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  1. CNC Cabinet

    Started by davegsc, Apr 8, 2016 04:18 PM
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  2. Moved: Two Sets of Parallels from one set. Milling vise accessory

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

    Started by Canobi, Apr 22, 2018 07:07 PM
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  4. Moved: Drillpress DRO

    Started by Bellevue Woodshop, Apr 26, 2018 10:24 AM
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  5. Moved: Making Tower Sander

    Started by Bellevue Woodshop, Apr 23, 2018 02:07 PM
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  6. Mill Tramming Tool

    Started by TomBuildsStuff, Apr 25, 2018 09:15 PM
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  7. LED holder - solid brass DIY

    Started by rendoman, Apr 25, 2018 07:08 PM
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  8. Vise forworking with circuit boards

    Started by Don42, Apr 23, 2018 09:57 PM
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  9. Moved: Axle stands

    Started by thehomeengineer, Apr 22, 2018 03:29 PM
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  10. Moved: New power finger file.

    Started by th62, Apr 23, 2018 03:38 AM
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  11. Sherline Lathe Ball Head DRO stand with brass base

    Started by jjr2001, Apr 23, 2018 11:56 AM
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  12. My Case (Rifle) Cleaner

    Started by garage nut, Apr 22, 2018 07:56 AM
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  13. Sorting shelf

    Started by Tuomas, Apr 22, 2018 12:19 PM
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  14. Metal shrinker

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  15. Small milling machine conversion to CNC

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  16. Overhead pneumatic hose connection.

    Started by Tuomas, Apr 19, 2018 07:17 AM
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  17. Moved: Cheap-n-Easy tap holders

    Started by bobs409, Apr 18, 2018 11:16 AM
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  18. Moved: Sight Adjustment Press or Small Screw Driven Press

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