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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 $250 monthly prize. Tool tips and tricks should go in the Tool Tips and Tricks subforum.

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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Month - $250 monthly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 15, 2024 07:21 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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    Feb 26, 2020, 12:29 PM Go to last post
  1. Powered Hacksaw

    Started by Brexit Boy, Sep 17, 2019 07:17 AM
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    Oct 7, 2019, 09:29 AM Go to last post
  2. Homemade Tail stock for lathe

    Started by Es Welding, Oct 7, 2019 06:10 AM
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    Oct 7, 2019, 09:26 AM Go to last post
  3. HOW TO CONNECT A XY TABLE TO YOUR DRILL

    Started by mariost, Oct 6, 2019 03:56 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    Oct 6, 2019, 11:43 AM Go to last post
  4. Tool for drill pipe and tube shape

    Started by Kwandotechnic, Oct 6, 2019 05:57 AM
    hand drill
    • Replies: 1
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    Oct 6, 2019, 10:54 AM Go to last post
  5. Moved: Home Made Powered Lathe Slotter

    Started by Me2, Sep 28, 2019 07:07 PM
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  6. Moved: QCTP

    Started by celsoari, Sep 27, 2019 01:31 PM
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  7. wood stove log grate

    Started by Frank S, Oct 3, 2019 12:15 PM
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    Oct 5, 2019, 05:49 PM Go to last post
  8. Wood Stove - Firewood Rack Design & Build

    Started by Zengineer, Oct 5, 2019 01:59 PM
    design, fabrication, firewood, heating, welding
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    Oct 5, 2019, 03:16 PM Go to last post
  9. DIY Rotating Tools Stand using A MINI BIKE WHEEL

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Oct 5, 2019 02:36 AM
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    Oct 5, 2019, 02:05 PM Go to last post
  10. Moved: Making Stainless Pipe Bender part 2

    Started by Let'sLearnSomething, Sep 26, 2019 04:00 AM
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  11. Simple indexing fixture Part 2

    Started by ttmrj, Oct 5, 2019 06:41 AM
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    Oct 5, 2019, 06:41 AM Go to last post
  12. Simple indexing build part 1

    Started by ttmrj, Oct 5, 2019 06:38 AM
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    Oct 5, 2019, 06:38 AM Go to last post
  13. Tig welder cart

    Started by bobs409, Oct 4, 2019 06:32 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Oct 4, 2019, 08:12 PM Go to last post
  14. Moved: Diy Ultimate Track Saw Guide With Perfect Guide Rail

    Started by Didpoolhall, Oct 4, 2019 01:47 PM
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  15. Tool for 90 degree welding

    Started by Kwandotechnic, Oct 4, 2019 07:40 AM
    welding clamps;
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    Oct 4, 2019, 03:48 PM Go to last post
  16. Making a New Burner for the Furnace

    Started by SculptyWorks, Sep 29, 2019 09:12 PM
    burner, forge, forge burner, furnace, propane
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    Oct 4, 2019, 10:48 AM Go to last post
  17. Cool Quick Change Tool Post Indicator Mount

    Started by Catfish, Oct 2, 2019 09:37 PM
    dial indicator holder, qctp dial indicator mount, qctp tool post
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    Oct 3, 2019, 01:32 PM Go to last post
  18. Congratulations new Best Discussion award winner

    Started by Jon, Oct 2, 2019 10:35 AM
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    Oct 2, 2019, 10:35 AM Go to last post
  19. DIY Simple water pump from Refrigerator Compressor

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Sep 30, 2019 12:33 PM
    refrigerator compressor
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    Oct 2, 2019, 10:05 AM Go to last post
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