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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. 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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  2. 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: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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

    Started by Jon, Jul 29, 2017 02:49 PM
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  1. Top 5 Homemade Wood Sealer Recipes

    Started by Mazay, Aug 2, 2021 04:04 AM
    wood polish, wood sealer
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    Sep 1, 2021, 04:25 AM Go to last post
  2. Lightbulb Not Damascus steel, but also not bad

    Started by Kovanca Polock, Aug 17, 2021 10:49 AM
    blacksmith, forging, how to make, knife, steel
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  3. Lathe Milling Attachment DIY

    Started by skimen ruslan, Aug 28, 2021 01:09 PM
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    Aug 31, 2021, 11:30 PM Go to last post
  4. Moved: Checking and calibrating a cheapo microscope.

    Started by DIYSwede, Aug 23, 2021 11:17 AM
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    Aug 31, 2021, 05:36 AM Go to last post
  5. Moved: Bridgeport High Speed Spindle

    Started by bbutcher85, Aug 30, 2021 12:51 AM
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    Aug 30, 2021, 03:49 PM Go to last post
  6. MAKING A MAGNETIC TOOL!

    Started by orioncons36, Aug 29, 2021 04:14 PM
    magnetic, magnetic square, magnetic tool, square
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  7. Make A Mobile Table Saw Use Battery Power

    Started by fawabros, Aug 29, 2021 06:50 AM
    battery supply, table saw
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  8. MAKING AN ADJUSTABLE STAND!!

    Started by orioncons36, Aug 22, 2021 05:16 PM
    adjustable stands, car jack, diy band saw, stands
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    Aug 29, 2021, 04:15 PM Go to last post
  9. DIY tap holder

    Started by skimen ruslan, Aug 28, 2021 12:52 PM
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    Aug 29, 2021, 05:42 AM Go to last post
  10. Arbor for milling cutter on angle grinder

    Started by skimen ruslan, Aug 28, 2021 12:50 PM
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    Aug 29, 2021, 05:38 AM Go to last post
  11. 2 side Table saw miter sled jig

    Started by Didpoolhall, Aug 25, 2021 01:19 PM
    miter sled, plywoodworking, table saw jig
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    Aug 26, 2021, 04:52 AM Go to last post
  12. HA Quick Home Made Wood Arbor Press

    Started by sams wood creations, Aug 25, 2021 03:41 PM
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    Aug 26, 2021, 04:46 AM Go to last post
  13. S-Cam ancor pin bushes tool

    Started by ttmrj, Aug 25, 2021 09:46 AM
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    Aug 26, 2021, 04:39 AM Go to last post
  14. Moved: Home made layout stain

    Started by Stevohdee, Aug 24, 2021 08:20 PM
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