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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. Ask any questions about building homemade tools in here. Ask for plans, details on tool design and construction, information on sourcing parts and materials, or anything else.

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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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  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. How to Build a Rotary Phase Converter

    Started by bobneumann, Nov 28, 2019 09:32 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    Dec 5, 2019, 11:36 PM Go to last post
  2. DIY Welding Cart

    Started by Making Stuff, Dec 5, 2019 07:50 PM
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    Dec 5, 2019, 11:20 PM Go to last post
  3. Mobile scaffold platform

    Started by Frank S, Nov 26, 2019 03:56 PM
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  4. Diamond dresser for pedestal grinder

    Started by shopandmath, Dec 3, 2019 07:48 PM
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    Dec 5, 2019, 04:03 AM Go to last post
  5. Moved: GMC square body score

    Started by PB Machines, Dec 5, 2019 03:49 AM
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  6. Homemade GYRO Machine

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Dec 3, 2019 02:14 PM
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    Dec 5, 2019, 03:36 AM Go to last post
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    Dec 4, 2019, 07:02 AM Go to last post
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    Dec 3, 2019, 06:19 PM Go to last post
  7. Moved: old hand shaper restoration

    Started by celsoari, Dec 3, 2019 03:36 PM
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  8. Adjustable Sliding Push Block Table Saw

    Started by Didpoolhall, Dec 3, 2019 11:48 AM
    plywoodworking, push block, push stick, table saw
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    Dec 3, 2019, 02:29 PM Go to last post
  9. Low-Cost Drawer “Kit” By the Foot

    Started by rgsparber, Nov 26, 2019 09:11 AM
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    Dec 3, 2019, 07:00 AM Go to last post
  10. Homemade super fast vise

    Started by Kwandotechnic, Nov 9, 2019 04:38 AM
    metal vise;
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    Dec 3, 2019, 06:21 AM Go to last post
  11. Corner clamps for easy cabinet building

    Started by Christofix, Dec 2, 2019 12:33 PM
    building cabinets, christofix, corner clamp, corner joints, making cabinets
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    Dec 2, 2019, 06:06 PM Go to last post
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  12. Welding foldable table for circular saw

    Started by Salix84, Dec 2, 2019 06:54 AM
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    Dec 2, 2019, 05:57 PM Go to last post
  13. Fiberglass insulation hole cutter

    Started by metric_taper, Nov 29, 2019 06:34 PM
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    Dec 2, 2019, 04:59 PM Go to last post
  14. Congratulations new Best Discussion award winner

    Started by Jon, Dec 2, 2019 03:41 PM
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  15. Vise ring roller

    Started by Tuomas, Nov 28, 2019 12:48 PM
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