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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. T-handle Allen Wrench Repairs

    Started by Paul Jones, Feb 20, 2016 09:21 PM
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    Started by editor@glue-it.com, Mar 4, 2018 01:16 AM
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  5. Cheap Through Hole Lap

    Started by jjr2001, May 27, 2018 07:39 AM
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  6. Adding A Third Wheel to a Lectric XP eBike

    Started by rgsparber, Jul 8, 2022 12:05 PM
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  7. collet for lathe

    Started by naughtyboy, Jun 23, 2013 02:39 AM
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  9. Making A Simple Lead Hammer

    Started by Retro Steam Tech, Oct 21, 2019 02:06 AM
    hand tools, lead hammer, simple, tool
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    Started by Jon, Sep 13, 2022 03:15 PM
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    ade, collet chuck, lathe, tap wrench, turning
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  14. Tripod quick release

    Started by mklotz, Sep 1, 2015 04:48 PM
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  16. A Golf Club Hook

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  17. MAKING MAGNETIC HAND DRILL ATTACHMENT!

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    drill, drill attachment, drill chuck, drilling fixture, drilling jig
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    Started by Captainleeward, Feb 12, 2015 11:16 AM
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