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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: 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. Moved: Powered Lathe Slotter Build

    Started by Me2, Feb 16, 2019 05:41 AM
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  2. Moved: Grounding connector.. positioner or turntable.. you name it.

    Started by Tuomas, Feb 14, 2019 01:11 AM
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  3. Hydraulic rocker stud puller

    Started by athomp, Feb 16, 2019 02:23 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,058
    Feb 20, 2019, 02:22 PM Go to last post
  4. Small File Holder Rack for the Shop

    Started by Paul Jones, Feb 16, 2019 07:34 PM
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    Feb 20, 2019, 07:42 AM Go to last post
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    • Views: 1,864
    Feb 20, 2019, 05:21 AM Go to last post
  5. DIY Post Hole Auger

    Started by tsbrownie, Feb 16, 2019 05:56 PM
    diy, post hole auger, project, welding
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,038
    Feb 20, 2019, 05:15 AM Go to last post
  6. Concrete Mixer in Brazil

    Started by ederangelo, Feb 20, 2019 04:45 AM
    concrete mixer
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 507
    Feb 20, 2019, 05:11 AM Go to last post
  7. Funk 18 speed powershift bearing puller

    Started by Westerntruck, Feb 16, 2019 02:38 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,172
    Feb 20, 2019, 05:09 AM Go to last post
  8. 2x48" belt sander

    Started by athomp, Feb 13, 2019 05:57 PM
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    Feb 20, 2019, 04:59 AM Go to last post
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    Feb 20, 2019, 04:55 AM Go to last post
  9. How to make a Hot Wire Foam Cutter

    Started by HandmadeCreativeChannel, Feb 16, 2019 10:00 AM
    foam cutter, usefull
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    Feb 20, 2019, 04:50 AM Go to last post
  10. DIY Riser Blocks (FREE PLANS)

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Feb 15, 2019 02:50 PM
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    Feb 20, 2019, 04:29 AM Go to last post
  11. 2x72" Belt Sander / Grinder Wheels

    Started by HandmadeCreativeChannel, Feb 15, 2019 07:21 AM
    belt grinder, sander
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    Feb 20, 2019, 04:25 AM Go to last post
  12. DIY Belt Grinder 2x48"

    Started by HandmadeCreativeChannel, Feb 15, 2019 07:17 AM
    belt drive, belt file grinder, belt grinder, belt sander, belt sander attachment
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    Feb 20, 2019, 04:18 AM Go to last post
  13. Moved: GARAGE TOOL STORAGE CABINETS

    Started by DUKESALLEY, Feb 1, 2019 10:10 AM
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  14. Moved: Power scraper from old jig saw

    Started by kwm24@o2.pl, Feb 14, 2019 01:38 PM
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  15. Moved: Lathe roller centering tool

    Started by rendoman, Feb 13, 2019 12:34 PM
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    Feb 19, 2019, 06:31 AM Go to last post
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