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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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    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

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  1. How i build my own drywall pannel lifter

    Started by Metalgeria, Dec 28, 2021 01:14 AM
    construction, drywall, drywall lifter, pannel lifter
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    Started by mr_modify1, Dec 19, 2021 07:17 AM
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  6. Spiling sticks, joggle sticks and a “digital” rule

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  7. DIY Mini Belt Grinder

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    belt grinder
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  8. TOOL IDEA MADE FROM SCRAP METAL!!!

    Started by orioncons36, Dec 26, 2021 12:20 PM
    homemade, homemade tools, tools
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  9. DIY CENTER FINDER!!!

    Started by orioncons36, Dec 26, 2021 12:17 PM
    center finder homemade, center finding, centerfinder, diy center finder
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  10. Blast cabinet door latch

    Started by thehomeengineer, Dec 21, 2021 07:28 PM
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  11. TOP 12 DIY PROJECTS

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  12. Quick chop saw cutting jig for pipe saddles

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  15. Organizing tap sets.

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  16. Moved: 6x4 bandsaw hydraulic down feed system

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