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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. Top 2 GeniuS Ideas !

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, May 14, 2021 08:01 AM
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    May 14, 2021, 08:01 AM Go to last post
  2. Cross Cut Sled for Router Table

    Started by woodenworldenic, May 13, 2021 05:04 AM
    cross cut sled, jig, jig for router table, rip and cross cut, router table
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,815
    May 14, 2021, 12:38 AM Go to last post
  3. Lightbulb Chainsaw Winch Build

    Started by darus627, May 13, 2021 02:23 AM
    chainsaw hack, diy, homemade, made in poland
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,852
    May 13, 2021, 07:18 PM Go to last post
  4. Lightbulb How to Make a PVC Pipe Cutter (PVC Pipe Straight Cut)

    Started by Lahis, May 10, 2021 12:34 AM
    cutter, diy pipe cutter, pipe cutter, pvc cutter, pvc pipe cutter
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    May 13, 2021, 12:48 PM Go to last post
  5. Universal Circular Saw GUIDE

    Started by RCTURKA, May 7, 2021 07:00 PM
    circular saw, circular saw guide, guide
    • Replies: 2
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    May 13, 2021, 11:57 AM Go to last post
  6. Another Precision Router Lift

    Started by Didpoolhall, May 8, 2021 09:30 AM
    plywoodworking, router, router lift, router table
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    May 13, 2021, 11:51 AM Go to last post
  7. Standing Drop Seeder

    Started by dsjhomestead, May 11, 2021 10:44 AM
    farm, farm tools, garden tools, homesteading, planter
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    May 13, 2021, 06:15 AM Go to last post
  8. Making a Veneering Hammer with Handtools

    Started by e_m_maker, May 12, 2021 07:38 AM
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    May 13, 2021, 06:11 AM Go to last post
  9. THREAD MILLING DEVICE!

    Started by machining 4 all, Apr 30, 2021 05:37 PM
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    May 13, 2021, 03:31 AM Go to last post
  10. Moved: Tailstock DRO

    Started by Dimitris Polychronis, May 9, 2021 01:35 PM
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  11. A tool for all. A magnet.

    Started by tonyfoale, May 11, 2021 11:57 AM
    • Replies: 12
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    May 12, 2021, 02:25 PM Go to last post
  12. MAKING A USEFUL CLAMP!!

    Started by orioncons36, May 6, 2021 08:28 PM
    clamps, diy clamps, welding, welding angle jigs, woodworking clamp
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,937
    May 12, 2021, 09:15 AM Go to last post
  13. Moved: Chainsaw to cutting steel and concrete - Build

    Started by warsztatOdZera, May 11, 2021 12:52 AM
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  14. Moved: Trinket box

    Started by Stevohdee, May 11, 2021 08:36 PM
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  15. kerfmaker dado slot for table saw

    Started by Didpoolhall, May 11, 2021 12:33 PM
    jig, kerfmaker, plywoodworking, table saw
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    Jon
    May 11, 2021, 04:24 PM Go to last post
  16. Converting a wood band saw to cut steel

    Started by Haslip Cycle Works, May 9, 2021 03:14 PM
    band saw, conversion, fabrication, haslip cycle works, welding
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    May 11, 2021, 03:58 PM Go to last post
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 5,343
    May 11, 2021, 08:26 AM Go to last post
  17. Make A Useful Drum Sander For Workshop

    Started by tado creation, May 11, 2021 05:29 AM
    drum sander
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    May 11, 2021, 05:56 AM Go to last post
  18. Building a storage drawer system for my car

    Started by diyfixman, May 10, 2021 11:37 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    May 11, 2021, 05:45 AM Go to last post
  19. Moved: Make An Electric Lifter - Forklift

    Started by Kwandotechnic, May 4, 2021 06:06 AM
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