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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

    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

    Started by Jon, Jul 29, 2017 02:49 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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  1. Making a Veneering Hammer with Handtools

    Started by e_m_maker, May 12, 2021 07:38 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,471
    May 13, 2021, 06:11 AM Go to last post
  2. Converting a Jointer Plane to a Shooting Plane

    Started by e_m_maker, May 14, 2021 07:00 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,722
    May 15, 2021, 05:51 AM Go to last post
  3. Moved: Shaper keyway Cutter

    Started by ttmrj, May 9, 2021 06:06 PM
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  4. Quorn tool and cutter grinder, ER32 collet arbor

    Started by ttmrj, Apr 29, 2021 07:06 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,863
    Apr 30, 2021, 06:38 AM Go to last post
  5. Weld Table Clamp Storage

    Started by Haslip Cycle Works, May 16, 2021 03:21 PM
    clamps, diy, haslip cycle works, storage, welding
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,250
    May 17, 2021, 05:16 AM Go to last post
  6. Brakes shoe pivot shaft installer

    Started by Frank S, Apr 29, 2021 10:30 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,102
    Apr 30, 2021, 06:41 AM Go to last post
  7. Homemade metal Chop saw movable folding stand DIY!

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Apr 30, 2021 08:36 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    May 1, 2021, 05:46 AM Go to last post
  8. Arrow Homemade CNC Router Part 8

    Started by buddyman100, Apr 30, 2021 03:53 PM
    cnc, cnc router, diy cnc, diy cnc machine, homemade cnc router
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,280
    May 1, 2021, 06:24 AM Go to last post
  9. HOMEMADE WELDING MANGNET SQUARE!

    Started by machining 4 all, Apr 30, 2021 06:30 PM
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    May 1, 2021, 05:54 AM Go to last post
  10. DIY SLIDER FOR TABLE SAW

    Started by yair feldmann, May 2, 2021 03:11 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    May 2, 2021, 05:04 AM Go to last post
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,454
    May 6, 2021, 06:41 AM Go to last post
  11. MAKING A NUTCRACKER!!

    Started by orioncons36, May 2, 2021 09:15 PM
    diy nutcracker, nutcracker, welding clamp; diy tools, welding project
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,443
    May 3, 2021, 05:20 AM Go to last post
  12. Another jig for precise measurment

    Started by Didpoolhall, May 5, 2021 11:43 AM
    caliper, measurement, plywoodworking, vernier
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,169
    May 6, 2021, 07:24 AM Go to last post
  13. Thumbs up Primitive planting tool

    Started by liberal, May 5, 2021 02:44 PM
    planting tool
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,886
    May 6, 2021, 07:08 AM Go to last post
  14. Another Precision Router Lift

    Started by Didpoolhall, May 8, 2021 09:30 AM
    plywoodworking, router, router lift, router table
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,661
    May 13, 2021, 11:51 AM Go to last post
  15. Lightbulb Automatic Cooling Fan

    Started by engineer steve, May 9, 2021 07:22 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,339
    May 10, 2021, 05:23 AM Go to last post
  16. MAKING A JIGSAW TABLE!!

    Started by orioncons36, May 9, 2021 09:44 AM
    diy jigsaw table, jigsaw, jigsaw cutting station, jigsaw guide
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,820
    May 10, 2021, 05:29 AM Go to last post
  17. Building a storage drawer system for my car

    Started by diyfixman, May 10, 2021 11:37 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,479
    May 11, 2021, 05:45 AM Go to last post
  18. Make A Useful Drum Sander For Workshop

    Started by tado creation, May 11, 2021 05:29 AM
    drum sander
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,845
    May 11, 2021, 05:56 AM Go to last post
  19. kerfmaker dado slot for table saw

    Started by Didpoolhall, May 11, 2021 12:33 PM
    jig, kerfmaker, plywoodworking, table saw
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 487
    Jon
    May 11, 2021, 04:24 PM Go to last post



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