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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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    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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  1. Moved: Lathe Boring Head

    Started by olderdan, Aug 21, 2016 09:47 AM
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  2. Moved: 3-1/4 inch dividing head

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  3. Swarf collector - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 22, 2023 03:21 PM
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  4. Leather wallets for woodwork rasps

    Started by knoba, Apr 6, 2015 09:09 PM
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  5. 3D printed router lift - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 15, 2022 02:49 PM
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  6. Moved: Hydraulic Pump + AC Compressor = Useful Unit

    Started by darus627, May 10, 2023 11:49 AM
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  7. Transformer mounting brackets

    Started by Frank S, Mar 1, 2022 10:21 PM
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  8. Accurate Hole Placement Only Where You Need It

    Started by rgsparber, Feb 27, 2019 07:01 AM
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  9. 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
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  10. Moved: A different take on work stops

    Started by mklotz, Jan 17, 2017 02:50 PM
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  11. Expanding dovetail mechanism - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 7, 2023 01:06 PM
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  12. LED Conversion

    Started by garage nut, Nov 24, 2018 06:26 AM
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  13. Magnetic hold down clamps - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 12, 2023 01:49 PM
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  14. Angle clamp made of iron scraps

    Started by Bricoleando, Nov 27, 2022 11:03 AM
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  15. RF-30 Gib Retainer Modification

    Started by rgsparber, Aug 30, 2015 12:41 PM
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  16. Vertical cordless drill storage.

    Started by mr_modify1, May 26, 2022 08:32 AM
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  17. Lathe tool storage in 5-gallon bucket - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 15, 2022 03:50 PM
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  18. QCTP Parting Blade Holder

    Started by Improvised DIY, Sep 5, 2022 05:59 AM
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