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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. 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. Daily E-Mail

    Started by cmoejr, Dec 12, 2021 09:36 AM
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  2. DIY BENCH GRINDER STAND!!!

    Started by orioncons36, Dec 5, 2021 12:19 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    Dec 11, 2021, 10:16 PM Go to last post
  3. Another way to make an arbor

    Started by xynudu, Dec 4, 2021 11:24 PM
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    Dec 11, 2021, 07:02 PM Go to last post
  4. Homemade soft jaws for pliers

    Started by mr_modify1, Dec 10, 2021 09:00 AM
    soft jaws, soft jaws for pliers
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    Dec 11, 2021, 04:28 AM Go to last post
  5. Moved: E-clip remover and retainer

    Started by mr_modify1, Dec 9, 2021 03:43 PM
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  6. Less stress glue-up

    Started by Philip Davies, Dec 8, 2021 05:19 AM
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    Dec 9, 2021, 04:25 AM Go to last post
  7. Homemade grout remover.

    Started by mr_modify1, Dec 8, 2021 01:10 PM
    grout tool, homemade grout remover
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    Dec 9, 2021, 04:21 AM Go to last post
  8. using drill press to extend lathe

    Started by Frank S, Dec 4, 2021 09:25 PM
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    Dec 8, 2021, 07:31 PM Go to last post
  9. 3D Printed Dremel Accessories (4K)

    Started by tsbrownie, Nov 17, 2021 07:56 AM
    3d printer, accessories, diy, dremel, router
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    Dec 8, 2021, 07:21 PM Go to last post
  10. Making a DIY CNC Lathe - The Spindle

    Started by GBWM, Dec 8, 2021 11:13 AM
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  11. Moved: Homemade Crazy Trike

    Started by warsztatOdZera, Dec 8, 2021 12:31 AM
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  12. Moved: Free Hand and Ball Turning Tool

    Started by editor@glue-it.com, Dec 5, 2021 09:26 AM
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  13. pyrolytic stove

    Started by fergiomaria, Dec 7, 2021 04:05 AM
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    Dec 7, 2021, 06:01 AM Go to last post
  14. Nesting Finish Blocks

    Started by Make Things, Dec 6, 2021 04:28 PM
    cone, easy, finish, simple, woodworking
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  15. Champer cutter arbor

    Started by Frank S, Dec 1, 2021 11:31 PM
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    Dec 5, 2021, 07:03 PM Go to last post
  16. Making a CNC Lathe - The Frame

    Started by GBWM, Dec 5, 2021 09:02 AM
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    Dec 5, 2021, 09:02 AM Go to last post
  17. MAKING A CENTER FINDER!!

    Started by orioncons36, Nov 28, 2021 10:40 PM
    center, center finder, center line jig, center point finder
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    Dec 5, 2021, 08:50 AM Go to last post
  18. Swabbing out a tube with air brake tubing

    Started by Frank S, Dec 3, 2021 06:20 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    Dec 4, 2021, 09:20 AM Go to last post



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