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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: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 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: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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  1. Extra-long hacksaw - video

    Started by Jon, Feb 11, 2022 04:41 PM
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  2. Extra wide mini excavator bucket

    Started by Frank S, Feb 26, 2017 01:32 PM
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  3. Moved: Extra vise to cut small parts on the bandsaw

    Started by Claudio HG, Jun 19, 2021 01:29 PM
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  4. Extra support hand, adjustable stand

    Started by dtech, Jan 23, 2017 10:29 AM
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  5. Lightbulb Extra Strong Long Reach Wooden C-Clamp

    Started by RCTURKA, Oct 22, 2019 01:06 PM
    clamp, greensaw, long clamp, wooden clamp
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    Oct 22, 2019, 10:49 PM Go to last post
  6. Moved: Extra low profile milling clamps

    Started by Raytonian, Sep 13, 2021 12:21 AM
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  7. Extra Long Unimat SL QCTP Handle

    Started by Paul Jones, Mar 30, 2018 09:55 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    Apr 1, 2018, 01:43 AM Go to last post
  8. Moved: Extra long syringe oilers

    Started by mklotz, Aug 28, 2023 10:22 AM
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  9. Extra long reach Knot pick

    Started by Frank S, May 27, 2017 12:20 AM
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    May 27, 2017, 02:10 AM Go to last post
  10. Extra long marking gauge

    Started by jjr2001, Jan 27, 2018 10:34 AM
    • Replies: 4
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    Jan 30, 2018, 03:49 AM Go to last post
  11. Moved: extra heavy duty jack stand

    Started by Frank S, May 20, 2023 08:16 PM
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  12. External Stock Stop for the Mini Mill

    Started by dgbreggin, Dec 5, 2022 07:28 AM
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  13. Extension tool holder for shaper - video

    Started by Jon, May 30, 2023 02:34 PM
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  14. Extension pin vise

    Started by mklotz, May 19, 2016 09:37 AM
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  15. Thumbs up Extension Cable Reel Making - DIY Video

    Started by RCTURKA, Feb 7, 2021 09:20 PM
    cable reel, extension cable, extension cable reel, extension cord
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    Feb 16, 2021, 05:10 PM Go to last post
  16. Moved: Extending the range of calipers

    Started by mklotz, Apr 11, 2019 11:45 AM
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  17. Extending hydraulic jack stroke - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 23, 2022 02:47 PM
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