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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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  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: 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. Douglas shaper-eve blocks

    Started by ttmrj, Jun 21, 2019 05:19 AM
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  2. Double-wheel belt grinder - video

    Started by Jon, Nov 2, 2022 12:59 PM
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  3. Double-sided broach - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 29, 2023 03:38 PM
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    Dec 29, 2023, 08:58 PM Go to last post
  4. Moved: Double-ended pin vise accessory

    Started by mklotz, Feb 12, 2024 10:42 AM
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  5. Double sided thickness caliper

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Sep 13, 2014 07:02 AM
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  6. Double ratchet lathe chuck key

    Started by Mook, Dec 5, 2023 08:50 AM
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  7. Double piston hydraulic cylinder - video

    Started by Jon, May 17, 2024 03:44 PM
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  8. Double piston hydraulic cylinder - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 26, 2023 01:05 PM
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  9. Double metal vise for woodworking

    Started by connan, Dec 7, 2016 10:02 AM
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  10. Double metal Axe and other creations

    Started by ArmaBianca Creations, Feb 6, 2022 03:56 AM
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  11. Moved: double long hole saw

    Started by hardtail69, Dec 7, 2015 09:57 AM
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  12. Double hollow grind belt grinder - video

    Started by Jon, Nov 8, 2022 02:47 PM
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  13. Double Hole Pole Holder

    Started by Captainleeward, Feb 11, 2018 03:36 PM
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  14. Moved: Double extended 15/16 socket

    Started by Frank S, Sep 27, 2022 06:26 PM
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  15. Double ended toolpost DTI fixture - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 7, 2023 11:23 AM
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  16. Double ended insert turning tool - video

    Started by Jon, May 16, 2023 03:33 PM
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  17. Double ended chamfer tool - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 20, 2022 06:21 PM
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  18. Double Ended Box Wrenches: Which End is Up?

    Started by rgsparber, May 12, 2020 07:24 AM
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  19. Double dovetail hammer - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 1, 2022 12:54 PM
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    Jun 2, 2022, 06:23 AM Go to last post
  20. Moved: Double Disc Sander

    Started by Bellevue Woodshop, Apr 28, 2018 02:08 PM
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