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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. How i build my own drywall pannel lifter

    Started by Metalgeria, Dec 28, 2021 01:14 AM
    construction, drywall, drywall lifter, pannel lifter
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    Dec 28, 2021, 04:27 AM Go to last post
  2. Homemade Drywall Pannel Lifter mecanisme

    Started by Metalgeria, Dec 28, 2021 01:10 PM
    construction, drywall, drywall lifter, pannel lifter
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    • Views: 536
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    Dec 29, 2021, 06:23 PM Go to last post
  3. Digital tail stock with disengage feature.

    Started by mr_modify1, Dec 29, 2021 10:40 AM
    tailstock dro
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    Dec 30, 2021, 05:35 AM Go to last post
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    Dec 30, 2021, 05:55 AM Go to last post
  4. Homemade super strong pencil magnet.

    Started by mr_modify1, Dec 30, 2021 10:41 AM
    pencil magnet
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    Dec 31, 2021, 02:18 AM Go to last post
  5. Moved: Dovetail set box

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Dec 29, 2021 10:01 AM
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  6. Moved: Build A Folding Electric Bike From Scraps

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  7. Fitting coolant tank to 4x6 bandsaw

    Started by thehomeengineer, Dec 31, 2021 02:25 PM
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    Jan 2, 2022, 04:42 AM Go to last post
  8. Moved: Making dovetails with a lathe using a milling attachment

    Started by Metalgeria, Dec 28, 2021 12:47 AM
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  9. How to make a DIY Metal CNC Lathe

    Started by GBWM, Jan 2, 2022 10:43 AM
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    Jan 3, 2022, 03:51 AM Go to last post
  10. DIY STEEL RING MAKING JIG!!!

    Started by orioncons36, Jan 2, 2022 10:51 AM
    bender, diy bender, ring, ring roller bender
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    Jan 3, 2022, 03:55 AM Go to last post
  11. Press Brake + Bearing Press - My new Video is online

    Started by TROEHL, Jan 2, 2022 01:54 PM
    construction, engineering, metalworks, press brake, welding
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    Jan 3, 2022, 04:06 AM Go to last post
  12. Leaking Air Hose Reel Swivel Hub Repair

    Started by projectswithrich, Jan 4, 2022 10:26 AM
    air hose reel swivel hub
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    Jan 7, 2022, 02:07 AM Go to last post
  13. Manufacturing pulleys

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    aluminium pulleys, lathe work
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    Jan 4, 2022, 06:34 PM Go to last post
  14. Machinery moving rolling base - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 4, 2022 06:23 PM
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    Jan 4, 2022, 10:09 PM Go to last post
  15. Adjustable Tablet Stand

    Started by RCTURKA, Jan 5, 2022 04:30 AM
    ipad stand, stand, tablet stand
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    Jan 6, 2022, 04:16 AM Go to last post
  16. Table Saw Mini Crosscut Sled

    Started by Didpoolhall, Dec 20, 2021 03:51 PM
    cross cut sled, plywoodworking, table saw
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    Dec 28, 2021, 05:13 AM Go to last post
  17. Injection molder from log splitter - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 5, 2022 06:27 PM
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    Jan 6, 2022, 07:26 AM Go to last post
  18. Portable bandsaw table - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 5, 2022 06:28 PM
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    Jan 8, 2022, 05:11 AM Go to last post
  19. Harbor Freight tube roller modifications - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 5, 2022 06:28 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Jan 6, 2022, 09:50 AM Go to last post



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