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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. Another jig for precise measurment

    Started by Didpoolhall, May 5, 2021 11:43 AM
    caliper, measurement, plywoodworking, vernier
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    May 6, 2021, 07:24 AM Go to last post
  2. Thumbs up Primitive planting tool

    Started by liberal, May 5, 2021 02:44 PM
    planting tool
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  3. Moved: CUTTING SCREWS WITHOUT DAMAGING THE THREAD!

    Started by machining 4 all, Apr 30, 2021 05:38 PM
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  4. Circular saw JIg fir fast & precision cut

    Started by Didpoolhall, Apr 27, 2021 03:53 PM
    circular saw guide, jigs, plywoodworking
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    May 4, 2021, 06:09 AM Go to last post
  5. Lightbulb Stops for the Sieg SX2.7

    Started by editor@glue-it.com, Apr 19, 2021 03:47 AM
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  6. Trailer ramps

    Started by Frank S, Apr 25, 2021 10:19 PM
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  7. MAKING A NUTCRACKER!!

    Started by orioncons36, May 2, 2021 09:15 PM
    diy nutcracker, nutcracker, welding clamp; diy tools, welding project
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  8. Moved: Sawing Thin-Walled PVC Sewer Pipe

    Started by rgsparber, Apr 27, 2021 06:56 AM
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  9. Quill nut socket wrench

    Started by Frank S, Apr 25, 2021 10:22 PM
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  10. DIY SLIDER FOR TABLE SAW

    Started by yair feldmann, May 2, 2021 03:11 AM
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  11. Moved: DIY Heat Treating Oven / Furnace / Kiln

    Started by JKeetonKnives, Apr 30, 2021 05:14 AM
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  12. Sliding Picture Frame Cutting Jig

    Started by Willworkfortools, Apr 22, 2021 02:33 PM
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    May 1, 2021, 03:09 PM Go to last post
  13. Arrow Homemade CNC Router Part 8

    Started by buddyman100, Apr 30, 2021 03:53 PM
    cnc, cnc router, diy cnc, diy cnc machine, homemade cnc router
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    May 1, 2021, 06:24 AM Go to last post
  14. HOMEMADE WELDING MANGNET SQUARE!

    Started by machining 4 all, Apr 30, 2021 06:30 PM
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    May 1, 2021, 05:54 AM Go to last post
  15. Homemade metal Chop saw movable folding stand DIY!

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Apr 30, 2021 08:36 AM
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  16. Brakes shoe pivot shaft installer

    Started by Frank S, Apr 29, 2021 10:30 PM
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    Apr 30, 2021, 06:41 AM Go to last post
  17. Quorn tool and cutter grinder, ER32 collet arbor

    Started by ttmrj, Apr 29, 2021 07:06 PM
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