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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. 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

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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  1. Moved: Tailstock alignment buttons

    Started by mklotz, Jul 29, 2016 11:38 AM
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  2. A better crank for my scissor jack

    Started by nortin, Jul 29, 2016 04:17 PM
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    Jul 31, 2016, 05:55 AM Go to last post
  3. Better V-block clamps

    Started by mklotz, Jul 29, 2016 11:09 AM
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    Jul 31, 2016, 06:05 AM Go to last post
  4. Add a second carriage stop to your metal lathe

    Started by xynudu, Jul 31, 2016 02:33 AM
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  5. Lightbulb Victor torch small hole cutter

    Started by oldtimer, Aug 1, 2016 04:41 AM
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    Aug 2, 2016, 05:13 AM Go to last post
  6. Lightbulb Lathe bump tool (centering small parts)

    Started by Cascao, Aug 1, 2016 06:41 AM
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    Aug 2, 2016, 05:18 AM Go to last post
  7. Oxy/Map Tool Caddy & Fire Table

    Started by PJs, Jul 26, 2016 01:48 PM
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    Aug 2, 2016, 05:32 AM Go to last post
  8. 1/32 model train car mold procedure

    Started by machiningfool, May 7, 2016 08:40 AM
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  9. Thumbs up stitching pony for leather work

    Started by frugalolegeezer, Jul 28, 2016 09:52 PM
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    Aug 3, 2016, 01:25 AM Go to last post
  10. Homemade Mini Jointer using Power Planer

    Started by Baijalashok, Jul 11, 2016 01:09 AM
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  11. A Modified Gel Pen

    Started by rgsparber, Jul 28, 2016 03:56 PM
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  12. How to Tow Bar Electrics Peugeot 206

    Started by kess, Aug 2, 2016 06:23 AM
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  13. Pallet dismantlement

    Started by bosshogg, Jul 21, 2016 02:11 PM
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  14. Moved: TipLap style tool sharpener

    Started by olderdan, Jul 29, 2016 12:41 PM
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  15. Patient overhead hoist and trolly

    Started by edhayd, Aug 3, 2016 04:27 PM
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  16. [Portuguese] Videos: dupla bigorna

    Started by Serra Cabo, Aug 6, 2016 11:36 AM
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  17. Moved: Who/What Are Your Top 5 Sources of Building Information?

    Started by kbalch, Feb 23, 2015 12:53 PM
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  18. Moved: Cake Tester Kitchen Tool

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