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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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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

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  1. Vise from gear and brake disc - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 29, 2022 02:34 PM
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  2. Slotting machine on a lathe - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 21, 2022 01:51 PM
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  3. Cargo box mounting structure

    Started by Frank S, Sep 27, 2022 06:13 PM
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  4. Make kindling with your log splitter.

    Started by mr_modify1, Sep 28, 2022 02:25 PM
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  5. Mini metal drill vise - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 28, 2022 01:49 PM
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  6. Sheetmetal tools - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 28, 2022 01:50 PM
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  7. Portable sandblaster - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 28, 2022 01:50 PM
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  8. Oil extractor - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 28, 2022 01:49 PM
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  9. Universal tailstock die holder - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 28, 2022 01:49 PM
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  10. Miniature English wheel - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 27, 2022 03:21 PM
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  11. Angle grinder concrete breaker - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 27, 2022 03:22 PM
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  12. Automatic torch - video

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  13. Mini machine vise - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 27, 2022 03:22 PM
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  14. Folding jigsaw table - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 27, 2022 03:21 PM
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  15. Drill bit maker - video

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  16. Homemade metal bender/ring bender

    Started by troyhaack, Jul 7, 2022 10:28 AM
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  17. Machinist Hammer

    Started by jbee, Sep 24, 2022 08:00 AM
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  18. Homemade Piston Ring Spltter

    Started by Mr. Factotum's Workshop, Sep 24, 2022 03:15 AM
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