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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

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  1. Lathe oiler from an old magazine

    Started by WmRMeyers, Sep 26, 2021 08:00 AM
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  2. Lightbulb 5 Amazing Woodworking Tools Hacks | Tips & Tricks

    Started by Junkyard, Oct 1, 2021 09:51 PM
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  3. Functional Tap and Die Holder

    Started by uv8452, Sep 16, 2021 04:37 AM
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  4. Tractor gear shift cover cup.

    Started by Frank S, Sep 28, 2021 08:31 PM
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  5. supports for straightening axle control arm

    Started by Frank S, Sep 30, 2021 01:26 PM
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  6. Mopar R and RB Engine Valve Spring Compressor

    Started by IntheGroove, Sep 29, 2021 07:35 PM
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  7. MAGNETIC /CLAMP FLASHLIGHT HOLDER!!

    Started by orioncons36, Sep 29, 2021 06:57 PM
    flashlight, home made
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  8. Quad Hitch Adapter

    Started by IntheGroove, Sep 29, 2021 06:49 PM
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  9. Moved: The cheapest metal chromium

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  10. MAKING A TIRE DOLLY!!

    Started by orioncons36, Sep 29, 2021 07:01 PM
    tire, tire changing tool, tire dolly, tire removal
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  11. HOMEMADE CLAMP FROM SCRAP METAL!

    Started by orioncons36, Sep 26, 2021 12:13 PM
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  12. Lightbulb Rebate Plane

    Started by Mazay, Sep 27, 2021 12:47 PM
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  13. Moved: Casting alloy CNC plate + 23 tips for casting in general

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  14. Moved: Engraving 3, burrs, bits & pieces

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  15. Gas forge with pedal door opening system - video

    Started by SteelCraft, Sep 26, 2021 04:28 PM
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