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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: Milling Machine Handles

    Started by rossbotics, Jul 9, 2018 01:33 AM
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  2. Utility trailer to flatbed trailer insert

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  3. Moved: Stake anvil from pickaxe

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  4. Pinion shaft bearing install tool

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  5. Moved: T-handle for Allen wrenches

    Started by mklotz, Jul 4, 2018 03:27 PM
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  6. Moved: Engine Stand & Run Stand

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  7. My SS Side Turn Clam

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  8. Moved: AXA QC Tool Post Cross Drilling/Milling Attachment

    Started by old_toolmaker, Jul 5, 2018 01:32 PM
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  9. mystery device

    Started by Stevohdee, Jul 3, 2018 05:29 AM
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  10. Moved: Rear Splash Guard for Myford Lathe

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  11. Moved: Portable work station for ship modeling.

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  12. Moved: Small parts clamping fixtures

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  13. Moved: Nail box with hidden compartment

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  14. Moved: Sawzall Sanding Blade

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  15. Moved: Spring-Winding Arbor Size Calculator

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  16. Where to store those Oxy Acetylene bottle caps

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  17. Moved: 2 piece milling vice

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  18. Moved: Breaking News - mklotz wins 100-Time Best Discussion award

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  19. Congratulations new Best Discussion award winners

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