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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: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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  1. Moved: taig knurler

    Started by dethrow55, Sep 20, 2018 06:15 PM
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  2. knurling tool

    Started by dethrow55, Jun 17, 2018 08:18 AM
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    Jun 20, 2018, 09:22 AM Go to last post
  3. Question about tube bending

    Started by deuce4, Jul 9, 2021 05:49 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,912
    Jul 13, 2021, 07:29 AM Go to last post
  4. 3 jaw chuck spacers

    Started by DeusExMachinist, Jan 17, 2017 12:09 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    Jan 21, 2017, 08:30 AM Go to last post
  5. Mobile stand for Fan / Filter

    Started by dgbreggin, Feb 13, 2023 10:47 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    Feb 14, 2023, 02:29 AM Go to last post
  6. Level for 3D Printer

    Started by dgbreggin, Mar 21, 2023 04:42 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    Mar 23, 2023, 04:48 AM Go to last post
  7. Dog Point Screw / Dremel Tool Post Grinder

    Started by dgbreggin, Sep 1, 2022 04:33 PM
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    Sep 2, 2022, 05:32 AM Go to last post
  8. Spring Ring Tool for Packard Connectors

    Started by dgbreggin, Sep 2, 2023 01:26 PM
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    Sep 4, 2023, 03:35 AM Go to last post
  9. Mini-Mill Fine Downfeed Crank

    Started by dgbreggin, Apr 4, 2022 04:04 PM
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    Apr 12, 2022, 03:54 PM Go to last post
  10. Shop Press Adapters

    Started by dgbreggin, Feb 21, 2023 11:59 AM
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    Feb 23, 2023, 03:53 AM Go to last post
  11. Improving Vise and Adapting to Mini Mill

    Started by dgbreggin, Jan 3, 2023 01:43 PM
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    Jan 5, 2023, 04:34 AM Go to last post
  12. Bench Top Tool Blocks

    Started by dgbreggin, Mar 22, 2022 09:12 PM
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    Mar 24, 2022, 03:54 AM Go to last post
  13. Router Table Circle Jig Modification

    Started by dgbreggin, Dec 19, 2022 06:54 PM
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    Dec 24, 2022, 02:07 PM Go to last post
  14. Drill Guide for Broken Bolts

    Started by dgbreggin, Oct 18, 2023 09:11 PM
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  15. Moved: Garage Attic Dumbwaiter

    Started by dgbreggin, Mar 7, 2023 02:32 PM
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  16. Internal Stock Stop for the Mini Lathe

    Started by dgbreggin, Dec 1, 2022 09:10 PM
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  17. Mini Lathe Z-Axis DRO

    Started by dgbreggin, Feb 28, 2023 12:06 PM
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    Feb 28, 2023, 07:37 PM Go to last post
  18. Adjustable Vise Stop

    Started by dgbreggin, Aug 25, 2022 03:58 PM
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    Aug 26, 2022, 01:21 AM Go to last post
  19. External Stock Stop for the Mini Mill

    Started by dgbreggin, Dec 5, 2022 07:28 AM
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