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  1. Moved: Heat treat oven

    Started by Eaglewood, Nov 14, 2020 04:53 PM
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  2. Exclamation Make a Knife Sharpening Jig

    Started by HandmadeCreativeChannel, Nov 11, 2020 03:58 PM
    knife, knife sharpening jig, sharpening station, sharpening stone, sharpening system
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  4. Moved: Anti gravity welding 3rd hand

    Started by Haslip Cycle Works, Nov 16, 2020 08:30 PM
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  5. Fixture clamps for weld tables

    Started by Haslip Cycle Works, Nov 16, 2020 08:28 PM
    clamp, diy, fixture, haslipcycleworks, welding
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    Started by Stevohdee, Nov 10, 2020 06:05 PM
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  7. DIY Electric Cordless Caulking Gun

    Started by Didpoolhall, Nov 15, 2020 09:56 AM
    caulk, cordless, plywoodworking
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  8. Moved: Concrete Slab Extension

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  9. Lightbulb Make Circular Saw with Crosscut Jig - 895 Motor Saw

    Started by Lahis, Nov 14, 2020 11:13 AM
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  10. Mini Powerful Foldable Table Saw and Sander Machine

    Started by Lahis, Nov 14, 2020 11:07 AM
    homemade table saw, mini table saw, saw homemade, saw sanding, table saw
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    Started by sossol, Feb 12, 2016 08:06 PM
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  13. Lightbulb CHEAP DIY bugle

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    Started by ttmrj, Nov 13, 2020 04:50 AM
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  16. Ultimate Mobile Miter Saw Station

    Started by Didpoolhall, Nov 12, 2020 12:15 PM
    miter saw, miter saw station, plywoodworking
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  17. Drill Press Table From Aluminum

    Started by tiger carpenter, Nov 12, 2020 07:11 PM
    aluminum extrusion fence, drill press table, weather resistant table
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