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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: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 29, 2017 02:49 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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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. MAKING MINI DRILL PRESS WITH WOODEN BASE!!

    Started by orioncons36, Nov 12, 2023 09:15 AM
    drill, drill bit table, drill press accessories
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 516
    Nov 13, 2023, 03:33 AM Go to last post
  2. DIY PLYWOOD LIFTING/CARRYING TOOL!!

    Started by orioncons36, Aug 27, 2023 09:48 AM
    homemadetools, plywood handling, plywoodworking, tools
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,472
    Aug 29, 2023, 04:22 AM Go to last post
  3. MAKING CENTER FINDER & SMALL BRASS HAMMER!

    Started by orioncons36, Dec 3, 2023 03:05 PM
    center finder, center finder homemade, center finding pin
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 443
    Dec 4, 2023, 03:47 AM Go to last post
  4. ADJUSTABLE MINI ROLLERS FOR BENCH VISE!!

    Started by orioncons36, Oct 29, 2023 09:16 AM
    metalworking, roller stands, welding, welding jig
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 843
    Oct 30, 2023, 04:21 AM Go to last post
  5. HANDY VISE METAL BENDER!!!

    Started by orioncons36, Aug 13, 2023 10:26 AM
    bender, metal bender, metal bending
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,261
    Aug 14, 2023, 04:30 AM Go to last post
  6. Moved: CHECK OUT THIS ADJUSTABLE METAL BENDING TOOL!!

    Started by orioncons36, Dec 17, 2023 10:53 AM
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  7. MAKING BENCH VISE SOFT JAWS LINER!!

    Started by orioncons36, Jun 4, 2023 09:14 AM
    bench vise jaw liners, tools, vise
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 804
    Jun 6, 2023, 02:55 AM Go to last post
  8. WELDER THIRD HAND FOR BENCH VISE

    Started by orioncons36, Sep 24, 2023 09:52 AM
    tools hacks, welder arm, welding
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 911
    Sep 25, 2023, 06:11 AM Go to last post
  9. Moved: MAKING MAGNETIC MINI ROLLERS!!

    Started by orioncons36, Oct 8, 2023 10:04 AM
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  10. SIMPLE VISE METAL BENDER USING SOCKETS!!

    Started by orioncons36, Nov 20, 2023 07:37 PM
    bender, bender tube, metal bender
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,183
    Nov 27, 2023, 07:02 PM Go to last post
  11. DIY ADJUSTABLE STAND!!!

    Started by orioncons36, Jul 30, 2023 06:16 PM
    adjustable stands, homemade stand, stands, tools
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 687
    Jul 31, 2023, 05:31 AM Go to last post
  12. DRILL BIT SHARPENING JIG FOR GRINDER!!

    Started by orioncons36, Jul 30, 2023 06:18 PM
    drill bit sharpener, drill bit sharpening jig, sharpening jig
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,034
    Jul 31, 2023, 05:35 AM Go to last post
  13. MAKING A PIPE CLAMP!!

    Started by orioncons36, Dec 10, 2023 11:39 AM
    clamps, pipe, pipe welding
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 809
    Dec 11, 2023, 03:54 AM Go to last post
  14. MAKING FAB TABLE CLAMPS FROM CRAP METAL!!

    Started by orioncons36, Jun 25, 2023 11:31 AM
    clamps, diy clamps, welding, woodworking clamps
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,105
    Jun 26, 2023, 04:30 AM Go to last post
  15. HANDY CUTTING TORCH CIRCLE JIG!!

    Started by orioncons36, Jun 11, 2023 10:25 AM
    cutting, cutting torch guide, cutting torch guide tool
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,519
    Jun 12, 2023, 04:36 AM Go to last post
  16. MAKING MAGNETIC TORCH CUTTING JIG/GUIDE

    Started by orioncons36, Nov 27, 2023 07:06 PM
    cutting torch guide, cutting torch guide tool, oxyacetylene, torch work
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 886
    Nov 28, 2023, 04:10 AM Go to last post
  17. MAKING MINI CLAMP/PRESS!

    Started by orioncons36, Oct 22, 2023 05:07 PM
    clamps, metal clamp, wood clammp
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 874
    Oct 23, 2023, 07:58 PM Go to last post
  18. MAKING WELDING GROUND CLAMP WITH COPPER PIPE!!!

    Started by orioncons36, Aug 6, 2023 05:44 PM
    wedling, weld, welding ground
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 980
    Aug 7, 2023, 05:25 AM Go to last post
  19. My Old Jigs

    Started by oskar88, Dec 28, 2018 04:54 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,499
    Jan 4, 2019, 04:24 AM Go to last post
  20. breaker bar made with a garage sale ratchet

    Started by otp57, May 18, 2014 04:56 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    May 19, 2014, 07:57 AM Go to last post



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