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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. Sticky Thread Sticky: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 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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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 29, 2017 02:49 PM
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  1. DIY HAND TAP TOOL!!!

    Started by orioncons36, May 17, 2021 09:17 PM
    diy tapping tool, tap and die jig, tapping aid, tapping head, tapping tool
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,446
    May 18, 2021, 05:35 AM Go to last post
  2. Weld Table Clamp Storage

    Started by Haslip Cycle Works, May 16, 2021 03:21 PM
    clamps, diy, haslip cycle works, storage, welding
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,175
    May 17, 2021, 05:16 AM Go to last post
  3. Moved: Fixing more Harbor Freight stuff. Vibrating Tumbler.

    Started by tonyfoale, May 11, 2021 12:10 PM
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  4. Moved: Tig Tungsten Sharpener Bench Grinder Attachment

    Started by bouboulas, May 6, 2021 12:09 PM
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  5. Precise Router Table Fence

    Started by Didpoolhall, May 15, 2021 02:14 PM
    plywoodworking, router fence, router table fence
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 905
    May 15, 2021, 02:14 PM Go to last post
  6. Converting a Jointer Plane to a Shooting Plane

    Started by e_m_maker, May 14, 2021 07:00 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,631
    May 15, 2021, 05:51 AM Go to last post
  7. Quick, Cheap & Ugly Lathe Knives

    Started by mlochala, May 13, 2021 06:21 AM
    • Replies: 4
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    May 14, 2021, 07:58 PM Go to last post
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  8. Top 2 GeniuS Ideas !

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, May 14, 2021 08:01 AM
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    May 14, 2021, 08:01 AM Go to last post
  9. Cross Cut Sled for Router Table

    Started by woodenworldenic, May 13, 2021 05:04 AM
    cross cut sled, jig, jig for router table, rip and cross cut, router table
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,678
    May 14, 2021, 12:38 AM Go to last post
  10. Lightbulb Chainsaw Winch Build

    Started by darus627, May 13, 2021 02:23 AM
    chainsaw hack, diy, homemade, made in poland
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,997
    May 13, 2021, 07:18 PM Go to last post
  11. Lightbulb How to Make a PVC Pipe Cutter (PVC Pipe Straight Cut)

    Started by Lahis, May 10, 2021 12:34 AM
    cutter, diy pipe cutter, pipe cutter, pvc cutter, pvc pipe cutter
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,679
    May 13, 2021, 12:48 PM Go to last post
  12. Universal Circular Saw GUIDE

    Started by RCTURKA, May 7, 2021 07:00 PM
    circular saw, circular saw guide, guide
    • Replies: 2
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    May 13, 2021, 11:57 AM Go to last post
  13. Another Precision Router Lift

    Started by Didpoolhall, May 8, 2021 09:30 AM
    plywoodworking, router, router lift, router table
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,534
    May 13, 2021, 11:51 AM Go to last post
  14. Standing Drop Seeder

    Started by dsjhomestead, May 11, 2021 10:44 AM
    farm, farm tools, garden tools, homesteading, planter
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,194
    May 13, 2021, 06:15 AM Go to last post
  15. Making a Veneering Hammer with Handtools

    Started by e_m_maker, May 12, 2021 07:38 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,374
    May 13, 2021, 06:11 AM Go to last post
  16. THREAD MILLING DEVICE!

    Started by machining 4 all, Apr 30, 2021 05:37 PM
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    • Replies: 29
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    May 13, 2021, 03:31 AM Go to last post
  17. Moved: Tailstock DRO

    Started by Dimitris Polychronis, May 9, 2021 01:35 PM
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  18. A tool for all. A magnet.

    Started by tonyfoale, May 11, 2021 11:57 AM
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    May 12, 2021, 02:25 PM Go to last post
  19. MAKING A USEFUL CLAMP!!

    Started by orioncons36, May 6, 2021 08:28 PM
    clamps, diy clamps, welding, welding angle jigs, woodworking clamp
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,372
    May 12, 2021, 09:15 AM Go to last post



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