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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. Make kindling with your log splitter.

    Started by mr_modify1, Sep 28, 2022 02:25 PM
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  2. Mini metal drill vise - video

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  6. Universal tailstock die holder - video

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  7. Miniature English wheel - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 27, 2022 03:21 PM
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  8. Angle grinder concrete breaker - video

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  9. Automatic torch - video

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  10. Mini machine vise - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 27, 2022 03:22 PM
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  11. Folding jigsaw table - video

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  12. Drill bit maker - video

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  13. Homemade metal bender/ring bender

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  14. Machinist Hammer

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  15. Homemade Piston Ring Spltter

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  18. Moved: Leatherworking hammer

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  19. Lawn aerator - video

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