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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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  2. 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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  3. 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: 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

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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  1. DIY CNC Lathe - Wiring Diagram

    Started by GBWM, Jul 18, 2022 02:06 AM
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    Jul 18, 2022, 08:26 AM Go to last post
  2. Wooden Folding Tool Box

    Started by RCTURKA, Jul 17, 2022 06:25 PM
    folding box, tool box, wooden box
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    Jul 18, 2022, 03:58 AM Go to last post
  3. MAKING MAGNETIC HAND DRILL ATTACHMENT!

    Started by orioncons36, Jul 17, 2022 02:25 PM
    drill, drill attachment, drill chuck, drilling fixture, drilling jig
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    Jul 18, 2022, 03:55 AM Go to last post
  4. Moved: Using a Small Hole Saw on PVC Pipe

    Started by rgsparber, Jul 12, 2022 08:15 AM
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  5. crushed tubing ends

    Started by thevillageinn, Jul 17, 2022 01:13 AM
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    Jul 17, 2022, 04:43 AM Go to last post
  6. Cross drilling tubing

    Started by thevillageinn, Jul 17, 2022 12:53 AM
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    Jul 17, 2022, 04:40 AM Go to last post
  7. Making Remote Control Lawn Mower

    Started by warsztatOdZera, Jul 16, 2022 08:07 PM
    diy, garden tools, homemade, r/c lawn mower, remote control
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    Jul 17, 2022, 04:35 AM Go to last post
  8. Homemade Roller Bender | Metal Bending

    Started by Metalgeria, Jul 16, 2022 06:16 AM
    metal bending, roller bender
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  9. Table saw - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 15, 2022 06:26 PM
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  10. Buttonhole drilling jig

    Started by Philip Davies, Jul 7, 2022 03:32 AM
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    Jul 16, 2022, 03:34 AM Go to last post
  11. Magnetic dial indicator stand - videos

    Started by Jon, Jul 15, 2022 06:29 PM
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  12. Insert boring bar - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 15, 2022 06:25 PM
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    Jul 15, 2022, 06:25 PM Go to last post
  13. Hammer forged from hammer plug Damascus - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 3, 2022 01:22 PM
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    Jul 15, 2022, 06:25 PM Go to last post
  14. Moved: Building Spiral Staircase and Stair Railing

    Started by Metalgeria, Jul 15, 2022 11:06 AM
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  15. How I built my CNC plasma table (and bike cutouts)

    Started by tmate3, Jul 14, 2022 07:22 AM
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    Jul 15, 2022, 05:37 AM Go to last post
  16. Moved: Homemade Amazing Motorbike Using Truck Wheels

    Started by fawabros, Jul 15, 2022 05:33 AM
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  17. Sanding box - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 14, 2022 04:39 PM
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    Jul 14, 2022, 04:39 PM Go to last post
  18. Slip rolling machine - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 14, 2022 04:39 PM
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  19. Almond cracker - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 14, 2022 04:39 PM
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  20. CNC mill quick tool changer - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 14, 2022 04:38 PM
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