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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: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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  2. 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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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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  1. Moved: Making a Deburring Tool from a Razor Handle

    Started by Paul Jones, Jun 24, 2015 08:25 AM
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  2. DIY MAGNETIC SQUARE!!!

    Started by orioncons36, Apr 9, 2023 09:34 PM
    magnet, magnetic square, magnetic tool
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,240
    Apr 10, 2023, 04:53 AM Go to last post
  3. Drill press vise clamp - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 21, 2022 04:17 PM
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  4. installing lathe cooling pump

    Started by celsoari, Jun 16, 2020 02:46 PM
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    Jun 17, 2020, 07:11 AM Go to last post
  5. Horizontal Bench top press

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Nov 1, 2022 11:01 AM
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    Nov 3, 2022, 02:08 AM Go to last post
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    • Views: 1,239
    Mar 27, 2020, 08:42 PM Go to last post
  6. Fixed: Broken impact driver = handy attachment

    Started by Tuomas, Apr 1, 2020 06:13 AM
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    Apr 1, 2020, 02:09 PM Go to last post
  7. DIY Adjustable Crosscut jig

    Started by Didpoolhall, Apr 7, 2022 04:08 PM
    cross slide sled, plywoodworking, table saw jig
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    Apr 15, 2022, 04:51 AM Go to last post
  8. Multifunctional sawhorses and mini workbench - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 8, 2022 05:05 PM
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  9. Portable sandblaster - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 28, 2022 01:50 PM
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  10. Moved: diy adaptive soft jaws

    Started by celsoari, Mar 10, 2023 10:39 AM
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  11. Talking Making A Custom Saw Handle From Tiger Wood

    Started by GeekOutHobbies, Mar 5, 2019 06:22 AM
    carving, geek out hobbies, maker, tigerwood, woodworking
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    Mar 6, 2019, 11:14 PM Go to last post
  12. Paint Spray Can Trigger Handle

    Started by RCTURKA, Apr 14, 2021 09:08 AM
    spray painting, spraycan, spraygun
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    Apr 15, 2021, 04:52 AM Go to last post
  13. MAKING WALL MOUNTED GRINDER HOLDER!!

    Started by orioncons36, Dec 24, 2023 11:16 PM
    grinder attchment, grinder stand, grinder tool rest
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    Dec 31, 2023, 10:28 AM Go to last post
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    Apr 2, 2019, 05:54 AM Go to last post
  14. Disposable paint kettle

    Started by olderdan, Sep 4, 2020 04:15 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    Sep 5, 2020, 06:02 AM Go to last post
  15. Casting Flask (for lost wax)

    Started by SculptyWorks, Oct 14, 2021 06:56 AM
    casting flask, lost wax, steelworks, welding
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    Oct 29, 2021, 05:48 AM Go to last post
  16. workbench lamp

    Started by daniels1186, Mar 8, 2020 03:26 AM
    workbench lamp
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    Mar 8, 2020, 03:35 PM Go to last post
  17. CPAP Mask Holder Repair

    Started by rgsparber, Jan 9, 2023 10:45 AM
    cpap, plastic heat forming
    • Replies: 5
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    Jan 13, 2023, 12:00 PM Go to last post



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