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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Month - $250 monthly award

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  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

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  1. Log Grapple, Log Tongs

    Started by Andrey Konovalov, Dec 24, 2022 08:02 AM
    log grapple log tongs
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  2. Pin replacement tool for RC car driveshafts

    Started by Volodymyr Zhadlun, Dec 24, 2022 05:30 AM
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  3. Vapor blasting cabinet - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 22, 2022 05:05 PM
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  4. Moved: Tapping stand

    Started by morsa, Dec 13, 2022 06:11 PM
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  5. Lathe bushing oil groover - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 15, 2022 05:33 PM
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  6. Router Table Circle Jig Modification

    Started by dgbreggin, Dec 19, 2022 06:54 PM
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  7. Nut Cracker

    Started by editor@glue-it.com, Dec 15, 2022 02:29 AM
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  8. Bench grinder dresser - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 22, 2022 05:04 PM
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  9. Quick release welding table fixturing clamp - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 23, 2022 02:22 PM
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  10. Louver punch - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 23, 2022 02:24 PM
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  11. Wafer iron - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 23, 2022 02:23 PM
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  12. Square drill adaptation - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 23, 2022 02:23 PM
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  13. Jack stand - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 22, 2022 05:03 PM
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  14. Planer blade sharpening system - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 22, 2022 05:05 PM
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  15. Three in one sander - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 22, 2022 05:04 PM
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  16. Vintage style ratchet screwdriver - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 22, 2022 05:03 PM
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  17. Lathe Collet Chuck

    Started by Improvised DIY, Dec 18, 2022 06:05 AM
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  18. A Genius Smart idea that you haven't seen before

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Dec 17, 2022 04:09 AM
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  19. Sharpening bench top metal shears

    Started by mr_modify1, Dec 19, 2022 08:06 AM
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