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Talk about homemade tools and ideas for homemade tools in this forum. If you post any of your homemade tools, they'll be automatically added to the HomemadeTools.net directory of homemade tools, and credited to your username. The best tools are awarded a $100 weekly prize. Tool tips and tricks should go in the Tool Tips and Tricks subforum.

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  1. Ask any questions about building homemade tools in here. Ask for plans, details on tool design and construction, information on sourcing parts and materials, or anything else.

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  1. Slip roller - video

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  4. Angle grinder extension - video

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  5. Powered bead roller - video

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  6. Vise speed handle - video

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  7. Rotary table fixture plate - videos

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  8. Metal lathe - video

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  9. Die holder parts - video

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  10. Jigsaw hacks - video

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  11. Rebar knot handle - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 28, 2022 01:44 PM
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  12. CNC attachment for lathe - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 27, 2022 02:59 PM
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  13. Air compressor from scrap tank - video

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  14. Sheetmetal cone roller - video

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  15. Soda blaster - video

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  16. Rebar bottle opener - video

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  17. Propane tank smoker - video

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  18. Firewood elevator - video

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  19. Polygon lathe cutter mechanism - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 23, 2022 02:24 PM
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