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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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  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. DIY Boat Stand Update - May 2022

    Started by Downeast Thunder, May 16, 2022 10:57 AM
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    May 17, 2022, 03:55 AM Go to last post
  2. Inverse live center for metal lathe work

    Started by Guy Marsden, May 15, 2022 07:13 AM
    lathe, live center, mini lathe
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    May 17, 2022, 02:26 AM Go to last post
  3. Moved: Using wood router bits on the Mini Lathe

    Started by Guy Marsden, May 9, 2022 05:48 PM
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  4. Lathe ball turning attachment - video

    Started by Jon, May 16, 2022 01:27 PM
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    May 16, 2022, 01:27 PM Go to last post
  5. Adjustable milling machine stop - video

    Started by Jon, May 16, 2022 01:25 PM
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    Jon
    May 16, 2022, 01:25 PM Go to last post
  6. Thumbs up Homemade wooden camera stand

    Started by liberal, May 15, 2022 12:18 PM
    camera stand
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    May 16, 2022, 04:59 AM Go to last post
  7. MAKING A GRINDER ATTACHMENT WITH SANDING TABLE!!!

    Started by orioncons36, May 15, 2022 09:28 AM
    grinder, grinder attchment, grinder belt sander, grinder tool rest
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    May 16, 2022, 04:55 AM Go to last post
  8. Moved: Making an air fishing cannon

    Started by Metalgeria, May 9, 2022 07:04 AM
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  9. tool pane

    Started by Eloy Workshop, May 11, 2022 09:46 AM
    panel, tool
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    May 15, 2022, 01:23 PM Go to last post
  10. Moved: Homemade bluetooth speakers using old car tire!

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, May 15, 2022 01:11 PM
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  11. Collet Chuck Tapping Guide

    Started by Retro Steam Tech, May 14, 2022 01:26 AM
    collet, collet chuck, er16, guide, tapping
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    May 15, 2022, 05:03 AM Go to last post
  12. DIY Jig for perfect joint

    Started by Didpoolhall, May 14, 2022 03:52 PM
    corner clamp, jig, plywoodworking
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    May 15, 2022, 04:59 AM Go to last post
  13. Lightbulb DIY 2x48 belt grinder + Free Plans

    Started by Mazay, May 14, 2022 05:00 AM
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  14. Dial Test Indicator Holder Base

    Started by rgsparber, May 6, 2022 08:06 AM
    dti holder
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    May 13, 2022, 01:52 PM Go to last post
  15. Screw jack - video

    Started by Jon, May 13, 2022 01:10 PM
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    Jon
    May 13, 2022, 01:10 PM Go to last post
  16. Hand scraper from sled runner - video

    Started by Jon, May 13, 2022 01:10 PM
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    May 13, 2022, 01:10 PM Go to last post
  17. Shaper milling head - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 22, 2022 01:51 PM
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    May 13, 2022, 01:09 PM Go to last post
  18. Surface gauge - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 29, 2022 01:51 PM
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    Jon
    May 13, 2022, 01:09 PM Go to last post
  19. Wire stripping tool - video

    Started by Jon, May 12, 2022 12:20 PM
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    May 13, 2022, 08:47 AM Go to last post



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