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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. Rack involute fly cutter - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 24, 2022 03:00 PM
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  3. Moved: Fixing a Harbor Freight style Arbour Press.

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  5. Vise from scrap - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 24, 2022 02:59 PM
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  7. 4x8 CNC - video

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  8. Lawnmower engine carburetor plug

    Started by Improvised DIY, Mar 21, 2022 12:58 AM
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  9. Moved: HOMEMADE CAR JACK you can left a car in 4 stroks

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  10. Godronatore a ganascia

    Started by Massimo P, Mar 19, 2022 12:08 PM
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  11. Bench Top Tool Blocks

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  12. HQ800 Mill Spindle Seal

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  13. Tube and pipe holding jig - video

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  14. Adjustable circle cutting jig for trim router - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 23, 2022 03:41 PM
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  15. Horizontal milling cutter sharpening fixture - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 2, 2022 11:46 AM
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  16. Firewood processor - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 22, 2022 04:11 PM
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  17. Wood chipper - video

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