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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. "ANGLE GRINDER HOLDER/MOUNT"

    Started by orioncons36, Dec 20, 2020 10:28 AM
    angle grinder, angle grinder hack, angle grinder stand, diy tools, welding clamp
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    • Views: 2,179
    Dec 21, 2020, 04:23 AM Go to last post
  2. Floating Reamer Holder part 3 (final)

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    Dec 21, 2020, 04:17 AM Go to last post
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    Started by Making Stuff, Dec 11, 2020 06:17 PM
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    Dec 20, 2020, 08:41 PM Go to last post
  4. Homemde Dremel brush

    Started by morsa, Dec 11, 2020 04:36 PM
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    Dec 20, 2020, 08:40 PM Go to last post
  5. Moved: leadscrew protector 2

    Started by Stevohdee, Dec 15, 2020 08:45 PM
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  6. Programming an Arduino In a Realtime Environment

    Started by rgsparber, Dec 10, 2020 02:49 PM
    real-time, software
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    Dec 20, 2020, 05:53 PM Go to last post
  7. Hole saw mandrel sand tips

    Started by Fixitfrank, Dec 19, 2020 06:53 PM
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    Dec 20, 2020, 03:47 AM Go to last post
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  8. Storing bandsaw and stand

    Started by Fixitfrank, Dec 19, 2020 07:17 PM
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    Dec 20, 2020, 03:28 AM Go to last post
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    • Views: 1,427
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  9. 60 degree threading tool guide

    Started by shopandmath, Dec 18, 2020 10:16 AM
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    Dec 19, 2020, 01:05 AM Go to last post
  10. Moved: Homemade Rr-track anvil

    Started by Tuomas, Dec 10, 2020 05:51 AM
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  11. Make Amazing DIY Star Knobs

    Started by Didpoolhall, Dec 16, 2020 12:45 PM
    jig, plywoodworking, star knobs
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    Dec 17, 2020, 03:35 AM Go to last post
  12. Harbor Freight 20 ton Press Modifications

    Started by 57moto, Dec 16, 2020 08:22 AM
    20 ton press, fabrication, harbor freight
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    Dec 17, 2020, 03:30 AM Go to last post
  13. Adapter ring from Delrin

    Started by N4NV, Dec 14, 2020 06:49 AM
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    Dec 16, 2020, 07:09 AM Go to last post
  14. Ruler stop

    Started by morsa, Dec 15, 2020 12:24 PM
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    Dec 16, 2020, 03:04 AM Go to last post
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  15. Talking Large 5ft tall x 5ft wide Weaving Loom

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    Dec 15, 2020, 11:29 AM Go to last post
  16. Flip Flop Stop Block System For Miter Saw

    Started by Didpoolhall, Dec 14, 2020 10:38 AM
    miter saw, plywoodworking, stop block
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    Dec 15, 2020, 02:14 AM Go to last post



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