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

    Started by Jon, Jul 15, 2024 08:21 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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  1. Moved: Build A Smart Wall Mounted Fold Table For Workshop

    Started by tado creation, Jul 5, 2021 07:39 AM
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  2. Wire feeder for TIG welding

    Started by markgyver, Jun 27, 2021 08:03 AM
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  3. MAKING A DRILL ATTACHMENT!!

    Started by orioncons36, Jul 4, 2021 10:06 PM
    diy drill press, drill attachment, drill chuck, drill chuck arbor
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  4. Moved: BXA Tool Holder Storage

    Started by mylilmule, Jul 2, 2021 08:54 AM
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  5. DIY Welding Squares

    Started by mylilmule, Jul 4, 2021 12:40 AM
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  6. rolling a heavy mill

    Started by Frank S, Jun 30, 2021 11:45 PM
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  7. Congratulations new Best Discussion Award winners

    Started by Jon, Jul 2, 2021 01:17 PM
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  8. simple Jigsaw Track saw Guide

    Started by Didpoolhall, Jul 2, 2021 08:16 AM
    guide rel, plywoodworking, track for cutting
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  9. Alternative pegboard

    Started by Tuomas, Jul 1, 2021 09:11 PM
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  10. Side drag rigging

    Started by Frank S, Jun 30, 2021 11:33 PM
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  11. Thumbs up For precision cutting - Miter Gauge for Table Saw

    Started by RCTURKA, Jun 30, 2021 06:07 PM
    miter cutting, miter gauge, tablesaw
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  12. Lathe stand coolant system.

    Started by th62, Jun 27, 2021 05:14 PM
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  13. pinion shaft seal install tool

    Started by Frank S, Jun 29, 2021 01:58 AM
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  14. lathe restoration.

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  15. Crankshaft seal installing tool

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  16. Alignment drift punch

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  17. Moved: Wire Winding Machine

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  18. Moved: Bandsaw coolant system

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