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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

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  3. Lightbulb 5 Amazing Woodworking Tools Hacks | Tips & Tricks

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  6. Table saw sliding extension module - video

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  7. Semi-automatic spot welding machine - video

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  8. Moved: DIY CHIC MACHINE for the GIRL'S workshop

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  9. making recessed spring washers

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  10. Yet Another Welding Helmet Hook

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  17. Modified broom & handbrush

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