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

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  1. No-spill oil container - videos

    Started by Jon, Sep 6, 2022 03:42 PM
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  2. Make a demagnetizer from an old electric motor.

    Started by mr_modify1, Sep 5, 2022 07:17 AM
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  3. Thread copier - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 1, 2022 02:52 PM
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  4. Mini lathe from scrap - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 7, 2022 02:09 PM
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  5. Aligning Hidden Holes

    Started by rgsparber, Sep 6, 2022 11:22 AM
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  6. High resolution machinist jacks - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 7, 2022 02:07 PM
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  7. drill jug for drilling holes in washers

    Started by Frank S, Mar 8, 2022 10:39 PM
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  8. DIY projects compilation

    Started by Budget Built, Sep 10, 2022 01:34 AM
    #forge. #metalsaw, #homemadetools, #lathe, #metalbender, #metalroller
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  9. Lathe dial indicator holder - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 31, 2022 03:19 PM
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  10. Metal lathe part 7

    Started by Budget Built, Sep 9, 2022 10:21 PM
    #diy, #homemadetools, #lathe, #metallathe
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  11. Flat bar sideways bender - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 31, 2022 03:19 PM
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  12. Surface grinder adjustable legs - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 9, 2022 02:54 PM
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  13. Dump trailer - video

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  14. Line borer bearing mounts - video

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  15. metal lathe

    Started by Budget Built, Sep 9, 2022 08:51 AM
    #diy, #diymetallatheupdate, #homemadetools, #lathe, #metallathe
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  16. Spindle sander - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 8, 2022 02:33 PM
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  17. Sheetmetal brake modifications - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 8, 2022 02:32 PM
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