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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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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

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

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  1. DIY Downdraft Sanding table

    Started by Didpoolhall, Feb 23, 2021 11:02 AM
    downdraft, downdraft sanding table, plywoodworking
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  2. Moved: Something completely different.

    Started by tonyfoale, Feb 23, 2021 04:40 AM
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  3. Almost Finished with 2" x 72" Belt Grinder Build

    Started by tmate3, Jan 18, 2021 10:06 PM
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  4. Moved: Making metalworking ( dust collecting table )

    Started by Tuomas, Feb 22, 2021 01:29 AM
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  5. Moved: Removing Mill Scale

    Started by Haslip Cycle Works, Feb 22, 2021 10:04 AM
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  6. Disc Die Punch

    Started by editor@glue-it.com, Feb 22, 2021 02:13 PM
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    Feb 23, 2021, 05:23 AM Go to last post
  7. Moved: Screw-on chuck mounting to bayonet.

    Started by tonyfoale, Feb 15, 2021 12:34 PM
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  8. FLOATING TAP WRENCH! FLOATING TAP HOLDER!

    Started by machining 4 all, Feb 19, 2021 05:00 PM
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  9. Circle cutting jig

    Started by Workshopshed, Feb 22, 2021 01:40 AM
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  10. Cutting Sheet Metal With a Paper Cutter

    Started by tmate3, Feb 14, 2021 07:34 PM
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    Feb 22, 2021, 03:04 AM Go to last post
  11. The Cry of All ATtiny85 users: I Need One More Pin!

    Started by rgsparber, Feb 20, 2021 06:17 AM
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  12. forge hydraulic press

    Started by jmedved, Feb 21, 2021 04:50 PM
    hydraulic press
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  13. MAKING WELDING TOOL WITH RARE FILLER METAL 😀

    Started by orioncons36, Jan 21, 2021 01:39 AM
    diy, diy welding tools, homemade clamp, welding project
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  14. Moved: Make A Welding Table From Pieces Of Thick Metal

    Started by fox craft, Feb 18, 2021 01:32 PM
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  15. Machining a 16"x8" square

    Started by N4NV, Feb 13, 2021 10:29 PM
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    Feb 20, 2021, 05:01 AM Go to last post
  16. Moved: Shop made lapping plates

    Started by EclecticNeophyte, Feb 8, 2021 12:04 AM
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  17. Homemade glass cutter tool using old spark plug

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Feb 19, 2021 11:20 AM
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  18. Hook knives, left & right

    Started by Philip Davies, Feb 19, 2021 10:58 AM
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