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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

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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

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  1. Wooden Spokeshave

    Started by Mikhandmaker, Nov 2, 2017 02:40 PM
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  2. Moved: Making miniature nut drivers

    Started by mklotz, Oct 31, 2017 10:27 AM
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  3. Shop vac shovel

    Started by Frank S, Nov 2, 2017 12:32 PM
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  4. Finding Lost Tiny Parts

    Started by rgsparber, Oct 20, 2017 08:40 AM
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  5. NEW: Browse our Best homemade tools by photo

    Started by Jon, Aug 28, 2017 09:22 AM
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  6. Angle grinder wall rack

    Started by Frank S, Oct 31, 2017 05:47 PM
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  7. Four Dollar Slapper

    Started by yhprum, Oct 30, 2017 09:57 PM
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  8. Wood lathe live center.

    Started by Tuomas, Oct 29, 2017 08:47 AM
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  9. DIY Rock Tumbler

    Started by DrByte, Oct 23, 2017 03:07 PM
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  10. Angle Plate

    Started by rossbotics, Oct 23, 2017 02:17 PM
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  11. Moved: Snap Ring Plier Tips

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  12. Moved: Tailstock pressure pad.

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  13. Simple caddy for chop saw

    Started by Tuomas, Oct 24, 2017 04:55 AM
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  14. Moved: Lathe taper turning attachment

    Started by brianhw, Oct 7, 2017 02:46 PM
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  15. Resto-Mod part 3 New Wiring- see the video

    Started by Captainleeward, Oct 24, 2017 05:02 PM
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  16. Hobbing Worm Wheel - Need Help

    Started by LMMasterMariner, Sep 4, 2017 11:27 PM
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  17. Moved: DIY Cable Stripper Machine for Recycling Copper Wires.

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