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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. Hydraulic Jack Repair

    Started by kess, Feb 22, 2020 10:22 AM
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  2. shaper tool holder part 1

    Started by ttmrj, Feb 19, 2020 04:49 AM
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  3. I finished my 2x72 Belt Grinder Prototype

    Started by House_Work, Feb 21, 2020 12:51 PM
    2x72, 2x72 belt grinder build, belt grinder, grinder, knifemaking
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    Feb 22, 2020, 04:11 AM Go to last post
  4. Moved: Compass Dividers

    Started by Art of Boat Building, Feb 18, 2020 09:04 PM
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  5. Moved: Hard Rubber Jaw Liners for a Bench Vise

    Started by rgsparber, Feb 19, 2020 05:57 AM
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  6. Making Tight Bends with Heavy Gage Wire

    Started by rgsparber, Feb 11, 2020 07:29 AM
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  7. Milling machine stand

    Started by threesixesinarow, Aug 19, 2019 07:12 AM
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    Feb 20, 2020, 06:57 AM Go to last post
  8. Making A Dust Collector

    Started by Foxtrot_, Feb 18, 2020 09:53 AM
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  9. Tool and cutter grinder stone bushing

    Started by thehomeengineer, Feb 18, 2020 01:57 AM
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  10. Moved: Bench Vise Jaw Jack

    Started by rgsparber, Feb 19, 2020 06:44 AM
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  11. Bead Roller Handle Replacement

    Started by Captainleeward, Feb 19, 2020 06:31 PM
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  12. Moved: Powerful mini Cannon

    Started by meanwhileinthegarage, Feb 18, 2020 01:44 PM
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  13. lathe Carriage stop part 1

    Started by ttmrj, Feb 19, 2020 04:46 AM
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  14. Vertical Benchtop Planer Table

    Started by Didpoolhall, Feb 19, 2020 02:51 AM
    jointer, planer, planer thicknesser, plywoodworking, thicknesser
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  15. Making A Square Welding Clamp

    Started by Kwandotechnic, Feb 18, 2020 05:30 AM
    welding clamps
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  16. camlock back plate

    Started by celsoari, Feb 17, 2020 01:50 PM
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