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  1. Moved: Modifying small screws

    Started by mklotz, Aug 29, 2015 05:29 PM
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  2. Moved: Home made threading tap

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  3. Tripod quick release

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  4. Catcher for small part-offs

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  5. Moved: Slide hammer prick punch

    Started by mklotz, Sep 1, 2015 05:14 PM
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  6. Moved: Shop gadgets

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  7. Moved: Hander

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  8. WIP - Magnifier Lamp

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  9. Table Saw Cabinet

    Started by mr95gst, Sep 1, 2015 12:53 PM
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  10. Moved: One liners

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  11. Moved: Sharpening tiny drills

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  12. Moved: Shorty scriber

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  13. Moved: Making a large axe

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  14. The Miterset

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  15. Moved: Speciality hammers

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  16. Hole diameter gage

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  18. RF-30 Gib Retainer Modification

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  19. Shop IV stand

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  20. Shifting chuck jaws

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