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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 $250 monthly 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 Month - $250 monthly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 15, 2024 07:21 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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  1. round column mill quill lock

    Started by ttmrj, May 14, 2020 03:36 PM
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  2. Adjustable sharpening Jig

    Started by Didpoolhall, May 10, 2020 12:34 PM
    bench grinder, chisel, plywoodworking, sharpening
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  3. Moved: Po' Boy's Blanchard Grinder

    Started by Crusty, May 9, 2020 01:06 PM
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  4. Lathe Stand / Drawers Workbench

    Started by Sam's Workshop Diary, May 13, 2020 10:14 PM
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    May 14, 2020, 01:07 AM Go to last post
  5. Moved: Spring Loaded center finder

    Started by bouboulas, May 13, 2020 10:21 AM
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  6. two lathe stops (diy)

    Started by celsoari, May 8, 2020 02:30 PM
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    May 13, 2020, 04:29 PM Go to last post
  7. DIY Bricks lifting tong metal tools

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, May 13, 2020 01:54 PM
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  8. Moved: DIY Theragun

    Started by HandmadeCreativeChannel, May 10, 2020 08:06 AM
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  9. Lightbulb Great craft, I made it a simple tool

    Started by Kovanca Polock, May 9, 2020 01:57 PM
    craft, homemade, how to make, machine, tool & cutter grinder
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  10. Speed Controller from a Dimmer Switch

    Started by HandmadeCreativeChannel, May 13, 2020 03:56 AM
    dimer switch, drill speed, homemade, motor speed control, speed controller
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  11. Make A Bearing Puller from Scrap

    Started by fawabros, May 9, 2020 07:40 AM
    bearing puller
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  12. 2x72 Belt Grinder Platen Bracket Design

    Started by House_Work, May 12, 2020 05:41 PM
    2x72, 2x72 belt grinder, 2x72 belt grinder build, 2x72 belt grinder plans
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  13. Make Knife and Blade Sharpening Vise

    Started by Unisawyer, May 12, 2020 06:30 AM
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  14. Tap handle

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  15. Moved: breaking down tractor tires

    Started by Frank S, May 1, 2020 10:46 PM
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