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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. DIY simple drill press vise

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  6. Mobile Clamp Rack - DIY Video

    Started by RCTURKA, Jun 16, 2022 07:02 PM
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  7. Coping saw - video

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  8. Front face plate - video

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  9. Multi-tool from angle grinder - video

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  10. Bar clamp system - video

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  11. Hyd. cyl gland nut

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  14. Hydraulic cylinder gland nut removal

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  15. 45-degree block - video

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  16. Knife making vise - video

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  17. Chuck backplate - video

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