Forum: Homemade Tools

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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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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small blaster cabinet

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sunnyslope

Jul 4, 2024, 11:11 AM
Tool Tips and Tricks

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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10 Lathe tips

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Make Things

Jul 18, 2024, 04:45 PM

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Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Month - $250 monthly award

Started by Jon, Jul 15, 2024 07:21 PM
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- Views: 180
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Jon

Jul 15, 2024, 07:21 PM
Sticky: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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- Views: 56,605
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Last Post By

hvvijf

Feb 25, 2022, 02:24 AM
Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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- Views: 23,004
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Jon

Feb 26, 2020, 12:29 PM
Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

Started by Jon, Jul 29, 2017 02:49 PM
- Replies: 0
- Views: 35,682
- Rating5 / 5
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Jon

Jul 29, 2017, 02:49 PM

Floating Reamer Holder part 2

Started by ttmrj, Dec 14, 2020 02:54 AM
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1,087
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ttmrj

Dec 14, 2020, 02:54 AM
Reuse Old Oil Drum As Mobile Tool Cabinet

Started by fawabros, Dec 8, 2020 04:49 AM
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2,171
- Rating0 / 5
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Fluffle-Valve

Dec 13, 2020, 11:47 PM
septic tank cover with clean out and RV hookup

Started by Frank S, Dec 12, 2020 09:32 PM
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2,489
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metric_taper

Dec 13, 2020, 04:20 PM
Jointing Sled For Thickness Planer From Acrylic & Aluminum | Full Build Video

Started by tiger carpenter, Dec 13, 2020 12:44 PM
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- Views: 390
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tiger carpenter

Dec 13, 2020, 12:44 PM
Jointing Sled Fot Thickness Planer Built From Acrylic + Aluminum

Started by tiger carpenter, Dec 12, 2020 10:59 AM
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1,762
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DIYer

Dec 13, 2020, 03:03 AM
Diy Oil Filter Cutter

Started by The Aussie Shed, Dec 10, 2020 12:29 AM
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- Views: 3,147
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DIYer

Dec 11, 2020, 04:53 AM
Easy Portable Table Saw Outfeed Jig for the small or tiny shop

Started by sams wood creations, Dec 10, 2020 05:13 PM
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1,538
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DIYer

Dec 11, 2020, 04:40 AM
Homemade drill press table

Started by andrewwoody, Dec 10, 2020 11:33 AM
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1,642
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DIYer

Dec 11, 2020, 04:28 AM
Eyebolts for visegrips

Started by katy, Dec 9, 2020 08:49 AM
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1,971
- Rating0 / 5
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DIYer

Dec 11, 2020, 04:24 AM
Moved: DIY WELDING TOOL

Started by orioncons36, Nov 29, 2020 03:32 PM
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Moved: HOMEMADE SQUARE AND TAPE MEASURE TOOL

Started by orioncons36, Dec 6, 2020 10:36 AM
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DIY rolling screed for concrete work

Started by Fixitfrank, Dec 8, 2020 08:43 AM
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3,529
- Rating0 / 5
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Fixitfrank

Dec 9, 2020, 12:40 PM
Moved: An eGas Gauge for My eBike

Started by rgsparber, Dec 8, 2020 11:58 AM
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MICRO POWER HACKSAW VISE

Started by universal scale models, Dec 8, 2020 05:43 AM
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1,455
- Rating0 / 5
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DIYer

Dec 9, 2020, 03:52 AM
Homemade Lathe Machine Using Washing Machine Motor

Started by HandmadeCreativeChannel, Dec 9, 2020 02:56 AM
- Replies: 0
- Views: 637
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HandmadeCreativeChannel

Dec 9, 2020, 02:56 AM
DIY Powered Disc Sander

Started by HandmadeCreativeChannel, Dec 6, 2020 02:14 AM
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2,082
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Last Post By

terryjs

Dec 8, 2020, 08:34 PM
Floating Reamer Holder

Started by ttmrj, Dec 8, 2020 01:05 PM
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- Views: 1,283
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ttmrj

Dec 8, 2020, 01:05 PM
Moved: 3D Digitizing probe

Started by Christophe Mineau, Dec 7, 2020 09:19 AM
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Self Centering Dowelling Jig

Started by tiger carpenter, Dec 7, 2020 08:48 AM
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1,947
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Last Post By

DIYer

Dec 8, 2020, 01:59 AM
HEIGHT GAUGE - M4A - Machining 4 All

Started by machining 4 all, Dec 4, 2020 07:23 PM
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1,126
- Rating3 / 5
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machining 4 all

Dec 7, 2020, 05:36 PM