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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. Ask any questions about building homemade tools in here. Ask for plans, details on tool design and construction, information on sourcing parts and materials, or anything else.

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  2. Post your tool tips and tricks in here. The best tips are awarded a $100 prize. Videos and images of your tool tips are nice, but not necessary.

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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: 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: Adjustable height round forming anvil

    Started by Frank S, Nov 8, 2017 06:03 PM
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  2. 12-20kW PTO-driven 3 point generator for tractor

    Started by Rancher, Nov 8, 2017 08:09 AM
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    Nov 10, 2017, 02:33 PM Go to last post
  3. Build a Panel Cutting Jig

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Nov 9, 2017 08:03 AM
    cutting plywood, diy, free plans, panel cutting jig, shop equipment
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    Nov 10, 2017, 06:47 AM Go to last post
  4. Portable Info or Craft Fair Vendor Booth

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Nov 9, 2017 03:58 PM
    display booth, diy, information booth, portable, vendor booth
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    Nov 10, 2017, 06:44 AM Go to last post
  5. Make a Rubber Stamp with Your Logo

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Nov 9, 2017 07:55 AM
    diy ink stamping, logo, rubber stamp, stamp, stamping
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    Nov 10, 2017, 06:40 AM Go to last post
  6. Make a Branding Iron with your Logo

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Nov 9, 2017 07:50 AM
    branding iron, diy, homemade, how to, stamp
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    Nov 10, 2017, 06:35 AM Go to last post
  7. DIY FastCap Clone Drill Index

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Nov 9, 2017 07:33 AM
    diy, drill bit storage system, free plans, homemade, kiss drill index
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    Nov 10, 2017, 06:31 AM Go to last post
  8. Moved: Large Diameter Clam Shell Knurler

    Started by Shelly142, Nov 3, 2017 10:22 PM
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  9. Moved: Anyone make a Gauge Pod?

    Started by Spokerider, Nov 9, 2017 08:46 AM
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  10. Battery Cable Crimp tool

    Started by Spokerider, Oct 25, 2017 11:26 AM
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    Nov 9, 2017, 08:33 AM Go to last post
  11. Moved: 52100 Field Craft knife

    Started by will52100, Sep 1, 2017 06:34 PM
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  12. Bering positioner

    Started by Captainleeward, Nov 7, 2017 01:44 PM
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    Nov 8, 2017, 06:13 PM Go to last post
  13. Moved: Rotary Welding Stand - Foot Operated

    Started by brianhw, Nov 7, 2017 02:50 PM
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  14. Patching Schedule 40 1/2" PVC pipe

    Started by rgsparber, Nov 2, 2017 08:05 AM
    irrigation, pvc pipe, repair
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    Nov 8, 2017, 07:54 AM Go to last post
  15. Moved: Modifying an Arbor Press

    Started by rgsparber, Aug 27, 2017 09:23 PM
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  16. Moved: Carriage bolt - Tee nut jig

    Started by bruce.desertrat, Nov 5, 2017 07:23 PM
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    Nov 7, 2017, 05:58 AM Go to last post
  17. IKEA curtain rod to "third hand" supports

    Started by Peter Sanders, Nov 4, 2017 09:59 PM
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    Nov 7, 2017, 05:55 AM Go to last post
  18. Is It A Truck????

    Started by vaughn45, Oct 30, 2017 03:52 PM
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    Nov 7, 2017, 05:48 AM Go to last post
  19. Tailstock Die Holder

    Started by Shelly142, Nov 3, 2017 09:48 PM
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    Nov 5, 2017, 07:28 PM Go to last post



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