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  1. Moved: x-axis dro for my vintage lathe.

    Started by schor, Jun 6, 2015 11:38 PM
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  2. bushing removal tool

    Started by schor, Jun 10, 2015 10:50 AM
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    Jun 14, 2015, 06:24 PM Go to last post
  3. Moved: Old drill chuck

    Started by panosam, Jun 3, 2015 12:33 PM
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  4. Jig for holes.

    Started by Hotz, Jun 9, 2015 09:10 PM
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    Jun 12, 2015, 06:59 PM Go to last post
  5. Moved: press brake

    Started by jniolon, Jun 9, 2015 09:01 PM
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  6. Moved: Workshop and/or Project Motivation Issues?

    Started by kbalch, Jun 1, 2015 02:06 PM
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  7. Moved: Your favorite building project?

    Started by kbalch, Jun 8, 2015 02:42 PM
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  8. Vice Handle Modification HF.

    Started by Captainleeward, Nov 6, 2014 12:37 PM
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    Jun 10, 2015, 03:14 PM Go to last post
  9. Improved Lathe Feed Lever Pivot Stop

    Started by Paul Jones, Jun 10, 2015 09:50 AM
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    Jun 10, 2015, 01:03 PM Go to last post
  10. MY HOME MADE MFT TABLE -

    Started by kadambi, Jan 2, 2015 03:20 AM
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    Jun 10, 2015, 11:50 AM Go to last post
  11. Faux leather cases for my tools

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Jun 8, 2015 04:08 AM
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    Jun 9, 2015, 04:26 AM Go to last post
  12. Floodlight stand for the shop

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Jun 8, 2015 04:22 AM
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  13. drum sander

    Started by panosam, Jun 4, 2015 01:51 AM
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  14. Spuds

    Started by rgsparber, Jun 4, 2015 01:03 PM
    edge finder, mill, origin
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  15. [Rebuild] Tenonning Jig

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Jun 5, 2015 04:34 AM
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  16. Moved: Tool Makers Vise

    Started by rossbotics, May 30, 2015 02:59 PM
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  17. Long reach cam clamps

    Started by Christophe Mineau, May 28, 2015 10:38 AM
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  18. Handtruck cum Racing Tricycle

    Started by Wmrra13, Jun 2, 2015 11:47 AM
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  19. Lathe Belt Tension Adjustment Nut

    Started by Paul Jones, May 30, 2015 11:19 AM
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