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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. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 29, 2017 02:49 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

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  1. Pulse Width Modulated Crockpot makes Yogurt

    Started by rgsparber, May 29, 2016 09:02 PM
    cooking, yogurt
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    Jun 8, 2016, 03:41 AM Go to last post
  2. Moved: Jib crane for my machine shop van

    Started by Frank S, Mar 12, 2016 04:57 PM
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  3. Quick "T" bolt

    Started by Frank S, Jun 5, 2016 10:23 PM
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  4. Forklift flat boom

    Started by Frank S, Jun 6, 2016 09:55 PM
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    Jun 8, 2016, 04:18 AM Go to last post
  5. Making handy push sticks

    Started by tony_912, Jun 8, 2016 10:51 AM
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  6. Moved: Foredom-Panavise carrier

    Started by mklotz, May 31, 2016 05:04 PM
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  7. Biscuit Jointer Spline Jig

    Started by Terry1967, Jun 6, 2016 10:59 AM
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    Jun 9, 2016, 05:27 AM Go to last post
  8. Power Down Feed Button

    Started by bstanga, Jun 3, 2016 12:29 PM
    drilling, knurling, lathe, mill, reaming
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  9. Homemade Bradawl

    Started by Terry1967, Jun 6, 2016 10:43 AM
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  10. Moved: Homemade toolbox side box

    Started by C-Bag, Jun 6, 2016 06:55 PM
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  11. Moved: Tracked mini dumper

    Started by Vyacheslav.Nevolya, Jun 4, 2016 01:39 PM
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  12. Moved: Double "T" nut

    Started by Frank S, Jun 5, 2016 10:17 PM
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  13. Turnbuckle System for Small Dog Gate

    Started by Paul Jones, Jun 7, 2016 09:06 PM
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  14. Moved: Diy hacksaw blade handle

    Started by AMG warkshop, May 27, 2016 04:29 PM
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  15. Moved: Drill press table with dust collection fence.

    Started by Powless Design, Dec 21, 2014 04:38 PM
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  16. Moved: Drilling machine

    Started by Vyacheslav.Nevolya, Mar 22, 2016 10:58 AM
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  17. Stainless Steel Barbecue with double layer bottom

    Started by kess, Jun 10, 2016 12:30 PM
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    Jun 11, 2016, 07:01 PM Go to last post
  18. Picture Frame Jig

    Started by Captainleeward, Jun 10, 2016 02:34 PM
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    Jun 11, 2016, 07:05 PM Go to last post
  19. 6" grinder motor for tool post grinder

    Started by lazarus, Jun 10, 2016 07:39 PM
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