Thursday, July 15, 2010

Make A Toy Catamaran

Make A Toy Catamaran


Make A Toy Catamaran

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 03:37 PM PDT

   This project is an easy to build toy boat (catamaran). Yes, there may be a lot of steps, but they are there to add detail and prevent confusion, really this project is not too difficult. This boat is designed to be built with a limited amount of tools and experience. It may not be the fastest des...
By: 12150w

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Guitar Head Repair

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 04:50 PM PDT

For a while I have been wanting to take an acoustic guitar and do some Frankenstein-like modifications to it. Towards that end, I have been shopping around town for a really cheap acoustic guitar that I wouldn't mind ripping apart. Unfortunately, all of the cheap one's that I found were really poor ...
By: randofo

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Solar Lawn Mower!

Posted: 13 Jul 2010 10:33 PM PDT

Let's go green! I've had battery powered lawn mowers before and the biggest problem I've had with them is keeping them charged. You have to either plug them in or take the battery out and that sucks. This is one solution to the problem. Install solar panels on the mower and just leave it parked...
By: Marsh

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Mousebot Revisited

Posted: 27 Jan 2006 05:54 AM PST

Mousebot from Make vol 2 is a fun introduction to robotics. So fun that I've created this expanded documentation of a Mousey build from start to finish, with a few extra little tips you won't find in the mag. This how-to is best understood after reading the original article from page 100 of Make vol...
By: m_jake

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USB Contest Winners

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 11:52 AM PDT

Instructables is happy to announce the winners of the USB Contest ! Before we get to the winners we have to say that judging wasn't easy. There were so many good entries that we added an extra first prize and we still feel a little bummed about there being a cutoff. There does have to be a limi...
By: Contest Robot

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Cute Sandcastle Flags

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 04:24 PM PDT

Making sandcastles was, and still is, a favourite activity on seaside holidays.  So why not make your children's memories of making sandcastles on the beach (or in their sandpit!) extra-special by telling them about this instructable? They can download and print out the flags I've drawn; either i...
By: joeysdreamgarden

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6 under-appreciated things about Petroleum Jelly

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 10:40 AM PDT

Every house has a jar of good ol' Petroleum Jelly. Yet this jelly is very under appreciated for all of it's great uses. Here are a few of the most interesting! Loosening Stuck Drawers Have a stuck drawer? Use petroleum jelly to prevent it from sticking and make the drawer move smoother. ...
By: frenzy

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How to make a Crayon Roll!

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 05:17 PM PDT

This is how to make a very cute yet simple to make crayon roll. Crayon rolls are a great way to keep kids crayons organized on the go! They are wonderful for the car, plane rides, doctor offices, restaurants... My kids love them and i bet yours will to!   Gathering Materials You wil...
By: Butterflybrookies

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PVC Garden Trowel

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 07:44 AM PDT

This PVC garden trowel was made of scrap material.  The thickness of the material is about 3/16 inch.   It may need sharpening occasionally, but it will probably never break.  Scrap material This is the piece of scrap I started out with.  You can cut something similar out of a piece of pipe to ...
By: Thinkenstein

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Illustrated & Detailed Guide To Making A Fire Piston

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 03:15 AM PDT

In this instructable I will attempt to show you how to make a fire piston using relatively common materials found at your local hardware store. It took me a few attempts to get it working right so hopefully this instructable will help you benefit from what I've learned. The cost is under $20 per pis...
By: jphphotography

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Convert a hand-held circular saw into a table saw

Posted: 07 Dec 2008 03:58 PM PST

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

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Smoothie Pops!

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 06:34 PM PDT

Making your own popsicles is easy-peasy. It's also a fun way to fool yourself you're eating dessert when it's really just healthy stuff like yogurt, fruit and the like. Gotcha, taste buds! Try making these Smoothie Pops from your favorite smoothie recipe (mine follows.) Gather Supplies ...
By: izzyinsf

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Elderflower Cordial

Posted: 15 Jul 2010 09:27 AM PDT

From mid-June to mid-July you can't turn the corner in the area where I live without seeing an elder tree in flower. At this time of year the fist sized bunches of tiny white flowers make a great cordial which is really tasty with sparkling water, ice and a slice of lemon. Be sure to leave some...
By: Jayefuu

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Build A Motorized Window Blinds Controller For About $15.00

Posted: 02 Jul 2008 09:22 PM PDT

I enjoy having potted plants and watching them grow, but making sure they get enough light can be a challenge. I have a bookcase in front of the window in my bedroom with several plants on the top shelf. The window faces north-east and opens onto a small patio so the plants don't receive any direct ...
By: biochemtronics

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Project: Paper-Clone

Posted: 14 Jul 2010 05:04 AM PDT

Welcome to the chamber of paper and glue, Frankenstein Junior. Ever considered to create life not only in a virtual world but also physically, so that you can have your Alter Ego right beside you? Create a clone and experience the joy of a buddy that is never mean and always loyal and patient, an...
By: ddi7i4d

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