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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 $250 monthly prize. Tool tips and tricks should go in the Tool Tips and Tricks subforum.

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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Month - $250 monthly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 15, 2024 07:21 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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  1. Rebar pliers - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 25, 2023 01:31 PM
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  2. Headstock for homemade lathe - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 25, 2023 01:30 PM
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  3. Roubo workbench reinvention - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 25, 2023 01:28 PM
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  4. No-weld 3-way hydraulic press - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 25, 2023 01:25 PM
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  5. Harbor Freight tire changer modifications - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 25, 2023 01:24 PM
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  6. Jigsaw guide for rod cutting - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 24, 2023 01:54 PM
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  7. Long bar double clamp - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 24, 2023 01:51 PM
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  8. Harbor Freight engine stand upgrades - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 24, 2023 01:49 PM
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  9. Non-Spill Oil Can

    Started by Improvised DIY, Oct 24, 2023 03:41 AM
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  10. Moved: Clothes Drying Done Alarm

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  11. MAKING MINI CLAMP/PRESS!

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  12. Moved: Set square

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  13. Moved: Reverse spot face tool

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  14. Moved: 20mm high clip on DTI holder.

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  15. Moved: Using a large tap to cut a larger internal thread

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  16. Sliding angle grinder stand - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 20, 2023 02:20 PM
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  17. Metal lathe - video

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  18. Welding machine from wiper motor - video

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