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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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  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: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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  1. Cool Diy Oil Filter Cutter

    Started by The Aussie Shed, Dec 10, 2020 12:29 AM
    oil filter cutter
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    • Views: 3,014
    Dec 11, 2020, 04:53 AM Go to last post
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    • Views: 1,709
    Dec 13, 2020, 03:03 AM Go to last post
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    • Views: 377
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  2. septic tank cover with clean out and RV hookup

    Started by Frank S, Dec 12, 2020 09:32 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    Dec 13, 2020, 04:20 PM Go to last post
  3. Reuse Old Oil Drum As Mobile Tool Cabinet

    Started by fawabros, Dec 8, 2020 04:49 AM
    tool cabinet, tool storage
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,093
    Dec 13, 2020, 11:47 PM Go to last post
  4. Floating Reamer Holder part 2

    Started by ttmrj, Dec 14, 2020 02:54 AM
    • Replies: 0
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    Dec 14, 2020, 02:54 AM Go to last post
  5. Moved: professional rotary Broach

    Started by celsoari, Dec 13, 2020 12:23 PM
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  6. MAGNETIC WELDERS THIRD HAND

    Started by orioncons36, Dec 13, 2020 01:12 PM
    welders third hand, welding aid, welding angle jigs, welding clamp; diy tools
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,891
    Dec 14, 2020, 03:18 AM Go to last post
  7. Moved: Sunk Bench Stop / Bench hook

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Dec 5, 2020 02:50 AM
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  8. 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: 2,439
    Dec 14, 2020, 10:59 PM Go to last post
  9. Home made Lathe Update #2

    Started by Claudio HG, Dec 14, 2020 11:45 AM
    lathe home made
    • Replies: 1
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    Dec 15, 2020, 02:04 AM Go to last post
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    • Views: 2,500
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  10. Flip Flop Stop Block System For Miter Saw

    Started by Didpoolhall, Dec 14, 2020 10:38 AM
    miter saw, plywoodworking, stop block
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,558
    Dec 15, 2020, 02:14 AM Go to last post
  11. Talking Large 5ft tall x 5ft wide Weaving Loom

    Started by sams wood creations, Dec 13, 2020 06:14 PM
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    Dec 15, 2020, 11:29 AM Go to last post
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  12. Ruler stop

    Started by morsa, Dec 15, 2020 12:24 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Dec 16, 2020, 03:04 AM Go to last post
  13. Adapter ring from Delrin

    Started by N4NV, Dec 14, 2020 06:49 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    Dec 16, 2020, 07:09 AM Go to last post
  14. Harbor Freight 20 ton Press Modifications

    Started by 57moto, Dec 16, 2020 08:22 AM
    20 ton press, fabrication, harbor freight
    • Replies: 1
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    Dec 17, 2020, 03:30 AM Go to last post
  15. Make Amazing DIY Star Knobs

    Started by Didpoolhall, Dec 16, 2020 12:45 PM
    jig, plywoodworking, star knobs
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