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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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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

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  1. Cool Mini chainsaw mill

    Started by Mazay, Nov 13, 2021 06:53 AM
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  2. Moved: Manual Grinder

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  3. Floating Reamer Holder - Part 3 Final

    Started by MachineNZ, Nov 14, 2021 02:40 AM
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  4. Removable vise post

    Started by michaelstrong1974, Nov 12, 2021 10:45 AM
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  5. Scale model shaper pt... FINAL.

    Started by Rustinox, Nov 12, 2021 01:35 PM
    build, metal shaper, model, model shaper, rustinox
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  6. Lightbulb The cheapest blackening of copper and brass.

    Started by Kovanca Polock, Nov 12, 2021 08:29 AM
    chemistry, copper, diy, how to make, workshop
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  7. Knife Maker's Guard Jack

    Started by JKeetonKnives, Nov 12, 2021 05:15 AM
    bladesmith, bladesmithing, knife making, knife making tool, knifemaking
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  8. lathe oiler bottle

    Started by Frank S, Nov 5, 2021 08:10 PM
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  9. bath tub grow beds

    Started by Frank S, Nov 10, 2021 11:55 PM
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    Nov 12, 2021, 07:53 AM Go to last post
  10. The Ultimate DIY Table Saw using Circular Saw

    Started by Didpoolhall, Nov 5, 2021 10:24 AM
    circularsaw, diy, plywoodworking, table saw
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  11. Thumbs up Universal fixture for welding pipes and angles

    Started by liberal, Nov 11, 2021 08:10 AM
    for welding, universal fixture
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  12. Tool post grinder step by step part final

    Started by celsoari, Nov 11, 2021 03:17 PM
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  13. Lightbulb DIY Folding Survival Saw - Fast cut

    Started by Mazay, Nov 9, 2021 10:59 AM
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  14. Hand forged Puukko knife

    Started by SteelCraft, Nov 8, 2021 02:50 PM
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  15. Moved: Additional screw cutting quick change gearbox

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  16. very large saw nut assembly

    Started by Frank S, Nov 4, 2021 07:01 PM
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