQXEP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/LLYW/FPWWQXEP/FLPLLYWFPWWQXEP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/LLYW/FPWWQXEP/FLPLLYWFPWWQXEP.SMALL.jpg ET0N2TIFPWWTV0V Creativeman How to make signs out of cardboard. Yes, it's easy and quite effective. All you need is a band saw or scroll saw, some free cardboard, a little imagination and you can make many different signs. For this instructable, THINK is used to show the process. Design and cut out sign letters To make t...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:14:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Stanley-Work-Box-Hack/
Stanley Work Box Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/OMSQ/FPIOLWYH/FAOOMSQFPIOLWYH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/OMSQ/FPIOLWYH/FAOOMSQFPIOLWYH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/OMSQ/FPIOLWYH/FAOOMSQFPIOLWYH.SMALL.jpg E3682VKFPIOLWT9 graphicsman In the quest for the perfect tool box (I have a tool fetish), I needed a box to store my tools for an on-site job and had 2 criteria. 1. The box needed to be light enough to move myself and 2. Maximize the interior space to hold enough tools.The big commercial boxes are secure enough but way too hea...
By: graphicsman

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 6 Jan 2009 10:50:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Get-More-from-Your-Circular-Saw/
Get More from Your Circular Saw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/WR6U/FPKFCXPG/F85WR6UFPKFCXPG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/WR6U/FPKFCXPG/F85WR6UFPKFCXPG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/WR6U/FPKFCXPG/F85WR6UFPKFCXPG.SMALL.jpg EJMW683FPKFCXPE Phil B I wanted to get more from my circular saw. I developed and made this portable saw guide based on some 3/4 inch plywood and two very straight pieces of 1 inch angle iron. It can make both crosscuts and rip cuts, if one of the angle iron rails is moved away from the other. This saw guide requires a...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 5 Jan 2009 19:04:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Peg-Board-Tool-Cart-then-brag-about-it/
Build a Peg Board Tool Cart (by Brad Justinen) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/3H0F/FMEGHFUT/FMF3H0FFMEGHFUT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/3H0F/FMEGHFUT/FMF3H0FFMEGHFUT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/3H0F/FMEGHFUT/FMF3H0FFMEGHFUT.SMALL.jpg EF13RPSFMEGFGGQ sensoryhouse Build a $500+ Peg Board Cart for $30-$50. Peg Board Cart @ Overstock.com Are your tools completely out of control? Do you need a large organization system on the cheap? Then weld your own peg board tool cart for less than $50 (assuming you have a welder and some scrap metal). If you don't own a we...
By: sensoryhouse

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 4 Jan 2009 22:25:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Dust-Collection-System/
DIY Dust Collection System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/DCCV/FP8NLWQ5/FY7DCCVFP8NLWQ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/DCCV/FP8NLWQ5/FY7DCCVFP8NLWQ5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/DCCV/FP8NLWQ5/FY7DCCVFP8NLWQ5.SMALL.jpg E9Z8NZYFPBKYBRK RadBear While making my Promethian Fire Egg I needed to make a divet in some concrete. I briefly considered using my Dremel for this, but I decided it would kick up too much dust and make a mess of the shop. It was then I hit upon this idea. In doing a quick search of Instructables I found Rachel had made a...
By: RadBear

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 2 Jan 2009 11:00:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/When-a-Phillips-is-not-a-Phillips/
When a Phillips is not a Phillips! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/MDOT/FOWZORNN/FGBMDOTFOWZORNN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/MDOT/FOWZORNN/FGBMDOTFOWZORNN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/MDOT/FOWZORNN/FGBMDOTFOWZORNN.SMALL.jpg EPG6W9UFOWZORN4 arcticpenguin Cross-head, Cross-Point, Cruciform, Square Drive Screws and Drivers These screw types have a "+" shaped recess on the head and are driven by a cross-head screwdriver, designed originally for use with mass-production mechanical screwing machines. There are a few other recessed drive screws presente...
By: arcticpenguin

