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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. Hammering bar for stuck engine tool

    Started by Frank S, Jun 15, 2016 04:39 PM
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  4. Homemade Hydraulic Tandem Press brake

    Started by atlantis0, Apr 4, 2014 12:44 PM
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  5. Half and half engine air compressor

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  6. Flower garden weeding tool

    Started by lazarus, Jun 12, 2016 05:57 PM
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  7. Larger capacity quench tank and strainer

    Started by GBrackett, Jun 12, 2016 03:59 AM
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  8. Moved: Homemade tools made with Harbor Freight tools

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  9. T Handle Nut Driver 1/2 inch.

    Started by Captainleeward, Jun 11, 2016 01:28 PM
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  10. Moved: Rapid Exchange Multi Tool Drill Press Table

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  11. Drill press table clamps from scrap!

    Started by EclecticNeophyte, Apr 26, 2013 01:46 PM
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  12. DIY CNC Router from old printer/scanner parts

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  15. Tool post grinder "off lathe use bench"

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  17. Picture Frame Jig

    Started by Captainleeward, Jun 10, 2016 02:34 PM
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