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  1. Homemade Belt grinder

    Started by Kwandotechnic, Dec 6, 2019 06:24 AM
    belt grinder
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  2. Custom machining 6061 aluminum hinges

    Started by PB Machines, Dec 5, 2019 03:34 AM
    aluminum machining, machining, metal fabrication
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    Dec 6, 2019, 06:07 AM Go to last post
  3. Bandsaw Extension

    Started by Ron Sutton, May 26, 2016 07:35 PM
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    Dec 6, 2019, 04:45 AM Go to last post
  4. How to Build a Rotary Phase Converter

    Started by bobneumann, Nov 28, 2019 09:32 PM
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    Dec 5, 2019, 11:36 PM Go to last post
  5. DIY Welding Cart

    Started by Making Stuff, Dec 5, 2019 07:50 PM
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  6. Mobile scaffold platform

    Started by Frank S, Nov 26, 2019 03:56 PM
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  7. Diamond dresser for pedestal grinder

    Started by shopandmath, Dec 3, 2019 07:48 PM
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  8. Moved: GMC square body score

    Started by PB Machines, Dec 5, 2019 03:49 AM
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  9. Homemade GYRO Machine

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Dec 3, 2019 02:14 PM
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  10. Moved: old hand shaper restoration

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  11. Adjustable Sliding Push Block Table Saw

    Started by Didpoolhall, Dec 3, 2019 11:48 AM
    plywoodworking, push block, push stick, table saw
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  12. Low-Cost Drawer “Kit” By the Foot

    Started by rgsparber, Nov 26, 2019 09:11 AM
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  13. Homemade super fast vise

    Started by Kwandotechnic, Nov 9, 2019 04:38 AM
    metal vise;
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  14. Corner clamps for easy cabinet building

    Started by Christofix, Dec 2, 2019 12:33 PM
    building cabinets, christofix, corner clamp, corner joints, making cabinets
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