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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 $250 monthly prize. Tool tips and tricks should go in the Tool Tips and Tricks subforum.

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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Month - $250 monthly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 15, 2024 07:21 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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  1. A Small(Mini?) Lathe that I built

    Started by Foxtrot_, Feb 24, 2019 10:56 PM
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    Mar 10, 2019, 11:41 AM Go to last post
  2. Moved: Yet Another Wrench for a Dremel

    Started by rgsparber, Mar 9, 2019 07:14 AM
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  3. Engine Hoist storage squeeze

    Started by garage nut, Mar 9, 2019 08:34 AM
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    Mar 10, 2019, 11:16 AM Go to last post
  4. Moved: Simple Harbor Freight BAUER BandSaw Stand

    Started by Average Alex, Mar 9, 2019 08:57 AM
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    Mar 10, 2019, 11:07 AM Go to last post
  5. Made my first Fireplace shovel...

    Started by Yamez-IMF, Mar 9, 2019 12:43 PM
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    Mar 10, 2019, 11:01 AM Go to last post
  6. Cyclone Dust Collector - Homemade - DIY

    Started by RCTURKA, Mar 9, 2019 04:33 PM
    cyclone, dust collection, dust collector, dust separator
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    Mar 10, 2019, 10:46 AM Go to last post
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    • Views: 1,304
    Mar 10, 2019, 10:40 AM Go to last post
  7. Spring Loaded Door Buck (door stand)

    Started by HENRY!, Mar 10, 2019 08:55 AM
    door, doorbuck, doorstand, woodworking
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    Mar 10, 2019, 10:29 AM Go to last post
  8. Moved: DIY high speed sensitive drill press.

    Started by tonyfoale, Mar 6, 2019 02:45 AM
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  9. Moved: No twist Dremel collet wrench

    Started by mklotz, Mar 4, 2019 09:14 AM
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  10. DIY Static / Dynamic Water Pressure Gauge

    Started by tsbrownie, Mar 6, 2019 08:31 PM
    diy, gauge, water pressure
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    Mar 9, 2019, 01:28 AM Go to last post
  11. Moved: OO Blocks For a Bandsaw

    Started by rgsparber, Mar 3, 2019 06:27 PM
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  12. Another Drum Sander that I made

    Started by Foxtrot_, Mar 8, 2019 11:27 PM
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    Mar 9, 2019, 12:26 AM Go to last post
  13. Sander of homemade band. How to do.

    Started by Bricoleando, Mar 7, 2019 12:55 PM
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    Mar 8, 2019, 10:44 AM Go to last post
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    Mar 8, 2019, 08:36 AM Go to last post
  14. Moved: Turning Non-precision Eccentrics in a 3 Jaw Chuck

    Started by rgsparber, Mar 7, 2019 07:10 AM
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  15. Small Lathe Tailstock Camlock

    Started by rossbotics, Mar 4, 2019 11:12 AM
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    Mar 7, 2019, 05:29 PM Go to last post
  16. Here's a Revolving Table Fan I made

    Started by Foxtrot_, Mar 7, 2019 05:06 AM
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    Mar 7, 2019, 05:25 PM Go to last post



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