Build a Woodworker's Toolbox
If you're a mechanic, finding a toolbox is no problem - there are dozens on the market, from huge roll-around shop cases to small metal boxes. Framers, plumbers and electricians are well served, too,...
View ArticleA unique style of cutting board
Cutting boards are a great skill builder for woodworkers. I enjoy making them from time to time and like to challenge myself. My wife makes some pretty intersting cutting boards as well - like the one...
View ArticlePocket Hole Plugs Cutting Sled for the Kreg Jig
Pocket Hole Plugs Cutting Sled for the Kreg Jig Right, I was looking for an inexpensive or alternative way to complete my Kreg Jig accessories. Kreg Jig Work Platform So after I build my Kreg Jig Work...
View ArticleHow To Make A Fabulous Argyle Cutting Board
This is a simple step-by-step guide to make this awesome argyle pattern cutting board. Yes, it requires having tools... and yes, you need to know how to use those tools. Please use common sense with...
View ArticleMaking and Using Custom clamping jigs
Clamps are great tools, they can put pressure on pieces and hold things together long enough for glue to set or for a person to weld or screw things together. DIY life would be a lot more difficult...
View ArticleKitchen Wall Pass Through
After a month of sleuthing into my house's structural makeup, I decided to visually open up the non-bearing wall between the kitchen and dining room. Knocking it down completely would require adding...
View ArticleMailbox opener
Mailbox openerThe mailbox opener was designed for Christine. 10 years ago, she had a stroke on the left side of her brains so now she has a hemiplegia. Because of this, her right arm is paralyzed and...
View ArticleNeed to ship something safely? How to build a custom crate...for less than $100.
You've probably already contacted a crating company, and are astounded how much it costs to have something crated for shipping. Its way more cost effective and really not that difficult to make your...
View ArticleHomebuilt Camper Trailer
Safari BaseCamp 10 is a homebuilt camper trailer that my dad and my brother and I built, with the help of some nearby craftsmen. One of the goals has been to create a self-sufficient system that...
View ArticleHow to Navigate with a Map and Compass
Alright, so everyone knows a few fundamentals of navigation- north is always up, the sun rises in the east, and compasses usually point towards magnetic north. But at some point in time, outdoor...
View ArticleElectronic-Lab in a Box
Since I work in a small flat with no separate space for handcrafts i struggle always with building before and cleaning up afterwards just for simple electronic work. There were always the same tools...
View ArticleAdjustable Air Pressure Switch
I have a cheap-o electric air pump that puts out 120 psi (so the manual says), but I need a steady 20 psi for a project that uses a small pneumatic cylinder. Oh, what to do, what to do. Have you priced...
View ArticleMulti Directional Ratchet Bar Clamp System
Most of the time I work alone, so clamps are my imaginary helper. Sometimes my rachet clamps break. Not being a person to throw things away, I keep them in a scrap box. Well I was in the need of...
View ArticleSafely Cut a Chanel in a Large Dowel
Cutting large dowels is generally not easy and usually quite dangerous. I needed some very straight cuts in a two inch dowel and made this simple jig to help me do it precisely and safely. Without...
View ArticlePirate Chest Beer Cooler
Around the first of the year a friend sent me the following link showing how someone turned an ordinary cooler into a Pirate Chest:http://www.viralnova.com/pirate-cooler/ I really liked the idea and...
View ArticleUnder Desk Tool Drawer [Modeller's Delight]
The perfect way to store your sharp tools under your desk. Made from re-purposed kitchen cabinet runners and some scrap wood. This Instructable also expands on how to do this with no specialist...
View ArticleAluminum Bottle Alcohol Stove
An Alcohol Stove made from Aluminum Bottles There are plenty of aluminum can stove designs out there. This one is different in that it is not made from aluminum cans but rather from aluminum bottles...
View ArticleAluminum Bottle Tumbler Cup & Cook Pot for an Alcohol Stove
Roll a rim on an Aluminum Bottle to create a Tumbler Cup, or a Cook Pot for a backpacking stove.This instructable walks through the process of making a mouth-friendly edge on an aluminum bottle turning...
View ArticleMy Essential Camping Pack
Here it is,my camping bag, and i will list some of the things i always take out with me! and would recomend to you all!By: gpm85Continue Reading »
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