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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

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  1. The Huntsman's mallet

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    diy, mallet, woodworking
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  2. Large angle plates - video

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  3. Air compressor from PVC - video

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    Started by mr_modify1, Jun 15, 2024 06:57 AM
    lathe spider alternative
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  5. Fly press - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 18, 2024 12:23 PM
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  6. Forged chipping hammer - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 18, 2024 12:22 PM
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  7. Kant twist clamps - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 18, 2024 12:22 PM
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  8. Counterbore - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 18, 2024 12:21 PM
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  9. Engine removal and workstand

    Started by th62, Jun 17, 2024 01:27 AM
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  10. Belt/disc sander from PVC - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 17, 2024 03:14 PM
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  11. Lantern toolpost for Unimat lathe - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 17, 2024 03:13 PM
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  12. metal twisting tool, make metal rings

    Started by orioncons36, Jun 16, 2024 03:06 PM
    metalart, metalwork
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  13. Magnetic Helping Arm

    Started by orioncons36, Jun 9, 2024 10:43 AM
    magnetic, magnetic base, magnetic tool
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  14. Aluminium Half Reels for Air Hose Management

    Started by Improvised DIY, Jun 15, 2024 07:22 AM
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  15. Moved: Tanner Jointer/Planer Restoration

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    Started by cales2021, Jun 14, 2024 10:03 AM
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  17. 3D printed screw cutting dial indicator - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 14, 2024 04:19 PM
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  18. Benchtop jointer - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 14, 2024 04:19 PM
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