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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. Hobo Heater

    Started by Ozzies55, Mar 5, 2015 06:17 PM
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    Started by MetalDesigner, Oct 25, 2014 05:02 AM
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  6. Dowel drilling jig

    Started by Workshopshed, Mar 2, 2015 05:23 AM
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  7. A Continuous Pin Support Fixture

    Started by rgsparber, Mar 1, 2015 08:03 PM
    lathe, metal working
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  8. Cheapskate LED Lamp

    Started by jrlandau, Feb 27, 2015 07:34 PM
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  9. Carbon Arc Torch

    Started by Nadogail, Feb 26, 2015 11:20 AM
    blacksmithing, welding
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  10. Furniture

    Started by Workshopshed, Mar 6, 2013 07:40 AM
    furniture, storage
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    Feb 27, 2015, 01:51 PM Go to last post
  11. Torque Angle Gauge

    Started by Oregonite, Feb 26, 2015 10:35 PM
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  12. base dial gauge for metal lathe

    Started by cphili, Mar 15, 2013 12:51 AM
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  13. Milk Tetra briks Drawer

    Started by MarcV3la, Feb 25, 2015 10:21 AM
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  14. Spark Deverter backdrop

    Started by Captainleeward, Feb 21, 2015 09:53 AM
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  15. 3 drawer tool holder.

    Started by Captainleeward, Feb 21, 2015 10:09 AM
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  16. Chuck Adapter Plate.

    Started by Captainleeward, Feb 21, 2015 09:58 AM
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  17. Table inclinable

    Started by cphili, Mar 15, 2013 04:27 PM
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  18. Homemade Harmonic Balancer installer

    Started by FixJeeps.com, Jan 19, 2015 08:59 PM
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    Feb 23, 2015, 11:57 PM Go to last post
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    Started by cadet, Feb 22, 2015 04:01 PM
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