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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

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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

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  1. Advanced Push “Pull” Block

    Started by Make Things, Jan 26, 2020 06:26 PM
    block, push, safety, woodworking
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    Jan 26, 2020, 07:30 PM Go to last post
  2. Perfect Dado jig - Kerfmaker

    Started by Didpoolhall, Jan 24, 2020 08:48 AM
    jigs, plywoodworking, table saw
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    Jan 26, 2020, 09:25 AM Go to last post
  3. Moved: Rossbotics Universal Vise

    Started by Tek12h, Jan 20, 2020 11:14 AM
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  4. Moved: Universal grinding-drilling machine

    Started by liberal, Jan 25, 2020 11:39 AM
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  5. Homemade Pipe Welding Clamp

    Started by Kwandotechnic, Jan 23, 2020 06:39 AM
    pipe welding clamp;
    • Replies: 2
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    Jan 25, 2020, 11:47 AM Go to last post
  6. 10 HOMEMADE Smart Inventions

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Jan 23, 2020 11:32 PM
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    Jan 23, 2020, 11:32 PM Go to last post
  7. Pole Barn Material Rack Build

    Started by PB Machines, Jan 23, 2020 08:52 AM
    metal rack, organize, pole barn
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    Jan 23, 2020, 01:07 PM Go to last post
  8. Improved Indicol

    Started by Harvey Melvin Richards, Oct 16, 2012 04:06 PM
    indicator holder, indicol, noga
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  9. Homemade Coal Forge

    Started by Savage11, Jan 20, 2020 01:55 PM
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    Jan 22, 2020, 03:21 PM Go to last post
  10. Moved: Vice Buddy

    Started by bobs409, Jan 21, 2020 07:33 AM
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  11. Mini Press Brake

    Started by jonlegrand1, Jan 21, 2020 07:26 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Jan 22, 2020, 12:52 AM Go to last post
  12. Drill charging Station With Bandsaw stand

    Started by Didpoolhall, Jan 21, 2020 10:26 AM
    bandsaw, drill station, plywoodworking
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    Jan 21, 2020, 01:35 PM Go to last post
  13. Moved: Square drive coupling and key for taper lock pulley

    Started by thehomeengineer, Jan 18, 2020 11:34 AM
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  14. Moved: for knife makers

    Started by celsoari, Jan 18, 2020 08:04 AM
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  15. sanding block | change sandpaper really fast

    Started by Christofix, Jan 20, 2020 10:51 AM
    christofix, sanding, sanding block, sandpaper
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    Jan 20, 2020, 01:35 PM Go to last post
  16. Gas Cylinder Transport Caddy

    Started by bobs409, Jan 20, 2020 05:14 AM
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    Jan 20, 2020, 01:31 PM Go to last post
  17. Moved: Jeep Cherokee spray on bed liner

    Started by PB Machines, Jan 20, 2020 10:53 AM
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  18. Moved: Mobile Gantry Crane

    Started by barts metalwork, Jan 20, 2020 01:35 AM
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