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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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    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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

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  1. Moved: T-handle for Allen wrenches

    Started by mklotz, Jul 4, 2018 03:27 PM
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  2. Moved: Engine Stand & Run Stand

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  3. My SS Side Turn Clam

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  5. mystery device

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  6. Moved: Rear Splash Guard for Myford Lathe

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  7. Moved: Portable work station for ship modeling.

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  8. Moved: Small parts clamping fixtures

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  9. Nail box with hidden compartment

    Started by Philip Davies, Jul 3, 2018 02:25 PM
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  10. Sawzall Sanding Blade

    Started by peteco, Sep 4, 2015 12:07 PM
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  11. Moved: Spring-Winding Arbor Size Calculator

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  12. Where to store those Oxy Acetylene bottle caps

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  13. Moved: 2 piece milling vice

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  14. Moved: Breaking News - mklotz wins 100-Time Best Discussion award

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  16. outdoor hand wash station

    Started by Frank S, Jul 2, 2018 01:47 AM
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  17. Shallow drawer end mill rack

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  18. Parallel Rack with custom decals

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  19. Identifying similar looking cables

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