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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. Ask any questions about building homemade tools in here. Ask for plans, details on tool design and construction, information on sourcing parts and materials, or anything else.

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  2. Post your tool tips and tricks in here. The best tips are awarded a $100 prize. Videos and images of your tool tips are nice, but not necessary.

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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 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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  3. 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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  1. Pirograph for your kid Best DIY

    Started by HandmadeCreativeChannel, Jun 6, 2019 06:43 AM
    engrave, pirograph, pirography, wood burner, wood engrave
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    • Views: 1,737
    Jun 6, 2019, 08:06 PM Go to last post
  2. Homemade tool using drill

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, May 30, 2019 03:54 AM
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  3. How to make DIY Camping ROCKET STOVE

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Jun 6, 2019 08:22 AM
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    Jun 6, 2019, 10:57 AM Go to last post
  4. Start-Stop Button & Foot Pedal for 3in1 Work Table

    Started by RCTURKA, Jun 6, 2019 08:23 AM
    button, foot pedal, pedal, startter
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    Jun 6, 2019, 10:44 AM Go to last post
  5. Moved: Ball and radius turning attachment

    Started by Dimitris Polychronis, Jun 2, 2019 05:17 PM
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  6. Ball-joint workshop microscope stand

    Started by threesixesinarow, Jun 6, 2019 08:01 AM
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    Jun 6, 2019, 10:24 AM Go to last post
  7. Drill Press Angle Jig...Precise Perfect Angles

    Started by Make Things, Jun 6, 2019 04:49 AM
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    Jun 6, 2019, 09:49 AM Go to last post
  8. Drilling A Hole At an Angle

    Started by rgsparber, Jun 5, 2019 12:14 PM
    drill press, fixture
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    Jun 6, 2019, 07:09 AM Go to last post
  9. Moved: Big powerfile / angle grinder hack

    Started by Tuomas, Apr 28, 2019 05:06 AM
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  10. Mini mill power feed

    Started by Crusty, Jun 2, 2019 12:20 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    Jun 5, 2019, 05:54 PM Go to last post
  11. Lathe- & workbench with drawers for free...

    Started by DIYSwede, Jun 1, 2019 03:43 AM
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    Jun 5, 2019, 02:46 PM Go to last post
  12. Taming A Monster Key Ring

    Started by rgsparber, Jun 5, 2019 12:16 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    Jun 5, 2019, 01:00 PM Go to last post
  13. Centering Parts In A Drillpress

    Started by rgsparber, Jun 4, 2019 10:32 AM
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    Jun 5, 2019, 12:12 PM Go to last post
  14. Moved: My Rifle Brass Annealer

    Started by Crusty, Jun 1, 2019 08:43 AM
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  15. Simple homemade router guide

    Started by DIYTheArtofWood, Jun 2, 2019 07:14 PM
    dado, router guide, router jig, router sled, router tips
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,668
    Jun 4, 2019, 10:04 PM Go to last post
  16. Laminated hardwood bottle opener

    Started by RobTakami, Jun 4, 2019 03:00 PM
    beer, bottle opener, friendly bet
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    Jun 4, 2019, 07:50 PM Go to last post
  17. Homemade Router Table

    Started by buddyman100, Jun 4, 2019 06:13 PM
    benchtop router, diy router table, homemade router table, router, router table
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    Jun 4, 2019, 07:45 PM Go to last post
  18. Moved: 180lb Homemade Anvil Build, Part 1

    Started by AirborneProductions, Jun 4, 2019 01:58 PM
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  19. A Generalized Chain Drilling Guide

    Started by rgsparber, Jun 4, 2019 09:59 AM
    chain drilling, grill guide
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    Jun 4, 2019, 07:30 PM Go to last post
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