Multi-tool Keys - Mod / Hack
Modify your keys to fit in a leatherman. This is a real clever way to pack some spare keys around. You can fit up to six keys in one mini multi-tool.By: pyro222Continue Reading »
View Article100% Homemade Lathe
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...
View ArticleRegenerative Braking for Bicycle Safety
If you have always wanted to generate electricity on your bicycle but wished for a way that would not add extra work and resistance to your bike ride, then this project is for you. We will build a...
View ArticleWoven paracord bracelet/watchband
This tutorial will show how to make a paracord bracelet or watch band using a weaving method. More knot work with releated links and resources can be seen on my blog page, Stormdrane's Blog.By:...
View ArticleThe 10 Cent Mini-Survival Knife...v.2.x.....
If any of you are not familiar with M4040, you should check out his site....he's a survival expert and a master bladesmith... This instructible is based on his 10 cent survival knife design....with a...
View ArticleBike Painting Tips
I have painted a couple bikes for my friends so I thought I would share some tricks I learned in the process.By: Panda FaceContinue Reading »
View ArticleNitrocellulose
This instructable shows an easy way to make nitrocellulose (also known as gun cotton). Nitrocellulose is a fun compound that is safe to handle, burns very fast, and can be used in explosive mixtures...
View ArticleHow to Build a Japanese Hand Plane
A Japanese hand plane is also known as a Kanna. The major difference from western planes is the Japanese plane is pulled, not pushed. The plane is made of either Japanese red or white oak, while the...
View ArticleMechanical Hand
My most successful project to date. And I have learned that it is fun to have another hand! Not to mention that its great in costumes and gives a great deal more mileage than any other costume props I...
View ArticleThree ways to make a wooden chain
Making a wooden chain is a classic wood carving project. It is traditionally done using simple carving tools to make an unbroken chain from one solid piece of wood. I thought it would be fun to explore...
View ArticleSmall Engine Manual
Learning how to take apart an engine is valuable information that you can use if something is wrong with someone of yours, for example, a lawnmower.Materials:The materials you will need are: 5/16 in, ½...
View ArticleHow to clean your climbing rope!
This is a project I made to clean my ever-growing number of climbing ropes, as well as the many ropes I use at my local Scout camp's climbing tower.Previously I had only ever used the "big bucket of...
View Article2x4 Mega Bench
I decided to make this workbench out of 2x4's because I needed something stable and strong enough to take a lot of abuse. Also, for the cost, it's "cheaper" and stronger than just about anything you...
View ArticleTuning a Hand Plane
The No.5 'Jack' hand plane can be used for a number of tasks (scrubbing, dimensioning, shooting, and smoothing, to name four) but to perform really well at all of these, most planes will need a little...
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