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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. Tailstock build- part 2

    Started by ttmrj, Nov 13, 2019 05:25 AM
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  2. Tailstock build- part 1

    Started by ttmrj, Nov 13, 2019 05:24 AM
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  3. Moved: Ligulae

    Started by Philip Davies, Nov 6, 2019 04:37 AM
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  4. Homemade Hatchet

    Started by MountainMan, Nov 3, 2019 04:34 PM
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    Nov 12, 2019, 06:52 PM Go to last post
  5. Diy Perfect & Cheap Corner Clamp - Angle Clamp

    Started by Didpoolhall, Nov 12, 2019 05:07 PM
    angle clamp, clamp, corner clamp, plywoodworking
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    Nov 12, 2019, 06:34 PM Go to last post
  6. Drive Adapter for HF Elec Pipe Threader

    Started by astroracer, Nov 19, 2013 04:17 PM
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    Nov 12, 2019, 10:27 AM Go to last post
  7. Flir TG 165 Thermal Cam IPhone Mount

    Started by Keith William Knull, Nov 12, 2019 12:30 AM
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    Nov 12, 2019, 03:51 AM Go to last post
  8. Moved: Tig welding steady rest

    Started by bobs409, Nov 6, 2019 12:51 PM
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  9. Cool High Demand Machining Setup and Machining

    Started by Catfish, Nov 11, 2019 09:53 AM
    cement mixer, concrete mixer, machining, milling machine
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    Nov 11, 2019, 09:53 AM Go to last post
  10. Moved: Quick setup jig using squares magnets and clamps

    Started by Frank S, Nov 4, 2019 05:11 PM
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  11. Moved: Angle set from 2 squares

    Started by Frank S, Nov 4, 2019 05:59 PM
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  12. 2x72 Top Platen Attachment

    Started by House_Work, Nov 2, 2019 12:49 PM
    2x72, grinder, platen
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    Nov 10, 2019, 01:29 PM Go to last post
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  13. Moved: HOMEMADE CHAIN BENDER

    Started by mariost, Nov 9, 2019 09:21 AM
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  14. Power Feed for Knee Bridgeport & Clones

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  15. Not a usual paint drying rack. FREE PLANS!

    Started by Christofix, Nov 4, 2019 02:10 PM
    adjustable, christofix, foldable, free plans, paint drying rack
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    Nov 9, 2019, 12:37 AM Go to last post
  16. ER32 Collet Chuck Plate

    Started by Retro Steam Tech, Nov 7, 2019 08:17 AM
    chuck, collet, er32, lathe, plate
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