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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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  2. Post your tool tips and tricks in here. The best tips are awarded a $100 prize. Videos and images of your tool tips are nice, but not necessary.

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  1. Rotational casting machine - video

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    chain link fence machine
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  6. Congratulations new Best Discussion Award winner

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  7. Double dovetail hammer - video

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  8. Small pipe welding fixture

    Started by Frank S, Jun 1, 2022 12:40 AM
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  9. Homemade Quick Action Vise Without Welding

    Started by Kwandotechnic, Jun 1, 2022 06:32 AM
    metal vise, quick vise
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  10. Saw blade sharpening system - video

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  11. Harbor Freight mini mill brushless motor upgrade

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  12. Small drill press - video

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  13. Custom toolpost bolt - video

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  14. Bench vise - video

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  15. Gas powered lathe - video

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  16. Quick change toolpost - video

    Started by Jon, May 31, 2022 02:00 PM
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  17. Tiny machinist hammer - video

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    Started by Jon, May 31, 2022 02:02 PM
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