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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 $100 weekly prize. Tool tips and tricks should go in the Tool Tips and Tricks subforum.

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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 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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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 29, 2017 02:49 PM
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  1. Motorized tool for milling on the lathe

    Started by machining 4 all, Jun 6, 2020 02:09 PM
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  2. Talking Homemade Quill for drill to mill conversion

    Started by engineer steve, Jun 9, 2020 02:38 AM
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  3. Moved: Ford mustang notch back project

    Started by PB Machines, Jun 9, 2020 10:02 AM
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  4. Moved: A use for swarf chips

    Started by Frank S, Jun 3, 2020 08:38 AM
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  5. When small changes become the best!

    Started by machining 4 all, Jun 8, 2020 04:32 PM
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  6. Welding positioner

    Started by bouboulas, Jun 8, 2020 07:59 AM
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  7. 2 - 10,000 RPM meter

    Started by glens5, Jun 6, 2020 02:24 PM
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  8. Two Metal Hinges ??? AWESOME SMART DIY IDEA

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Jun 7, 2020 09:47 AM
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  9. tail stock spanner for SB13B lathe

    Started by desbromilow, May 31, 2020 05:32 PM
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  10. Grinding Wheel Dresser

    Started by ttmrj, Jun 6, 2020 05:30 PM
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  11. Congratulations new Best Discussion award winner

    Started by Jon, Jun 2, 2020 02:50 PM
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  12. Slide Hammer Safety Modification

    Started by tony b, May 23, 2020 07:47 PM
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  13. Moved: Do you remember when all toys were made of metal?

    Started by machining 4 all, Jun 6, 2020 11:46 AM
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  14. AUTOMATIC CHICKEN WATERER

    Started by mariost, Jun 5, 2020 03:35 PM
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  15. Have you ever seen thread like that?

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  16. Moved: Mill conversion. Home made "Marvin" attachment

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  17. Moved: Printed circuit board repair

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