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  1. Moved: Vise Handle

    Started by rossbotics, Jul 22, 2018 03:20 AM
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  2. Moved: Fixed drill press vise..

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  4. Moved: Carbide Insert Dovetail and Chamfer Cutters

    Started by old_toolmaker, Jul 22, 2018 06:37 PM
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  5. Panbrake plans Review

    Started by JimTawakoni, Jul 23, 2018 08:42 PM
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  6. Moved: Collet inserts for square stock

    Started by mklotz, Jul 16, 2018 04:09 PM
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  7. Moved: Pinion shaft bearing race install tool

    Started by Frank S, Jul 9, 2018 01:05 AM
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  8. Moved: Third slide for threading on a watchmaker lathe

    Started by threesixesinarow, Jul 15, 2018 02:26 PM
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  9. Moved: Electronic diode tester

    Started by mklotz, Jul 6, 2018 10:21 AM
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  10. Grinder Stand

    Started by jackhoying, Jun 18, 2015 06:05 AM
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  11. Customizing a Unimat

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  12. Moved: Turning detail on long acetal rod

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  13. Mini bench block ring saver

    Started by mklotz, Jul 17, 2018 02:46 PM
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  14. Moved: quick change tool post

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  15. Moved: Round Stock Vise

    Started by rossbotics, Jul 18, 2018 05:07 AM
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  16. Moved: A simple tool for Arthritic Hands

    Started by philipUsesWood&Brass, Jul 18, 2018 12:48 AM
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  17. Moved: Custom Machine Badge

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  18. Drill press lathe chuck mount.

    Started by Rorschach, Jul 18, 2018 06:05 AM
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  19. Axle bearing install tool

    Started by Frank S, Jul 14, 2018 11:42 PM
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  20. Post INTERLOCKING-BRICK MAKING MACHINE FROM A SHOP PRESS

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