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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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  6. Making a DA sized tool holder

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  7. Mini metal CNC lathe - video

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  8. Universal dowel jig - video

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  9. Wooden fractal vise - video

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  10. 7 simple table saw jigs - video

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  11. Clamp from scissor jack - video

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  14. Tool post nut - video

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  15. Large balanced arm camera mount - videos

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  16. Drill guide - video

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  17. Lathe collet chuck - video

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