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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

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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. quick heat sink for cooling parts

    Started by Frank S, Dec 1, 2021 10:48 PM
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    Dec 2, 2021, 03:27 AM Go to last post
  2. spot face cutter from a drill bit

    Started by Frank S, Dec 1, 2021 10:43 PM
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    Dec 2, 2021, 03:24 AM Go to last post
  3. Sanding Plane

    Started by RCTURKA, Nov 30, 2021 04:32 AM
    sanding, sanding block, sanding plane
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    Nov 30, 2021, 07:43 AM Go to last post
  4. Moved: Making Homemade Waste Oil (Disel) Burner Forge

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Nov 28, 2021 08:21 AM
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    Nov 28, 2021, 05:01 PM Go to last post
  5. Lightbulb 5 Amazing Woodworking Tools Hacks | Tips & Tricks

    Started by Junkyard, Nov 27, 2021 08:03 AM
    amazing tools, hack, tips and tricks, woodworking, woodworking tools
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    Nov 28, 2021, 03:32 AM Go to last post
  6. Simple Belt Grinder out of a Bench Grinder - video

    Started by GBWM, Nov 27, 2021 01:40 PM
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    Nov 28, 2021, 03:09 AM Go to last post
  7. Hinged circular saw crosscut jig

    Started by Keith William Knull, Nov 27, 2021 12:02 PM
    cross cut, hinged, jig, saw blade, siding
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    Nov 28, 2021, 03:04 AM Go to last post
  8. Moved: Hodge pudge Anvil

    Started by Philip Davies, Nov 26, 2021 05:49 AM
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    Nov 27, 2021, 08:40 AM Go to last post
  9. 2 Unique Homemade Ideas

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Nov 26, 2021 08:42 AM
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    Nov 26, 2021, 08:42 AM Go to last post
  10. Lathe carriage lock low profile lever

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Nov 25, 2021 02:50 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Nov 26, 2021, 03:42 AM Go to last post
  11. QUICK LITTLE TIG PROJECT!!

    Started by orioncons36, Nov 23, 2021 06:54 PM
    tig, tig welding, welding, welding tools diy
    • Replies: 2
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    Nov 25, 2021, 10:02 AM Go to last post
  12. Accurate square corner clamp

    Started by Didpoolhall, Nov 24, 2021 01:53 PM
    corner clamp, corner joints, plywoodworking, speed square
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    Nov 25, 2021, 02:50 AM Go to last post
  13. Homemade drum sander

    Started by Vyacheslav.Nevolya, Nov 24, 2021 10:35 AM
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    Nov 25, 2021, 02:44 AM Go to last post
  14. Thumbs up Bill's Knife Making

    Started by craig9, Nov 24, 2021 10:57 PM
    knife maker, knifemaker, knifemaking
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    Nov 24, 2021, 10:57 PM Go to last post
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  15. Brad nailer gun jig

    Started by Didpoolhall, Nov 22, 2021 12:48 PM
    brad nailer, jig, plywoodworking
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    Nov 24, 2021, 03:35 AM Go to last post
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    Nov 23, 2021, 03:22 PM Go to last post
  16. Installing a mini compressor in my lathe.

    Started by Rustinox, Nov 20, 2021 01:53 AM
    compressor, lathe, lathe accessories, metal shaper, rustinox
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    Nov 23, 2021, 09:24 AM Go to last post



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