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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. Ask any questions about building homemade tools in here. Ask for plans, details on tool design and construction, information on sourcing parts and materials, or anything else.

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  2. Post your tool tips and tricks in here. The best tips are awarded a $100 prize. Videos and images of your tool tips are nice, but not necessary.

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  1. 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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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 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. Forging a 1kg (2.5 lbs) Cross Peen Hammer

    Started by Garage workshop, Nov 3, 2015 11:36 AM
    blacksmith, forged hammer, hammer, homemade
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    Nov 5, 2015, 01:51 AM Go to last post
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    • Views: 2,655
    Nov 8, 2015, 04:47 PM Go to last post
  2. Making a marking knife

    Started by Garage workshop, Jul 26, 2015 02:35 PM
    homemade lathe, jigsaw blade, marking knife, wood turning, woodworking
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,148
    Jul 27, 2015, 02:10 PM Go to last post
  3. Making a marking gauge

    Started by Garage workshop, Jul 26, 2015 02:38 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Jul 27, 2015, 02:12 PM Go to last post
  4. Moved: Making a large axe

    Started by Garage workshop, Aug 6, 2015 04:01 AM
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  5. Making a large anvil

    Started by Garage workshop, Jul 17, 2015 01:49 AM
    anvilmaking, blacksmithing, diy anvil, homemade anvil, large anvil
    • Replies: 6
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    Jul 30, 2015, 01:36 AM Go to last post
  6. Making a metal scribe

    Started by Garage workshop, Aug 9, 2015 03:55 PM
    layout, metal scribe, scribe
    • Replies: 5
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    Aug 17, 2015, 04:21 AM Go to last post
  7. Moved: Making a scroll saw

    Started by Garage workshop, Sep 10, 2015 01:19 PM
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  8. Making a compass

    Started by Garage workshop, Aug 2, 2015 01:50 PM
    dividers, filing, making a compass, pair of dividers, shaping
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    Aug 3, 2015, 03:07 PM Go to last post
  9. Moved: Making a Fret Saw

    Started by Garage workshop, Nov 3, 2015 11:38 AM
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  10. Smart bender DIY !! Making a pipe bender

    Started by GARAGE SECTION, Aug 10, 2021 07:32 AM
    diy pipe bender, homemade pipe bender, how to make pipe bender, pipe bender, steel pipe bender
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,302
    Aug 11, 2021, 05:47 AM Go to last post
  11. Engine Hoist storage squeeze

    Started by garage nut, Mar 9, 2019 08:34 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    Mar 10, 2019, 11:16 AM Go to last post
  12. Wall thickness gauge to cut plumbing pipe

    Started by garage nut, Jan 9, 2021 10:28 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,096
    Jan 11, 2021, 03:22 AM Go to last post
  13. Quick solution for broken handle

    Started by garage nut, Jan 9, 2021 10:45 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,391
    Jan 11, 2021, 03:26 AM Go to last post
  14. Amp Meter and storage in a Jar

    Started by garage nut, Feb 16, 2019 08:04 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,360
    Feb 21, 2019, 06:19 AM Go to last post
  15. Socket holder

    Started by garage nut, Mar 16, 2019 01:10 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,868
    Mar 16, 2019, 05:37 AM Go to last post
  16. Tube socket

    Started by garage nut, Mar 16, 2019 01:42 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,167
    Mar 16, 2019, 05:34 AM Go to last post
  17. Moved: Plumbing pipe plier

    Started by garage nut, Jan 9, 2021 10:04 PM
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  18. SCR Enclosure

    Started by garage nut, Dec 30, 2020 09:06 PM
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    Jan 1, 2021, 11:29 PM Go to last post
  19. Moved: Replacing broken irrigation sprayer with glass drill

    Started by garage nut, Jan 20, 2021 09:26 AM
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