Transforming Post-It Note Ninja Star
This is an 8 point ninja star that you can make out of any 8 pieces of square paper (Post-it notes are just convenient and about the right size) P.S. Sorry about the Purple Post-its but I didn't think...
View ArticleStealth Altoids
As anyone who likes Altoids can tell you, carrying the tin around is about the loudest thing you can do short of wearing corduroys and flip flops... so I decided to try and silence the container. for...
View ArticleHoodie Laptop Sleeve
Turn and old hooded sweatshirt into a protective laptop sleeve. First let me say don't be intimidated by the fact that this involves sewing, this is only the 2nd thing I have ever sewn using a machine,...
View ArticleAdvanced GMail Filters
A simple hack to show you how to create more advanced GMail filters then are currently available though the GMail Interface.The one I will demo is a very simple (and more or less useless) filter that...
View ArticleRuger 10/22 DIY Auto Bolt Release
This is how to remove, modify, and reinstall the stock bolt release on your Ruger 10/22 so you will no longer need to use the bolt release tab on the bottom of your rifle to release the bolt. I'm not...
View ArticleCyclone Dust Separator
Simple to build top hat style dust separator with a Thien baffle. Everything that might need to be tuned is friction fit or screwed for easy disassembly. There are no official plans for this since the...
View ArticleVictrola Style Passive Speaker
Surprisingly effective passive amplifier. 11db increase in volume from across the room, better bass, and a bit of reverb. Cone is made from 2 file folders joined with CA glue, and coated with truck bed...
View ArticleCostume Sheriff Badge
Just a quick old fashioned looking sheriff badge for a kids cowboy/sheriff costume. Its made from the bottom of an aluminum bottle.By: TabLeftContinue Reading »
View ArticleQuickly Divide a Circle Perfectly
A quick super accurate way to divide the circumference of a circle.Just find the number of points you want to divide the circle into in the list below and multiple the radius by the value (e.g. 5...
View ArticleDrill down the center of bar stock
Quick tip for drilling down the center of a dowel or bar stock for making bearings, bushings, nozzles, adapters, pipe stems, toys, etc. accurately.By: TabLeftContinue Reading »
View ArticlePour chemicals without spilling
Quick tip on pouring cleanly from the oblong metal cans thats solvents, stains, fuel, and other chemicals are sold in without spilling a drop.By: TabLeftContinue Reading »
View ArticleQuickly Mix Paint
Just a couple quick tips for mixing paint in regular and small cans with things you already have around the house/shop.By: TabLeftContinue Reading »
View ArticleDecode Bike Locks
How to find the combination and open a simple barrel style bike lock.By: TabLeftContinue Reading »
View ArticleDecode Luggage Locks
How to find the combo on a locked combination style luggage lock.By: TabLeftContinue Reading »
View ArticleStrike a match without a striker
How to stike a non-strike anywhere match on various surfaces without using a proper striker. By: TabLeftContinue Reading »
View ArticleDecode Combination Locks
Security tutorial on how to determine the combination on a locked Master Lock brand combo lock.Note: This may work on other brands as well I haven't personally tried.By: TabLeftContinue Reading »
View ArticleZippo Hack
Simple Hack to conserve fuel and waterproof your Zippo Lighter.By: TabLeftContinue Reading »
View ArticleTangle Free Rope Management
Simple way to manage cordage that is fast and easy to deploy, and always knot free.By: TabLeftContinue Reading »
View ArticleThread safe clamping
Quick tip for clamping a bolt or machine screw in a vice or locking pliers without damaging the threads. By: TabLeftContinue Reading »
View ArticleKids Folding Art Easel
An easy to build double sided folding art easel with self contained chalk boards, white boards, magnet boards, and sacrificial wood boards for painting.By: TabLeftContinue Reading »
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