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

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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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    Started by Frank S, Oct 4, 2021 02:10 AM
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    Started by Michael Paley, Jan 3, 2020 02:05 AM
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  3. Cleaver (Butcher's knife) restoration

    Started by meanwhileinthegarage, Apr 15, 2019 12:16 AM
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  5. Clever DIY Idea for sharpening an old Axe

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Feb 25, 2023 02:53 AM
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  6. Clevis pin drill jig

    Started by Frank S, Oct 21, 2021 06:42 PM
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  7. Clevite cord or hose hanger.

    Started by ltlvt, Oct 12, 2012 05:31 PM
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  8. Click the Thanks button when you like a post

    Started by Jon, Oct 5, 2018 11:24 AM
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  9. CLICKER PRESS

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  10. Clock disassembly tool

    Started by Workshopshed, Nov 30, 2013 01:30 PM
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  11. Clogged Spray Can Tool

    Started by nova_robotics, Jul 16, 2021 01:39 AM
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    Started by Christophe Mineau, May 28, 2015 09:26 AM
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    Started by Frank S, May 30, 2021 12:24 AM
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