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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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    Jul 29, 2017, 02:49 PM Go to last post
  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. SOFT JAWS FOR MY VISE!

    Started by machining 4 all, Apr 30, 2021 06:39 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 1,897
    May 8, 2021, 08:19 AM Go to last post
  2. Custom Capacity Strap Clips

    Started by rgsparber, May 7, 2021 02:56 PM
    pvc pipe, strap storage
    • Replies: 2
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    May 8, 2021, 12:57 PM Go to last post
  3. Homemade Taser Saber to Fend of Looters!

    Started by buddyman100, Sep 15, 2020 05:16 PM
    homemade sword, star wars, taser, taser saber
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,487
    May 8, 2021, 07:34 PM Go to last post
  4. HOW TO MAKE A RAM PUMP

    Started by mariost, May 8, 2021 03:41 PM
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    May 9, 2021, 06:17 AM Go to last post
  5. Accurately Machine a Motor Spindle

    Started by editor@glue-it.com, May 8, 2021 04:11 AM
    • Replies: 2
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    May 9, 2021, 06:23 AM Go to last post
  6. Titivating a miniature chop saw

    Started by mklotz, May 8, 2021 02:13 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    May 9, 2021, 08:16 AM Go to last post
  7. Overcoming 16 years of stupidity

    Started by rgsparber, May 9, 2021 06:02 PM
    electrical
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    May 9, 2021, 10:08 PM Go to last post
  8. Moved: Homemade EDM - Spark Eroder

    Started by desbromilow, May 2, 2021 04:03 AM
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  9. Lightbulb Automatic Cooling Fan

    Started by engineer steve, May 9, 2021 07:22 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    May 10, 2021, 05:23 AM Go to last post
  10. MAKING A JIGSAW TABLE!!

    Started by orioncons36, May 9, 2021 09:44 AM
    diy jigsaw table, jigsaw, jigsaw cutting station, jigsaw guide
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,816
    May 10, 2021, 05:29 AM Go to last post
  11. Moved: Shaper keyway Cutter

    Started by ttmrj, May 9, 2021 06:06 PM
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  12. 220 Volt outlet adapter

    Started by Haslip Cycle Works, May 3, 2021 05:04 AM
    220, adapter, electrical, haslip cycle works, welder
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,532
    May 10, 2021, 07:27 AM Go to last post
  13. Moved: Make An Electric Lifter - Forklift

    Started by Kwandotechnic, May 4, 2021 06:06 AM
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  14. Building a storage drawer system for my car

    Started by diyfixman, May 10, 2021 11:37 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,470
    May 11, 2021, 05:45 AM Go to last post
  15. Make A Useful Drum Sander For Workshop

    Started by tado creation, May 11, 2021 05:29 AM
    drum sander
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,836
    May 11, 2021, 05:56 AM Go to last post
  16. Overcoming the Annoying Limitations of Slotted Screws

    Started by rgsparber, May 5, 2021 08:05 PM
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    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 3,101
    May 11, 2021, 08:26 AM Go to last post
  17. Converting a wood band saw to cut steel

    Started by Haslip Cycle Works, May 9, 2021 03:14 PM
    band saw, conversion, fabrication, haslip cycle works, welding
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,285
    May 11, 2021, 03:58 PM Go to last post
  18. kerfmaker dado slot for table saw

    Started by Didpoolhall, May 11, 2021 12:33 PM
    jig, kerfmaker, plywoodworking, table saw
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 486
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    May 11, 2021, 04:24 PM Go to last post
  19. Moved: Trinket box

    Started by Stevohdee, May 11, 2021 08:36 PM
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  20. Moved: Chainsaw to cutting steel and concrete - Build

    Started by warsztatOdZera, May 11, 2021 12:52 AM
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