The Best of Instructables

by the editors of MAKE magazine and Instructables

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Print History: October 2008: First Edition

October 2013: Second Printing

Publisher: Dale Dougherty

Associate Publisher: Dan Woods

Executive Editor: Brian Jepson

Creative Director: Daniel Carter

Lead Editor: Gareth Branwyn

Assistant Editors: Patti Schiendelman,

Eric J. Wilhelm (for Instructables)

Designers: Sutton Long and Gretchen J. Bay

Production Manager: Terry Bronson

Indexer: Patti Schiendelman

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Important Message to Our Readers: Your safety is your own responsibility, including proper use of equipment and safety gear, and determining whether you have adequate skill and experience. Chemicals, electricity, and other resources used for these projects are dangerous unless used properly and with adequate precautions, including safety gear. Some illustrative photos do not depict safety precautions or equipment, in order to show the project steps more clearly. These projects are not intended for use by children.

Use of the instructions and suggestions in The Best of Instructables is at your own risk. Maker Media, Inc. and the authors disclaim all responsibility for any resulting damage, injury, or expense. It is your responsibility to make sure that your activities comply with applicable laws, including copyright.

ISBN-13: 978-0-596-51952-0