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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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  2. 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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  3. Post your tool tips and tricks in here. The best tips are awarded a $100 prize. Videos and images of your tool tips are nice, but not necessary.

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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Month - $250 monthly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 15, 2024 07:21 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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  1. Bush hog from axle - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 28, 2023 04:06 PM
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    May 11, 2023, 04:54 AM Go to last post
  2. Engine hoist converted for basement shop

    Started by tmate3, May 7, 2023 04:42 PM
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    May 11, 2023, 04:30 AM Go to last post
  3. Narrow jaw forging tong - video

    Started by Jon, May 10, 2023 11:58 AM
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  4. Wire stripping machine - video

    Started by Jon, May 10, 2023 11:58 AM
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  5. ATV drag harrow - video

    Started by Jon, May 10, 2023 11:58 AM
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  6. Vise - video

    Started by Jon, May 10, 2023 11:58 AM
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  7. Wood lathe - video

    Started by Jon, May 10, 2023 11:56 AM
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  8. Bridge clamps or bridge joint clamps

    Started by Make Things, May 8, 2023 11:27 AM
    bridge clamps, bridge joint, clamp, glue up, panel clamping
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  9. Spot welding machine - video

    Started by Jon, May 9, 2023 03:32 PM
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  10. Pipe cutter - video

    Started by Jon, May 9, 2023 03:32 PM
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  11. Low profile mill clamps - video

    Started by Jon, May 9, 2023 03:31 PM
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  12. Marking scribe from coil spring - video

    Started by Jon, May 9, 2023 03:31 PM
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  13. Scroll saw - video

    Started by Jon, May 9, 2023 03:30 PM
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  14. Lathe safety power switch - video

    Started by Jon, May 4, 2023 02:04 PM
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    May 9, 2023, 11:47 AM Go to last post
  15. Table saw joinery jig - video

    Started by Jon, May 4, 2023 02:06 PM
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  16. Tractor skidding arm - video

    Started by Jon, May 8, 2023 01:26 PM
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  17. Mini belt grinder - video

    Started by Jon, May 8, 2023 01:24 PM
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  18. Moved: Ball joint removal and install tool for GM vehicles

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  19. Spindle Turning on Lathe

    Started by gatz, May 7, 2023 07:07 PM
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