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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. Ask any questions about building homemade tools in here. Ask for plans, details on tool design and construction, information on sourcing parts and materials, or anything else.

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  2. Post your tool tips and tricks in here. The best tips are awarded a $100 prize. Videos and images of your tool tips are nice, but not necessary.

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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 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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  3. 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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  1. Transfer Screws fast and easy to make

    Started by jjr2001, Nov 1, 2016 09:14 PM
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    Nov 5, 2016, 05:18 PM Go to last post
  2. Saw table fence.

    Started by Tuomas, Nov 3, 2016 05:43 AM
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    Nov 5, 2016, 05:15 PM Go to last post
  3. Tailstock die holder

    Started by mattthemuppet, Nov 1, 2016 07:36 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    Nov 5, 2016, 05:13 PM Go to last post
  4. Pipe bending firebox for fence posts

    Started by Imabass, Nov 2, 2016 09:05 AM
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    Nov 5, 2016, 05:06 PM Go to last post
  5. Portable Magnetic Tool Light Cordless

    Started by jjr2001, Nov 1, 2016 09:21 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Nov 5, 2016, 05:04 PM Go to last post
  6. Clamping bench dog

    Started by morsa, Nov 1, 2016 01:24 PM
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    Nov 5, 2016, 05:00 PM Go to last post
  7. CNC Folding Portable Wheel cart L@@K 6

    Started by Captainleeward, Nov 2, 2016 03:23 PM
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    Nov 5, 2016, 02:15 PM Go to last post
  8. Benchtop bench and Moxon vise

    Started by morsa, Oct 28, 2016 01:02 PM
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    Nov 5, 2016, 11:22 AM Go to last post
  9. Moved: Homemade “wonder pup”

    Started by morsa, Nov 2, 2016 11:44 AM
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  10. Debugging a Punch Press Controller

    Started by rgsparber, Oct 20, 2016 01:54 PM
    excel, ladder logic, relay logic, simulator
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    PJs
    Nov 4, 2016, 10:51 AM Go to last post
  11. Tig welding cart mobility improvement.

    Started by Tuomas, Nov 1, 2016 12:12 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Nov 4, 2016, 06:38 AM Go to last post
  12. Table saw with inverted jigsaw.

    Started by Tuomas, Oct 22, 2016 01:07 PM
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    Nov 4, 2016, 01:12 AM Go to last post
  13. Depth Rods Go No-Go Gages

    Started by jjr2001, Oct 31, 2016 06:27 PM
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    Nov 3, 2016, 07:40 AM Go to last post
  14. Bench dogs for benchtop bench

    Started by morsa, Oct 31, 2016 12:37 PM
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    Nov 3, 2016, 07:38 AM Go to last post
  15. animal drawn planting machine

    Started by wanqare, Oct 28, 2016 03:33 PM
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    Nov 3, 2016, 07:35 AM Go to last post
  16. Small marking tool from a dental stimulator

    Started by Redwoods, Oct 28, 2016 11:18 PM
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    Nov 3, 2016, 07:31 AM Go to last post
  17. Dial indicator for table saw blade

    Started by Redwoods, Oct 28, 2016 11:27 PM
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    Nov 3, 2016, 07:08 AM Go to last post
  18. Made a 350mm Disc sander

    Started by Ed, Oct 29, 2016 12:08 AM
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    Nov 3, 2016, 07:05 AM Go to last post
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    Nov 3, 2016, 06:57 AM Go to last post
  19. Moved: Chuck jaw truing tool

    Started by olderdan, Aug 28, 2016 05:16 AM
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