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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. Electric caulk gun - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 12, 2022 01:58 PM
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  2. Guillotine press - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 12, 2022 01:57 PM
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  3. Internal grinder indicator holder

    Started by shopandmath, Apr 8, 2022 06:47 PM
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  4. Moved: I MADE THE SELF ADJUSTING WRENCH FROM SCRAP METAL

    Started by diy creative crafts, Apr 9, 2022 06:04 AM
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  5. Moved: MAKING A SANDER FROM STAINLESS STEEL PIPE!!!

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  6. Media blasting booth

    Started by Frank S, Apr 3, 2022 04:44 PM
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  7. Lightbulb Angle grinder Hack|| Amazing Tool Idea

    Started by Junkyard, Apr 12, 2022 02:14 AM
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  8. Scissor knurler.

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  9. Spring center punch - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 1, 2022 01:34 PM
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  10. Hand sanding machine - video

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  11. DIY Spot Welder

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Apr 10, 2022 09:36 AM
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  12. Gun rest, Spray gun that is

    Started by Frank S, Apr 10, 2022 08:43 PM
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  13. Moved: quick action spindle lock for Harbor freight mini mill

    Started by Guy Marsden, Apr 10, 2022 09:19 AM
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  14. Moved: tarp clamps made from black poly pipe

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  15. Bronze drill bit collet - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 8, 2022 12:49 PM
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  16. Shop air cleaner - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 8, 2022 12:50 PM
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