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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

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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  1. Chuck backplate - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 15, 2022 04:24 PM
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  2. Hydraulic hand pump - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 13, 2022 04:52 PM
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  3. Tailstock Chuck Build - Part 3

    Started by ttmrj, Jun 14, 2022 07:17 AM
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  4. Tailstock build- part 3. Hub finished, MT3 arbor

    Started by ttmrj, Jun 14, 2022 09:08 PM
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  5. Automatic tool changer - video

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  6. Large bottle jack vise - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 14, 2022 05:10 PM
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  7. Mill indicator holder - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 14, 2022 05:09 PM
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  8. Die head clamping sleeve - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 14, 2022 05:09 PM
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  9. Router sled - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 14, 2022 05:08 PM
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  10. rig for removing the rod from a hydraulic cylinder

    Started by Frank S, Jun 12, 2022 06:26 PM
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  11. DIY Quill Handle for Manual Milling Machine

    Started by GBWM, Jun 12, 2022 05:22 AM
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  12. INTERESTING HOMEMADE CLAMP!!!

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  13. Miniature tap holders - video

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  14. Alligator gauge (thickness)

    Started by Make Things, Jun 13, 2022 12:40 AM
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  15. Moved: Cutting a Keyway WITHOUT a broach

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    Started by ttmrj, Jun 11, 2022 03:05 AM
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  17. Concrete mixer - video

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