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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

    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. Miniature precision oiler - video

    Started by Jon, May 3, 2023 12:39 PM
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  2. part 10 Making a micro / mini lathe

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    build, lathe, micro, mini, scratch
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  3. Moved: Spiral drill from a drill for concrete DIY

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  4. Indexable End Mill

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  5. Jigsaw table and scroll saw combo - video

    Started by Jon, May 2, 2023 12:47 PM
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  6. DIY TIG TORCH HOLDER USING BEARINGS!!!

    Started by orioncons36, Apr 30, 2023 10:32 AM
    tig welding, weld, welder
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  7. Custom die project - video

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  8. Homemade Vice for Metal Band Saw

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  9. Homemade self closing door latch

    Started by troyhaack, Apr 30, 2023 12:42 AM
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  10. Potato Planting Homemade Machine

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Apr 29, 2023 12:56 AM
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  11. Small cotter

    Started by Don42, Apr 28, 2023 11:29 PM
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  12. Multi-Functional Tool Post

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  13. Die holder attachment - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 28, 2023 04:06 PM
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  14. Concrete groove cutter from chainsaw - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 28, 2023 04:05 PM
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  15. Marking gauge - video

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  16. 4 circle cutting jigs - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 27, 2023 02:16 PM
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  17. Moved: 500cc Racer Trike with Car Wheels

    Started by darus627, Apr 28, 2023 04:20 AM
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  18. Container screw cap mandrel - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 27, 2023 02:16 PM
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