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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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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

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

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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  3. 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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  1. Moved: Oh no, another retractable wheel.

    Started by Toolmaker51, Oct 31, 2022 11:22 PM
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  2. Concrete vibrator - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 13, 2022 02:10 PM
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  3. SHEET METAL CUTTER!

    Started by orioncons36, Oct 30, 2022 09:56 AM
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  4. Bungee cord strap

    Started by Mr. Factotum's Workshop, Oct 29, 2022 01:02 PM
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  5. adjustable lathe depth stop

    Started by charles scozzari, Oct 28, 2022 08:17 AM
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    Oct 30, 2022, 11:32 PM Go to last post
  6. Moved: MAKE PIPE SUPPORT STRAPS WITH THIS JIG!!

    Started by orioncons36, Oct 23, 2022 09:34 AM
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  7. Moved: 2 CREATIVE AND USEFUL DIY HOMEMADE IDEAS

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Oct 30, 2022 11:34 AM
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  8. DIY CNC Conversion - Universal Milling Machine #1 - HMI

    Started by GBWM, Oct 30, 2022 10:07 AM
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  9. Pantograph Plasma Cutting Machine Build

    Started by tmate3, Feb 4, 2022 01:19 PM
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  10. Vibratory sand compactor - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 28, 2022 12:56 PM
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  11. Slitting saw arbor - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 28, 2022 12:56 PM
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  12. Machinist jack - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 28, 2022 12:54 PM
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  13. Mini hacksaw - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 28, 2022 12:54 PM
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  14. Profile and pipe bender - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 22, 2022 02:51 PM
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    Oct 28, 2022, 12:51 PM Go to last post
  15. Scissor Type Knurling Tool

    Started by Improvised DIY, Oct 27, 2022 11:13 PM
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    Oct 28, 2022, 05:14 AM Go to last post
  16. Lathe Hand Brake

    Started by charles scozzari, Oct 27, 2022 07:47 AM
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    Oct 28, 2022, 05:10 AM Go to last post
  17. Railroad track anvil - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 27, 2022 04:00 PM
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