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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. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Month - $250 monthly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 15, 2024 07:21 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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  1. 18 woodworking tips - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 2, 2024 02:09 PM
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  2. Moved: Winch conversion from wire to chain sprocket

    Started by thehomeengineer, Jul 5, 2024 11:59 AM
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  3. Making welder's chipping hammer!

    Started by orioncons36, Jun 9, 2024 10:38 AM
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    Started by Jon, Jul 5, 2024 02:20 PM
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  5. Moved: Build An Unique Motorbike From Mild Metal Without Welding

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  6. Mini lathe milling attachment - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 5, 2024 02:21 PM
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  7. Metal bender from circular saw blade - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 4, 2024 02:10 PM
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  8. Vise - video

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  9. Edge beveler - video

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  10. diy tri square

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  11. Locking up angular position

    Started by Occasional machinist, Jul 3, 2024 02:58 PM
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  12. 3D printed magnetic chuck - video

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  13. Shop winch from wiper motor - video

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  14. Moved: Pipe drilling base for mag drill

    Started by Elizabeth Greene, Jul 3, 2024 12:54 PM
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  15. Moved: Rotary tool attachment modification

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  16. Brass faced machinist's hammer - video

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  17. Leaf spring anvil bridge - video

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  18. Angle grinder belt sander - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 2, 2024 02:09 PM
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