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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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    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

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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. Old DML drill.

    Started by bsmith, Jun 17, 2013 06:11 PM
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    Jun 18, 2013, 10:35 AM Go to last post
  2. Grinder

    Started by bsmith, Jun 17, 2013 06:26 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,963
    Jun 18, 2013, 10:37 AM Go to last post
  3. Opensource.. Customizable Ergonomic Spray-Gun 1.0

    Started by BAFALA, Jun 19, 2013 04:54 AM
    3d print, gun, spray, spraycan, spraygun
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,353
    Jun 19, 2013, 08:46 AM Go to last post
  4. allen kex extender

    Started by naughtyboy, Jun 21, 2013 09:05 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    Jun 21, 2013, 09:37 AM Go to last post
  5. chuck adaptor and tapping guide

    Started by naughtyboy, Jun 22, 2013 06:44 AM
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    Jun 24, 2013, 08:13 AM Go to last post
  6. rivnut tool and wire stripper

    Started by naughtyboy, May 30, 2013 08:47 AM
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    May 30, 2013, 11:16 AM Go to last post
  7. a simple work light

    Started by Workshopshed, Jun 10, 2013 06:17 AM
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    Jun 10, 2013, 12:17 PM Go to last post
  8. bike frame fab table

    Started by naughtyboy, May 31, 2013 09:28 AM
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    May 31, 2013, 10:32 AM Go to last post
  9. drilling algnment jig

    Started by naughtyboy, Jun 1, 2013 08:20 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    Jun 2, 2013, 02:15 PM Go to last post
  10. Floor Jack Extension

    Started by nortin, May 17, 2013 04:35 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    May 21, 2013, 02:17 PM Go to last post
  11. Helping Hand

    Started by nortin, May 17, 2013 04:53 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,740
    Jon
    May 17, 2013, 07:03 PM Go to last post
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    • Views: 1,006
    Jun 26, 2013, 11:35 AM Go to last post
  12. Lead Acid Battery Charger

    Started by Workshopshed, May 20, 2013 12:51 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    May 21, 2013, 02:32 PM Go to last post
  13. Two small stainless hammers

    Started by Ed, Jun 27, 2013 04:36 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Jun 28, 2013, 09:06 AM Go to last post
  14. Heavy welding table

    Started by Ed, Jun 27, 2013 05:18 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Jun 28, 2013, 09:11 AM Go to last post
  15. TIG Cooler

    Started by Ed, Jun 27, 2013 05:43 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Jun 28, 2013, 09:13 AM Go to last post
  16. metal marker and drill chuck holder

    Started by naughtyboy, Jun 16, 2013 09:24 AM
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    Jun 17, 2013, 12:41 PM Go to last post
  17. ford truck cab dolly

    Started by jniolon, Jun 29, 2013 09:40 AM
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    Jul 1, 2013, 09:21 AM Go to last post
  18. Wood Turning Tools

    Started by ColWA, Jun 29, 2013 08:50 PM
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    • Views: 6,176
    Jul 1, 2013, 09:27 AM Go to last post
  19. magnetic pick up

    Started by naughtyboy, May 24, 2013 06:42 AM
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    May 24, 2013, 09:26 AM Go to last post



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