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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Month - $250 monthly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 15, 2024 08:21 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 01:29 PM
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  1. Moved: Welding Jigs ...handmade by TROEHL

    Started by TROEHL, Apr 7, 2019 05:25 AM
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  2. Moved: Making a die to press holes in sheet metal

    Started by janochek, Apr 14, 2019 01:24 AM
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    • Replies: 2
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    Apr 18, 2019, 12:50 PM Go to last post
  3. Proof of Concept Powered Drill Press Table

    Started by rgsparber, Apr 14, 2019 05:52 PM
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    • Replies: 30
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    Apr 18, 2019, 12:05 PM Go to last post
  4. Moved: dado blade thread length

    Started by jonnydot, Apr 18, 2019 09:09 AM
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  5. Homemade A Kant Twist Clamp

    Started by Kwandotechnic, Apr 11, 2019 04:31 PM
    kant twist clamp
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,170
    Apr 18, 2019, 04:40 AM Go to last post
  6. Lathe Centering Tool

    Started by Vyacheslav.Nevolya, Apr 17, 2019 04:19 AM
    • Replies: 2
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    Apr 17, 2019, 04:23 PM Go to last post
  7. Drill Guide

    Started by RCTURKA, Apr 17, 2019 10:50 AM
    drill guide
    • Replies: 1
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    Apr 17, 2019, 04:21 PM Go to last post
  8. Trailer Axle Ends

    Started by Menga, Apr 16, 2019 07:12 PM
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    Apr 16, 2019, 08:48 PM Go to last post
  9. Dowel Flute Jig + // Glue Better Dowel Joints!

    Started by Make Things, Apr 16, 2019 07:01 PM
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    Apr 16, 2019, 08:45 PM Go to last post
  10. The Aussie Shed YouTube Videos

    Started by The Aussie Shed, Apr 12, 2019 09:21 AM
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    Apr 16, 2019, 07:01 PM Go to last post
  11. A Horizontal Bandsaw Vise Screw Jack

    Started by rgsparber, Apr 14, 2019 03:36 PM
    bandsaw, jack screw
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    Apr 16, 2019, 06:02 PM Go to last post
  12. Scratch Stock Beading Tool, how to make

    Started by Mikhandmaker, Apr 15, 2019 09:41 AM
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    Apr 16, 2019, 05:46 PM Go to last post
  13. Sawing Threaded Rod Axially

    Started by rgsparber, Apr 14, 2019 04:20 PM
    bandsaw fixture
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    Apr 16, 2019, 01:13 PM Go to last post
  14. Homemade a long scissors

    Started by Kwandotechnic, Apr 14, 2019 07:13 AM
    long scissors
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    Apr 16, 2019, 09:28 AM Go to last post
  15. Smartphone Support on a Tripod

    Started by rgsparber, Apr 14, 2019 02:42 PM
    photography
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    Apr 16, 2019, 08:38 AM Go to last post
  16. Moved: Handmade Drawer and Cabinet Handles

    Started by Frontier Forge, Apr 16, 2019 08:33 AM
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  17. MY HOMEMADE BATTERY SPOT WELDER

    Started by mariost, Apr 13, 2019 03:24 AM
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    Apr 16, 2019, 02:12 AM Go to last post
  18. Homemade Drill Bit Sharpener

    Started by buddyman100, Apr 13, 2019 05:48 PM
    diy drill bit sharpener, drill bit sharpener, sharpener
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    Apr 15, 2019, 09:10 PM Go to last post
  19. Homemade Sandblaster cabinet

    Started by meanwhileinthegarage, Apr 6, 2019 06:33 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    Apr 15, 2019, 09:42 AM Go to last post



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