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  1. Moved: Cable insulation stripper

    Started by Philip Davies, Mar 16, 2021 01:15 PM
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  2. Smile DIY mini lathe, oil ports and more

    Started by Claudio HG, Mar 21, 2021 06:08 PM
    mini lathe, oil ports, steel vs. brass jibs, stick-slip effect
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  3. Jig for Safety & Precision Cut Using Table Saw

    Started by Didpoolhall, Apr 7, 2021 03:12 PM
    plywoodworking, table, table saw jig, thin-rip jig
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  4. Hammer handle replaced

    Started by Philip Davies, Apr 6, 2021 01:08 PM
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  5. Wiggler

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  6. Screw cutting by hand

    Started by thehomeengineer, Mar 26, 2021 05:06 AM
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  7. Welding booth

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  8. Moved: Building an accurate tempering oven

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  9. H beam welding jig fixture

    Started by Frank S, Apr 2, 2021 10:52 PM
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  10. Angle clamp from cast aluminum

    Started by bouboulas, Apr 6, 2021 05:56 AM
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  11. MAKING USEFUL CLAMP

    Started by orioncons36, Mar 28, 2021 04:58 PM
    clamps, diy clamp, homemade, homemade clamp, woodworking
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  12. Radius machining apparatus.

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  13. Red face Fancy Band Saw Sled!

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    band saw, bandsaw, mahogany, sled, tool
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  16. A Repair Stand for a Lectric XP eBike

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