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:59:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Blender-wacker-A-gas-powered-blender-with-electri/
Blender-wacker, A gas powered blender with electric start. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/6RZ1/FOVWM3E9/FDQ6RZ1FOVWM3E9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/6RZ1/FOVWM3E9/FDQ6RZ1FOVWM3E9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/6RZ1/FOVWM3E9/FDQ6RZ1FOVWM3E9.SMALL.jpg EP27OBMFOVWM3E3 stubman I had a Ryobi motor and a Dewalt electric drill that needed a project. Gather the parts. A better angle It needs a frame of some sort and this is what I had as shop junk. I also wanted to make it simple looking and mechanical so you could easily see how it works. I bent the steel around a ye...
By: stubman

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:49:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Shop-Tools/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/T9YT/FOHTR8OI/F16T9YTFOHTR8OI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/T9YT/FOHTR8OI/F16T9YTFOHTR8OI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/T9YT/FOHTR8OI/F16T9YTFOHTR8OI.SMALL.jpg O01DVGDFOHTTPUO Instructables Guides The shop is the production hub where incredible things get made and tools are the implements that we use to do what our hands cannot. Without them, we'd be stuck weaving baskets and painting pictures all day. With them, we can create nearly anything our human brains can conjure. Instructables has...
By: Instructables Guides

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:13:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bench-Saw-Table-for-a-Wood-Lathe/
Bench Saw Table for a Wood Lathe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/I5MB/FNNKCT2N/FRWI5MBFNNKCT2N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/I5MB/FNNKCT2N/FRWI5MBFNNKCT2N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/I5MB/FNNKCT2N/FRWI5MBFNNKCT2N.SMALL.jpg EP4ZAFMFNNKCT2J Phil B I became fascinated with wood lathes when I was in Junior High. I saved my money until I could buy my own lathe. Soon I wanted a bench or table saw, too. I decided to fit a saw blade to my lathe and make a table for it. The unit in the photo is not my first effort, but is an improved version. ...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:58:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sawsmith-Radial-Arm-Saw-Enlarge-Arbor-Hole-on-a/
Sawsmith Radial Arm Saw -- Enlarge Arbor Hole on a Regular Blade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJJ/PURN/FNNJY5CD/FJJPURNFNNJY5CD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJJ/PURN/FNNJY5CD/FJJPURNFNNJY5CD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJJ/PURN/FNNJY5CD/FJJPURNFNNJY5CD.SMALL.jpg E30I5ZGFNNJY5BL Phil B A friend has a Sawsmith radial arm saw in good working condition, but getting blades is a problem. A special mount holds the blade on the shaft and uses a 1 1/4 inch hole rather than the standard 5/8 inch hole. The establishment that once sharpened his original blades is no longer in business. I sug...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:19:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sears-Radial-Arm-Saw-Egg-haped-Indexing-Holes/
Sears Radial Arm Saw: Egg-shaped Indexing Holes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/ZG80/FLQAM12Y/FFXZG80FLQAM12Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/ZG80/FLQAM12Y/FFXZG80FLQAM12Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/ZG80/FLQAM12Y/FFXZG80FLQAM12Y.SMALL.jpg EBCWIHOFLQAM13G Phil B Sears 10 inch Radial Arm Saws were very popular for many years. The motor yoke is shown below with modifications this Instructable will describe. The center hole suspends the weight of the motor and yoke from the carriage on the saw arm. The four smaller holes you see in the photo receive the ind...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:41:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-bush-knife-with-layered-wood-handle/
Creating a bush knife with layered wood handle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/UJVR/FLLZYJA8/FBMUJVRFLLZYJA8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/UJVR/FLLZYJA8/FBMUJVRFLLZYJA8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/UJVR/FLLZYJA8/FBMUJVRFLLZYJA8.SMALL.jpg E2IBXONFLLZYJ6S 42ndOddity This documents the process of creating a 'bush knife' from scrap steel and wood, to the finished product. The aim was to produce a useful tool for one of my favourite pass-times, wild camping. It was designed to meet the following criteria:Be light enough to be carried as part of my regular kit, rep...
By: 42ndOddity

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:38:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-4-Color-T-Shirt-Printing-Press/
Build a 4 Color T-Shirt Printing Press - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/J9W4/FJD36BL9/FX1J9W4FJD36BL9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/J9W4/FJD36BL9/FX1J9W4FJD36BL9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/J9W4/FJD36BL9/FX1J9W4FJD36BL9.SMALL.jpg EXOTTFTFJD36BLD Progfellow ***12-31-09 NOTE: A few steps have changed on printingplans.com and will thus be different between here and there. For instance, the manufacturer of the Lazy Susans has changed their size, so the plans have been adjusted accordingly. At this point the plans have NOT been adjusted here.*** Due to th...
By: Progfellow

