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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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    Jon
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Tool Tip of the Month - $100 monthly award

    Started by Jon, Mar 10, 2023 08:29 AM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: Tool Tips and Tricks

    Started by Jon, Feb 10, 2023 06:11 PM
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  1. -Ever considered running your generator inside?

    Started by DIYSwede, Aug 28, 2020 02:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,417
    desbromilow
    Nov 19, 2020, 09:26 PM Go to last post

  2. 12 + 1 Drilling tips (16x9 for those vertical video haters)

    Started by Make Things, Mar 9, 2023 06:09 PM
    drill, drill press, drilling, tip, tips & techniques
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,518
    Make Things
    Mar 9, 2023, 06:09 PM Go to last post

  3. 12 Table saw tips with a bonus (and a bit of history too)

    Started by Make Things, May 29, 2023 07:26 AM
    table saw, tips
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,164
    Make Things
    May 29, 2023, 07:26 AM Go to last post

  4. 128. Keyhole and pattern transference hack (shorts tip)

    Started by Make Things, Mar 7, 2023 05:31 AM
    keyhole, marker, paint, transference
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 961
    Make Things
    Mar 7, 2023, 05:31 AM Go to last post

  5. 129. Resawing lumber economically (shorts tip)

    Started by Make Things, Mar 9, 2023 06:44 AM
    bandsaw, lumber, resawing, table saw, tip
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,177
    Make Things
    Mar 9, 2023, 06:44 AM Go to last post

  6. 12X36 Lathe Machining Surface Improvements Using Anti-vibration Techniques

    Started by Paul Jones, Aug 1, 2015 10:47 PM
    anti-vibration, lathe, machined surfaces, machining, motor mount 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,818
    Paul Jones
    Aug 2, 2015, 10:53 AM Go to last post

  7. 131. Jig making: DIY expansion slots (shorts tip)

    Started by Make Things, Mar 14, 2023 05:30 AM
    expansion, jig, jig making, miter
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,049
    Make Things
    Mar 14, 2023, 05:30 AM Go to last post

  8. 132. Router: Drilling large holes (shorts tip)

    Started by Make Things, Mar 17, 2023 12:24 PM
    drilling, large holes, router, tip
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,069
    Make Things
    Mar 19, 2023, 05:00 AM Go to last post

  9. 133. Bench hook fit for Japanese saws

    Started by Make Things, Mar 20, 2023 07:23 AM
    appliance, bench, bench hook, pull saw, push saw
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 851
    Make Things
    Mar 20, 2023, 07:23 AM Go to last post

  10. 134. Guaranteed bandsaw finger savers (shorts tip)

    Started by Make Things, Mar 24, 2023 06:01 AM
    bandsaw, fingersaver, safety, short, small pieces
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,431
    Make Things
    Mar 27, 2023, 12:21 PM Go to last post

  11. 135. You NEED a board jack (shorts tip)

    Started by Make Things, Mar 27, 2023 09:03 AM
    appliance, bench, bench dog, deadman, wood jack
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 300
    Make Things
    Mar 27, 2023, 09:03 AM Go to last post

  12. 136. Angles don't get any easier than this (shorts tip)

    Started by Make Things, Mar 28, 2023 07:17 AM
    angle, angles, bevel gauge, measuring, square protractor
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,095
    Make Things
    Mar 28, 2023, 07:17 AM Go to last post

  13. 137. Deep color dying with bleach

    Started by Make Things, Apr 3, 2023 09:26 AM
    bleach, dying, staining
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 969
    Make Things
    Apr 3, 2023, 09:26 AM Go to last post

  14. 138. Bench stop & dovetail hold down (shorts tip)

    Started by Make Things, Apr 4, 2023 10:03 AM
    appliance, bench, bench stop, dovetail holdown
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 768
    Make Things
    Apr 4, 2023, 10:03 AM Go to last post

  15. 139. Drilling: Fight heat with 3 tips (shorts tip)

    Started by Make Things, Apr 6, 2023 05:26 AM
    drilling, heat, speed
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,342
    Toolmaker51
    Apr 6, 2023, 07:03 PM Go to last post

  16. 140. Unmarking things like a PRO (shorts tip)

    Started by Make Things, Apr 7, 2023 06:02 AM
    iron, marker, pencil
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,318
    mklotz
    Apr 7, 2023, 08:33 AM Go to last post

  17. 141. Scrap wood centers dowels easy (shorts tip)

    Started by Make Things, Apr 10, 2023 07:35 AM
    centering, lathe, scrap wood
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,333
    Make Things
    Apr 10, 2023, 07:35 AM Go to last post

  18. 142. Jigs: 9 tips for t-tracks (shorts tip)

    Started by Make Things, Apr 11, 2023 10:04 AM
    t-track, t-tracks
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,226
    Make Things
    Apr 11, 2023, 10:04 AM Go to last post

  19. 143. Hold things fast without clamps (shorts tip)

    Started by Make Things, Apr 13, 2023 05:53 AM
    appliance, bench, holdfast
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,384
    Make Things
    Apr 13, 2023, 05:53 AM Go to last post

  20. 144. This Marking gauge is one of a kind (shorts tip)

    Started by Make Things, Apr 18, 2023 03:29 PM
    gauge, marking, tool
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 415
    Make Things
    Apr 18, 2023, 03:29 PM Go to last post


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