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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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  1. Potato harvester - video

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    Started by mklotz, Jul 2, 2022 10:54 AM
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  8. Homemade Machinist Hammer w/ Exchangable Tips

    Started by GBWM, Jun 27, 2022 11:48 AM
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  9. Portable power station from lawn vacuum - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 1, 2022 03:19 PM
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  10. Table saw rolling guide - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 1, 2022 03:20 PM
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  11. Sphere turning jig - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 1, 2022 03:19 PM
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  12. Drill guide - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 1, 2022 03:18 PM
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  13. Belt grinder from washing machine motor - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 30, 2022 03:26 PM
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  14. Cool Disc Grinder Build

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  16. OD grinding fixture - video

    Started by Jon, May 11, 2022 04:47 PM
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  17. Beer bottle labeling machine - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 23, 2022 02:48 PM
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  18. Lathe - videos

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  19. Thin strip jig - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 30, 2022 03:25 PM
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