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

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  1. Moved: "Dremelathe" diy woodworking station.

    Started by Tuomas, Sep 11, 2016 12:34 AM
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  2. MAGNETIC PIN

    Started by morsa, Sep 10, 2016 02:05 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,833
    Sep 16, 2016, 07:05 AM Go to last post
  3. DRILL PRESS TABLE

    Started by morsa, Sep 12, 2016 06:18 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    Sep 16, 2016, 07:02 AM Go to last post
  4. Depth micrometer caliper attachment

    Started by mattthemuppet, Sep 13, 2016 10:58 AM
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    Sep 16, 2016, 06:55 AM Go to last post
  5. Mini Mill Circuit Board Cooling

    Started by jjr2001, Sep 6, 2016 11:58 AM
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    Sep 16, 2016, 06:46 AM Go to last post
  6. Vise Stand

    Started by billster, Sep 4, 2016 02:41 PM
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    Sep 15, 2016, 09:21 PM Go to last post
  7. quick no machining lathe carbide insert tool holder

    Started by penca, Sep 12, 2016 10:15 PM
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    Sep 15, 2016, 09:38 AM Go to last post
  8. tire hammer

    Started by gerritjru, Sep 9, 2016 01:09 AM
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    Sep 15, 2016, 08:43 AM Go to last post
  9. Railroad track anvil.

    Started by Kevin New Mexico, Sep 11, 2016 08:47 PM
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    Sep 15, 2016, 05:19 AM Go to last post
  10. Mini Lathe Traveling Steady the easy way

    Started by jjr2001, Sep 9, 2016 04:40 PM
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    Sep 15, 2016, 05:00 AM Go to last post
  11. vice grip clamp rack

    Started by jniolon, Aug 30, 2016 01:52 PM
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    Sep 15, 2016, 02:58 AM Go to last post
  12. grinder rack

    Started by jniolon, Aug 30, 2016 02:18 PM
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    Sep 15, 2016, 02:50 AM Go to last post
  13. Solid fuel forge

    Started by rendoman, Sep 1, 2016 12:40 PM
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    Sep 14, 2016, 07:09 PM Go to last post
  14. Moved: Beefy bender

    Started by mklotz, Sep 6, 2016 08:31 AM
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  15. Square hole

    Started by Chipmaker, May 16, 2016 02:59 PM
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  16. Cool Stupid simple screw holder. (Lathe or bench vise)

    Started by Cascao, Sep 8, 2016 06:52 AM
    bv20, cut, holder, nut, screw
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    Sep 14, 2016, 08:06 AM Go to last post
  17. MAGNETIC PICK UP TOOL

    Started by morsa, Sep 8, 2016 11:37 AM
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    Sep 14, 2016, 08:01 AM Go to last post
  18. Mini Lathe System Cooling

    Started by jjr2001, Sep 6, 2016 11:54 AM
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    Sep 14, 2016, 07:57 AM Go to last post
  19. Mini Mill Holding Large Parts

    Started by jjr2001, Sep 6, 2016 12:01 PM
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    Sep 14, 2016, 07:53 AM Go to last post
  20. Base anchor for liner actuator.

    Started by Captainleeward, Sep 6, 2016 10:36 AM
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