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

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  1. English Wheels (videos)

    Started by kbalch, Dec 23, 2015 05:27 PM
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  2. Press Brakes (videos)

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    Started by kbalch, Dec 23, 2015 03:11 PM
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  5. Moved: Homemade 4x4 Tractor

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  6. Wood Lathe Update.

    Started by Captainleeward, Dec 19, 2015 02:16 PM
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  7. Moved: Unimat SL Tailstock Lever Action Clamping Screws

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  8. Logging Tools (videos)

    Started by kbalch, Dec 21, 2015 04:12 PM
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  9. Leatherworking Tools (videos)

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  10. Aluminum Casting (videos)

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  11. Barrel Rifling (videos)

    Started by kbalch, Dec 21, 2015 10:27 AM
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  12. Forges (videos)

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  13. Bandsaw Mills (videos)

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  14. Ring Rollers

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  15. Engine Hoists (videos)

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  16. Tractors (videos)

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  17. Electrical Generators (videos)

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    Started by kbalch, Dec 20, 2015 04:31 PM
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