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 4 Aug 2008 11:22:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Lawn-Mower/
Electric Lawn Mower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/7CKL/FITUIYXV/F7C7CKLFITUIYXV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/7CKL/FITUIYXV/F7C7CKLFITUIYXV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/7CKL/FITUIYXV/F7C7CKLFITUIYXV.SMALL.jpg ETUTINFFITUIYWT susanta Introduction I have a small lawn in front of my house, which is a rarity in Indian houses. Ranaghat, where I live, is a suburban town in the state of West Bengal in Eastern India. I needed a lawn mower, and found that it would cost me around Rs.5000 (USD 120) to get one from the city. Hence I took ...
By: susanta

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:39:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/battery-adaptor-for-cordless-tool/
battery adaptor for cordless tool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/H87G/FHJMR6IF/FTEH87GFHJMR6IF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/H87G/FHJMR6IF/FTEH87GFHJMR6IF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/H87G/FHJMR6IF/FTEH87GFHJMR6IF.SMALL.jpg EOI99EAFHJMR6IT burntbob I had a whole set of 14.4 Volt cordless tools including flashlight, small circular saw and a drill. First the charger went, then the batteries died, and then before I could buy replacements the company then switched to the 18V format and dropped all product support for the 14.4V line. I purchased a ...
By: burntbob

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:00:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glass-File/
Glass File - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/X6LJ/FH3HDK33/FGBX6LJFH3HDK33.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/X6LJ/FH3HDK33/FGBX6LJFH3HDK33.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/X6LJ/FH3HDK33/FGBX6LJFH3HDK33.SMALL.jpg ED4E819FH3HDK35 msolek How to make the file from the glass What you need You need - Pencil - Glass - Epoxide Glue glass Break the glass into the rag sift sift the glass glue prepare epoxide glue Pencil prepare Put glue on the pencil crumbs and egg ;-) Put pencil into the glass Done Ready to use, you ...
By: msolek

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 5 Jun 2008 09:10:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-ultimate-heavy-duty-stackable-bullet-proof/
The ultimate, heavy duty, stackable, bullet proof, extreme saw horses! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/Z1Z4/FGWIQYUA/FL0Z1Z4FGWIQYUA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/Z1Z4/FGWIQYUA/FL0Z1Z4FGWIQYUA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/Z1Z4/FGWIQYUA/FL0Z1Z4FGWIQYUA.SMALL.jpg EFFXLWHFGWIQZ32 Mikey D OK maybe not quite bullet proof, but everything else is accurate. I came up with this design about 16 or 18 years ago. I'm sure I'm not the first one to build them like this but here is my version, and you're all welcome to it! The second picture (holding up the hover board) is the oldest set (ro...
By: Mikey D

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 31 May 2008 21:41:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Hank-Drum/
How to Build a Hank Drum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/LZUI/FGHSZBAU/FC2LZUIFGHSZBAU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/LZUI/FGHSZBAU/FC2LZUIFGHSZBAU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/LZUI/FGHSZBAU/FC2LZUIFGHSZBAU.SMALL.jpg EHS5D4FFGHSWO0U Hermes This tutorial covers how to construct a hank drum, an instrument invented by Dennis Havlena that imitates the extremely expensive and difficult to obtain Hang Drum. This instrument can be built for $27 if one has all the necessary tools. A bargain considering one of these propane tank drums recently...
By: Hermes

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 21 May 2008 17:46:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Rotational-Casting-Machine--For-Under-150/
Make A Rotational Casting Machine For Under $150 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLV/JM2A/FG8M79HD/FLVJM2AFG8M79HD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLV/JM2A/FG8M79HD/FLVJM2AFG8M79HD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLV/JM2A/FG8M79HD/FLVJM2AFG8M79HD.SMALL.jpg E7ISCIRFG8M79HG Pseudoreid In this Instructable I will be showing you how to make a rotational casting machine using ordinary items. What you decide to do with the machine after you are done is completely up to you. I will not be held responsible for any inadvertent pregnancies, rodent infestations, snow storms, or sighting...
By: Pseudoreid

