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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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    Started by Occasional machinist, Mar 2, 2023 04:11 AM
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    Started by Jon, Mar 3, 2023 02:02 PM
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    Started by Jon, Mar 3, 2023 02:01 PM
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    Started by Jon, Mar 3, 2023 02:02 PM
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  5. Shop wood stove - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 23, 2022 02:23 PM
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  6. SEMPLICE MODULO LASER PER TRAPANO A COLONNA

    Started by fergiomaria, Mar 1, 2023 01:45 AM
    laser, puntatore laser, trapano a colonna
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  7. CNC plasma cutter - video

    Started by Jon, Feb 23, 2023 12:31 PM
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  8. Lathe follow rest - videos

    Started by Jon, Mar 2, 2023 12:35 PM
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  9. Piston ring grinder - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 2, 2023 12:34 PM
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  10. Compass - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 2, 2023 12:34 PM
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  11. PCB depanelizer - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 2, 2023 12:33 PM
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  12. Congratulations new Best Discussion Award winner

    Started by Jon, Mar 2, 2023 12:11 PM
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  13. Simple Press Filler Plate With Press Formed Ends

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  14. Large rotary tumbler - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 1, 2023 02:32 PM
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  15. Spring retaining ring - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 1, 2023 02:30 PM
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  16. Table saw sled - video

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  17. Kindling splitter - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 1, 2023 02:30 PM
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  18. Moved: Installing A VFD/VSD On A Drill Press

    Started by The Hobby Machinist NZ, Mar 1, 2023 12:34 PM
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  19. Diesel-powered welder - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 24, 2023 12:28 PM
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