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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 $100 weekly 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 Week - $100 weekly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 29, 2017 02:49 PM
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    Jul 29, 2017, 02:49 PM Go to last post
  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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    Feb 25, 2022, 02:24 AM Go to last post
  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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  1. Lightbulb DIY Lab Bench Power Supply

    Started by Lahis, Jan 22, 2019 08:34 PM
    12vdc 230vac converter, atx, bench power supply, power supply
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,850
    PJs
    Jan 24, 2019, 12:34 PM Go to last post
  2. Lightbulb DIY 18650 lithium-ion cell Charger Battery Charger

    Started by Lahis, Dec 22, 2018 07:01 PM
    18650, battery charger, charger, li-ion, li-ion battery charger
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,946
    Dec 26, 2018, 04:05 AM Go to last post
  3. Question DIY Lab Bench Power Supply Make Using ATX PSU

    Started by Lahis, Jan 24, 2019 07:14 PM
    atx, bench power supply, diy, power supply
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,691
    Jan 31, 2019, 05:22 AM Go to last post
  4. Lightbulb DIY Circular Saw Wood Cutter

    Started by Lahis, Dec 27, 2018 05:40 PM
    circular saw, diy circular saw, homemade saw, how to make a saw
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,105
    Dec 30, 2018, 06:54 PM Go to last post
  5. Lightbulb Homemade mini Miter Saw

    Started by Lahis, Jan 10, 2021 07:59 PM
    miter saw, miter saw clamp, miter saw station
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,434
    Jan 12, 2021, 04:27 PM Go to last post
  6. Lightbulb DIY Bluetooth Speaker 6W+6W Logitech + HF69B

    Started by Lahis, Jan 30, 2019 09:15 PM
    bluetooth speaker, diy, speaker box, speaker box design
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,128
    Jan 30, 2019, 09:15 PM Go to last post
  7. Thumbs up Digital Vernier Caliper Testing (0-150MM/6inch)

    Started by Lahis, Jan 13, 2019 07:30 PM
    calliper, digital caliper, micrometer, vernier
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,897
    Jan 16, 2019, 05:38 AM Go to last post
  8. Lightbulb Super Bright LED Flashlight | DIY 100W Emergency Light

    Started by Lahis, Apr 17, 2021 08:36 PM
    camp light, emergency light, flashlight, lamp, led light
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,725
    Apr 18, 2021, 05:22 AM Go to last post
  9. Lightbulb DIY Mini Belt Sander Machine (2 in 1 Sander)

    Started by Lahis, Dec 11, 2020 06:40 PM
    belt sander, disc sander, grinder, mini belt sander
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,430
    Dec 14, 2020, 10:59 PM Go to last post
  10. Moved: High Speed Drill Machine Using PVC parts 4 in 1

    Started by Lahis, Feb 3, 2019 07:18 PM
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    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,672
    Jun 14, 2021, 06:38 AM Go to last post
  11. Lightbulb How to Make Hot Air Gun from Soldering Iron

    Started by Lahis, Jun 13, 2021 08:47 PM
    diy hot air gun, heat gun, hot air gun, rework station, soldering gun
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,266
    Jun 14, 2021, 06:43 AM Go to last post
  12. 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
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,819
    May 13, 2021, 12:48 PM Go to last post
  13. Lightbulb Radial Type Water Pump made using 895 DC Motor

    Started by Lahis, Apr 8, 2021 11:32 AM
    diy pump, radial gearbox, water pump
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,296
    Apr 9, 2021, 04:58 AM Go to last post
  14. Crane

    Started by Lakeman, Sep 9, 2016 10:04 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,160
    Dec 7, 2016, 09:07 PM Go to last post
  15. Rifle rest

    Started by lastgoodusername, Oct 3, 2015 03:23 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 9,421
    Dec 21, 2016, 08:43 PM Go to last post
  16. Plano storage box rack

    Started by lastgoodusername, Oct 22, 2015 04:49 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,770
    Oct 23, 2015, 12:24 AM Go to last post
  17. Moved: disc and inflatable drum sander

    Started by lastgoodusername, Oct 22, 2015 04:55 PM
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  18. Moved: I'm really proud of this homemade tool!

    Started by LastingBuild, Nov 27, 2018 07:09 PM
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  19. Moved: The most important tool in my shop!

    Started by LastingBuild, Nov 20, 2018 08:03 AM
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