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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

    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: leadscrew protector 2

    Started by Stevohdee, Dec 15, 2020 08:45 PM
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  2. Programming an Arduino In a Realtime Environment

    Started by rgsparber, Dec 10, 2020 02:49 PM
    real-time, software
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    Dec 20, 2020, 05:53 PM Go to last post
  3. Hole saw mandrel sand tips

    Started by Fixitfrank, Dec 19, 2020 06:53 PM
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    Dec 20, 2020, 03:47 AM Go to last post
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  4. Storing bandsaw and stand

    Started by Fixitfrank, Dec 19, 2020 07:17 PM
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    Dec 20, 2020, 03:28 AM Go to last post
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  5. 60 degree threading tool guide

    Started by shopandmath, Dec 18, 2020 10:16 AM
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    Dec 19, 2020, 01:05 AM Go to last post
  6. Moved: Homemade Rr-track anvil

    Started by Tuomas, Dec 10, 2020 05:51 AM
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    Dec 17, 2020, 10:04 AM Go to last post
  7. Make Amazing DIY Star Knobs

    Started by Didpoolhall, Dec 16, 2020 12:45 PM
    jig, plywoodworking, star knobs
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    Dec 17, 2020, 03:35 AM Go to last post
  8. Harbor Freight 20 ton Press Modifications

    Started by 57moto, Dec 16, 2020 08:22 AM
    20 ton press, fabrication, harbor freight
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    Dec 17, 2020, 03:30 AM Go to last post
  9. Adapter ring from Delrin

    Started by N4NV, Dec 14, 2020 06:49 AM
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    Dec 16, 2020, 07:09 AM Go to last post
  10. Ruler stop

    Started by morsa, Dec 15, 2020 12:24 PM
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  11. Talking Large 5ft tall x 5ft wide Weaving Loom

    Started by sams wood creations, Dec 13, 2020 06:14 PM
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    Dec 15, 2020, 11:29 AM Go to last post
  12. Flip Flop Stop Block System For Miter Saw

    Started by Didpoolhall, Dec 14, 2020 10:38 AM
    miter saw, plywoodworking, stop block
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    Dec 15, 2020, 02:14 AM Go to last post
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  13. Home made Lathe Update #2

    Started by Claudio HG, Dec 14, 2020 11:45 AM
    lathe home made
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    Dec 15, 2020, 02:04 AM Go to last post
  14. Lightbulb DIY Mini Belt Sander Machine (2 in 1 Sander)

    Started by Lahis, Dec 11, 2020 06:40 PM
    belt sander, disc sander, grinder, mini belt sander
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    Dec 14, 2020, 10:59 PM Go to last post
  15. Moved: Sunk Bench Stop / Bench hook

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Dec 5, 2020 02:50 AM
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