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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. Non-ferrous height gauge base - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 26, 2022 04:34 PM
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  3. Moved: A special fixture for cutting horizontal slots

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  6. Pin replacement tool for RC car driveshafts

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  7. Vapor blasting cabinet - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 22, 2022 05:05 PM
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  8. Moved: Tapping stand

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  9. Lathe bushing oil groover - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 15, 2022 05:33 PM
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  10. Router Table Circle Jig Modification

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  11. Nut Cracker

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  12. Bench grinder dresser - video

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  13. Quick release welding table fixturing clamp - video

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  14. Louver punch - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 23, 2022 02:24 PM
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  15. Wafer iron - video

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  16. Square drill adaptation - video

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  17. Jack stand - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 22, 2022 05:03 PM
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  18. Planer blade sharpening system - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 22, 2022 05:05 PM
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  19. Three in one sander - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 22, 2022 05:04 PM
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  20. Vintage style ratchet screwdriver - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 22, 2022 05:03 PM
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