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  1. Cool Diy Oil Filter Cutter

    Started by The Aussie Shed, Dec 10, 2020 01:29 AM
    oil filter cutter
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    Dec 11, 2020, 05:53 AM Go to last post
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  2. Homemade drill press table

    Started by andrewwoody, Dec 10, 2020 12:33 PM
    drill press, drill press table
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    Dec 11, 2020, 05:28 AM Go to last post
  3. Eyebolts for visegrips

    Started by katy, Dec 9, 2020 09:49 AM
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  4. Moved: DIY WELDING TOOL

    Started by orioncons36, Nov 29, 2020 04:32 PM
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  5. Moved: HOMEMADE SQUARE AND TAPE MEASURE TOOL

    Started by orioncons36, Dec 6, 2020 11:36 AM
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  6. DIY rolling screed for concrete work

    Started by Fixitfrank, Dec 8, 2020 09:43 AM
    diy concrete tools, fools w tools, self loading mixers
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  7. Moved: An eGas Gauge for My eBike

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  8. Lightbulb MICRO POWER HACKSAW VISE

    Started by universal scale models, Dec 8, 2020 06:43 AM
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  9. DIY Powered Disc Sander

    Started by HandmadeCreativeChannel, Dec 6, 2020 03:14 AM
    disc sander, motor, sander, sanding machine, washing machine
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    Dec 8, 2020, 09:34 PM Go to last post
  10. Floating Reamer Holder

    Started by ttmrj, Dec 8, 2020 02:05 PM
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  11. Moved: 3D Digitizing probe

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Dec 7, 2020 10:19 AM
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  12. Self Centering Dowelling Jig

    Started by tiger carpenter, Dec 7, 2020 09:48 AM
    aluminum dowel jig, dowelling jig, self centering dowel, simple dowelling jig
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  13. HEIGHT GAUGE - M4A - Machining 4 All

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  14. Articulated Lathe Indicator Mount

    Started by Crusty, Dec 1, 2020 05:02 PM
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  15. Rifflers (woodcarving Tools)

    Started by Philip Davies, Dec 6, 2020 04:44 AM
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  16. Moved: BF20 like mill Gear #209 replacement

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Dec 4, 2020 09:56 AM
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  17. Mobile Miter Saw Station For Small Shop

    Started by Didpoolhall, Dec 6, 2020 04:01 PM
    miter saw, miter saw station, plywoodworking
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  18. Workshop Organization || Garage Renovation

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