Monday, March 8, 2010

Giant

Giant


Giant

Posted: 08 Mar 2010 05:05 PM PST

We all know when it comes to making things that the Instructables community is pretty darn good.  When it comes to making GIANT things though, we really seem to shine.  So, prepare yourself for a really big endevour and super-sized greatness, because here are some XXL Instructables that will liter...
By: noahw

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How to make a teleidoscope (open-view and lense kaleidoscope)

Posted: 08 Mar 2010 07:43 AM PST

According to Wikipedia, a teleidoscope () is a kind of kaleidoscope, which have a lens and an open view, so they can be used to form kaleidoscopic patterns from objects outside the instrument, rather than from items installed as part of it. It was invented by John Lyon Burnside III. This is how you...
By: Fiestoforo

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Huge PVC Laundry Sorter

Posted: 04 Jul 2007 10:06 PM PDT

Our cat was peeing on our laundry (no, I'm not kidding) so my wife requested a laundry sorter. Since I have three small children (and hope to have more) I was compelled to grant the request. (Plus I don't really enjoy the smell of cat pee.. especially on my clothing). Anyhow, this is 5 bin PVC La...
By: simplifiedbuilding

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T-Bar for the Car

Posted: 08 Mar 2010 11:54 AM PST

Nothing removes the illusion of masculinity like the exposed top of a thong... This will allow you to take the tough out of anyone's vehicle. Works especially well on a work truck... You will need You will have to be able to sew You will need: some material 6 inches by 6 inches (the more femi...
By: Random_Canadian

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Safer DIY R-Strap

Posted: 08 Mar 2010 01:35 PM PST

This solution is very similar to the other DIY R-Straps on this site.  The one distinction is that I believe this is safer. The other DIY R-Strap examples found here are awesome.  Carrying your camera with the standard issue camera strap around one's neck is uncomfortable and unwieldy.  So when I s...
By: cheshirecam

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DIY Digital Caliper Micrometer Comparator

Posted: 08 Mar 2010 11:50 AM PST

Get precise measurements with a cheap desktop scanner. Using free software, you can measure part sizes with a resolution of less than a mil ( 1/1000 inch or about 25 microns ). Great for identifying mystery micro-screws, electronics, camera parts, or even measuring plants or insects. Tips and tr...
By: BruceMiller

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[slideshow] Crazy Hat Day!

Posted: 08 Mar 2010 12:10 AM PST

It's been a little while since I published anything.  I've been super busy lately, working on many projects but not finishing much.  So, to satisfy my need to show off what I've been working on, here is the crazy hat I made for my daughter's school's Crazy Hat Day! Most of the materials came from m...
By: depotdevoid

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Mini Yorkshire Puddings

Posted: 08 Mar 2010 10:08 AM PST

Yorkshire puddings are a staple for a proper British Sunday roast, best enjoyed with gravy. Popovers are a delightful treat for American breakfasts, slathered with butter and jam. Quick quiz:  How does a Brit-erican couple figure out these two treasures are the same tasty treat? Answer: One tasty ...
By: scoochmaroo

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How to sew an Oh Sew Warm Vest!

Posted: 07 Mar 2010 11:48 PM PST

{a sew warm contest entry!}   In this instructable, I'll show you how to sew the unisex vest pattern from Vogue, with a couple enhancements (real pockets, fleece lining). You don't need too much experience; this is how I taught myself how to actually sew (that archaeopteryx costume in 1st grade does...
By: zerol8on

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Crazy hat with earflaps! With glow in the dark highlights!

Posted: 07 Mar 2010 11:41 PM PST

This hat is inspired by my desire to have a hat that is both practical and fun! It is fur lined, and has pockets at the ears to keep money, lip balm, even those little hand warmer things for REALLY cold days! As an added bonus, it glows in the dark. Let me repeat that. IT GLOWS IN THE DARK :) Supp...
By: mailespeetjens

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How To Enter April Fools Day Project: Prank Contest

Posted: 08 Mar 2010 09:53 AM PST

Instructables and ThinkGeek love a good prank, and in the spirit of the season, we're offering a bounty on the best Instructable that surprises, stymies, or just straight-up annoys your target. The prank can be simple or complex, involve yarn or a supercomputer, but it must involve some physical o...
By: Contest Robot

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Micro Processor Chess Set

Posted: 08 Mar 2010 12:02 AM PST

Rather than play the computer chess, why not make a chess set out of the computer! This is version 0.1 (beta). If I can get enough Pentium "586" chips, I'd like to make a regulation size chess set. (see my post) Any constructive criticism would be appreciated! Chess Board The board is the unde...
By: CrLz

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Make a Cat Bed from a Computer Monitor

Posted: 07 Mar 2010 08:44 PM PST

OK, you've seen them everywhere, those old TV's and Monitors everyone's kicking to the curb replacing with those new fan dangle flat screens.  And few of us could  fault  them... the flat screens take up so little room, and have all kinds of resolution... ohhh ahhh. But what to do with the old mon...
By: mkbier

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Yo Gabba Gabba Slippers!

Posted: 07 Mar 2010 07:24 PM PST

I love my monster friends on Yo Gabba Gabba, especially Brobee with his big smile and long arms and Muno the tall red cyclops. So it only made sense to make warm, comfy Brobee and Muno slippers. Since Brobee has long arms, I wanted to have his arms wrap around the back of my foot with little piece...
By: alisa d

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Battery "free" bike light.

Posted: 06 Mar 2010 10:32 PM PST

  Step up and get your own "dynamo hum"...(FZ).  All jokes aside, its a simple dynamo light mounted to a Planet Bike light bracket.  On about 6 cranks I get 20 to 25 minutes of light.   There is a 3.6 volt NiMH rechargeable battery that comes in the light.  SO, by free I refer to your out of pocket...
By: onrust

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