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  1. Moved: Belt sander dust collection and 10" disc sander

    Started by mr95gst, Jul 27, 2015 04:34 PM
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  2. Making a large anvil

    Started by Garage workshop, Jul 17, 2015 02:49 AM
    anvilmaking, blacksmithing, diy anvil, homemade anvil, large anvil
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  3. Portable one person pressure brake bleeder

    Started by jere, Jul 25, 2015 01:35 AM
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  4. I-beam light and camera dolly

    Started by jere, Jul 25, 2015 02:47 AM
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    Jul 29, 2015, 08:19 PM Go to last post
  5. Moved: Homemade Hammer drill press 10" Stroke

    Started by Boyntonstu, Jul 21, 2015 09:43 AM
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  6. Tools that I have constructed.

    Started by machiningfool, Jul 27, 2015 07:51 AM
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  7. Moved: Diy fume extractor

    Started by AMG warkshop, Jul 27, 2015 06:54 PM
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  8. Moved: What's your average day like?

    Started by kbalch, Jul 27, 2015 03:55 PM
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  9. Tiny marking gauge

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Jul 27, 2015 06:53 AM
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  10. Making a marking gauge

    Started by Garage workshop, Jul 26, 2015 03:38 PM
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  11. Making a marking knife

    Started by Garage workshop, Jul 26, 2015 03:35 PM
    homemade lathe, jigsaw blade, marking knife, wood turning, woodworking
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  12. Making a hammer + handle making

    Started by Garage workshop, Jul 26, 2015 03:30 PM
    blacksmithing, forging, forging a hammer, hammer making, making a hammer
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  13. Instant Table Sander and Homemade Scroll Saw

    Started by Boyntonstu, Jul 25, 2015 07:31 AM
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  14. Moved: What are you learning right now?

    Started by kbalch, Jul 20, 2015 04:10 PM
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  15. Moved: Shop Made Diamond Tool Sharpener

    Started by Mike Walton, Jul 21, 2015 09:21 PM
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  16. Dowel Maker

    Started by Boyntonstu, Jul 24, 2015 08:30 AM
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  17. Moved: Dedicated Dovetailing Bench

    Started by Brendon, Jul 21, 2015 01:39 AM
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  18. Wooden smoker

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  19. Truck load Lifting Tool

    Started by Boyntonstu, Jul 20, 2015 09:31 PM
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  20. How to Take Care of Your Nuts

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