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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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  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. Homemade Drywall Pannel Lifter mecanisme

    Started by Metalgeria, Dec 28, 2021 01:10 PM
    construction, drywall, drywall lifter, pannel lifter
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    Dec 29, 2021, 06:23 PM Go to last post
  2. Victorian Tram Track Hack

    Started by Mr. Factotum's Workshop, Dec 25, 2021 02:18 PM
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    Dec 29, 2021, 10:16 AM Go to last post
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  3. Moved: 4x6 bandsaw vice modification and dead stop

    Started by thehomeengineer, Dec 24, 2021 05:52 PM
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  4. Trailer wheel bolt circle adjustment

    Started by Frank S, Dec 21, 2021 08:38 PM
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    Dec 28, 2021, 12:50 PM Go to last post
  5. Garden mini tractor 4x4

    Started by Vyacheslav.Nevolya, Jun 19, 2016 12:50 AM
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  6. Bolt Down Milling Plate

    Started by editor@glue-it.com, Dec 16, 2021 06:46 AM
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    Dec 28, 2021, 08:42 AM Go to last post
  7. DIY minilathe is finally spinning?

    Started by Claudio HG, Dec 28, 2021 06:43 AM
    carriage, mini lathe, spindle motor
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    Dec 28, 2021, 06:43 AM Go to last post
  8. Table Saw Mini Crosscut Sled

    Started by Didpoolhall, Dec 20, 2021 03:51 PM
    cross cut sled, plywoodworking, table saw
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    Dec 28, 2021, 05:13 AM Go to last post
  9. How i build my own drywall pannel lifter

    Started by Metalgeria, Dec 28, 2021 01:14 AM
    construction, drywall, drywall lifter, pannel lifter
    • Replies: 1
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    Dec 28, 2021, 04:27 AM Go to last post
  10. Moved: Making dovetails with a lathe using a milling attachment

    Started by Metalgeria, Dec 28, 2021 12:47 AM
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  11. Moved: DIY Simple Slide Door

    Started by Metalgeria, Dec 27, 2021 11:38 AM
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  12. Rubber made plastic box re-enforcement.

    Started by mr_modify1, Dec 19, 2021 07:17 AM
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    Dec 27, 2021, 10:18 AM Go to last post
  13. Moved: Old Knife Renovation

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  14. Spiling sticks, joggle sticks and a “digital” rule

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  15. DIY Mini Belt Grinder

    Started by Metalgeria, Dec 26, 2021 02:48 PM
    belt grinder
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    Dec 26, 2021, 11:43 PM Go to last post
  16. TOOL IDEA MADE FROM SCRAP METAL!!!

    Started by orioncons36, Dec 26, 2021 12:20 PM
    homemade, homemade tools, tools
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    Dec 26, 2021, 11:38 PM Go to last post
  17. 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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    Dec 26, 2021, 11:22 PM Go to last post
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