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  1. Simple SDS drill adaptor.

    Started by Rorschach, Apr 30, 2018 03:28 AM
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  2. Moved: Lath Chuck Depth Stop

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Apr 29, 2018 11:26 PM
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  3. Boring Bar Tool Post for Sherline Lathe

    Started by jjr2001, Apr 27, 2018 07:21 PM
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  4. MY take on well known Bender

    Started by garage nut, Jan 6, 2018 11:06 PM
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  5. Moved: Fast Change Rocker Tool Post Holders for the Lathe QCTP

    Started by jjr2001, Apr 27, 2018 07:41 PM
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  6. Moved: A Power Rock Rake

    Started by rgsparber, Apr 15, 2018 02:46 PM
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  7. CNC Cabinet

    Started by davegsc, Apr 8, 2016 03:18 PM
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  8. Moved: Two Sets of Parallels from one set. Milling vise accessory

    Started by jjr2001, Apr 27, 2018 07:08 PM
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  9. Moved: Scrap bin scribe

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  10. Moved: Drillpress DRO

    Started by Bellevue Woodshop, Apr 26, 2018 09:24 AM
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  11. Moved: Making Tower Sander

    Started by Bellevue Woodshop, Apr 23, 2018 01:07 PM
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  12. Mill Tramming Tool

    Started by TomBuildsStuff, Apr 25, 2018 08:15 PM
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  13. LED holder - solid brass DIY

    Started by rendoman, Apr 25, 2018 06:08 PM
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  14. Vise forworking with circuit boards

    Started by Don42, Apr 23, 2018 08:57 PM
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  15. Moved: Axle stands

    Started by thehomeengineer, Apr 22, 2018 02:29 PM
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  16. Moved: New power finger file.

    Started by th62, Apr 23, 2018 02:38 AM
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  17. Sherline Lathe Ball Head DRO stand with brass base

    Started by jjr2001, Apr 23, 2018 10:56 AM
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  18. My Case (Rifle) Cleaner

    Started by garage nut, Apr 22, 2018 06:56 AM
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  19. Sorting shelf

    Started by Tuomas, Apr 22, 2018 11:19 AM
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  20. Metal shrinker

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