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

    Started by Jon, Jul 15, 2024 07:21 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: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

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  1. Lightbulb adjustable step drill for bolt

    Started by glockart, Jan 2, 2014 12:44 PM
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    Jan 3, 2014, 11:58 AM Go to last post
  2. Drawing Compound Angled holes with 3D CAD

    Started by rgsparber, Dec 31, 2013 06:50 AM
    cad drawings, compound angles
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    Jan 2, 2014, 03:36 PM Go to last post
  3. Gingery Shaper

    Started by rgsparber, Dec 31, 2013 06:46 AM
    casting, shaper
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    Dec 31, 2013, 12:00 PM Go to last post
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    Dec 30, 2013, 08:38 AM Go to last post
  4. Jack stand/car ramp

    Started by gto57, Dec 13, 2013 10:07 PM
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    Dec 26, 2013, 04:00 PM Go to last post
  5. MY frame saw

    Started by azur, Dec 19, 2013 05:46 PM
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    Dec 20, 2013, 09:04 AM Go to last post
  6. sheet metal profile cutter

    Started by duncan.briffa, Dec 16, 2013 12:53 PM
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    Dec 16, 2013, 12:53 PM Go to last post
  7. Plan / Drawing Holder

    Started by Catfish, Dec 15, 2013 09:57 AM
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    Dec 16, 2013, 09:08 AM Go to last post
  8. Drill Bit Rack

    Started by Catfish, Dec 13, 2013 02:44 PM
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    Dec 16, 2013, 09:03 AM Go to last post
  9. Fly Cutter 3" cutting dia.

    Started by Catfish, Dec 13, 2013 02:36 PM
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    Dec 16, 2013, 09:02 AM Go to last post
  10. Moved: Box for Tram Gage

    Started by Catfish, Dec 15, 2013 09:51 AM
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  11. Jaws for odd shapes.

    Started by ColWA, Dec 12, 2013 07:57 PM
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    Dec 13, 2013, 08:12 AM Go to last post
  12. Bottle openers

    Started by Workshopshed, Dec 12, 2013 08:26 AM
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    Dec 13, 2013, 02:12 AM Go to last post
  13. Moved: Deck Board Straightener

    Started by MetalDesigner, Dec 9, 2013 06:46 PM
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  14. Mill Tramming Gauge for Christmas

    Started by Catfish, Dec 11, 2013 01:15 PM
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    Dec 11, 2013, 01:56 PM Go to last post
  15. Valve Cage & Mandrel

    Started by Catfish, Dec 8, 2013 01:37 PM
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    Dec 9, 2013, 09:23 AM Go to last post
  16. Shopmade Panel Saw

    Started by fordyy, Dec 5, 2013 03:13 AM
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    Dec 5, 2013, 08:48 AM Go to last post
  17. Clock disassembly tool

    Started by Workshopshed, Nov 30, 2013 01:30 PM
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    Dec 2, 2013, 11:03 AM Go to last post
  18. 9 peice chisel cabinet

    Started by MDWoodArt, Nov 26, 2013 01:08 PM
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    Nov 30, 2013, 01:45 PM Go to last post
  19. Surf Mat Rolling Welding Iron

    Started by weldup, Nov 24, 2013 02:21 PM
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