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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. Gas forge with pedal door opening system - video

    Started by SteelCraft, Sep 26, 2021 04:28 PM
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  2. Moved: 80 lb Power Hammer - video

    Started by SteelCraft, Sep 25, 2021 03:46 PM
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  3. Moved: Air cargo storage shed

    Started by Frank S, Sep 26, 2021 11:14 AM
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  4. Moved: Duplicator Tool for the Lathe

    Started by SculptyWorks, Sep 28, 2021 01:05 AM
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  5. Moved: RGN trailer neck rebuild

    Started by Frank S, Sep 18, 2021 11:03 PM
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  6. HOMEMADE TIRE DOLLY!!

    Started by orioncons36, Sep 26, 2021 12:08 PM
    tire changing tool, tire dolly, tire removal, wheels
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    Sep 27, 2021, 04:19 AM Go to last post
  7. 8 ft level

    Started by Frank S, Sep 26, 2021 10:59 AM
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  8. Moved: ROOM GAMER

    Started by Eloy Workshop, Sep 26, 2021 07:41 AM
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  9. Wood V blocks

    Started by Frank S, Sep 22, 2021 08:59 PM
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  10. 3D printed die filer

    Started by Elizabeth Greene, Sep 21, 2021 10:08 PM
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  11. Moved: My method of fixing / restoring old anvil.

    Started by Tuomas, Sep 24, 2021 06:55 AM
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  12. Centering Dial Indicator

    Started by johncg, Sep 24, 2021 01:00 AM
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  13. The Tilt Trunnion blade and Dust System

    Started by Didpoolhall, Sep 23, 2021 01:29 PM
    dust system, plywoodworking, table saw, trunion
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  14. Moved: Lego Death Star Made From a Homemade CNC Router!

    Started by buddyman100, Sep 23, 2021 03:41 PM
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  15. Moved: Extra low profile milling clamps

    Started by Raytonian, Sep 13, 2021 12:21 AM
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  16. A Lithium Polymer Battery State Of Health Assessor

    Started by rgsparber, Sep 22, 2021 12:18 PM
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