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  1. Panel Joggler

    Started by richthemechanic, Oct 20, 2013 12:16 PM
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    Oct 21, 2013, 08:51 AM Go to last post
  2. CV axle puller

    Started by Ole Nasty, Oct 17, 2013 07:38 PM
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    Oct 18, 2013, 08:11 AM Go to last post
  3. clamp blocks

    Started by naughtyboy, Oct 15, 2013 04:55 AM
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    Oct 15, 2013, 08:27 AM Go to last post
  4. 90 Degree Corner Brace

    Started by Alien, Oct 14, 2013 08:37 PM
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    Oct 15, 2013, 08:26 AM Go to last post
  5. universal crankshaft pulley holder / automotive

    Started by blknblu, Oct 14, 2013 07:52 PM
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    Oct 15, 2013, 08:24 AM Go to last post
  6. Spot welder

    Started by robert62, Oct 13, 2013 10:23 AM
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    Oct 14, 2013, 08:28 AM Go to last post
  7. Alaskan style slabbing mill

    Started by Ed, Oct 11, 2013 12:50 AM
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    Oct 11, 2013, 07:51 AM Go to last post
  8. Made a wood lathe

    Started by Ed, Oct 9, 2013 03:23 PM
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  9. Smile Palm size router plane

    Started by wormil, Oct 4, 2013 09:39 PM
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    Oct 6, 2013, 06:37 PM Go to last post
  10. Smile Carbide tools for wood lathe

    Started by wormil, Oct 4, 2013 09:34 PM
    carbide tool, lathe tool
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  11. Smile Chip Carving Knife

    Started by wormil, Oct 4, 2013 09:30 PM
    chip carving, knife, whittling
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  12. Digital Depth Gauge

    Started by Harvey Melvin Richards, Oct 4, 2013 11:24 AM
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    Oct 4, 2013, 01:57 PM Go to last post
  13. truck bed dolly

    Started by jniolon, Oct 3, 2013 02:28 PM
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  14. ball turning/radius tool

    Started by riaanras, Sep 29, 2013 05:32 AM
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    Oct 2, 2013, 09:26 AM Go to last post
  15. Washing macine fix.

    Started by Podzak, Oct 1, 2013 09:24 AM
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    Oct 2, 2013, 07:39 AM Go to last post
  16. lathe tool holder and ring collet

    Started by naughtyboy, Sep 28, 2013 06:22 AM
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    Sep 30, 2013, 08:45 AM Go to last post
  17. Moved: Experimental Measurement System

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  18. Hydraulic Crimper Mounting Plate

    Started by astroracer, Sep 22, 2013 06:54 PM
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    Sep 27, 2013, 04:00 AM Go to last post
  19. drill clamp and drill tapping aid

    Started by naughtyboy, Sep 21, 2013 04:09 AM
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