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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: 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

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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Moved: Chuck jaw truing tool

    Started by olderdan, Aug 28, 2016 05:16 AM
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    Nov 1, 2016, 02:19 PM Go to last post
  4. Wood Lathe tool holder

    Started by morsa, Oct 24, 2016 02:23 PM
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    PJs
    Nov 1, 2016, 02:18 PM Go to last post
  5. Light box / spray booth

    Started by morsa, Oct 25, 2016 01:43 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    Nov 1, 2016, 07:07 AM Go to last post
  6. Gantry Style CNC Router Part 5 L@@K

    Started by Captainleeward, Oct 26, 2016 02:04 PM
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    Oct 31, 2016, 09:11 PM Go to last post
  7. Moved: How to Remove Blind Bearings with a wet Paper Towel

    Started by bstanga, Mar 25, 2016 05:46 PM
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  8. 20 ft 15,000lb cap trailer

    Started by Frank S, Oct 25, 2016 12:46 AM
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    Oct 31, 2016, 07:18 PM Go to last post
  9. skid steer adapter mount for 1000 lb hammer

    Started by Frank S, Oct 25, 2016 03:02 AM
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    Oct 31, 2016, 12:06 AM Go to last post
  10. Router lift

    Started by logger6010, Oct 19, 2016 02:28 PM
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    Oct 30, 2016, 09:15 PM Go to last post
  11. Eular's Disk A Kinetic Energy Toy

    Started by bstanga, Oct 30, 2016 03:22 PM
    titanium, toy, turning
    • Replies: 1
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    Oct 30, 2016, 04:20 PM Go to last post
  12. Carver’s mallet (2)

    Started by morsa, Oct 26, 2016 11:59 AM
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    Oct 29, 2016, 04:12 AM Go to last post
  13. Lightbulb Foldable A-Fame level

    Started by tony_912, Oct 26, 2016 03:06 AM
    a-frame level, permaculture level, surveying level
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    Oct 29, 2016, 04:10 AM Go to last post
  14. 6 by 10 6000 lb trailer

    Started by Frank S, Oct 25, 2016 01:32 AM
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    Oct 29, 2016, 04:04 AM Go to last post
  15. Laser alignment tool

    Started by sohackitj, Oct 22, 2016 04:26 PM
    drill press accessories, laser aligner, milling machine, waterjet
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    Oct 29, 2016, 03:57 AM Go to last post
  16. DRILL PRESS THICKNESS SANDER (2)

    Started by morsa, Oct 20, 2016 05:33 PM
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    Oct 29, 2016, 02:37 AM Go to last post
  17. Small piece Lathe magnetic part "chuck"

    Started by jjr2001, Oct 25, 2016 11:27 PM
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    Oct 29, 2016, 02:32 AM Go to last post
  18. Maxi Pallet for Milling or CNC Router

    Started by jjr2001, Oct 22, 2016 05:39 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Oct 29, 2016, 02:29 AM Go to last post



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