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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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  5. Moved: A GIRL builds CNC plasma cutting machine. DIY. Part 2.

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  6. Arduino-based 3D scanning machine - video

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  7. Modifying a 4-jaw chuck mounting

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  9. Build an English Wheel!

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  11. How to shape and sharpening wood drill bit

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  14. Pipe organ tuning tool - video

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  15. Measuring tool from Harbor Freight ruler - video

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  16. Ring roller - video

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  17. Guitar headstock sanding jig - video

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