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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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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Month - $250 monthly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 15, 2024 08:21 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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  1. ep 5 making a Vintage Micro lathe

    Started by Mr. Factotum's Workshop, Mar 25, 2023 03:51 AM
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  2. Moved: Homemade Compact Retractable Saw

    Started by My MiniCrafts, Mar 24, 2023 09:05 AM
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  3. Homemade Mini jigsaw

    Started by My MiniCrafts, Mar 23, 2023 06:22 PM
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    Started by winkys workshop, Mar 24, 2023 07:24 PM
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  5. Fiber laser cutter - videos

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  6. Cupelling oven - videos

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  7. Interchangeable leaf spring hardy tool holder - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 23, 2023 05:07 PM
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  8. Brass whistle - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 23, 2023 05:06 PM
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  9. ER32 collet chuck - video

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  10. Sliding tenon jig - videos

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  11. Brass V-block clamps - video

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  12. Moved: Level for 3D Printer

    Started by dgbreggin, Mar 21, 2023 05:42 PM
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  13. Checkering tool - video

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  14. Arbor press - video

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  15. Wood lathe - video

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  16. Automotive carpet extractor - video

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  17. Forged garden trowel - video

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  18. Jigging and jaw jacker for ice fishing - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 21, 2023 02:04 PM
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  19. Metal bandsaw - video

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