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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 07:21 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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  1. Cutoff Tool Holder

    Started by hersch_tool, Mar 8, 2024 03:03 PM
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    Mar 10, 2024, 04:15 AM Go to last post
  2. Moved: Smart Plier Hack-Masterful Tip for DIY Success

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Mar 10, 2024 03:57 AM
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  3. Moved: Laser engraver/cutter from old 3D printer.

    Started by tonyfoale, Nov 29, 2023 03:23 PM
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  4. Micro metal lathe powered by cordless drill - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 8, 2024 06:17 PM
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  5. Steel rim enlargement machine - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 8, 2024 06:17 PM
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  6. Milling Machine Head Removal and Holding Tools

    Started by shopandmath, Mar 7, 2024 05:02 PM
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    Mar 8, 2024, 04:14 AM Go to last post
  7. Simple Drill Guide

    Started by RCTURKA, Mar 7, 2024 02:30 PM
    drill, drill attachment, drill guide
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    Mar 8, 2024, 04:08 AM Go to last post
  8. Parts tumbler - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 7, 2024 07:06 PM
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  9. Plane from scratch - videos

    Started by Jon, Feb 28, 2024 02:46 PM
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    Mar 7, 2024, 07:05 PM Go to last post
  10. Bobcat bucket adapter - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 7, 2024 07:05 PM
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  11. Regrinding bell mouthed chuck jaws

    Started by Occasional machinist, Mar 6, 2024 01:10 PM
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    Mar 7, 2024, 03:15 AM Go to last post
  12. Moved: Battery terminal extensions

    Started by mklotz, Mar 5, 2024 08:31 AM
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  13. Lathe chuck key driver for cordless drill

    Started by Guy Marsden, Mar 5, 2024 11:26 AM
    chuck, chuck key, cordless drill, lathe
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  14. Benchtop Sandblasting Cabinet Trolley

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  15. Can Lawn Tractor be a Hydraulic Loader ?

    Started by warsztatOdZera, Mar 5, 2024 05:01 PM
    diy, front end loader, homemade, hydraulic loader, lawn tractors
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    Mar 7, 2024, 02:38 AM Go to last post
  16. Bench Grinder Tool Rest/Platform

    Started by The Hobby Machinist NZ, Mar 5, 2024 03:34 PM
    grinder, platform, tool rest
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  17. 3-in-1 carbide tipped lathe tool - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 6, 2024 04:22 PM
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  18. Ball bearing burnisher - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 6, 2024 04:21 PM
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