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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. Hinged circular saw crosscut jig

    Started by Keith William Knull, Nov 27, 2021 12:02 PM
    cross cut, hinged, jig, saw blade, siding
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    Nov 28, 2021, 03:04 AM Go to last post
  2. Moved: Hodge pudge Anvil

    Started by Philip Davies, Nov 26, 2021 05:49 AM
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    Nov 27, 2021, 08:40 AM Go to last post
  3. 2 Unique Homemade Ideas

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Nov 26, 2021 08:42 AM
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  4. Lathe carriage lock low profile lever

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Nov 25, 2021 02:50 PM
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    Nov 26, 2021, 03:42 AM Go to last post
  5. QUICK LITTLE TIG PROJECT!!

    Started by orioncons36, Nov 23, 2021 06:54 PM
    tig, tig welding, welding, welding tools diy
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    Nov 25, 2021, 10:02 AM Go to last post
  6. Accurate square corner clamp

    Started by Didpoolhall, Nov 24, 2021 01:53 PM
    corner clamp, corner joints, plywoodworking, speed square
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    Nov 25, 2021, 02:50 AM Go to last post
  7. Homemade drum sander

    Started by Vyacheslav.Nevolya, Nov 24, 2021 10:35 AM
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    Nov 25, 2021, 02:44 AM Go to last post
  8. Thumbs up Bill's Knife Making

    Started by craig9, Nov 24, 2021 10:57 PM
    knife maker, knifemaker, knifemaking
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  9. Brad nailer gun jig

    Started by Didpoolhall, Nov 22, 2021 12:48 PM
    brad nailer, jig, plywoodworking
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  10. Installing a mini compressor in my lathe.

    Started by Rustinox, Nov 20, 2021 01:53 AM
    compressor, lathe, lathe accessories, metal shaper, rustinox
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  11. Moved: HOMEMADE TOOL IDEA FOR STRIPPING COPPER WIRE!!

    Started by orioncons36, Nov 14, 2021 01:51 PM
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  12. MAKING A DRILL ATTACHMENT!!

    Started by orioncons36, Nov 21, 2021 06:55 PM
    diy drill, drill, drill attachment, homemade drill
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    Nov 22, 2021, 05:51 AM Go to last post
  13. Moved: Power feeding a shredder knob

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Nov 18, 2021 04:08 PM
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  14. Long jack extension blocking

    Started by Frank S, Nov 14, 2021 03:36 PM
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    Nov 20, 2021, 05:28 PM Go to last post
  15. Removing a broke off thread

    Started by Frank S, Nov 14, 2021 03:16 PM
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  16. Plane-Setting Hammer

    Started by e_m_maker, Nov 19, 2021 03:40 PM
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