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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. Compass - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 2, 2023 12:34 PM
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  2. PCB depanelizer - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 2, 2023 12:33 PM
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  3. Congratulations new Best Discussion Award winner

    Started by Jon, Mar 2, 2023 12:11 PM
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  4. Simple Press Filler Plate With Press Formed Ends

    Started by 57moto, Feb 27, 2023 11:15 PM
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  5. Large rotary tumbler - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 1, 2023 02:32 PM
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  6. Spring retaining ring - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 1, 2023 02:30 PM
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  7. Table saw sled - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 1, 2023 02:30 PM
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  8. Kindling splitter - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 1, 2023 02:30 PM
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  9. Moved: Installing A VFD/VSD On A Drill Press

    Started by The Hobby Machinist NZ, Mar 1, 2023 12:34 PM
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  10. Diesel-powered welder - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 24, 2023 12:28 PM
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  11. Moved: Dremel modification. Light Edition!

    Started by My MiniCrafts, Feb 27, 2023 09:23 AM
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  12. Mini Lathe Z-Axis DRO

    Started by dgbreggin, Feb 28, 2023 12:06 PM
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  13. Fancy push sticks

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Sep 2, 2014 03:27 PM
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  14. Dial Indicator Holder

    Started by The Hobby Machinist NZ, Feb 27, 2023 01:03 PM
    dial gauge, dial indicator, milling machine, tram
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  15. Clever DIY Idea for sharpening an old Axe

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Feb 25, 2023 02:53 AM
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