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 14 May 2008 19:16:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-radial-drill-press-made-from-spare-parts/
A radial drill press made from spare parts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/6YRZ/FF22EXE1/FHV6YRZFF22EXE1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/6YRZ/FF22EXE1/FHV6YRZFF22EXE1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/6YRZ/FF22EXE1/FHV6YRZFF22EXE1.SMALL.jpg E51X5DHFEMY3DFW threesixesinarow My radial drill press cost about the same in materials as small, cheap ones you can buy, and it isn't much bigger or stiffer than those, but it has more freedom of motion than some more expensive machines. It's made from some parts I found and other parts I made. It ended up so the maximum extension...
By: threesixesinarow

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:52:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-personalized-jigsaw-puzzle/
How to make a personalized jigsaw puzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/OSDQ/FEG40A58/FPCOSDQFEG40A58.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/OSDQ/FEG40A58/FPCOSDQFEG40A58.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/OSDQ/FEG40A58/FPCOSDQFEG40A58.SMALL.jpg EZRT2L9FDVR2SYS danemery This Instructable shows you how to make a personalized laser cut jigsaw puzzle using Ponoko. If you've never worked with a laser-cutter or have only used a vector art package once or twice before, then this guide is for you. This Instructable follows the same structure as my previous Instructables ...
By: danemery

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 1 Apr 2008 21:18:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Golfcart--Welder/
Batteries + Jumpercables = DC Welder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/9U4G/FDO2089H/FIV9U4GFDO2089H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/9U4G/FDO2089H/FIV9U4GFDO2089H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/9U4G/FDO2089H/FIV9U4GFDO2089H.SMALL.jpg EIABMXMFDO208A6 TimAnderson Here's the simplest welder you can make. It's just a pair of jumper cables and a welding rod.Oh yeah. And some batteries to power it. I happened to have some nice juicy batteries in the form of a Golf Cart.Here's me welding a trailer hitch with 1/8" 6011 rods. Welding current peaks at around 140-150...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:47:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Drill-Press-Lathe/
Drill Press Lathe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/GPM8/FCZDYURK/FILGPM8FCZDYURK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/GPM8/FCZDYURK/FILGPM8FCZDYURK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/GPM8/FCZDYURK/FILGPM8FCZDYURK.SMALL.jpg ENRO2OOFCZDYURM Tool Using Animal I think any wood worker will eventually gravitate towards wood turning. However wood lathes (good ones anyways) are expensive, this is my variant based on the ones from Grizzly, Vertilathe and Eccentric cubicle. Make a live center The only thing you really need to do to create a lathe from your d...
By: Tool Using Animal

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:55:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tool-Tip-How-to-Sharpen-a-Chisel/
Tool Tip: How to Sharpen a Chisel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/CJU9/FC2E8O3U/FMDCJU9FC2E8O3U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/CJU9/FC2E8O3U/FMDCJU9FC2E8O3U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/CJU9/FC2E8O3U/FMDCJU9FC2E8O3U.SMALL.jpg EY8ARKGFC2E8O48 offseid For many people, chisels are handy little tools...for prying open cans of paint, that is. But a properly-honed chisel is an extremely useful woodworking tool. Sharpening a chisel is actually quite easy, especially if you use a honing jig. An initial investment of less than $150 will get you chisels...
By: offseid

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 2 Feb 2008 08:39:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Tighten-Up-A-Sloppy-Second-Hand-Dremel/
How To Tighten Up A Sloppy Second Hand Dremel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/DENP/FC2EFZFP/FZ6DENPFC2EFZFP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/DENP/FC2EFZFP/FZ6DENPFC2EFZFP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/DENP/FC2EFZFP/FZ6DENPFC2EFZFP.SMALL.jpg EFWITA2FC2EFZG4 Tool Using Animal One problem with Dremel tools is that they don't always age gracefully, after a number of years of service they can develop a lot of lateral play in the spindle. Since the majority of uses for a Dremel place a side load on the spindle, it deforms the bearing mounts over time, I'll show you a quick t...
By: Tool Using Animal

