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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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  2. Post your tool tips and tricks in here. The best tips are awarded a $100 prize. Videos and images of your tool tips are nice, but not necessary.

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

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 01:27 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 01:29 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 29, 2017 03:49 PM
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  1. Building a welding fume extraction

    Started by markgyver, Oct 18, 2020 08:29 AM
    bezel, mpcnc, plasma cutting, steady rest, welding fume extraction
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    Oct 20, 2020, 03:28 AM Go to last post
  2. Homemade Amazing Wood Burning Rocket Stove

    Started by fawabros, Oct 18, 2020 06:45 AM
    rocket stove, wood burner
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    Oct 20, 2020, 03:23 AM Go to last post
  3. Small Parts Cleaning Brush

    Started by morsa, Oct 16, 2020 05:31 PM
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  4. Moved: SMALL DIY METAL BENDER

    Started by orioncons36, Oct 11, 2020 10:57 AM
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  5. Homemade Dough sheeter

    Started by zaidns, Apr 3, 2016 01:15 AM
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    Oct 18, 2020, 08:44 PM Go to last post
  6. How To Make Lathe Machine - DIY Wood Lathe Machine

    Started by fox craft, Oct 16, 2020 12:45 PM
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    Oct 18, 2020, 07:50 PM Go to last post
  7. Moved: The Ultimate Round Column Mill Fix

    Started by winkys workshop, Oct 11, 2020 03:47 AM
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  8. Moved: Sieg SX2.7 Milling Machine

    Started by editor@glue-it.com, Oct 18, 2020 05:24 AM
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  9. AC DETECTOR DIY

    Started by mariost, Oct 16, 2020 03:05 PM
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    Oct 17, 2020, 05:39 AM Go to last post
  10. Camera mount for my lathe

    Started by bouboulas, Oct 16, 2020 01:13 PM
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    Oct 17, 2020, 05:32 AM Go to last post
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  11. Making a thread dial for my South Bend

    Started by winkys workshop, Oct 14, 2020 07:24 AM
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  12. Perfect Dado Use Trim Router with Self Clamp

    Started by Didpoolhall, Oct 15, 2020 03:52 PM
    dado, plywoodworking, router jig
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    Oct 16, 2020, 05:13 AM Go to last post
  13. A Self-Contained Workshop Sink

    Started by rgsparber, Oct 15, 2020 03:16 PM
    hand washing, sink
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    Oct 16, 2020, 05:05 AM Go to last post
  14. Lathe catch pan and cabinet

    Started by winkys workshop, Oct 14, 2020 07:23 AM
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    Oct 16, 2020, 05:01 AM Go to last post
  15. Moved: How To Make Perfect Right Angle Corner Clamping Jig

    Started by Didpoolhall, Oct 11, 2020 02:18 PM
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