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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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  4. Lightbulb Space Heater Conversion!!!!!

    Started by hugh hmch, Mar 18, 2015 01:51 AM
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  5. Woodwork clamping blocks

    Started by knoba, Apr 8, 2015 10:51 PM
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  6. Sausage handle Router jig

    Started by knoba, Apr 8, 2015 10:54 PM
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  7. V Blocks

    Started by knoba, Apr 8, 2015 10:56 PM
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  8. Ball turning fixture for lathe

    Started by knoba, Apr 8, 2015 10:57 PM
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  9. Bench vacuum nozzle box

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Apr 9, 2015 07:53 AM
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  10. 4mm female hex to 1/4" male hex screwdriver bit

    Started by knoba, Apr 9, 2015 09:07 PM
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  11. dust collection

    Started by bubbas55, Apr 22, 2015 05:59 AM
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  12. Welding cart hook

    Started by Captainleeward, Apr 22, 2015 12:36 PM
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  13. Dowel drilling jig

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  14. New Handle for Miter saw mod.

    Started by Captainleeward, Feb 21, 2015 10:03 AM
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  15. Cut off Metal Storage Locker.

    Started by Captainleeward, Feb 21, 2015 10:06 AM
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  16. Band Saw Shelf Mod

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  17. Band Saw Cake Pan Mod

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  18. 45° Miter shooting board

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