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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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  1. How to Square up stock on the milling machine

    Started by shopandmath, Dec 14, 2019 11:37 AM
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  2. Tomahawk made from Snap-On wrench - photo

    Started by Jon, Dec 14, 2019 05:04 PM
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  3. O-ring measuring calipers - photo

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  4. Rock climber photography rig - photo

    Started by Jon, Dec 15, 2019 09:51 PM
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  5. Forging and heat treating a knife from coil spring

    Started by Matt Owens, Dec 15, 2019 09:57 PM
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  6. Cheap homemade heavy duty bench vise - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 16, 2019 12:06 PM
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  7. Homemade shop press punch table - videos

    Started by Jon, Dec 16, 2019 12:11 PM
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  8. Moved: Chuck scroll cleaning tool

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  9. Solvent factory fire - GIF

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  10. Homemade laser level from laser and level - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 17, 2019 11:46 AM
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  11. Ultimate homemade table saw jigs - videos

    Started by Jon, Dec 17, 2019 11:48 AM
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  12. Stringed instrument soundpost resetting tools - photo

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  13. Homemade metal tube cleaning machine - video

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  14. Homemade frame squaring jig - video

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  15. 1848 panorama of steamboats at waterfront - photo

    Started by Jon, Dec 18, 2019 05:04 PM
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  16. Homemade slow speed grinder from drill press - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 20, 2019 10:28 AM
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  17. Homemade diestock guide - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 20, 2019 10:31 AM
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  18. Grinding and shaprening a home-made knife

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