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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. Ask any questions about building homemade tools in here. Ask for plans, details on tool design and construction, information on sourcing parts and materials, or anything else.

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  2. Post your tool tips and tricks in here. The best tips are awarded a $100 prize. Videos and images of your tool tips are nice, but not necessary.

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  1. Mini coping saw - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 19, 2022 05:22 PM
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  3. Multisize box joint jig - video

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  6. Moved: Semplice pantografo per tornio - Simple lathe pantograph

    Started by fergiomaria, Oct 15, 2022 01:23 AM
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  7. DIY LATHE TOOL HOLDER RACK: SHOP HACKS IDEA !

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  8. A small corner plane

    Started by Occasional machinist, Oct 17, 2022 02:23 PM
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  9. Making a knife on a lathe - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 13, 2022 02:11 PM
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  10. Fusion of router/trimmer and lathe - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 10, 2022 04:44 PM
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  11. MAKING USEFUL SWIVEL HELPING ARM!

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  12. Unclog your Caulking gun.

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  13. Knife sharpening system - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 14, 2022 03:01 PM
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  14. Lathe universal chamfering tool - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 14, 2022 03:01 PM
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  15. 7 circular saw jigs - video

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  16. Dust collector - videos

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  17. Drill bit sharpening jig - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 10, 2022 04:45 PM
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