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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: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 29, 2017 02:49 PM
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  1. Tee Handle Hex Driver

    Started by Captainleeward, Nov 9, 2017 04:30 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    Nov 13, 2017, 02:14 PM Go to last post
  2. Moved: Lathe Cutting Tool Holder

    Started by Captainleeward, Nov 10, 2017 02:16 PM
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  3. Small Workshop Lift-Table

    Started by MetalDesigner, Dec 5, 2013 04:41 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 9,786
    Nov 12, 2017, 12:56 PM Go to last post
  4. 3 point top link remake

    Started by Frank S, Nov 10, 2017 07:00 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    Nov 11, 2017, 07:26 PM Go to last post
  5. Power Hack Saw help needed

    Started by garage nut, Oct 3, 2017 11:36 AM
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    • Replies: 47
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    Nov 10, 2017, 08:25 PM Go to last post
  6. tapered alignment / anvil punch

    Started by Frank S, Nov 10, 2017 06:31 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Nov 10, 2017, 07:45 PM Go to last post
  7. Moved: Adjustable height round forming anvil

    Started by Frank S, Nov 8, 2017 06:03 PM
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  8. 12-20kW PTO-driven 3 point generator for tractor

    Started by Rancher, Nov 8, 2017 08:09 AM
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    Nov 10, 2017, 02:33 PM Go to last post
  9. Build a Panel Cutting Jig

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Nov 9, 2017 08:03 AM
    cutting plywood, diy, free plans, panel cutting jig, shop equipment
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    Nov 10, 2017, 06:47 AM Go to last post
  10. Portable Info or Craft Fair Vendor Booth

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Nov 9, 2017 03:58 PM
    display booth, diy, information booth, portable, vendor booth
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    Nov 10, 2017, 06:44 AM Go to last post
  11. Make a Rubber Stamp with Your Logo

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Nov 9, 2017 07:55 AM
    diy ink stamping, logo, rubber stamp, stamp, stamping
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    Nov 10, 2017, 06:40 AM Go to last post
  12. Make a Branding Iron with your Logo

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Nov 9, 2017 07:50 AM
    branding iron, diy, homemade, how to, stamp
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    Nov 10, 2017, 06:35 AM Go to last post
  13. DIY FastCap Clone Drill Index

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Nov 9, 2017 07:33 AM
    diy, drill bit storage system, free plans, homemade, kiss drill index
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    Nov 10, 2017, 06:31 AM Go to last post
  14. Moved: Large Diameter Clam Shell Knurler

    Started by Shelly142, Nov 3, 2017 10:22 PM
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  15. Moved: Anyone make a Gauge Pod?

    Started by Spokerider, Nov 9, 2017 08:46 AM
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  16. Battery Cable Crimp tool

    Started by Spokerider, Oct 25, 2017 11:26 AM
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    Nov 9, 2017, 08:33 AM Go to last post
  17. Moved: 52100 Field Craft knife

    Started by will52100, Sep 1, 2017 06:34 PM
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  18. Bering positioner

    Started by Captainleeward, Nov 7, 2017 01:44 PM
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    Nov 8, 2017, 06:13 PM Go to last post
  19. Moved: Rotary Welding Stand - Foot Operated

    Started by brianhw, Nov 7, 2017 02:50 PM
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  20. Patching Schedule 40 1/2" PVC pipe

    Started by rgsparber, Nov 2, 2017 08:05 AM
    irrigation, pvc pipe, repair
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    Nov 8, 2017, 07:54 AM Go to last post



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