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

    Started by Jon, Jul 29, 2017 02:49 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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  1. Chainsaw case splitting tool

    Started by Double J Creations, May 6, 2016 07:19 PM
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    May 10, 2016, 04:55 AM Go to last post
  2. My BIY sawmill and log rail bed.

    Started by Double J Creations, Aug 1, 2016 08:33 PM
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    Aug 29, 2016, 11:30 AM Go to last post
  3. Centre finding punch

    Started by doubleboost, Jan 5, 2014 04:04 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    Dec 7, 2015, 07:03 PM Go to last post
  4. Moved: Edge finder / Centering tool

    Started by doubleboost, Dec 19, 2013 02:34 PM
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  5. Drill press table

    Started by Douglas Rome, Dec 31, 2017 11:04 AM
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  6. making Er16 collet chuck

    Started by dovidu, Mar 13, 2019 07:23 PM
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    Mar 26, 2019, 12:06 PM Go to last post
  7. The Ultimate 2-Wheel Dolly (FREE PLANS!)

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Apr 11, 2019 10:40 PM
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    Apr 13, 2019, 07:37 AM Go to last post
  8. DIY Bump Stop for X-Carve (FREE PLANS)

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Feb 12, 2019 10:28 AM
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    Feb 19, 2019, 05:27 AM Go to last post
  9. DIY Fastener Bin (FREE PLANS)

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Feb 13, 2019 06:19 AM
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    Feb 16, 2019, 02:15 AM Go to last post
  10. Vendor Trailer

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Nov 7, 2017 11:44 AM
    county fairs, craft shows, display trailer, free plans, vendor trailer
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    Nov 15, 2017, 01:50 PM Go to last post
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    • Views: 2,847
    Apr 19, 2019, 07:58 PM Go to last post
  11. DIY FastCap Clone Drill Index

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Nov 9, 2017 07:33 AM
    diy, drill bit storage system, free plans, homemade, kiss drill index
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,785
    Nov 10, 2017, 06:31 AM Go to last post
  12. Make a Branding Iron with your Logo

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Nov 9, 2017 07:50 AM
    branding iron, diy, homemade, how to, stamp
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    Nov 10, 2017, 06:35 AM Go to last post
  13. Make a Rubber Stamp with Your Logo

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Nov 9, 2017 07:55 AM
    diy ink stamping, logo, rubber stamp, stamp, stamping
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    Nov 10, 2017, 06:40 AM Go to last post
  14. Build a Panel Cutting Jig

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Nov 9, 2017 08:03 AM
    cutting plywood, diy, free plans, panel cutting jig, shop equipment
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    Nov 10, 2017, 06:47 AM Go to last post
  15. DIY Riser Blocks (FREE PLANS)

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Feb 15, 2019 02:50 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Feb 20, 2019, 04:32 AM Go to last post
  16. Portable Info or Craft Fair Vendor Booth

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Nov 9, 2017 03:58 PM
    display booth, diy, information booth, portable, vendor booth
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,294
    Nov 10, 2017, 06:44 AM Go to last post
  17. DIY Handy Dandy Tool Tote (FREE PLANS!)

    Started by Downeast Thunder, May 10, 2019 05:18 AM
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    May 10, 2019, 11:00 PM Go to last post
  18. DIY Centerline Marking Tool (FREE PLANS!)

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Apr 26, 2019 06:01 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    Apr 26, 2019, 02:17 PM Go to last post



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