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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

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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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

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  1. tool is used to remove a car tire

    Started by diy creative crafts, Feb 26, 2023 10:32 AM
    car, mechanic, tire changing tool
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  2. Moved: Dremel modification. Light Edition!

    Started by My MiniCrafts, Feb 27, 2023 09:23 AM
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  3. Mini Lathe Z-Axis DRO

    Started by dgbreggin, Feb 28, 2023 12:06 PM
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  4. Fancy push sticks

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Sep 2, 2014 03:27 PM
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  5. Dial Indicator Holder

    Started by The Hobby Machinist NZ, Feb 27, 2023 01:03 PM
    dial gauge, dial indicator, milling machine, tram
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  6. Clever DIY Idea for sharpening an old Axe

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Feb 25, 2023 02:53 AM
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  7. Electrical brake for AC motors

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  8. MAKING WELDING GROUND!!

    Started by orioncons36, Feb 26, 2023 11:43 AM
    welder arm, welding, welding ground
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  9. Forklift Tractor Attachment ➡ Build

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  10. Moved: Light diffuser for photography

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  12. Mounting a chuck on my rotary table (1/4)

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  13. Oil filter wrench - video

    Started by Jon, Feb 22, 2023 03:14 PM
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  14. Ep 2 Making a Micro /Mini Lathe

    Started by Mr. Factotum's Workshop, Feb 25, 2023 01:38 AM
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