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 1 Feb 2008 19:32:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/fix/
Power Tool Repair Made Easy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/Z5AL/FBJIMRL5/F8GZ5ALFBJIMRL5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/Z5AL/FBJIMRL5/F8GZ5ALFBJIMRL5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/Z5AL/FBJIMRL5/F8GZ5ALFBJIMRL5.SMALL.jpg E2R2V2JFBJIMRAM TimAnderson Get power tools for free and save the earth at the same time!It's super-easy to fix power tools now. Thanks to online manuals, part searching and ordering, you can get the replacement parts you need and install them in mere minutes of labor.Dead power tools are free in the trash if you can spot them...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:36:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Accurized-Craftsman-Drill-Press/
Accurized Craftsman Drill-Press - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/ZO3Z/FAQEDNL3/FIEZO3ZFAQEDNL3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/ZO3Z/FAQEDNL3/FIEZO3ZFAQEDNL3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/ZO3Z/FAQEDNL3/FIEZO3ZFAQEDNL3.SMALL.jpg EN2OIFBFAQEDNK0 Vestus The shipped depth measurement on the current Craftsman Drill Presses are, well, coarse. For doing some precise depth work, I retrofitted my drill press by adding an inexpensive digital caliper from Harbor Freight. This gives two significant advantages over the built in dial in that it is A) zeroable...
By: Vestus

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 3 Jan 2008 09:52:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pole-Saw-to-Gutter-Rake-Conversion/
Pole Saw to Gutter Rake Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/DE2U/F8DOSSPN/F3GDE2UF8DOSSPN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/DE2U/F8DOSSPN/F3GDE2UF8DOSSPN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/DE2U/F8DOSSPN/F3GDE2UF8DOSSPN.SMALL.jpg E43DXD2F8DOSSFR RadBear I have a tall house with a very steeply pitched roof. This means cleaning the rain gutters can be a bit dicey. In order to avoid plummeting to my death or spending lots of money on tall ladders and/or scaffolding I came up with this solution. I decided to turn my pole saw into a gutter rake. For tho...
By: RadBear

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 1 Nov 2007 10:49:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Flaming-Lawnmower-Paint-Job/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/0KAW/F9N26NCY/FVU0KAWF9N26NCY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/0KAW/F9N26NCY/FVU0KAWF9N26NCY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/0KAW/F9N26NCY/FVU0KAWF9N26NCY.SMALL.jpg ESQ3CLDF9N26NA1 sam Over a summer or two, matteo and I repaired an old lawnmower that we found on the side of the road. We decided to give it a sweet flame paint job. It was good practice for painting something bigger like a car, and also let us try out some airbrushing techniques. Before any of the painting could be ...
By: sam

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 3 Dec 2007 10:53:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultra-cheap-router-lift/
Ultra-cheap router lift - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/J7IG/F9AC3MBO/FMTJ7IGF9AC3MBO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/J7IG/F9AC3MBO/FMTJ7IGF9AC3MBO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/J7IG/F9AC3MBO/FMTJ7IGF9AC3MBO.SMALL.jpg E75WU6CF9AC3MC8 Vestus Though the real solution for a router table involves a lift kit, there's little point in spending $200 to tie up my good Dewalt router for possibly infrequent use.. A sale at Harbor Freight netted me a 1.75hp plunge router for $40, and Amazon delivered me a Rousseau Router Base Plate for $39. All th...
By: Vestus

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:52:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Converting-a-push-mower-to-electric-50/
Converting a push mower to electric $50 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/T9Y2/F8JUPUAA/FD5T9Y2F8JUPUAA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/T9Y2/F8JUPUAA/FD5T9Y2F8JUPUAA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/T9Y2/F8JUPUAA/FD5T9Y2F8JUPUAA.SMALL.jpg EWWVRNHF8JUPUAC sleighbedguy The original idea was simple, use a dying electric scooter to power a push mower and take some of the work out of trimming my postage stamp yard. It did not work out as intended, things always seem easier of paper. But, since I have managed to make every mistake possible, please benefit from my mi...
By: sleighbedguy

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 4 Nov 2007 13:08:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hot-Wire-Foamcutter-Battery-Powered/
Hot-Wire Foamcutter (Battery Powered) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/ZZUK/F8JUSTAQ/F6HZZUKF8JUSTAQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/ZZUK/F8JUSTAQ/F6HZZUKF8JUSTAQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/ZZUK/F8JUSTAQ/F6HZZUKF8JUSTAQ.SMALL.jpg EXP4G3SF8JUSTAV clement.fletcher I have a hand-held battery powered foam cutter (these can be found at any hobby/craft shop). I find it quite useful, however I'm quite often frustrated by its inability to do detailed work. This instructable is simply a tabletop flat bed version of this handheld unit. Features; -Makes detailed wor...
By: clement.fletcher

