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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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    Started by dgbreggin, Dec 1, 2022 09:10 PM
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  4. Router rails 2.0. Like a router sled but better.

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  5. Pipe wrench - video

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  6. Wood lathe - videos

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  7. Welding machine from refrigerator compressor - video

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  8. Tilting router lift - video

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  9. Lathe tool height gauge - video

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  10. Workshop power supply - video

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  11. Tool holders - video

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  12. Shallow diameter gauges - video

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  13. Drill powered jack - video

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  14. Spring making tools - video

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  15. Making a Steel Pillow Block Bearings

    Started by Metalgeria, Nov 28, 2022 09:40 AM
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  16. Lathe tool post - video

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  17. Spring washer machine - video

    Started by Jon, Nov 29, 2022 02:40 PM
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  18. Kydex press - video

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  19. Boring head for milling machine - video

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