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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. Mini vise from PVC - video

    Started by Jon, Feb 9, 2024 04:03 PM
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  2. Moved: Double-ended pin vise accessory

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  3. Pneumatic drawbar - video

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  4. 6,000 pound scissor lift - video

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  6. Lathe radius cutter - video

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  7. Mini hydraulic pump - video

    Started by Jon, Feb 6, 2024 04:36 PM
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  8. Workholding for profile machining - video

    Started by Jon, Feb 12, 2024 02:57 PM
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  9. MAKING MAGNETIC IMPACT/DRILL HOLDER!

    Started by orioncons36, Feb 11, 2024 09:52 AM
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  10. Mini bench drill from PVC - video

    Started by Jon, Feb 7, 2024 04:42 PM
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  11. Floating Die Holder

    Started by Improvised DIY, Feb 10, 2024 12:07 PM
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  12. Yes, Another Machinist Jack...

    Started by hersch_tool, Feb 9, 2024 02:45 PM
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  13. Machinist's hammer - video

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  14. Moved: Lathe tool assist round groove cutting

    Started by troyhaack, Feb 8, 2024 02:45 AM
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  15. Profile shaping on a CNC mill.

    Started by Mook, Feb 9, 2024 01:33 AM
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  17. Moved: Shaping and knurling on a mill !!!

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  18. Forged caliper divider - video

    Started by Jon, Feb 8, 2024 07:36 PM
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