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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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  2. Post your tool tips and tricks in here. The best tips are awarded a $100 prize. Videos and images of your tool tips are nice, but not necessary.

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

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 01:27 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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

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  1. Sandblaster - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 30, 2022 03:43 PM
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  2. Honing guide - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 30, 2022 03:42 PM
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  3. Miter saw stop - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 30, 2022 03:42 PM
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  4. Moved: Double extended 15/16 socket

    Started by Frank S, Sep 27, 2022 07:26 PM
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  5. HSS insert tool holders

    Started by Occasional machinist, Sep 29, 2022 03:30 AM
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  6. Automatic center punch - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 29, 2022 03:35 PM
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  7. Router lift - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 29, 2022 03:37 PM
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  8. Mini table saw fence - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 29, 2022 03:35 PM
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  9. Vise from gear and brake disc - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 29, 2022 03:34 PM
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  10. Slotting machine on a lathe - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 21, 2022 02:51 PM
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  11. Cargo box mounting structure

    Started by Frank S, Sep 27, 2022 07:13 PM
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  12. Make kindling with your log splitter.

    Started by mr_modify1, Sep 28, 2022 03:25 PM
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  13. Mini metal drill vise - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 28, 2022 02:49 PM
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  14. Sheetmetal tools - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 28, 2022 02:50 PM
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  15. Portable sandblaster - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 28, 2022 02:50 PM
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  16. Oil extractor - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 28, 2022 02:49 PM
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  17. Universal tailstock die holder - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 28, 2022 02:49 PM
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  18. Miniature English wheel - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 27, 2022 04:21 PM
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