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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. 90 degree Corner Clamp

    Started by RCTURKA, Jun 20, 2021 09:28 AM
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    Jun 21, 2021, 05:24 AM Go to last post
  2. Moved: Extra vise to cut small parts on the bandsaw

    Started by Claudio HG, Jun 19, 2021 01:29 PM
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  3. Moved: Slotter or broach driver.

    Started by tonyfoale, Jun 12, 2021 10:14 AM
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  4. Moved: Top 2 Cool Ideas! You Can Make At Home!

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Jun 19, 2021 12:21 PM
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  5. Moved: 24" X 1" Belt Grinder

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  6. Moved: If you are a TIG or MIG welder you NEED IT!

    Started by diyfixman, Jun 16, 2021 08:57 AM
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  7. Milling vise stop

    Started by Dimitris Polychronis, Jun 13, 2021 01:31 PM
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    Jun 19, 2021, 09:46 AM Go to last post
  8. Homemade fly cutter for drill press

    Started by Vyacheslav.Nevolya, Jun 16, 2021 10:12 AM
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    Jun 18, 2021, 07:49 PM Go to last post
  9. Homemade Weelbarow 17hp

    Started by warsztatOdZera, Jun 16, 2021 04:22 AM
    diy, dumper, gas powered, homemade, weelbarow
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  10. MAKING MAGNETIC GATE LATCH!!

    Started by orioncons36, Jun 16, 2021 07:14 PM
    diy gate latch, gate, gate latch
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    Jun 17, 2021, 08:57 PM Go to last post
  11. Moved: Face Mask & Goggles Build Winter Soldier Themed!

    Started by buddyman100, Jun 17, 2021 03:17 PM
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  12. Slotter part 2, with control details

    Started by tonyfoale, Jun 17, 2021 12:54 PM
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  13. DIY Quick Right Angle Corner Clamp

    Started by Didpoolhall, Jun 17, 2021 02:27 AM
    clamps, corner clamp, plywoodworking
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    Jun 17, 2021, 05:32 AM Go to last post
  14. Bench Grinder: Angle setting gauge for tool rests

    Started by uv8452, Jun 15, 2021 04:33 AM
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  15. small table CNC

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  16. Table Saw Jig for Thin RIP

    Started by Didpoolhall, Jun 16, 2021 09:33 AM
    plywoodworking, table saw jig, thin-rip jig
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  17. Cool How to make a Lathe Tailstock Drag Link

    Started by Catfish, Jun 12, 2021 08:48 AM
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