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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: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

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  1. Wink Base for Planer Thicknesser

    Started by Como Fiz, Jun 2, 2016 07:39 AM
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    Jun 22, 2016, 03:04 AM Go to last post
  2. How Accurate is Your Lathe Speed

    Started by bstanga, Jun 16, 2016 08:00 PM
    lathe, machining, tachometer
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    Jun 19, 2016, 09:56 PM Go to last post
  3. Moved: Home Made Filing Machine or Die Filer

    Started by brianhw, Jun 16, 2016 02:49 PM
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  4. 8" Delta Bench Grinder Tables Mods

    Started by jjr2001, Jun 17, 2016 03:31 PM
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    Jun 19, 2016, 05:38 AM Go to last post
  5. Diamond Wheel Dresser

    Started by jjr2001, Jun 17, 2016 03:11 PM
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    Jun 19, 2016, 05:30 AM Go to last post
  6. Pop Rivet sheet metal box new

    Started by Captainleeward, Jun 10, 2016 02:29 PM
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    Jun 19, 2016, 05:00 AM Go to last post
  7. Angle Plate for the Mill

    Started by jjr2001, Jun 17, 2016 03:02 PM
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  8. HF 36 " brake- handle extensions.

    Started by Captainleeward, Jun 17, 2016 01:11 PM
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  9. Lathe Chuck Spyders or Spacers CNC and Mill cut

    Started by jjr2001, Jun 16, 2016 11:09 PM
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  10. beam lathe stand

    Started by penca, Jun 16, 2016 10:12 PM
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  11. Jig to mount chuck on mini lathe

    Started by mtwheatley, Jun 16, 2016 11:41 AM
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    Jun 18, 2016, 07:25 AM Go to last post
  12. Moved: Small beltsander/lathe attachment for rotary tool.

    Started by Tuomas, Jun 12, 2016 04:50 AM
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  13. Moved: Sheetmetal Brake full set plans & materias

    Started by kess, Feb 22, 2016 11:26 AM
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  14. Miniature milling table accessories

    Started by mklotz, Jun 13, 2016 01:42 PM
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    Jun 16, 2016, 09:35 AM Go to last post
  15. Homemade Tractor from Scratch w/ Scoop

    Started by redbug, Jun 10, 2016 11:18 AM
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    Jun 16, 2016, 05:27 AM Go to last post
  16. Large size adjustable transfer punch

    Started by mklotz, Jun 13, 2016 01:58 PM
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    Jun 16, 2016, 05:21 AM Go to last post
  17. Hammering bar for stuck engine tool

    Started by Frank S, Jun 15, 2016 04:39 PM
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  18. Drywall foot lift tool

    Started by Meridiantek, Jun 14, 2016 01:14 PM
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