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  1. twisting manual machine

    Started by barberorp, Aug 24, 2013 01:53 PM
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    Aug 26, 2013, 08:51 AM Go to last post
  2. Are you Social?

    Started by kbalch, Oct 29, 2012 12:22 PM
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    Aug 25, 2013, 06:53 AM Go to last post
  3. Bass Drum Dust Collection Cyclone

    Started by Nunley, Aug 20, 2013 07:43 AM
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  4. clamp stud adaptors

    Started by naughtyboy, Aug 19, 2013 01:19 PM
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  5. Laser Printing to Powder Coated Plate

    Started by rgsparber, Aug 19, 2013 08:06 AM
    label making, powder coating, printing on metal
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    Aug 19, 2013, 09:26 AM Go to last post
  6. Engine- Motor jack

    Started by 1951sms, Aug 17, 2013 08:35 AM
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  7. tap holder for lathe

    Started by naughtyboy, Aug 18, 2013 06:24 AM
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  8. drill bit holder/organizer

    Started by naughtyboy, Aug 17, 2013 09:29 AM
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    Aug 19, 2013, 09:15 AM Go to last post
  9. Chip Breaker for a Diamond Tool HoldersŪ

    Started by rgsparber, Aug 8, 2013 02:43 PM
    chip breaker, diamond tool holdersŪ, lathe
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  10. Violin Fiddle Bridge Fitting Fixture

    Started by Nunley, Aug 14, 2013 01:23 PM
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  11. Press

    Started by riaanras, Aug 15, 2013 03:36 AM
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  12. Dril

    Started by riaanras, Aug 15, 2013 03:27 AM
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  13. tube holding jig

    Started by naughtyboy, Aug 11, 2013 10:47 AM
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    Aug 12, 2013, 08:27 AM Go to last post
  14. bike frame jig

    Started by naughtyboy, Aug 10, 2013 10:09 AM
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  15. iPod Touch(r) holder for photography

    Started by rgsparber, Aug 5, 2013 03:06 PM
    expanded pvc, mill, smart phone
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    Aug 6, 2013, 11:43 AM Go to last post
  16. Made a heavy G clamp

    Started by Ed, Aug 4, 2013 03:53 AM
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  17. Stepped Fingers for Harbor Freight 3 in1 Brake

    Started by astroracer, Aug 4, 2013 04:33 PM
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  18. A "security" compression spring die

    Started by Okapi, Aug 4, 2013 05:24 PM
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  19. TIG Torch Holder

    Started by Workshopshed, Jul 28, 2013 03:10 AM
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