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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. Wood chipper - video

    Started by Jon, May 12, 2022 12:20 PM
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  2. Motorized carriage for my mini lathe

    Started by Guy Marsden, May 11, 2022 05:12 PM
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  3. New Vice Jaws

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  4. Temporary Gantry

    Started by Unisawyer, May 7, 2022 08:59 AM
    base, crane, gantry, lift, milling machine
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  5. Bench vise - video

    Started by Jon, May 11, 2022 04:46 PM
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  6. Steady rest for 100+ year old lathe - video

    Started by Jon, May 11, 2022 04:46 PM
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  7. Tube notcher - video

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  8. Face plate clamps - video

    Started by Jon, May 10, 2022 12:10 PM
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  9. Blacksmith's foot vise - video

    Started by Jon, May 10, 2022 12:11 PM
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  10. I-Beam Trolley - Part 2

    Started by ttmrj, May 11, 2022 05:38 AM
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  11. Lathe tailstock fine feed upgrade - video

    Started by Jon, May 10, 2022 12:12 PM
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  12. Lathe Solid Mount Tool Post

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  13. Socket wrench from Damascus steel - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 29, 2022 02:54 PM
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  14. Chainlink fencing machine - video

    Started by Jon, May 3, 2022 02:51 PM
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  15. Spot welder

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  16. Forged jeweler's hand vise - video

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