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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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  2. 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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  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. Circle cutting jig

    Started by Workshopshed, Feb 22, 2021 12:40 AM
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    Feb 22, 2021, 05:22 AM Go to last post
  2. Cutting Sheet Metal With a Paper Cutter

    Started by tmate3, Feb 14, 2021 06:34 PM
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    Feb 22, 2021, 02:04 AM Go to last post
  3. The Cry of All ATtiny85 users: I Need One More Pin!

    Started by rgsparber, Feb 20, 2021 05:17 AM
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    Feb 21, 2021, 07:25 PM Go to last post
  4. forge hydraulic press

    Started by jmedved, Feb 21, 2021 03:50 PM
    hydraulic press
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  5. MAKING WELDING TOOL WITH RARE FILLER METAL 😀

    Started by orioncons36, Jan 21, 2021 12:39 AM
    diy, diy welding tools, homemade clamp, welding project
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    Feb 21, 2021, 02:24 PM Go to last post
  6. Moved: Make A Welding Table From Pieces Of Thick Metal

    Started by fox craft, Feb 18, 2021 12:32 PM
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  7. Machining a 16"x8" square

    Started by N4NV, Feb 13, 2021 09:29 PM
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    Feb 20, 2021, 04:01 AM Go to last post
  8. Moved: Shop made lapping plates

    Started by EclecticNeophyte, Feb 7, 2021 11:04 PM
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  9. Homemade glass cutter tool using old spark plug

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Feb 19, 2021 10:20 AM
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    Feb 20, 2021, 03:34 AM Go to last post
  10. Hook knives, left & right

    Started by Philip Davies, Feb 19, 2021 09:58 AM
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  11. Moved: Angle plate for milling machine

    Started by bouboulas, Feb 19, 2021 12:15 AM
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  12. Moved: Galvanized steel without electricity

    Started by Kovanca Polock, Feb 17, 2021 12:11 PM
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  13. Variable Feed Speed Control for Mini-Lathe

    Started by tmate3, Jan 25, 2021 10:14 AM
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    Feb 18, 2021, 01:27 PM Go to last post
  14. Easy Stand for Grinder, Vise, Arbor Press, etc.

    Started by tmate3, Feb 16, 2021 08:32 AM
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    Feb 18, 2021, 09:29 AM Go to last post
  15. Moved: Making a stand

    Started by Tuomas, Feb 8, 2021 12:50 AM
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    Feb 17, 2021, 06:46 PM Go to last post
  16. Exclamation Making a Super Accurate Corner Clamp

    Started by HandmadeCreativeChannel, Feb 15, 2021 11:20 AM
    angle clamp, angle clamps, clamp, clamping, corner clamp
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    Feb 17, 2021, 03:51 PM Go to last post
  17. Quick-change Toolpost

    Started by h7eh7e, Feb 13, 2021 01:27 PM
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    Feb 17, 2021, 10:33 AM Go to last post



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