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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 01:27 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 01:29 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 29, 2017 03:49 PM
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  1. Blast cabinet door latch

    Started by thehomeengineer, Dec 21, 2021 08:28 PM
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  2. TOP 12 DIY PROJECTS

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Dec 26, 2021 08:01 AM
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  3. Quick chop saw cutting jig for pipe saddles

    Started by Frank S, Dec 23, 2021 07:01 PM
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  4. Scribing block

    Started by Philip Davies, Dec 24, 2021 05:45 AM
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  5. Custom C-clamps

    Started by mr_modify1, Dec 23, 2021 02:45 PM
    custom c-clamps
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    Dec 26, 2021, 04:12 AM Go to last post
  6. Organizing tap sets.

    Started by mr_modify1, Dec 18, 2021 08:43 AM
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    Dec 24, 2021, 07:41 AM Go to last post
  7. Moved: 6x4 bandsaw hydraulic down feed system

    Started by thehomeengineer, Dec 18, 2021 03:37 PM
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  8. Moved: Fixing the Chimney in New Zealand

    Started by carl blum, Dec 23, 2021 08:46 AM
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  9. Calculate LED current limiting resistor

    Started by mklotz, Dec 19, 2021 03:00 PM
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    Dec 23, 2021, 08:15 AM Go to last post
  10. End mill sharpening fixture.

    Started by mr_modify1, Dec 22, 2021 09:42 AM
    end mill sharpening
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    Dec 23, 2021, 05:59 AM Go to last post
  11. Guitar neck jig

    Started by sossol, Dec 17, 2021 09:25 PM
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    Dec 22, 2021, 06:35 AM Go to last post
  12. Thread Cutting Change Gear Calculator

    Started by editor@glue-it.com, Dec 14, 2021 12:56 PM
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    Dec 22, 2021, 06:31 AM Go to last post
  13. Dry spray paint in 20 minutes.

    Started by mr_modify1, Dec 15, 2021 10:18 AM
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    quick dry paint
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  14. Micrometer accuracy quick check.

    Started by mr_modify1, Dec 13, 2021 08:35 AM
    mic quick check.
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  15. ER32 Chuck for Unimat M12x1

    Started by carl blum, Dec 20, 2021 10:30 AM
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    Dec 21, 2021, 08:40 AM Go to last post
  16. 90 Degree Miter Corner Clamp (Vise Clamp)

    Started by RCTURKA, Dec 20, 2021 09:19 PM
    90 degree, clamp, corner clamp, miter
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    Dec 21, 2021, 06:30 AM Go to last post



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