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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. Lightbulb Radial Type Water Pump made using 895 DC Motor

    Started by Lahis, Apr 8, 2021 11:32 AM
    diy pump, radial gearbox, water pump
    • Replies: 1
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    Apr 9, 2021, 04:58 AM Go to last post
  2. Heavy duty knobs

    Started by rendoman, Apr 8, 2021 08:14 PM
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  3. Safely turning eccentrics with 3jaw chuck

    Started by mklotz, Apr 9, 2021 09:21 AM
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    Apr 10, 2021, 08:19 AM Go to last post
  4. part duplicating stop for bandsaw

    Started by Frank S, Apr 9, 2021 01:12 AM
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    Apr 10, 2021, 08:28 AM Go to last post
  5. Wooden adjustable feet

    Started by rendoman, Apr 8, 2021 08:25 PM
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  6. Moved: How to make a dividing plate

    Started by mklotz, Apr 8, 2021 12:46 PM
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  7. SIMPLE QUICK TOOL HOLDER!

    Started by machining 4 all, Apr 4, 2021 06:42 PM
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  8. MAKING WOOD/METAL PRESS CLAMP

    Started by orioncons36, Apr 4, 2021 10:16 AM
    clamps, diy clamps, diy tools, homemade clamp, woodworking clamp
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  9. Moved: Sanding Belt Making JIG

    Started by RCTURKA, Apr 11, 2021 08:58 AM
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  10. MAKING QUICK ANGLE MARKING TOOL

    Started by orioncons36, Apr 11, 2021 01:03 PM
    diy metal working tools, diy tools, diy wood clamp, diy woodworking tools, tools
    • Replies: 1
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  11. Trolley for homemade gantry beam

    Started by katy, Apr 11, 2021 06:49 PM
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    Apr 12, 2021, 05:17 AM Go to last post
  12. Quorn Tool and Cutter Grinder Tool Holder Part 3

    Started by ttmrj, Apr 12, 2021 08:42 AM
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    Apr 12, 2021, 08:42 AM Go to last post
  13. Moved: Portable Workbench with Two Quick-Release Vices

    Started by Dr.Al, Apr 6, 2021 09:17 AM
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  14. Moved: Mini Lathe 4” 4Jaw Modification

    Started by old_toolmaker, Apr 3, 2021 07:34 PM
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  15. band saw blade protector

    Started by Frank S, Apr 9, 2021 01:07 AM
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    Apr 12, 2021, 08:53 PM Go to last post
  16. Homemade Table Saw With Circular Saw

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Apr 12, 2021 10:53 AM
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    Apr 13, 2021, 04:25 AM Go to last post
  17. LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT TOOL HOLDER!

    Started by machining 4 all, Apr 11, 2021 07:44 AM
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