Hi, I'm Nick and I'm Seamus and Welcome to 'InstructThis', A webseries promoting awesome
DIY projects from instructables.com.
The instructables hopes to show off some of the most useful,
playful and interesting DIY projects to improve your everyday life.
All links to the projects in the show can be found in the description below!
The first project of the show comes from 'Dezine' who creates a simple, yet elegant, modern
wine rack using PVC piping as it's main component.
The materials for the project are very common and easy to work with.
Firstly, you will need two lengths of piping, one with a 110mm diameter and the other with
a 50mm diameter.
Then you will need some strong glue, rustoleum paint, 400 grit sandpaper and a handsaw.
The production is easy too, Just cut the pipes to the desired length, sand, apply paint and
then glue together.
Dezine's Wine Rack has a few potential applications and uses.
An extended version of the rack would look very quirky and modern behind a bar and offer
a cheap and affordable option for restaurant/bar owners wishing to
update or create a funky look.
Furthermore, these pipes could also be used to store bits of peices in your workshop or
office.
Check out Dezine's profile to see more clever projects!
'Pipe42's project teaches us how to make a quilted protective denim sleeve for a laptop.
Pipe42 created the Instructable to ensure her Laptop has a layer of padding while in
her backpack.
To create the sleeve you will need: old Denim Jeans, an old Fleeve Blanket, some Cotton
Lining and thread.
Of course you will also require basic sewing machine skills, however, if patience is
your virtue, it is possible to complete the project with a thread and needle.
The build doesn't take a long time, just cut out the required pieces of fabric to the dimensions
of your laptop and then sew together!
The result is a customized and recycled laptop case.
Of course, this design can also be adapted to be a protective sleeve for your tablet
or phone.
The benefit of this design is that any material can be used to
suit your style or preference.
Visit Pipe42's profile to see even more awesome creations!
'Sladek' upcycles old pallets into rustic styled large plant holders.
The instructable primarily uses worn and broken down pallet wood to create a unique look at
your home, cafe or office.
The advantages of this instructable is that old pallets are readily available on the side
of the road and at your local hardware store, often for free.
You will only need one or two pallets, a hammer, some nails, a saw and some elbow
grease in order to break down the pallets.
The basic method of construction is to first break and cut the pallet pieces to size, create
a frame and then nail the cut to size peices to the frame.
If you aren't into the rustic kind of look, but the simple and easy pallet design appeals
to you, a fresh coat of paint may be suitable.
To seal in the current weathered look of the wood,
a clear coat would protect the wood from further rot and discolouration.
Visit Sladek's profile to see more ingenius and resourceful projects!
This next Instructable is DA BOMB, from 'BlanTheGenius'.
Blan transforms a sheet of polysterine into a cartoon-style bomb, complete with illuminating
fuse.
This instructable requires less than 10 key materials and some specific tools such as
scissors, solidering iron and a hot wire cutting machine.
The basic process involves cutting the polystyrene sheet down to size, shaping the sheets with
the hot wire cutter, making an indent for the
Fuse area, then gluing the pieces together and applying a coat of black paint.
Top off the project with an LED fuse and you're done.
The bomb would be a great feature for a costume party or looney toons
themed event.
BlantheGenius has some awesome Instructables such as a pyrography tutorial so check his
profile out!
The last project of the show comes from user "DIY-Hacks-And-How-to's" who makes a laser
trip wire alarm.
To create the alarm you will need a few basic and inexpensive parts which can be purchased
from your local electronics store or from ebay.
To name a few, you will need a laser, batteries, a speaker and a photoresistor.
The instructable goes into a lot of depth into how to wire up the alarm and
position the laser.
However, before you soldier it all together it's wise to test out the connections to make
sure it works.
This is a simple laser alarm system, but with a few modifications it could
become a pretty effective security system.
There's a video tutorial in the links below which demonstrates how it works in more detail.
"DIY-Hacks-And-How-To's" has over 80 awesome instructables complete
with video tutorials on his youtube channel!
Links in the description, so check it out!
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