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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

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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  1. Fold-up welding table

    Started by DSTP, Dec 15, 2022 02:48 PM
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  2. DIY roller stand attachment for photo/video tripod

    Started by DSTP, Nov 7, 2023 01:45 PM
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  3. Tire spreader and rim cleaning stand.

    Started by dtech, Jan 16, 2017 03:28 PM
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    Jan 19, 2017, 06:44 AM Go to last post
  4. Air chisel driver and brake bushing driver

    Started by dtech, Jan 16, 2017 03:36 PM
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    Jan 19, 2017, 06:15 AM Go to last post
  5. Car door saddle for floor jack

    Started by dtech, Jan 16, 2017 03:42 PM
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    Jan 19, 2017, 06:21 AM Go to last post
  6. Strap tool, filter tool

    Started by dtech, Jan 16, 2017 03:57 PM
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    Jan 19, 2017, 06:25 AM Go to last post
  7. Fuel tank sender wrench

    Started by dtech, Jan 16, 2017 04:02 PM
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  8. Strut compressor stand from engine stand

    Started by dtech, Jan 16, 2017 04:12 PM
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  9. Home made grinder

    Started by dtech, Jan 23, 2017 10:23 AM
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  10. Extra support hand, adjustable stand

    Started by dtech, Jan 23, 2017 10:29 AM
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    Jan 25, 2017, 06:45 AM Go to last post
  11. Automotive Booster rod measuring tool

    Started by dtech, Sep 4, 2015 07:37 AM
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  12. Reduce ratchet strap frustration

    Started by ductape, Feb 1, 2023 12:39 PM
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  13. Post 6"x48" Beltsander from Scratch

    Started by Dudley Toolwright, Mar 8, 2022 09:45 PM
    6x48, belt sander
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  14. Homemade Lapping Plates

    Started by Dudley Toolwright, Mar 9, 2022 09:54 PM
    flatness, lapping, plates
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  15. Lathe Spider

    Started by Dudley Toolwright, Mar 10, 2022 09:49 PM
    lathe, spider, tool
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  16. Useful Machine tools for the Beginner

    Started by Dudley Toolwright, Mar 10, 2022 10:28 PM
    useful tools
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  18. My Expanding Drill Press Table

    Started by DUKESALLEY, Jan 28, 2019 02:57 PM
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  19. Moved: MY NEW TOOL CHEST FOR MY MACHINIST TOOLS

    Started by DUKESALLEY, Jan 17, 2019 05:26 PM
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