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  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

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  1. Remove Scallops Save Fingers

    Started by jjr2001, Sep 15, 2016 10:57 PM
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    Sep 21, 2016, 01:47 AM Go to last post
  2. Moved: auto-balancing bench grinder arbors

    Started by mattthemuppet, Aug 14, 2016 10:40 PM
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  3. Removing the diamond pattern from 5" vise jaws.

    Started by jjr2001, Sep 9, 2016 05:32 PM
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  4. A Soft Pipe Insertion Tool

    Started by rgsparber, Aug 28, 2016 09:34 PM
    irrigation, lathe work, soft to hard pipe coupler
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    Sep 20, 2016, 07:28 PM Go to last post
  5. Moved: Dial Test Iindicator Accessories

    Started by Metaler, Sep 8, 2016 03:54 PM
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  6. project english wheel

    Started by Eberson luiz, Sep 15, 2016 08:40 AM
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  7. Anvil stand

    Started by rendoman, Jul 20, 2016 07:14 PM
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  8. farm tractor

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  9. Oak Machinist Tool Box

    Started by jjr2001, Sep 14, 2016 07:37 PM
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  10. Table saw modification

    Started by Redwoods, Sep 15, 2016 10:22 PM
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  11. Cleaning paint brushes

    Started by Redwoods, Sep 15, 2016 09:57 PM
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  12. Custom Glassblowing Tools

    Started by davidpatchen, Sep 12, 2016 03:37 PM
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  13. Lead Hammer

    Started by jjr2001, Sep 12, 2016 04:19 PM
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  14. Rotary Table

    Started by Metaler, Sep 11, 2016 02:50 PM
    harold hall, rotary table
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  15. Moved: "Dremelathe" diy woodworking station.

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  16. MAGNETIC PIN

    Started by morsa, Sep 10, 2016 03:05 PM
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  17. DRILL PRESS TABLE

    Started by morsa, Sep 12, 2016 07:18 PM
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  18. Depth micrometer caliper attachment

    Started by mattthemuppet, Sep 13, 2016 11:58 AM
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  19. Mini Mill Circuit Board Cooling

    Started by jjr2001, Sep 6, 2016 12:58 PM
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  20. Vise Stand

    Started by billster, Sep 4, 2016 03:41 PM
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