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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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  2. Lightbulb leaf spring pick tool

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  4. Anvil holdfast

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  5. Moved: Easy furnace burner for propane forging

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  6. i need a tool made

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  7. Moved: DIY Portable Plywood Panel Support (FREE PLANS)

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Aug 10, 2018 06:01 AM
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  8. Moved: 6 x 72 belt sander for making pipe saddles

    Started by Frank S, Aug 9, 2018 02:22 PM
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  9. Horizontal bead roller setup

    Started by Frank S, Aug 9, 2018 03:14 PM
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  10. Jib crane bearing races

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  11. Variable Frequency Drive Noise Reduction

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  12. Moved: trunion turning set up

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  13. Moved: SHOPSMITH METAL LATHE CONVERSION

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  14. Moved: Bench Vise Jaws

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  15. simple screw stands

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  16. Morse taper tang

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  17. Thumbs up reusing salvaged material

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  18. Bead roller stand

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