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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

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  1. Vibratory sand compactor - video

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  2. Slitting saw arbor - video

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  3. Machinist jack - video

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  4. Mini hacksaw - video

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  5. Scissor Type Knurling Tool

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  6. Lathe Hand Brake

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  7. Railroad track anvil - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 27, 2022 04:00 PM
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  8. Scissor knurling tool - video

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  9. Rotary welding table - video

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  10. 7 axis 5D printer - video

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  11. Clamp system - video

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  13. Moved: WOLF FROM WOOD || WOOD CARVING || DIY

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  16. Moved: lantern chuck for holding sprockets

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  18. Grooving fixture for router trimmers - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 26, 2022 03:03 PM
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