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 3 Nov 2007 03:12:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Knife-Sharpening-Tricks/
Knife Sharpening Tricks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/MAK4/VEPEP282B3K/FKLMAK4VEPEP282B3K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/MAK4/VEPEP282B3K/FKLMAK4VEPEP282B3K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/MAK4/VEPEP282B3K/FKLMAK4VEPEP282B3K.SMALL.jpg EMS5GZG7B1EP287Z8L TimAnderson There are many ways to sharpen a knife. This method produces a good general purpose edge.Safety note: As my Granddad used to say: "Don't cut toward yourself, and you'll never get cut."Excellent photos by Christy Canida the whale butcher.See what she does with these knives at Skinning and Filleting C...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 27 Dec 2006 14:55:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-good%2c-cheap%2c-upgradeable-sheet-plastic-vacu/
Make a good, cheap, upgradeable sheet plastic vacuum former - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/5MUI/F3ETRVC8/FYA5MUIF3ETRVC8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/5MUI/F3ETRVC8/FYA5MUIF3ETRVC8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/5MUI/F3ETRVC8/FYA5MUIF3ETRVC8.SMALL.jpg E8RW98YF3C4XLCQ drcrash Tired of buying cheap plastic crap? Now you can make your own!Or you can make nice and surprisingly sturdy plastic stuff in amazing shapes, amaze your friends with your technical prowess, and be the life of the party.Vacuum forming is a technique for shaping sheet plastics into 3D shapes, which you...
By: drcrash

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:20:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/%2430-High-Speed-PCB-Drill-Press/
$30 High-Speed PCB Drill Press - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F34/RW42/F2FRVIY4/F34RW42F2FRVIY4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F34/RW42/F2FRVIY4/F34RW42F2FRVIY4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F34/RW42/F2FRVIY4/F34RW42F2FRVIY4.SMALL.jpg E5ENZWHF2FRVIYM lancandy Want super clean holes in your latest PCB? Want your PCB drill-bit's to last much longer? Tired of using your dremel as the drill press it clearly isn't? For around $30, you can build this simple PCB drill-press. Planning / Materials This started when we (me and some fellow modders / hackers) rea...
By: lancandy

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:14:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Precision-hot-glue-gun/
Precision hot glue gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/AYPH/DRTEQ6T2GRT/F23AYPHDRTEQ6T2GRT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/AYPH/DRTEQ6T2GRT/F23AYPHDRTEQ6T2GRT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/AYPH/DRTEQ6T2GRT/F23AYPHDRTEQ6T2GRT.SMALL.jpg EAUV7XPEN4EQ6T25QR Dan Lockton A simple mod turns a cheap hot glue gun (messy) into a precision tool (neat) suitable for more professional and intricate modelmaking and prototyping. Hot glue guns have a bit of a reputation for clumsiness in the maker community. The liberal, messy application of glue in a project tends to be ass...
By: Dan Lockton

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 31 Jul 2006 09:35:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-Can-from-Empty-Refrigerant-Can/
Air Can from Empty Refrigerant Can - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/VR46/WBHEP282CWC/FZ5VR46WBHEP282CWC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/VR46/WBHEP282CWC/FZ5VR46WBHEP282CWC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/VR46/WBHEP282CWC/FZ5VR46WBHEP282CWC.SMALL.jpg E13EIPAP6SEP287SOJ TimAnderson Nice for filling up air mattresses, bike tires, blowing dust out of your computer, etc etc. This is a useful thing to have. If you ever get your car stuck in soft sand, snow, or mud, there's an easy way to get out. Just let air out of your tires til they're at about 10 or 15 psi. They'll have a nic...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 25 Jun 2006 04:03:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Jigsaw-Massager/
Jigsaw Massager - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/N2U8/F5VN16PV/FB4N2U8F5VN16PV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/N2U8/F5VN16PV/FB4N2U8F5VN16PV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/N2U8/F5VN16PV/FB4N2U8F5VN16PV.SMALL.jpg ELXPR7XF5VN16PM rachel Better than anyone's thumbs... this produces a really amazing Thump.I saw Stig's version of this at the last Instructables Show & Tell. I was enraptured. I had to have one, and of course that meant I had to make one.Materials:a power jigsaw. cordless is ideal; bladeless is fine; quiet motor is be...
By: rachel

