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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 $250 monthly prize. Tool tips and tricks should go in the Tool Tips and Tricks subforum.

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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Month - $250 monthly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 15, 2024 08:21 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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  1. Lathe Chuck Driver

    Started by Improvised DIY, Jul 15, 2023 04:34 AM
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  2. Moved: Bushing Remover

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  3. Spot welding machine - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 19, 2023 12:21 PM
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  4. Toe clamps - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 20, 2023 04:25 PM
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  5. Nutcracker

    Started by Philip Davies, Jan 4, 2023 10:34 AM
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  6. Triangular-headed screwdriver

    Started by Philip Davies, Jul 17, 2023 10:56 AM
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  7. Moved: Steering link for CT electric truck

    Started by Frank S, Jul 23, 2023 02:18 AM
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  8. Turning Thin Stock on a Lathe

    Started by rgsparber, Jul 19, 2023 07:28 PM
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  9. Precision drilling tool - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 21, 2023 02:38 PM
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  10. HQ800/Smithy/Grisly Upgrade for LH Threading

    Started by Improvised DIY, Jul 20, 2023 09:16 AM
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  11. Making a 3D Printer Nozzle From Scratch

    Started by PaulsGarageProjects, Jul 20, 2023 01:44 PM
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  12. Moved: Workshop/shed security post

    Started by thehomeengineer, Jul 20, 2023 02:58 PM
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  13. Steel brush - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 21, 2023 02:37 PM
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  14. Demagnetizer from transformer.

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  15. Box joinery jig for table saw - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 21, 2023 02:36 PM
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  16. Special cut knurling tool - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 21, 2023 02:33 PM
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  17. Cub Cadet bulldozer - video

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  18. ATV/Mower Lift Accessory

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  19. Irwin Vise Rework

    Started by rgsparber, Jul 10, 2023 02:01 PM
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  20. Tailstock die holder - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 20, 2023 04:25 PM
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