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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. Moved: AJS Restoration

    Started by olderdan, Apr 8, 2022 09:14 AM
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  2. Peat moss roller - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 7, 2022 02:42 PM
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  3. Sand leather bag

    Started by rendoman, Mar 25, 2022 05:18 PM
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  4. Eccentric grinder from angle grinder - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 30, 2022 01:48 PM
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  5. Fractal vise jaws - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 7, 2022 02:41 PM
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  6. Gas-powered impact wrench - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 7, 2022 02:41 PM
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  7. Diesel threshing machine - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 7, 2022 02:41 PM
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  8. Jeweler's hand vise - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 6, 2022 12:25 PM
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  9. Belt grinder

    Started by Made by Dad, Apr 5, 2022 12:50 AM
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    Apr 7, 2022, 01:41 AM Go to last post
  10. Induction vacuum casting system - videos

    Started by Jon, Apr 6, 2022 12:30 PM
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  11. Wire straightener - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 6, 2022 12:29 PM
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  12. Axe from steel cable - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 6, 2022 12:28 PM
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  13. Moved: 3D printing gaskets

    Started by theeddies, Mar 31, 2022 11:34 AM
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  14. Multi-jack/vise - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 5, 2022 03:09 PM
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  15. Moved: Homemade Tube Notcher

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  16. Cool How to make an Awesome Anvil Stand

    Started by Catfish, Apr 5, 2022 05:48 PM
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  17. Mini lathe keyway cutting tool - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 17, 2022 02:21 PM
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  18. Sandblast support bars

    Started by Frank S, Apr 3, 2022 04:24 PM
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  19. Glue PryBar (with a pick end)

    Started by Make Things, Apr 4, 2022 07:27 PM
    diy, glue, prybar, simple, woodworking
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