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:16:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lost-Your-Charger-How-to-Charge-any-Battery-Survi/
Lost Your Charger? How to Charge any Battery Survival-Style - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/8IOS/F7PCS0RZ/FFF8IOSF7PCS0RZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/8IOS/F7PCS0RZ/FFF8IOSF7PCS0RZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/8IOS/F7PCS0RZ/FFF8IOSF7PCS0RZ.SMALL.jpg ESZHKT1F7PCS0SJ TimAnderson My camera shut down from low battery just when I needed to take some pictures. The light was perfect. I suddenly remembered where I'd left the charger - 3000 miles away. Everyone's had this experience, or the similar experience of spending one's vacation searching for a cellphone charger. Here's ho...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:37:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/100-Homemade-Lathe/
100% Homemade Lathe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/0EDM/F5HVHS2N/FZ50EDMF5HVHS2N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/0EDM/F5HVHS2N/FZ50EDMF5HVHS2N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/0EDM/F5HVHS2N/FZ50EDMF5HVHS2N.SMALL.jpg EQHIAMJF4VWNC96 catwood Although I know other people have built lathes themselves, after an enormous amount of looking on Google, I saw most homemade lathes involve casting and milling, as well as using off the shelf components like chucks and tapers. Being only a high school student, I wanted to experiment with a lathe wi...
By: catwood

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:51:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-a-wet-tile-saw-to-cut-glass-bottles/
How to use a wet tile saw to cut glass bottles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/7MKN/F5R8MT2I/F5E7MKNF5R8MT2I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/7MKN/F5R8MT2I/F5E7MKNF5R8MT2I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/7MKN/F5R8MT2I/F5E7MKNF5R8MT2I.SMALL.jpg EXJRCUVF5R8MT0F WUVIE After purchasing numerous gadgets and widgets to cut glass over the years, I finally discovered the joys of using a wet tile saw. They are inexpensive, easy to operate and in my opinion, fun to use. If you are in need of a straight cut on a glass bottle, especially a wine bottle, this is right up y...
By: WUVIE

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:53:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tips--Tricks-Hang-Your-Pocket-Tool/
Tips & Tricks, Hang Your Pocket Tool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/1ZMI/F82EZAPM/FPN1ZMIF82EZAPM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/1ZMI/F82EZAPM/FPN1ZMIF82EZAPM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/1ZMI/F82EZAPM/FPN1ZMIF82EZAPM.SMALL.jpg EGLICOWF82EZAPR Wade Tarzia Improved Version 1.3 Can't live with them (because they wear a hole in your pocket and look insidious with their threatening bulge-like manifestation in your pocket), and of course, you can't live without them. Solution: use an S-hook to suspend your pocket tool inside your pocket! Comfy, safe, a...
By: Wade Tarzia

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:36:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Sandblaster-and-How-To-Use-It/
Make Your Own Sandblaster and How To Use It - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/ZAQ5/F5EB7K69/FZ2ZAQ5F5EB7K69.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/ZAQ5/F5EB7K69/FZ2ZAQ5F5EB7K69.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/ZAQ5/F5EB7K69/FZ2ZAQ5F5EB7K69.SMALL.jpg E7O5BB8F54HJ90D stasterisk Need to make your blue jeans more stylish? Want a gorgeous frosty finish on metals or glass? Want to paint to stick to something? Mr. Sandblaster is your answer! Make one today - it's really easy! Here's how:The sandblaster in action, frosting a test-strip of copper for one of Tetranitrate's sec...
By: stasterisk

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:14:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sander-Dustcatcher-Made-From-Glove/
Sander Dustcatcher Made From Glove - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/LY9A/8KLEQHOAWZN/FMULY9A8KLEQHOAWZN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/LY9A/8KLEQHOAWZN/FMULY9A8KLEQHOAWZN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/LY9A/8KLEQHOAWZN/FMULY9A8KLEQHOAWZN.SMALL.jpg EQPHWD58EEEQHOAX5U TimAnderson Dustcatchers seem to suffer whenever OTHER PEOPLE use a tool. Here's how to make one from what you've got. Pal Wrecks Tool Let's say you left your workshop for five minutes and didn't arm the booby traps properly. If you've got any friends you might find something like this when you get back. ...
By: TimAnderson

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