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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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  1. Chainsaw with drill

    Started by Made in Garage, Apr 4, 2023 02:39 PM
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    Started by Jon, Apr 5, 2023 02:22 PM
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  4. Moved: This Machine is Great for Shredding Branches

    Started by darus627, Apr 2, 2023 12:01 PM
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  5. Acrylic bending machine - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 4, 2023 01:27 PM
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  6. Moved: Efficient CNMG Inserts On The Lathe

    Started by The Hobby Machinist NZ, Apr 4, 2023 03:16 PM
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  7. Lathe carriage stop - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 4, 2023 01:29 PM
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  8. Cross table - video

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  9. Blind hole bearing puller - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 4, 2023 01:28 PM
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  10. ATX bench power supply - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 4, 2023 01:27 PM
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  11. Moved: Build An Amazing Motorbike 200cc From Damaged Car Wheel

    Started by fawabros, Apr 4, 2023 06:31 AM
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  12. Victor Sand Blast project

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  13. Mini balcony crane - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 3, 2023 03:17 PM
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  14. Self-locking French cleat saw holder - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 3, 2023 03:18 PM
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  15. Steady rest for turning long shafts - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 31, 2023 04:36 PM
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  16. The Bench Knob

    Started by Make Things, Apr 2, 2023 08:33 AM
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  17. making a mini / micro lathe

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  18. Mitre Gauge with adjustable fence and stop

    Started by hwmrob, Mar 31, 2023 08:27 AM
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