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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. Convert grinder into belt sander

    Started by Bricoleando, Sep 20, 2018 02:38 PM
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  2. Moved: Close up slitting saw arbor

    Started by olderdan, Sep 19, 2018 12:09 PM
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  3. Lightbulb A Corner Chisel

    Started by philipUsesWood&Brass, Sep 18, 2018 03:46 PM
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    Sep 20, 2018, 05:38 AM Go to last post
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  4. Moved: Edge finder

    Started by threesixesinarow, Sep 8, 2018 11:57 AM
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  5. Moved: Simple Dividing Head

    Started by old_toolmaker, Sep 14, 2018 09:57 AM
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  6. Tractor forklift

    Started by flyingfinn, Sep 15, 2018 06:49 AM
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    Sep 19, 2018, 09:33 AM Go to last post
  7. Another frame horn tool

    Started by Frank S, Sep 16, 2018 12:53 AM
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    Sep 19, 2018, 09:06 AM Go to last post
  8. S cam bushing install tool

    Started by Frank S, Sep 16, 2018 01:03 AM
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    Sep 19, 2018, 08:59 AM Go to last post
  9. homemade aluminum clamp

    Started by celsoari, Sep 14, 2018 06:50 PM
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    Sep 19, 2018, 08:45 AM Go to last post
  10. Mobile Metal Working Bench

    Started by ranald, Sep 18, 2018 12:46 AM
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    Sep 19, 2018, 06:13 AM Go to last post
  11. DIY Drawer Slide Jig (FREE PLANS)

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Sep 15, 2018 10:57 AM
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    Sep 19, 2018, 05:57 AM Go to last post
  12. STAND FOR LANSKY KNIFE CLAMP

    Started by natie123, Sep 14, 2018 09:16 AM
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  13. drinks cooler recycled from old refrigerator

    Started by ranald, Sep 15, 2018 07:07 PM
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  14. Mesmerizing water wheel-driven riverside BBQ rotisserie

    Started by Jon, Sep 27, 2015 10:03 AM
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  15. Studley tool chest

    Started by Jon, Feb 21, 2016 11:36 AM
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  16. Moved: homemade foundry

    Started by celsoari, Sep 13, 2018 06:26 PM
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  17. Moved: Angle Plates

    Started by rossbotics, Sep 11, 2018 02:46 AM
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  18. Exclamation Help me choose a chainsaw

    Started by Solange, Sep 6, 2018 06:21 AM
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