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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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    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

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  1. dust collection

    Started by bubbas55, Apr 22, 2015 05:59 AM
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  2. Moved: Knob for Lathe Tailstock Clamping Lever

    Started by Paul Jones, Apr 29, 2015 06:00 AM
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  3. Drill operated motor pull cord device

    Started by Jim Ciampi, Apr 29, 2015 01:04 PM
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  4. garage tools

    Started by nortin, Apr 26, 2015 05:18 PM
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  5. Band Saw Threaded Holes for Hold Downs.

    Started by Captainleeward, Apr 27, 2015 01:38 PM
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  6. Band Saw Vertical Vise.

    Started by Captainleeward, Apr 27, 2015 01:47 PM
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  7. Band Saw Jaw Extensions.

    Started by Captainleeward, Apr 27, 2015 01:44 PM
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  8. Swing Up Threading Tool

    Started by Cruizer67, Apr 23, 2015 02:16 PM
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  9. Band Saw Cake Pan Mod

    Started by Captainleeward, Apr 27, 2015 01:41 PM
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  10. Band Saw Shelf Mod

    Started by Captainleeward, Apr 27, 2015 01:36 PM
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  11. Machinist Level Access Cover Removal

    Started by Paul Jones, Apr 26, 2015 09:31 PM
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  12. Machinist Level Adjustment Wrenches

    Started by Paul Jones, Apr 25, 2015 07:05 PM
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  13. Plasma Cutter Cart Mod

    Started by Captainleeward, Apr 21, 2015 06:03 PM
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  14. Red face threaded pulley removal tool

    Started by AMG warkshop, Apr 17, 2015 07:36 PM
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  15. Moved: Plastic Injection Molding Machine

    Started by scorch, Apr 19, 2015 12:27 AM
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  16. Dust Collector for entire garage

    Started by WCRiot, Nov 15, 2012 11:25 AM
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  17. Copper Soft Jaws for Bench Vise

    Started by Paul Jones, Apr 22, 2015 08:37 AM
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  18. Welding cart hook

    Started by Captainleeward, Apr 22, 2015 12:36 PM
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  19. More post dollies

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