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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

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  2. Welding machine from wiper motor - video

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  7. Bore welder for homemade line borer - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 19, 2023 03:42 PM
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  8. Moved: Lathe Bump Tool

    Started by Improvised DIY, Oct 19, 2023 02:03 AM
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  9. Drill Guide for Broken Bolts

    Started by dgbreggin, Oct 18, 2023 09:11 PM
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  10. Wood lathe from engine crankcase - video

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  11. Tumbler - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 18, 2023 03:15 PM
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  12. Collet block - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 18, 2023 03:24 PM
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  13. Trailer ramp from Harbor Freight ATV ramps - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 18, 2023 03:22 PM
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  15. Sheet metal roller - video

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  16. Multi-function table saw sled - video

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  17. Rubber way wipers - video

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  18. Drill grinding gauge stand - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 17, 2023 03:54 PM
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  19. Utility knife - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 17, 2023 03:49 PM
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