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

    Started by Jon, Jul 15, 2024 07:21 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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  1. Lightbulb Blackening of metal

    Started by Kovanca Polock, Jul 5, 2020 03:09 AM
    blackening of metal, diy, do it yourself, how to make, metal
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    Jul 11, 2020, 09:08 AM Go to last post
  2. Tailstock Die Holder

    Started by bouboulas, Jul 10, 2020 11:42 AM
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    Jul 11, 2020, 05:20 AM Go to last post
  3. Homemade hydraulic vise

    Started by andrewwoody, Jul 10, 2020 08:38 PM
    home made vise, homemade vise, hydraulic vise
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    Jul 11, 2020, 05:15 AM Go to last post
  4. " EASY DIY WHISKEY DISPENSER

    Started by orioncons36, Jul 10, 2020 08:07 PM
    diy, homemade, how to, unique idea, whiskey dispenser
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    Jul 11, 2020, 04:09 AM Go to last post
  5. Thumbs up "IDEA FOR ANGLE GRINDER ATTACHMENT"

    Started by orioncons36, Jul 10, 2020 07:51 PM
    cutting, drill press, fabrication, vise, welding
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    Jul 11, 2020, 03:26 AM Go to last post
  6. Moved: DIY Simple & Precison Circular Saw Track Guide

    Started by Didpoolhall, Jul 10, 2020 12:41 PM
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  7. simple tongs

    Started by celsoari, Jul 10, 2020 02:44 PM
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    Jul 11, 2020, 03:13 AM Go to last post
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    Jul 11, 2020, 03:09 AM Go to last post
  8. Adjustable Clamping Spacers

    Started by kess, Jul 6, 2020 06:25 AM
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    Jul 10, 2020, 07:41 AM Go to last post
  9. Panel hammer.

    Started by th62, Jul 10, 2020 03:42 AM
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    Jul 10, 2020, 05:24 AM Go to last post
  10. Moved: Leg vise from junk

    Started by Tuomas, Jul 3, 2020 01:52 AM
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  11. Moved: apprentice vise

    Started by celsoari, Jul 3, 2020 02:43 PM
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  12. Moved: "GREAT IDEA FOR ANGLE GRINDER ATTACHMENT"

    Started by orioncons36, Jul 9, 2020 09:13 AM
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    Jul 9, 2020, 05:39 AM Go to last post
  13. Boring head build update

    Started by ttmrj, Jul 9, 2020 04:40 AM
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    Jul 9, 2020, 04:40 AM Go to last post
  14. Boring head

    Started by ttmrj, Jul 2, 2020 09:49 AM
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    Jul 8, 2020, 07:42 PM Go to last post
  15. Cool Orbital adapter for angle grinder and drill.

    Started by manshands, Jul 7, 2020 09:57 AM
    adapter, angle grinder, drill, orbital sander
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    Jul 8, 2020, 04:41 PM Go to last post
  16. CNC HANDWHEEL

    Started by rep, Jul 6, 2020 01:26 PM
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    Jul 8, 2020, 04:34 PM Go to last post
  17. Unhappy Portable Drill Guide [Free Plans + 3D model]

    Started by Mazay, Jul 6, 2020 10:56 AM
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    Jul 8, 2020, 04:26 PM Go to last post
  18. Adjustable Push Block Table Saw For Safety Cut

    Started by Didpoolhall, Jul 5, 2020 03:26 PM
    plywoodworking, push block, safety, table saw
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    Jul 8, 2020, 04:21 PM Go to last post



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