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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. Homemade Belt Sander using Old car belt tensioner

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Jul 24, 2023 05:53 AM
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  2. Lathe Chuck Driver

    Started by Improvised DIY, Jul 15, 2023 03:34 AM
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  3. Moved: Bushing Remover

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  4. Spot welding machine - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 19, 2023 11:21 AM
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  5. Toe clamps - video

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    Started by Philip Davies, Jul 17, 2023 09:56 AM
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  8. Moved: Steering link for CT electric truck

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  9. Turning Thin Stock on a Lathe

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  10. Precision drilling tool - video

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  11. HQ800/Smithy/Grisly Upgrade for LH Threading

    Started by Improvised DIY, Jul 20, 2023 08:16 AM
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  12. Moved: Making a 3D Printer Nozzle From Scratch

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  13. Moved: Workshop/shed security post

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  14. Steel brush - video

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  15. Demagnetizer from transformer.

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  17. Special cut knurling tool - video

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  18. Cub Cadet bulldozer - video

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  20. Irwin Vise Rework

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