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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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    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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  1. Moved: Homemade Nickel plating for small parts

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Mar 8, 2022 12:18 PM
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  2. Tramming standoffs for my riser blocks,

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  3. Building a sliding table saw part1

    Started by Metalgeria, Mar 12, 2022 06:48 AM
    slifing
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  4. Improvised Toolmaker's Clamps

    Started by Improvised DIY, Mar 10, 2022 09:55 AM
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  5. Bench Vice Mounting

    Started by mr_modify1, Mar 3, 2022 07:57 AM
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  6. Bench Bracket for a Bridgeport Mill Head

    Started by mylilmule, Mar 11, 2022 07:03 AM
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  7. Adjustable Angle Plate -Part 1

    Started by ttmrj, Mar 11, 2022 01:04 PM
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  8. Useful Machine tools for the Beginner

    Started by Dudley Toolwright, Mar 10, 2022 10:28 PM
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  9. Lathe Spider

    Started by Dudley Toolwright, Mar 10, 2022 09:49 PM
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  10. Surface conditioner from angle grinder - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 10, 2022 03:00 PM
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  11. Collet blocks - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 10, 2022 03:00 PM
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  12. Paint mixer - video

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  13. Homemade Lapping Plates

    Started by Dudley Toolwright, Mar 9, 2022 09:54 PM
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  14. Holder for 1/2 bolts for welding on the heads

    Started by Frank S, Mar 8, 2022 10:51 PM
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  15. spanner head bolt

    Started by Frank S, Mar 8, 2022 11:00 PM
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  16. Post 6"x48" Beltsander from Scratch

    Started by Dudley Toolwright, Mar 8, 2022 09:45 PM
    6x48, belt sander
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  17. Woodworking tool box - videos

    Started by Jon, Mar 9, 2022 03:05 PM
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  18. Buford bucket for John Deere garden tractor - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 9, 2022 03:02 PM
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