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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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  1. Ask any questions about building homemade tools in here. Ask for plans, details on tool design and construction, information on sourcing parts and materials, or anything else.

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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. Sticky Thread Sticky: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 01:27 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 01:29 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 29, 2017 03:49 PM
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  1. Drill press - video

    Started by Jon, May 19, 2022 01:51 PM
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  2. DIY Small Jig Made from Scrap wood

    Started by Didpoolhall, May 17, 2022 01:01 PM
    chisels sharpening jig, plywoodworking, sharpenining
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 975
    May 19, 2022, 06:00 AM Go to last post
  3. Drill powered pallet disassembly tool - video

    Started by Jon, May 18, 2022 03:00 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    May 18, 2022, 11:20 PM Go to last post
  4. Vise mounted sheetmetal bender - video

    Started by Jon, May 18, 2022 02:59 PM
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    May 18, 2022, 02:59 PM Go to last post
  5. Jack stands - video

    Started by Jon, May 18, 2022 02:59 PM
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    May 18, 2022, 02:59 PM Go to last post
  6. Scroll saw - video

    Started by Jon, May 18, 2022 02:58 PM
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  7. Moved: DIY Sliding Door

    Started by Metalgeria, May 18, 2022 05:49 AM
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  8. MAKING A KNIFE FROM AN OLD SAW BLADE

    Started by Andrii Pysarenko, May 8, 2022 09:29 AM
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    May 18, 2022, 05:47 AM Go to last post
  9. How To Use Mach3 Wizards - OD Taper on DIY CNC Lathe

    Started by GBWM, May 15, 2022 05:29 PM
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    May 18, 2022, 01:25 AM Go to last post
  10. DIY Boat Stand Update - May 2022

    Started by Downeast Thunder, May 16, 2022 11:57 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    May 17, 2022, 04:55 AM Go to last post
  11. Inverse live center for metal lathe work

    Started by Guy Marsden, May 15, 2022 08:13 AM
    lathe, live center, mini lathe
    • Replies: 2
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    May 17, 2022, 03:26 AM Go to last post
  12. Moved: Using wood router bits on the Mini Lathe

    Started by Guy Marsden, May 9, 2022 06:48 PM
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  13. Lathe ball turning attachment - video

    Started by Jon, May 16, 2022 02:27 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    May 16, 2022, 02:27 PM Go to last post
  14. Adjustable milling machine stop - video

    Started by Jon, May 16, 2022 02:25 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 760
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    May 16, 2022, 02:25 PM Go to last post
  15. Thumbs up Homemade wooden camera stand

    Started by liberal, May 15, 2022 01:18 PM
    camera stand
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 799
    May 16, 2022, 05:59 AM Go to last post
  16. MAKING A GRINDER ATTACHMENT WITH SANDING TABLE!!!

    Started by orioncons36, May 15, 2022 10:28 AM
    grinder, grinder attchment, grinder belt sander, grinder tool rest
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,078
    May 16, 2022, 05:55 AM Go to last post
  17. Moved: Making an air fishing cannon

    Started by Metalgeria, May 9, 2022 08:04 AM
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  18. tool pane

    Started by Eloy Workshop, May 11, 2022 10:46 AM
    panel, tool
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,519
    May 15, 2022, 02:23 PM Go to last post
  19. Moved: Homemade bluetooth speakers using old car tire!

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, May 15, 2022 02:11 PM
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