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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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    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

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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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  1. Two Metal Hinges ??? AWESOME SMART DIY IDEA

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Jun 7, 2020 09:47 AM
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    Jun 8, 2020, 03:17 AM Go to last post
  2. Welding positioner

    Started by bouboulas, Jun 8, 2020 07:59 AM
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    Jun 9, 2020, 02:52 AM Go to last post
  3. When small changes become the best!

    Started by machining 4 all, Jun 8, 2020 04:32 PM
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    Jun 9, 2020, 03:01 AM Go to last post
  4. Diy hand wheel

    Started by celsoari, Jun 9, 2020 04:08 PM
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    Jun 9, 2020, 07:35 PM Go to last post
  5. Lightbulb 2x72 Belt Grinder Buffing Wheel Attachment

    Started by House_Work, Jun 10, 2020 06:41 PM
    2x72, 2x72 belt grinder, 2x72 belt grinder build, buffer
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    Jun 10, 2020, 07:56 PM Go to last post
  6. Modification to my GTWR indicator holder

    Started by ttmrj, Jun 11, 2020 04:03 AM
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    Jun 13, 2020, 04:36 AM Go to last post
  7. Making A Branding Iron or Makers Mark

    Started by bstanga, Jun 12, 2020 11:13 AM
    brand, brass, cnc, lathe
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    Jun 13, 2020, 02:59 AM Go to last post
  8. Hacksaw arm extension

    Started by Philip Davies, Jun 14, 2020 08:35 AM
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  9. DIY Bench Grinder - Sharpener

    Started by RCTURKA, Jun 14, 2020 02:09 PM
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  10. Moved: Ride on Mower.

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  11. Manometer, carb synchroniser.

    Started by th62, Jun 15, 2020 02:55 AM
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  12. homemade cnc machine.

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  13. Poor man pocket hole jig

    Started by rendoman, Jun 15, 2020 11:38 AM
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  14. Moved: Make A Super Quick and Heavy Duty Vise

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  16. Moved: Make A Powerful Metal Bender for Construction Steels

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  17. Make A Table Clamp from Old Bike Parts

    Started by Kwandotechnic, Jun 16, 2020 05:48 AM
    table clamps, welding clamp
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    Jun 17, 2020, 06:34 AM Go to last post
  18. installing lathe cooling pump

    Started by celsoari, Jun 16, 2020 02:46 PM
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  19. ADJUSTABLE miter sled for the table saw FREE PLANS

    Started by Christofix, Jun 17, 2020 01:12 PM
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