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

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    Started by Making Stuff, Jan 10, 2021 08:02 AM
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    Started by Frank S, Jan 8, 2021 11:13 AM
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  8. Roller Bender Fixing

    Started by Sam's Workshop Diary, Jan 8, 2021 01:59 PM
    bender, roller bender
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  9. Homemade Lathe Machine

    Started by HandmadeCreativeChannel, Jan 9, 2021 12:40 PM
    homemade, lathe, motor wiring, washing mahcine motor, woodworking
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  10. Knurling tool modification

    Started by winkys workshop, Jan 5, 2021 08:39 AM
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    Started by RCTURKA, Jan 7, 2021 09:35 AM
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    tap, tap and die jig, tap handle, tape holder
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    Started by Stevohdee, Jan 5, 2021 06:39 PM
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  16. Chuck back plate to minimize overhang

    Started by winkys workshop, Jan 5, 2021 08:34 AM
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