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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. Leather Maul | Mostly Reclaimed Materials

    Started by JKeetonKnives, Jan 1, 2021 08:32 AM
    leather craft, leather hammer, leather maul, leatherwork, maul
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    Jan 2, 2021, 08:49 AM Go to last post
  2. SCR Enclosure

    Started by garage nut, Dec 30, 2020 09:06 PM
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    Jan 1, 2021, 11:29 PM Go to last post
  3. Moved: Lathe Tailstock Quick Lock

    Started by Crusty, Dec 29, 2020 12:29 PM
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    Jan 1, 2021, 08:07 AM Go to last post
  4. Hacksaw

    Started by Philip Davies, Dec 29, 2020 06:14 AM
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    Dec 31, 2020, 05:08 AM Go to last post
  5. Moved: Finishing Garage Renovation | Workshop Restoration | Part 10

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Dec 30, 2020 12:09 PM
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  6. Graver Handle

    Started by editor@glue-it.com, Dec 29, 2020 07:54 AM
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    Dec 30, 2020, 03:59 AM Go to last post
  7. Super snow shovel

    Started by Mehanol, Dec 27, 2020 11:47 PM
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    Dec 29, 2020, 05:41 PM Go to last post
  8. Easy Way Sharpen Drill Bit - DIY

    Started by Didpoolhall, Dec 26, 2020 01:49 PM
    drill bit sharpening jig, plywoodworking
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    Dec 29, 2020, 03:22 PM Go to last post
  9. Moved: Retractable scriber

    Started by Stevohdee, Dec 29, 2020 01:58 AM
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  10. DIY Belt Sander

    Started by Vyacheslav.Nevolya, Dec 28, 2020 09:17 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    Dec 29, 2020, 04:02 AM Go to last post
  11. Lightbulb Milling Table #2

    Started by engineer steve, Dec 28, 2020 01:41 PM
    drill to mill conversion, home made milling machine, mill, milling machine, table
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    Dec 28, 2020, 01:41 PM Go to last post
  12. Garage Storage Shelves (Homemade)

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Dec 28, 2020 12:21 PM
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  13. water truck spray bar

    Started by Frank S, Dec 22, 2020 06:22 PM
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    Dec 28, 2020, 09:40 AM Go to last post
  14. "WOOD WORKING TOOL"

    Started by orioncons36, Dec 27, 2020 09:59 AM
    circle cutter, circle cutting jigs, diy wood cutter, wood working, wood working clamp
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    Dec 28, 2020, 04:24 AM Go to last post
  15. Moved: DIYSwede's Üniversal Mötor Kontrol

    Started by DIYSwede, Dec 27, 2020 07:58 AM
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  16. Make A Mini Crane For Workshop

    Started by fawabros, Dec 27, 2020 04:49 AM
    crane; mini crane;
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    Dec 28, 2020, 04:12 AM Go to last post
  17. Making Magnetic Machine for plasma cutting

    Started by warsztatOdZera, Dec 24, 2020 03:42 PM
    cutting metal, electric track, elektromagnetic, plasma, track for cutting
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    Dec 27, 2020, 04:30 PM Go to last post
  18. Moved: parting tool for small lathes

    Started by celsoari, Dec 22, 2020 12:07 PM
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