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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 $250 monthly prize. Tool tips and tricks should go in the Tool Tips and Tricks subforum.

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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Month - $250 monthly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 15, 2024 07:21 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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  1. Simple KnifeMaking grinding Jig

    Started by SteelCraft, Nov 1, 2021 03:24 PM
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    Nov 2, 2021, 04:52 AM Go to last post
  2. multifuction safety hand jig

    Started by Didpoolhall, Nov 1, 2021 01:40 PM
    plywoodworking, router sled, safety
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    Nov 2, 2021, 04:47 AM Go to last post
  3. Make An Incline Metal Vise

    Started by Kwandotechnic, Nov 1, 2021 06:18 AM
    metal vise
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    Nov 2, 2021, 04:41 AM Go to last post
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  4. tool post grinder step by step part 1

    Started by celsoari, Oct 21, 2021 04:14 PM
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  5. 2 INCREDIBLE AND HELPFUL DIY INVENTION

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Nov 1, 2021 10:06 AM
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  6. Moved: Webster Engine Build. Part 2

    Started by ttmrj, Nov 1, 2021 06:56 AM
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  7. Moved: Webster engine build. Part 1

    Started by ttmrj, Nov 1, 2021 06:54 AM
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  8. MAKING A ROTARY TOOL HOLDER!!

    Started by orioncons36, Oct 31, 2021 12:36 PM
    diy, diy tools homemade, rotary tool, welding tools diy
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    Nov 1, 2021, 05:43 AM Go to last post
  9. Arduino powered Eprom Programmer

    Started by zeplabs, Oct 31, 2021 12:33 AM
    arduino eeprom programmer, eprom programmer, m2732 eprom, read/write eprom
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    Oct 31, 2021, 05:31 AM Go to last post
  10. INTERNAL KEYWAY ON THE LATHE.

    Started by mariost, Oct 30, 2021 03:07 PM
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    Oct 31, 2021, 05:25 AM Go to last post
  11. How to make Metal bender use an old bearning

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Oct 30, 2021 09:40 AM
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  12. Casting Flask (for lost wax)

    Started by SculptyWorks, Oct 14, 2021 06:56 AM
    casting flask, lost wax, steelworks, welding
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    Oct 29, 2021, 05:48 AM Go to last post
  13. Moved: Diy disc sander using scrapyard find.

    Started by Tuomas, Oct 28, 2021 07:30 AM
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  14. Thumbs up Bench Grinder from a washing machine motor

    Started by liberal, Oct 28, 2021 09:17 AM
    bench grinder, washing machine motor
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    Oct 29, 2021, 05:27 AM Go to last post
  15. Tangent Angle Finder Tool for a Mill

    Started by nova_robotics, Oct 23, 2021 03:30 AM
    angle finder, mill, tangent
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    Oct 28, 2021, 11:44 PM Go to last post
  16. Moved: Hot Bluing at home

    Started by engineer steve, Oct 27, 2021 02:39 PM
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  17. 4 Super Smart and Useful DIY Projects

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Oct 28, 2021 08:23 AM
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