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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

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  1. Moved: DIY Gantry Crane

    Started by BrianGreul, Jan 14, 2019 06:04 AM
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  3. HDD leather case

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  4. Moved: DIY Sheet Metal Brake

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  5. Moved: Painter’s Tape and a Homemade Dispenser

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  6. Moved: A very simple yet effective way to make anti backlash nuts.

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  7. Building a 6’ 30Ton press brake!

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  8. 10 drawers mobile sideboard

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Jan 14, 2019 12:18 AM
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  9. Thumbs up Digital Vernier Caliper Testing (0-150MM/6inch)

    Started by Lahis, Jan 13, 2019 07:30 PM
    calliper, digital caliper, micrometer, vernier
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  10. Moved: Cherry Ruller Case with Finger Joints.

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  11. Moved: Spindexer and machining morse taper sleeves.

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  12. Moved: Tilting Angle Table for the small machine.

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  13. Moved: Super Drill Chuck Key

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  14. Moved: JRW Sheet Metal Brake

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  15. Moved: An Accidental Hand Stamp Guide

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  16. Lets Make - A Cold Juice Press

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  18. Bead roller speed controller

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