Five Great Instructables for Dads

F rom a technically complex RC Nerf Tank to a simple cardboard t-shirt folding device, five instructables dads will enjoy. Even if you aren’t ready to rewire your electronic mobile’s remote control, they make for a fun read. Here.

FMKY7RQFTM72OWC.MEDIUMRC Nerf Tank. By travis7s  
   
While not for the beginning tinkerer, this instructable details the creation of  a badass Nerf gun mounted remote control tank. Now, if you could just add a live video feed, it might be the ultimate weapon in a Nerf war. 

 

 

F9CSRKNFROAAI6B.MEDIUMRemote Remote Control. By Code128 
 
Tired of the short range on most remote control baby devices, Code128 has outlined a way to extend their range making it even easier to be a remote remote control dad. Why get up when you can just click?

 

 

FQ9N6FUFLLZYJ6V.MEDIUMThe Silence of the Toys. By kelseymh  
 
The only thing more annoying than a loud electronic toy is one that doesn’t have a volume (or even a mute) switch. I’m sure that many of these devices were designed to torture parents. Thanks to kelseymh for coming up with this great hack. 

 

FQ3BGRTFXETSB5L.MEDIUMT-Shirt Folding Machine. By 246guy  
 
This one gets the simplicity award. It’s just a cardboard box with some strategic flaps. Nothing like making a game of a chore. 

 

 

FHOQRWOFKX1D2VE.MEDIUMHow to Make Your Own Decomposable Baby Wipes. By lilybee 
 
Not only are store bought wipes expensive, but most of them are made with polyester. Easy to follow instructions for making your own wipes.

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