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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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  2. 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: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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    Feb 25, 2022, 02:24 AM Go to last post
  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. Handle for my cracker box welder

    Started by Frank S, Oct 25, 2019 12:22 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,590
    Oct 26, 2019, 05:14 PM Go to last post
  2. Crucible Tongs (made from clamps!)

    Started by SculptyWorks, Oct 26, 2019 01:47 AM
    clamps, crucible, forge, furnace, tongs
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,539
    Oct 26, 2019, 02:22 PM Go to last post
  3. Indexing fixture. Part 5-the final

    Started by ttmrj, Oct 26, 2019 06:56 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 940
    Oct 26, 2019, 06:56 AM Go to last post
  4. table for miter circular saw

    Started by Eloy Workshop, Oct 25, 2019 03:33 PM
    table saw, table saw box joints, table saw support
    • Replies: 1
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    Oct 25, 2019, 06:38 PM Go to last post
  5. The world's cheapest parting off blade holder

    Started by xynudu, Oct 25, 2019 03:29 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,736
    Oct 25, 2019, 06:32 PM Go to last post
  6. Industrial style lamp

    Started by Eloy Workshop, Oct 25, 2019 03:28 PM
    lamp, lathe
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,258
    Oct 25, 2019, 06:27 PM Go to last post
  7. furniture for the lathe for metal

    Started by Eloy Workshop, May 21, 2019 07:27 AM
    lathe for metal
    • Replies: 3
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    Oct 25, 2019, 03:43 PM Go to last post
  8. Bearing puller

    Started by Eloy Workshop, Aug 2, 2019 03:44 PM
    bearing puller
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    Oct 25, 2019, 03:40 PM Go to last post
  9. Moved: Spinning Nuts On A Threaded Rod

    Started by rgsparber, Oct 24, 2019 09:07 AM
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  10. How To Fix Cheap Miter Saw and Add Laser Guide

    Started by Didpoolhall, Oct 24, 2019 02:20 PM
    laser guide, miter saw, plywoodworking
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,618
    Oct 24, 2019, 07:41 PM Go to last post
  11. Helical pile adapter hex to square

    Started by PB Machines, Oct 24, 2019 04:10 AM
    custom metal fabrication, footings, helical pile, machining
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,570
    Oct 24, 2019, 07:34 PM Go to last post
  12. Small propane forge for light duty "blacksmithing".

    Started by sandho, Oct 24, 2019 08:56 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,249
    Oct 24, 2019, 03:27 PM Go to last post
  13. Helical pile adapter in action

    Started by PB Machines, Oct 24, 2019 04:19 AM
    construction, custom tool, footing, helical pile
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 493
    Oct 24, 2019, 04:19 AM Go to last post
  14. Indexing Fixture Part 4

    Started by ttmrj, Oct 23, 2019 05:01 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,638
    Oct 23, 2019, 07:43 PM Go to last post
  15. Heavy Duty Press Brake

    Started by jonlegrand1, Oct 23, 2019 06:13 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,264
    Oct 23, 2019, 07:35 PM Go to last post
  16. DIY Powered Disc Sander

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Oct 23, 2019 01:46 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,675
    Oct 23, 2019, 05:06 PM Go to last post
  17. Homemade F-Clamps for welding

    Started by Kwandotechnic, Oct 23, 2019 07:21 AM
    f clamp; c clamp;
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,037
    Oct 23, 2019, 02:52 PM Go to last post
  18. Tow truck bed project

    Started by PB Machines, Oct 23, 2019 03:20 AM
    custom metal fabrication., metal fabrication, rollback, tow truck
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,489
    Oct 23, 2019, 02:33 PM Go to last post
  19. Circular saw to chop saw conversion..

    Started by Tuomas, Oct 18, 2019 07:33 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,904
    Oct 23, 2019, 06:45 AM Go to last post
  20. Indexing Fixture Part 3

    Started by ttmrj, Oct 23, 2019 05:03 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,382
    Oct 23, 2019, 05:03 AM Go to last post



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