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

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  1. Adding Irrigation Zones Without Adding Wires

    Started by rgsparber, Mar 23, 2017 12:43 PM
    cables, diode switching, electronics, irrigation
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  2. Miniature center finder

    Started by mklotz, Jun 20, 2021 01:08 PM
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  3. Moved: ADJUSTABLE SHIM FOR MILLING MACHINE!

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  4. 6 position lathe carriage stop

    Started by Occasional machinist, May 10, 2023 03:14 PM
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  5. Simple Lathe Holder Vise

    Started by darkoford, Sep 29, 2018 12:09 PM
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  6. Trailer Axle Ends

    Started by Menga, Apr 16, 2019 06:12 PM
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  7. Epoxy granite mini lathe upgrade - video

    Started by Jon, Feb 2, 2023 01:38 PM
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  8. making recessed spring washers

    Started by Frank S, Jun 28, 2022 11:19 PM
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  9. fishing tool to retrieve things down hole

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  10. Lightbulb DIY Knife Making Bevel Jig | Free plans

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  11. Moved: Improving Drilling Accuracy after Center Punching

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  14. DIY Grinding Machine

    Started by Metalgeria, Jan 21, 2022 10:16 AM
    grinding machine, metal, pulleys
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  15. Moved: Homemade rotary positioner (part one)

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