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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. Lathe Drill Attachment

    Started by Vyacheslav.Nevolya, Mar 30, 2021 12:13 PM
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  2. MINI METAL BENDER made without WELD!

    Started by machining 4 all, Mar 21, 2021 09:41 AM
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  3. Moved: Kindle cutting machine

    Started by thehomeengineer, Mar 29, 2021 02:21 PM
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  4. Moved: Versatile worktable to small workshop

    Started by Tuomas, Mar 20, 2021 11:30 PM
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  5. Moved: Bridgeport Rotary Table Stand

    Started by gatz, Mar 25, 2021 10:24 PM
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  6. Moved: Which Homemade Tools Interest You?

    Started by kbalch, Oct 26, 2012 11:44 AM
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  7. Brilliant Idea with Angle Grinder & Drawer Rail

    Started by Didpoolhall, Mar 25, 2021 02:29 PM
    grinding jig, miter sled, plywoodworking
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  8. Moved: Make Your Own Pneumatic Nail Remover Watch This DIY

    Started by sams wood creations, Mar 23, 2021 05:50 PM
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  9. Better base for Homemade Milling Machine

    Started by engineer steve, Mar 25, 2021 02:29 PM
    adjustable, base, homemade, milling machine
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  10. RAPID TAILSTOCK EJECTOR!

    Started by machining 4 all, Mar 20, 2021 12:24 PM
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  11. Moved: Refillable WD40 From Junk

    Started by Liquidhandwash, Mar 20, 2021 01:58 AM
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