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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

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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. Truck wheel polishing machine

    Started by Jeg5263, Jan 10, 2017 07:35 PM
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  2. Moved: Dovetail template set

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  3. Moved: Expanding Mandrel for turning large tubes

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  4. DIY CNC Machining

    Started by GBWM, Dec 24, 2021 06:27 AM
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  5. How I Make a Quick Sand Grinder

    Started by Metalgeria, Dec 30, 2021 12:52 PM
    bench grinder, grinding machine, sand grinder
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  6. Lightbulb 5 Amazing Woodworking Tools Hacks | Tips & Tricks

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  7. Homemade super strong pencil magnet.

    Started by mr_modify1, Dec 30, 2021 10:41 AM
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  8. Dovetail saw leather sheath

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Dec 29, 2021 10:33 AM
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  9. Moved: Build A Folding Electric Bike From Scraps

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  10. Digital tail stock with disengage feature.

    Started by mr_modify1, Dec 29, 2021 10:40 AM
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  11. Moved: Dovetail set box

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  12. Homemade Drywall Pannel Lifter mecanisme

    Started by Metalgeria, Dec 28, 2021 01:10 PM
    construction, drywall, drywall lifter, pannel lifter
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  13. Victorian Tram Track Hack

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  14. Moved: 4x6 bandsaw vice modification and dead stop

    Started by thehomeengineer, Dec 24, 2021 05:52 PM
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