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

    Started by Jon, Jul 29, 2017 02:49 PM
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  2. 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: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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  1. Making Tight Bends with Heavy Gage Wire

    Started by rgsparber, Feb 11, 2020 07:29 AM
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    Feb 21, 2020, 07:42 AM Go to last post
  2. Moved: Hard Rubber Jaw Liners for a Bench Vise

    Started by rgsparber, Feb 19, 2020 05:57 AM
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  3. Using That Hard To Reach Corner Cabinet Space

    Started by rgsparber, Dec 17, 2019 03:11 PM
    kitchen storage
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,562
    Dec 17, 2019, 11:55 PM Go to last post
  4. Moved: Bench Vise Jaw Jack

    Started by rgsparber, Feb 19, 2020 06:44 AM
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    Feb 10, 2020, 02:11 PM Go to last post
  5. Moved: A Variable Height V Block

    Started by rgsparber, Jan 2, 2020 04:45 PM
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  6. More of an Attitude than a Custom Tool

    Started by rgsparber, Jun 18, 2017 05:31 PM
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    labeling
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    Jun 24, 2017, 11:16 PM Go to last post
  7. Don't Measure!

    Started by rgsparber, Jun 18, 2017 06:11 PM
    custom ruler, drill guide
    • Replies: 4
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    Jun 21, 2017, 07:19 AM Go to last post
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,911
    Jul 27, 2017, 05:47 AM Go to last post
  8. Making Custom Screwdrivers

    Started by rgsparber, Dec 4, 2019 06:49 PM
    screwdriver
    • Replies: 6
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    Dec 14, 2019, 04:58 PM Go to last post
  9. Another Diamond Toolholder Adapter

    Started by rgsparber, Jul 20, 2017 02:02 PM
    diamond toolholder, lathe, quick change tool holder
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,596
    Jul 27, 2017, 05:44 AM Go to last post
  10. A Diagnostic Tool for Arduino Software

    Started by rgsparber, Jun 20, 2017 08:40 AM
    arduino, debugging, software
    • Replies: 5
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    Jun 28, 2017, 07:07 AM Go to last post
  11. Faking A Trapezoidal Left Hand 16 X 2 Nut

    Started by rgsparber, Jun 6, 2017 04:49 PM
    • Replies: 9
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    Jun 14, 2017, 06:06 AM Go to last post
  12. End Knurling

    Started by rgsparber, Jun 6, 2017 05:31 PM
    lathe technique
    • Replies: 4
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    Jun 14, 2017, 06:04 AM Go to last post
  13. Lathe Cutter Height Gage

    Started by rgsparber, May 24, 2017 12:46 PM
    height gage, lathe
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    May 31, 2017, 05:59 AM Go to last post
  14. Moved: A Centerless Filing Button

    Started by rgsparber, Feb 13, 2020 12:27 PM
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  15. Repairing The Wheel Axle On a KitchenAide Top Rack

    Started by rgsparber, Jan 23, 2020 09:20 AM
    dishwasher repair, lathe
    • Replies: 3
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    Feb 1, 2020, 01:12 PM Go to last post
  16. Low-Cost Drawer “Kit” By the Foot

    Started by rgsparber, Nov 26, 2019 09:11 AM
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    Dec 3, 2019, 07:00 AM Go to last post
  17. Making Custom Washers and Spacers

    Started by rgsparber, Feb 9, 2020 07:59 AM
    belt sander fixture, washers
    • Replies: 2
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    Feb 9, 2020, 09:09 PM Go to last post
  18. Kitchen Cutting Board Storage

    Started by rgsparber, Dec 13, 2019 09:03 AM
    kitchen, tool storage
    • Replies: 1
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    Dec 13, 2019, 01:14 PM Go to last post



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