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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. Thumbs up Rossbotics Angle Dresser

    Started by Tek12h, Dec 6, 2019 06:12 AM
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  2. Moved: Gin pole and hoist for my Bckhoe

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  3. Clamps as a vice

    Started by garage nut, Dec 11, 2019 11:41 PM
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    Dec 12, 2019, 03:43 AM Go to last post
  4. Wooden Lathe - DIY (Strong)

    Started by RCTURKA, Dec 11, 2019 12:19 PM
    diy lathe, lathe, lathe making, wooden lathe
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    Dec 11, 2019, 06:16 PM Go to last post
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    Started by bouboulas, Dec 11, 2019 09:47 AM
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    Dec 11, 2019, 02:44 PM Go to last post
  6. Homemade Sheet Metal Cutting Tool

    Started by Kwandotechnic, Dec 11, 2019 06:26 AM
    sheet metal cutter;
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    Dec 11, 2019, 02:38 PM Go to last post
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  7. Moved: How to Wiring Universal Washing Machine Motor

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  8. DIY Table Saw Fence System

    Started by Didpoolhall, Dec 11, 2019 04:27 AM
    fence, plywoodworking, table saw
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    Dec 11, 2019, 04:27 AM Go to last post
  9. Forged layout knife from coil spring.

    Started by Matt Owens, Dec 8, 2019 05:05 PM
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    Dec 10, 2019, 07:28 PM Go to last post
  10. DIY Automatic Transmission Lifting/Holding Fixture

    Started by tony b, Dec 10, 2019 02:30 PM
    transmission fixture, transmission stand
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    Dec 10, 2019, 07:21 PM Go to last post
  11. Moved: Motorizing my Bead Roller..Cheap

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  12. CONCRETE WELD MESH LIFTER

    Started by ranald, Dec 7, 2019 06:45 PM
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  13. Cool BEEHIVE FRAME WIRING JIG

    Started by ranald, Dec 8, 2019 07:11 PM
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    Dec 9, 2019, 01:24 AM Go to last post
  14. Steel security bars fabrication

    Started by PB Machines, Dec 8, 2019 04:00 PM
    metal fabrication, shop security, tig welding
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    Dec 8, 2019, 05:54 PM Go to last post
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    Started by HandmadeCreativeChannel, Dec 8, 2019 09:07 AM
    circular saw, drill, drill power, handsaw, table saw
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  17. DIY Simple 10" Disc Sander Powered Drill

    Started by Didpoolhall, Dec 6, 2019 01:34 PM
    disc sander, plywoodworking
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