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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: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 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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  3. 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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  1. Moved: DIY ARTICULATING HELPER ARM!!!

    Started by orioncons36, Jan 23, 2022 03:02 PM
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  2. Vise improvements for model engineers - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 24, 2022 06:34 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    Jan 25, 2022, 08:53 AM Go to last post
  3. Build A Shock Absorber Repairng Tool

    Started by Kwandotechnic, Jan 24, 2022 04:17 AM
    shock absorber
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    Jan 25, 2022, 01:30 AM Go to last post
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  4. Hollowing tool - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 19, 2022 02:44 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    Jan 24, 2022, 11:18 PM Go to last post
  5. Reciprocating sander - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 18, 2022 03:15 PM
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    Jan 23, 2022, 07:09 PM Go to last post
  6. How To Build Switchable Magnet

    Started by tiger carpenter, Jan 22, 2022 05:21 PM
    build switch magnet, build switchable magnet, magfence, magnetic fence, switch magnet
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    Jan 22, 2022, 05:21 PM Go to last post
  7. An Analog Electronic Edge Finder

    Started by rgsparber, Jan 14, 2022 09:45 AM
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    Jan 22, 2022, 12:41 PM Go to last post
  8. Making 2 Homemade Smart and Useful Tools

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Jan 22, 2022 08:17 AM
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    Jan 22, 2022, 08:17 AM Go to last post
  9. Steel Infill Mitre Plane with Dovetail Construction

    Started by e_m_maker, Jan 21, 2022 09:39 AM
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    Jan 22, 2022, 07:09 AM Go to last post
  10. Lightbulb DIY Sharpening System for Knives and Chisels

    Started by Mazay, Jan 19, 2022 01:15 PM
    sharpener, sharpening, sharpening system
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    Jan 22, 2022, 05:00 AM Go to last post
  11. Moved: Lucas Magneto rewinding and testing

    Started by Mr. Factotum's Workshop, Jan 22, 2022 03:08 AM
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  12. DIY Grinding Machine

    Started by Metalgeria, Jan 21, 2022 10:16 AM
    grinding machine, metal, pulleys
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    Jan 21, 2022, 07:30 PM Go to last post
  13. Mobile English wheel and planishing hammer - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 21, 2022 04:22 PM
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    Jan 21, 2022, 04:22 PM Go to last post
  14. Welding magnet - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 21, 2022 04:21 PM
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    Jan 21, 2022, 04:21 PM Go to last post
  15. CNC lathe - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 19, 2022 02:44 PM
    diy cnc lathe, hayri, homemade cnc, phoenix cnc
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    Jan 21, 2022, 03:35 PM Go to last post
  16. Moved: Homemade DIY CNC Lathe by Hayri

    Started by Hayri, Jan 21, 2022 03:52 PM
    diy cnc lathe, hayri, homemade cnc, phoenix cnc
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  17. Portable bandsaw stand with vise - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 20, 2022 03:59 PM
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    Jan 21, 2022, 02:41 PM Go to last post
  18. Slitting swage - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 20, 2022 03:59 PM
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