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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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    Feb 25, 2022, 02:24 AM Go to last post
  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. AUTOMATIC CHICKEN WATERER

    Started by mariost, Jun 5, 2020 03:35 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,847
    Jun 6, 2020, 01:33 AM Go to last post
  2. Lightbulb Circle Cutting Jig SAMPLE

    Started by HandmadeCreativeChannel, May 25, 2020 03:23 PM
    benchtop router, circle, cutting, jig, woodworking
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,692
    May 25, 2020, 03:36 PM Go to last post
  3. Make A Drill Guide From Old Bike Parts

    Started by Kwandotechnic, May 26, 2020 05:49 AM
    drill guide, drill press stand
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,544
    May 26, 2020, 11:02 AM Go to last post
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    • Views: 1,939
    May 26, 2020, 03:19 PM Go to last post
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    • Views: 1,778
    May 27, 2020, 05:24 AM Go to last post
  4. #tmc2020 "Puller"

    Started by ttmrj, May 27, 2020 08:41 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,142
    May 27, 2020, 01:18 PM Go to last post
  5. The Secret to Electroplating Complex Metals

    Started by Kovanca Polock, May 27, 2020 12:51 PM
    copper plating, diy, galvanization, homemade, metal
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,772
    May 27, 2020, 01:23 PM Go to last post
  6. Twist Drill Bit Sharpening Jig

    Started by Didpoolhall, May 27, 2020 01:34 PM
    drill bit sharpener, drill bits, plywoodworking, sharpening
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,694
    May 28, 2020, 02:04 AM Go to last post
  7. Diy Turntable For 360 Degree

    Started by HandmadeCreativeChannel, May 28, 2020 09:45 AM
    360 degrase, microwave, photography, rotation, turntable
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    • Views: 1,377
    May 29, 2020, 04:14 AM Go to last post
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,697
    May 29, 2020, 04:32 AM Go to last post
  8. A Great Little Belt Grinder - Part 2

    Started by winkys workshop, May 29, 2020 05:40 AM
    belt, crown, grinder, pulley, sander
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,684
    May 31, 2020, 05:26 AM Go to last post
  9. Homemade Sliding Cutting Tool

    Started by fawabros, May 29, 2020 06:05 AM
    sliding cutter
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,106
    May 30, 2020, 02:59 AM Go to last post
  10. HOW TO CUT A STRAIGHT EXTERNAL THREAD

    Started by mariost, May 29, 2020 06:40 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,096
    May 30, 2020, 03:03 AM Go to last post
  11. Moved: Marking Gage

    Started by old_toolmaker, May 30, 2020 12:48 PM
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  12. MAKING HOME-MADE HYDRAULIC PRESS 10 ton

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, May 31, 2020 01:35 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,844
    Jun 1, 2020, 01:10 AM Go to last post
  13. Moved: Application of copper coating, on aluminum

    Started by Kovanca Polock, Jun 3, 2020 01:17 PM
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  14. Moved: Electromagnetic drill stand

    Started by bouboulas, May 31, 2020 09:59 AM
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  15. Annular Cutter Holder

    Started by Sam's Workshop Diary, Jun 2, 2020 02:10 AM
    annular cutter, weldon
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,714
    Jun 2, 2020, 02:45 AM Go to last post
  16. Lightbulb Simple Router base Table modification

    Started by Mad Halfling Inventor, Jun 2, 2020 09:37 AM
    mod, modifa, router, router base, router table easy build
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,474
    Jun 2, 2020, 01:10 PM Go to last post
  17. Lightbulb Pocket Hole Jigs + DIY pocket hole drill bit

    Started by Mazay, Jun 2, 2020 02:06 PM
    drill bit, kreg jig, pocket hole jig, pocket holes, woodworking jig
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,940
    Jun 2, 2020, 04:21 PM Go to last post



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