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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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    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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  1. Moved: Improvised woodtuurning chucks

    Started by Philip Davies, Jun 21, 2019 08:18 AM
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  5. Forging a Hot Cut Hardy Tool

    Started by Forge Wright, Jun 17, 2019 04:52 AM
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  6. Table Saw Sled. 3 in 1 Workbench. Woodworking.

    Started by Michael Paley, Jun 14, 2019 11:25 AM
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  7. DIY Angle Grinder Chop Saw

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  8. Torsional beam mini lathe stand

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  9. DIY smoker barbecue lokomotive

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