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

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  6. Milling machine vise stop - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 2, 2022 04:32 PM
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  7. Surface gauge - video

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  8. 3 power tool attachments - video

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  9. Repairing A Hose Timer

    Started by rgsparber, Aug 1, 2022 05:48 PM
    plumbing repair
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  10. Milling cutter storage rack

    Started by Frank S, Jul 31, 2022 11:04 AM
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  11. Simple spot welder

    Started by thecuzdoes, Aug 1, 2022 12:57 AM
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  12. MAKING CIRCLE CUTTING JIG FOR CUTTING TORCH!!!

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  13. Vintage plumb bob - video

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  14. Hard milling a V block - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 26, 2022 04:49 PM
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  15. 3 tier shelf brackets

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  16. Homemade Lathe Carriage Stop

    Started by Mr. Factotum's Workshop, Jul 30, 2022 03:49 AM
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