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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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    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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  1. Wood chipper - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 11, 2022 07:02 PM
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  2. Guillotine paper trimmer - video

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  3. Bandsaw mill - video

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  5. Use height gage to check runout.

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  6. Metal lathe - video-

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  8. HOMEMADE BRICK CUTTER!!

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  9. Lightbulb Plastidip your Tools for better grip!

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  12. Mini DIY Wood chipper machine

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  13. Today My New 4 tips and tricks for Homemade tools

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  14. Arduino gear cutter - video

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  15. Benchtop English wheel - video

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  16. Bow sander from ABS plastic - video

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  17. Metal lathe without using a lathe - video

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  18. Shoe horn - video

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