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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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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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  1. Simple drill powered drum sander - video

    Started by Jon, May 31, 2023 05:44 PM
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  3. 6 position lathe carriage stop

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  8. Extension tool holder for shaper - video

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  9. Screwdriver with interchangeable tips - video

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  10. Handsaw from chainsaw blade - video

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  11. Moved: My Reconstruction of a wooden Gazebo - Full video

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  12. Helical milling attachment for milling machine - video

    Started by Jon, May 29, 2023 02:20 PM
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  14. Drill press table and vise - video

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  17. Fixing Runout In An ER40 Collet Chuck

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  18. 2x72 belt sander from E-bike motor - video

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