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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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  9. Adapting an Air Die grinder to the Lathe

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  10. Moved: Gun drill attachment (light duty)

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  11. Combination Square Storage Box

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