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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. I made a bearing bump tool for my Mini Lathe

    Started by Guy Marsden, Mar 17, 2023 03:26 PM
    centering tool, mini lathe
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    Mar 26, 2023, 04:56 AM Go to last post
  2. Lightbulb A Better Bench Peg!

    Started by SculptyWorks, Mar 23, 2023 05:28 PM
    bench peg, bench vise, woodwork, workbench, workbench attachment
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    Mar 25, 2023, 07:17 AM Go to last post
  3. AWSOME TOOL HOW TO MAKE HOSE CLAMP

    Started by diy creative crafts, Mar 12, 2023 07:24 AM
    hose line clamp, metal work, plumbing repair
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    Mar 25, 2023, 06:08 AM Go to last post
  4. ep 5 making a Vintage Micro lathe

    Started by Mr. Factotum's Workshop, Mar 25, 2023 02:51 AM
    build, lathe, micro, mini, vintage
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    Mar 25, 2023, 02:51 AM Go to last post
  5. Moved: Homemade Compact Retractable Saw

    Started by My MiniCrafts, Mar 24, 2023 08:05 AM
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  6. Homemade Mini jigsaw

    Started by My MiniCrafts, Mar 23, 2023 05:22 PM
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    Mar 25, 2023, 01:32 AM Go to last post
  7. My 1917 Avey Drill Press gets some upgrades

    Started by winkys workshop, Mar 24, 2023 06:24 PM
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  8. Fiber laser cutter - videos

    Started by Jon, Mar 24, 2023 12:19 PM
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  9. Cupelling oven - videos

    Started by Jon, Feb 24, 2023 01:32 PM
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    Mar 24, 2023, 12:17 PM Go to last post
  10. Interchangeable leaf spring hardy tool holder - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 23, 2023 04:07 PM
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    Mar 23, 2023, 04:07 PM Go to last post
  11. Brass whistle - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 23, 2023 04:06 PM
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  12. ER32 collet chuck - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 23, 2023 04:05 PM
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    Mar 23, 2023, 04:05 PM Go to last post
  13. Sliding tenon jig - videos

    Started by Jon, Mar 23, 2023 04:05 PM
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    Mar 23, 2023, 04:05 PM Go to last post
  14. Brass V-block clamps - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 22, 2023 03:12 PM
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  15. Moved: Level for 3D Printer

    Started by dgbreggin, Mar 21, 2023 04:42 PM
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  16. Checkering tool - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 22, 2023 03:12 PM
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    Mar 23, 2023, 01:02 AM Go to last post
  17. Arbor press - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 22, 2023 03:13 PM
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    Mar 22, 2023, 03:13 PM Go to last post
  18. Wood lathe - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 22, 2023 03:13 PM
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