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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. 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

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  1. Moved: Home-Made Slow-Speed Grinder

    Started by Dr.Al, Jul 3, 2021 10:17 AM
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  2. Miniature Optical Centre Punch

    Started by editor@glue-it.com, Jul 4, 2021 07:37 AM
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  3. Moved: Improved lathe controller.

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  4. Storage/ shipping Skid for Mack engine

    Started by Frank S, Jul 5, 2021 09:54 PM
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  5. Moved: Build A Smart Wall Mounted Fold Table For Workshop

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  6. Wire feeder for TIG welding

    Started by markgyver, Jun 27, 2021 07:03 AM
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  7. MAKING A DRILL ATTACHMENT!!

    Started by orioncons36, Jul 4, 2021 09:06 PM
    diy drill press, drill attachment, drill chuck, drill chuck arbor
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    Jul 5, 2021, 03:15 AM Go to last post
  8. Moved: BXA Tool Holder Storage

    Started by mylilmule, Jul 2, 2021 07:54 AM
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  9. DIY Welding Squares

    Started by mylilmule, Jul 3, 2021 11:40 PM
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  10. rolling a heavy mill

    Started by Frank S, Jun 30, 2021 10:45 PM
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  11. Congratulations new Best Discussion Award winners

    Started by Jon, Jul 2, 2021 12:17 PM
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  12. simple Jigsaw Track saw Guide

    Started by Didpoolhall, Jul 2, 2021 07:16 AM
    guide rel, plywoodworking, track for cutting
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  13. Alternative pegboard

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  14. Side drag rigging

    Started by Frank S, Jun 30, 2021 10:33 PM
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  15. Thumbs up For precision cutting - Miter Gauge for Table Saw

    Started by RCTURKA, Jun 30, 2021 05:07 PM
    miter cutting, miter gauge, tablesaw
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  16. Lathe stand coolant system.

    Started by th62, Jun 27, 2021 04:14 PM
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  17. pinion shaft seal install tool

    Started by Frank S, Jun 29, 2021 12:58 AM
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  18. lathe restoration.

    Started by rep, Jun 26, 2021 02:13 AM
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