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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. Scrapping out a full brine tank

    Started by rgsparber, Jan 26, 2022 06:02 PM
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    demolition, water softener
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  2. 121.6 Threads Per Inch

    Started by rgsparber, Feb 13, 2022 07:21 AM
    fine threads
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  3. Hold parts in a vise by a thread

    Started by rgsparber, Dec 27, 2021 09:11 AM
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    Dec 28, 2021, 06:50 AM Go to last post
  4. Installing Power Strips with Multiple Keyhole slots

    Started by rgsparber, Jan 29, 2022 02:44 PM
    fasteners
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    Feb 4, 2022, 04:33 AM Go to last post
  5. Of Vise Jaws and Parallels

    Started by rgsparber, Feb 17, 2022 03:36 PM
    parallels, vise jaws
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  6. Marking extension cords

    Started by rgsparber, Dec 5, 2021 07:43 AM
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    Dec 11, 2021, 08:31 PM Go to last post
  7. Arduino C++ Pointers

    Started by rgsparber, Nov 2, 2021 06:09 PM
    arduino, c++, pointers, software
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  8. Moved: What's the deal with electric motors?

    Started by richardcrane, Feb 26, 2016 05:39 PM
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  9. Moved: source for left hand thread nut and bolts

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  10. Moved: Looking for parts

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  11. Moved: Can you identify this tool?

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  12. General Tools Machinist

    Started by richkat, Feb 12, 2015 08:31 PM
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  13. Post Exhaust on a petrol generator

    Started by rlloyd, Nov 3, 2017 02:37 AM
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  14. Simple Solutions for the Shop

    Started by rlm98253, Feb 8, 2020 07:12 PM
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  15. Moved: Convert a hydr floor jack to air/hydraulic?

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  16. Moved: Square Stop Block for Harbor Freight Bender

    Started by rmidgett, Jun 29, 2019 01:50 PM
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  17. Moved: Going down the well

    Started by Rob ski, Oct 19, 2018 09:11 PM
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  18. Moved: Tractor PTO Leyland drop plate.

    Started by Robonthemoor, Dec 15, 2018 04:51 AM
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  19. Moved: DIFFERENTIATING ALUMINIUM BRONZE AND BERYLLIUM COPPER

    Started by Rorschach, Sep 16, 2018 06:10 AM
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  20. Retrofitting and old benchtop CNC mill - Town Labs 512

    Started by Rusty Knuckles, Oct 17, 2019 03:11 AM
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