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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. Angle grinder adjustable sanding support - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 27, 2023 02:15 PM
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  2. Pipe bender - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 27, 2023 02:14 PM
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  3. Jigsaw cutting station - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 27, 2023 02:13 PM
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  4. Quick screw mandrel - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 26, 2023 03:51 PM
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  5. Polygonal turning attachment

    Started by paulsabatiee, Mar 14, 2023 01:23 AM
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  6. Jigsaw table blade guide - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 26, 2023 03:53 PM
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  7. Vise hold down clamps - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 26, 2023 03:52 PM
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  8. Adjustable grooving plane - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 26, 2023 03:52 PM
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  9. T-bolt - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 26, 2023 03:51 PM
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  10. Sandblaster from barrel - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 26, 2023 03:51 PM
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  11. Lathe depth stop - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 25, 2023 12:25 PM
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  12. Lathe cross slide - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 25, 2023 12:24 PM
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  13. Protective face shield for grinding - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 25, 2023 12:23 PM
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  14. Making special screws out of common screws - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 25, 2023 12:24 PM
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  15. Moved: Truck ramp supports

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  16. Go/no go gauge - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 25, 2023 12:23 PM
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  17. Magnetic base for tapping arm - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 25, 2023 12:22 PM
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  18. Moved: can't recall the name of this tool

    Started by Nitrous, Apr 25, 2023 07:21 AM
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