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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 12:27 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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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 29, 2017 02:49 PM
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  1. Moved: Oiler from brass

    Started by fox craft, Feb 10, 2021 10:37 AM
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  2. Moved: Rose type index

    Started by N4NV, Jan 29, 2021 05:37 PM
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    Feb 11, 2021, 05:04 AM Go to last post
  3. Homemade LED Flashlight

    Started by Sam's Workshop Diary, Feb 10, 2021 10:34 PM
    flashlight, led, led light
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    Feb 11, 2021, 04:13 AM Go to last post
  4. Moved: Make A Handle Forklift At Home

    Started by Kwandotechnic, Feb 8, 2021 04:32 AM
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  5. Moved: Weld Table/Frame Jig

    Started by Haslip Cycle Works, Feb 9, 2021 05:24 AM
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  6. Moved: Nut centering tool for welding

    Started by Tuomas, Feb 5, 2021 12:34 PM
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  7. Pocket Hole Workstation Cabinet Base

    Started by Didpoolhall, Feb 7, 2021 12:13 PM
    plywoodworking, pocket hole, workstation
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    Feb 8, 2021, 04:42 AM Go to last post
  8. MAKING HOMEMADE 4 CORNER CLAMP !!!

    Started by orioncons36, Feb 7, 2021 09:51 AM
    clamp, diy, diy clamp, diy wood clamp, woodworking clamp
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    Feb 8, 2021, 04:37 AM Go to last post
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    Feb 7, 2021, 07:07 PM Go to last post
  9. Lightbulb 2 Ways to Remove Paint from Metal

    Started by HandmadeCreativeChannel, Jan 30, 2021 12:02 PM
    metal paint, remove paint, strip, strip paint, strip paint from metal
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    Feb 7, 2021, 04:51 PM Go to last post
  10. Moved: Radius turning attachment

    Started by ttmrj, Feb 3, 2021 01:27 PM
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  11. Moved: Improvements to 4x6 Horizontal Band Saw

    Started by tmate3, Feb 5, 2021 08:07 AM
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  12. Moved: BRONZE MELTING AT HOME

    Started by mariost, Feb 6, 2021 06:15 PM
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  13. magnetic indicator base improvements

    Started by shopandmath, Feb 5, 2021 06:53 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    Feb 6, 2021, 04:29 AM Go to last post
  14. Moved: One Way Bearing Ratchet Style Wrench

    Started by tmate3, Feb 4, 2021 12:00 PM
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    Feb 5, 2021, 02:11 PM Go to last post
  15. metal rack

    Started by Frank S, Feb 4, 2021 09:38 PM
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    Feb 5, 2021, 04:23 AM Go to last post
  16. Benchtop CNC Plasma/Oxy-fuel - Literally

    Started by tmate3, Feb 4, 2021 09:33 PM
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    Feb 5, 2021, 04:19 AM Go to last post
  17. Homemade Smart and Versatile Toolbox

    Started by fawabros, Feb 4, 2021 04:27 AM
    tool storage, toolbox
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    Feb 4, 2021, 09:55 PM Go to last post



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