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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Tool Tip of the Month - $100 monthly award

    Started by Jon, Mar 10, 2023 08:29 AM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Tool Tips and Tricks

    Started by Jon, Feb 10, 2023 06:11 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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  1. Get off a stubborn grinding wheel with no tools (to speak of).

    Started by cognitdiss, Apr 14, 2024 07:40 PM
    kluge, pedestal grinders, tip, trick, vitrified wheel 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 282
    cognitdiss
    Apr 17, 2024, 09:21 AM Go to last post

  2. Another tip collection

    Started by Occasional machinist, Apr 10, 2024 03:03 PM
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    Occasional machinist
    Apr 10, 2024, 03:03 PM Go to last post

  3. 216. Relief cuts for hole saws

    Started by Make Things, Apr 10, 2024 02:30 PM
    drilling, hole saw, relief cuts
    • Replies: 0
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    Make Things
    Apr 10, 2024, 02:30 PM Go to last post

  4. How to machine the end face of a block without a square reference.

    Started by Mook, Apr 10, 2024 03:59 AM
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    Apr 10, 2024, 03:59 AM Go to last post

  5. 215. Zero clearance fence for the table saw

    Started by Make Things, Apr 9, 2024 12:19 PM
    fence, table saw, zero clearance
    • Replies: 0
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    Make Things
    Apr 9, 2024, 12:19 PM Go to last post

  6. Lightbulb Cleaning clogged cutting tools.

    Started by tonyfoale, Mar 7, 2024 12:27 PM
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    1 2
    aluminium, carbide, caustic soda, hss steel, naoh 9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 1,946
    davesrepair
    Apr 8, 2024, 02:41 PM Go to last post

  7. Moved: Is anyone from Canada? Montreal or New Brunswick ?

    Started by Andrey Konovalov, Apr 3, 2024 01:20 PM
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  8. 214. Single jaw f-clamps make great hold down clamps

    Started by Make Things, Apr 3, 2024 12:17 PM
    appliance, bench, clamps, hold down
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    Make Things
    Apr 3, 2024, 12:17 PM Go to last post

  9. 213. The wavy bandsaw technique

    Started by Make Things, Mar 15, 2024 09:46 AM
    bandsaw, technique, wavy
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    • Views: 617
    Make Things
    Mar 15, 2024, 09:46 AM Go to last post

  10. Tip for machining a square on the end of a long rod in one go.

    Started by Mook, Mar 14, 2024 01:54 PM
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    Mar 14, 2024, 01:54 PM Go to last post

  11. Lightbulb Liquid plastic PVC and others. Plastic repair

    Started by Kovanca Polock, Mar 14, 2024 09:18 AM
    diy, do it yorself, how to make, plastic, workshop
    • Replies: 0
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    Mar 14, 2024, 09:18 AM Go to last post

  12. how to fix a broken plastic door handle for fiat ducato

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Mar 13, 2024 02:36 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    Mar 13, 2024, 02:36 PM Go to last post

  13. Find circle center without a compass

    Started by mklotz, Mar 10, 2024 04:21 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
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    eimerbuilt
    Mar 12, 2024, 08:48 AM Go to last post

  14. Smart Plier Hack-Masterful Tip for DIY Success

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Mar 10, 2024 03:57 AM
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    Mar 10, 2024, 03:57 AM Go to last post

  15. Old and Broken car speaker? DIY Smart Solution 👌Second Life Speakers

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Mar 7, 2024 03:54 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 223
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    Mar 7, 2024, 03:54 AM Go to last post

  16. How To Setup AC Servos with CNC Mach3 USB RNR Board

    Started by GBWM, Mar 3, 2024 05:15 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 423
    michaelmacnz
    Mar 5, 2024, 04:56 PM Go to last post

  17. A spreader for fitting shoes to motorcycle drum brakes

    Started by tonyfoale, Feb 5, 2024 02:00 AM
    brake drum, brake fitting, brake shoe, motorcycle, motorcycle brake 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
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    tonyfoale
    Mar 4, 2024, 02:58 PM Go to last post

  18. 212. Do not align the blade with the fence (table saw correction)

    Started by Make Things, Mar 4, 2024 10:49 AM
    adjustments, correction, maintenance, safety, table saw
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 620
    Make Things
    Mar 4, 2024, 10:49 AM Go to last post

  19. Unyielding Solution-Stripped Screw Extraction from Wood -Good Solution

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Mar 2, 2024 03:07 AM
    • Replies: 0
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    Mar 2, 2024, 03:07 AM Go to last post

  20. Light up your hydraulic press and make it portable.

    Started by mr_modify1, Mar 1, 2024 12:39 PM
    hydraulic press mod
    • Replies: 0
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