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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Month - $250 monthly award

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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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  1. Moved: My Brass Scribe See the Video

    Started by Captainleeward, Feb 15, 2018 09:26 PM
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  2. side kit for my 5x9 trailer

    Started by Frank S, Feb 15, 2018 07:44 PM
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  3. Moved: Knife Bevel Grinding Jig

    Started by mr95gst, Feb 15, 2018 02:35 PM
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  4. Moved: Quick release lathe bed stop modification

    Started by thehomeengineer, Feb 16, 2018 01:01 PM
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  5. Moved: Very poor mans cnc setup

    Started by thehomeengineer, Feb 16, 2018 02:39 PM
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  6. torch adjustable plate bevel attachment

    Started by oldtimer, Feb 16, 2018 07:44 AM
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  7. Digital Readout Display Stand...Sherline 2000 mill

    Started by jjr2001, Feb 12, 2018 02:15 PM
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  8. Moved: Disc/Belt Sander

    Started by Willworkfortools, Feb 13, 2018 07:59 PM
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  9. Double Hole Pole Holder

    Started by Captainleeward, Feb 11, 2018 03:36 PM
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  10. Moved: Making bandsaw wheels

    Started by tonyfoale, Feb 4, 2018 08:29 AM
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  11. HSM May/June 1988 - The Surface grinder (Part4)

    Started by carrdo, Oct 31, 2017 01:21 PM
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  12. Moved: Making more space in the shop

    Started by jjr2001, Feb 10, 2018 04:00 PM
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  13. Morse cone extractor wedge for the column drill

    Started by Eloy Workshop, Feb 10, 2018 03:33 PM
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  14. EZ-Magnetic Chuck Key Holder

    Started by Captainleeward, Feb 4, 2018 03:51 PM
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  15. Moved: Using a 3-jaw and soft jaws to cut eccentric shaft.

    Started by thehomeengineer, Feb 9, 2018 04:28 PM
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  16. Water lifter

    Started by thehomeengineer, Feb 8, 2018 08:08 AM
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  17. YAGR (Yet Another Grinder Rest)

    Started by martink, Feb 8, 2018 09:49 AM
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