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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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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

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  1. no cutter grinder, no probs

    Started by Stevohdee, Apr 15, 2020 08:15 PM
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  3. Bullet Puller

    Started by garage nut, Apr 15, 2020 06:19 AM
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  4. Moved: Homemade Box Pan Folder (30 years ago)

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  5. Torx Drivers Holder

    Started by gatz, Apr 8, 2020 10:04 AM
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  7. DIY CNC Router Part 6

    Started by Making Stuff, Apr 14, 2020 04:30 PM
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  8. Moved: Forging Press made from a Log Splitter

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  9. Moved: Sewing Tiedown Straps

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  10. Keep Workshop lights switch clean

    Started by garage nut, Apr 4, 2020 05:03 AM
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  11. Moved: Vacuum Sealing Freezer Ziploc Bags

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  12. Stała baza do tokarki CNC (zderzak)

    Started by Salix84, Apr 13, 2020 11:26 AM
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  13. Stool from stub axle

    Started by garage nut, Apr 13, 2020 06:58 AM
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  14. incomplete scruffy spray booth

    Started by thehomeengineer, Oct 13, 2019 03:03 PM
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  15. Horizontal Bandsaw Modifications and upgrades

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  16. Moved: Another Tube Squeezer

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  17. MULTIFUNCTION TOOL FROM WASHING MACHINE MOTOR

    Started by mariost, Apr 11, 2020 03:06 PM
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  18. Machinists Mini Jack

    Started by bouboulas, Apr 12, 2020 01:35 AM
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