diy

  1. X

    "poor man's Filson"/ DIY oilcloth!!!

    so for anyone who's ever wondered how one can turn carhartt into something similar to filson... here's a link i found Maintaining Traditional Oil Skins and “Tin” Cloth - The Fedora Lounge i followed this recipe damn near exactly. got 6 pounds (didnt use it all) ofbees wax at the nearby apiary...
  2. Bikesntapes

    Austin DIY Fest

    The 29th-31st of January is Austin DIY fest at the Broken Neck. Ive never been before but the line up looks sweet, Iskra is headlining, and my friends Ecocide (female vox-violin crust) are playing too. And if anyone will be in the area a week before, Iskra is playing SA on the 24th at Rock...
  3. S

    DIY Canvas Backpack

    I am thinking about making a Duluth type pack and thought I'd share links to some tutorials I came across. Making a Canoe Pack ALASKAN PACKBOARD AND ALL-PURPOSE PACKSACK
  4. M

    a must for any DIY doc

    get yourself a Merck Manual. The Merck Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy best thing to have handy for when you just don't know what is wrong or what to do about it. they also have Merck Veterinary Manual i believe the links have searchable indexes as well if you don't feel the need to...
  5. oldmanLee

    DIY dog/bear/whatever repellant

    Decided that this would be a good place to post this old recipie.Works incredibly well,so be extra careful. the idea behind most repellants that use capsicum as the primary active ingredient is valid,but unfortunatly unless you are in the military,or a member of the law enforcement...
  6. S

    diy dog packs

    Why? Because dogs have gear too. Make Your Own Dog Pack! | UberPest's Journal Dog hiking backpack - tutorial with pics - HOME SWEET HOME
  7. loess

    DIY Insect Repellent

    simple, DEET-free and chemical free. two ingredients: alcohol and essential oil(s). You will need: - Everclear (AKA grain alcohol, 190 proof). a pint should run you around $10. this stuff is illegal to sell in some states, so if you can't get it try denatured ethyl alcohol (usually available...
  8. S

    Good books on diy health

    Good books on diy health/dental Any one ever check out the Hesperian Foundation? I like their books they are easy to read, free, and are available in many languages. My personal favorites are Where There Is no Doctor and Where There Is No Dentist. Anybody have books they would recommend...
  9. N

    Orange County DIY Fest May 2-3

    Workshops, camping, bad ass music, and vegan food. I'm co-teaching "Traveling without Borders". First day is workshops. Camping that night. Second day is bands. Some of the workshops I remember off the top of my head: -Radical parenting -Surviving institutionalsim -Security Culture...
  10. hassysmacker

    My friend Chloe is compiling a DIY zine Contributons wanted!

    My friend chloe is compiling a diy how to zineand it accepted contributions for it. its not gonna be too politically themed, even though it will include anarchist leanings. but mostly a how to zine. if you have something really legit and good enough that youd be happy to stumble across it in...
  11. pillowtron

    diy hammock, best type of fabric?

    A while ago one of my buddies had a hammock he made from some rope and fabric, not thinking about it i didnt ask him what type of fabric he used and now im interested in making one for myself. if anyone has made one of these could you share your stories and also what type of fabric/rope you...
  12. Ravie

    DIY Clothes

    So alot of people like to alter their clothes or have certain tricks for making them last longer or even make them more comfortable. I personally use dental floss for thread, alter all of my shirts(cut them, tie them, sew them)...and i prefer patching with heavy materials. so what do you...
  13. mkirby

    DIY dreadlocks

    I've been considering them for awhile...I love how long hair looks, but it's always bugged the living shit out of me so I've cut it off. It's grown to about the shoulders now and is really irritating because it tangles so easily . Are there any good reasons why I shouldn't go with dreads? If...
  14. Ravie

    DIY Pants!....?

    Okay random thought occered! I wear leotards under my pants because they have so many holes. My next DIY thing would be to make another pair of pants with lining sewn into them. I also want some chaps, but thats besides the point. My goal is to make some long lasting pants!!! Wich if i did that...
  15. Ravie

    DIY Body Piercing

    Yeah, not really how to...i have 16 holes in my body ive all done myself with a safety pin.(nose, 12 in ears, 2 in lip, and nipples) I'm just curious if anyone has any remedies on going from needle to jewelry and such. I'm thinking about doing my septum next but its kinda sensitive and i dont...
  16. Shade

    DIY Kicking Heroin

    I assume that many of you have battled with some sort of addictive sumbstance before in your life and were faced with very view options to get yourself out of the "stickey situation" u were in... or are still in. not all of us have money to just get up and go to rehab and its "great" 12 step...
  17. Spinelli

    DIY studs?

    Do ya need a stud puncher or are there tricks to doing this by hand?
  18. macks

    DIY Ear Peircing!

    So a friend of mine wants me to peirce her ears.. I've had it explained to me before and this is about how I was going to go at it... Rubbing alcohol to sanitize, sewing needle or safety pin for puncturing, potato behind the ear.. oh also a pen to put a dot on the lobes before actually peircing...
  19. macks

    DIY Gutbucket/Washbasin bass

    So I built one of these last month and I'm having some trouble getting used to it. I'm pretty determined to learn it so I'll get it eventually but are there any experienced players on the board that might be able to give me a couple useful tips? Or does anyone know of a zine or something? ps-...
  20. Exile

    Diy teach yourself to play guitar/harmonica

    Any tips? Sites, books, and/or suggestions.
  21. Exile

    Diy instruments

    Cool site on how to make the instruments from the above links! http://www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~dhavlena/
  22. M

    as much as i love DIY

    there are some things you should take to a pro.
  23. H

    DIY Backpack Kit

    The other day I was looking through something on here... it was this website that sold DIY backpacks, and quilts, and other traveling stuff. the DIY backpack was only like fifteen bucks, and I really wanted it, but i can't remember the site... does anyone know what I'm talking about?
  24. M

    DIY for girl parts

    let's face it, pretty much any punk related scene is a boys club. so I like to take any chance I get to help girls w/ diy tips for making cloth pads, herbal abortions, and other female-centered DIY ideas. I recently was given some free Luna pads and I must say they fucking rule. If you've ever...
  25. G

    DIY HANDBOOK

    who wants to start a Anarchist Cookbook but for squatters and get it bound and shipped off for all the local squatters, It would have everything on this site plus so much more and it would be cheap as fuck... if you guys agree then start posting everything that should be in it!!
  26. P

    DIY thread.

    I apologize if this is not the best spot for this topic, but I've seen a similar DIY thread and thought one would be useful here for making things to sell, barter with, and whatnot. Here's a place to post pics of things you made, ask questions, give tips, discuss DIY, etc. I made the skeleton...