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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. Ask any questions about building homemade tools in here. Ask for plans, details on tool design and construction, information on sourcing parts and materials, or anything else.

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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

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

    Started by Jon, Jul 29, 2017 02:49 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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  1. Mini lathe - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 15, 2023 03:26 PM
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  2. Handled fuller - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 16, 2023 03:58 PM
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  3. CNC plasma table - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 16, 2023 03:58 PM
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  4. Gear hobbing machine - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 16, 2023 03:58 PM
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  5. English wheel - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 16, 2023 03:59 PM
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    Jun 16, 2023, 03:59 PM Go to last post
  6. Moved: shop tour

    Started by celsoari, Jun 18, 2023 01:48 PM
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  7. Moved: Building Outdoor Playground for my kids - Part 1

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Jun 18, 2023 03:34 PM
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  8. Moved: Homemade Locomotive Gas Burner

    Started by Mr. Factotum's Workshop, Jun 19, 2023 03:05 AM
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  9. CNC router - videos

    Started by Jon, Jun 20, 2023 04:16 PM
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  10. Half nut for homemade lathe - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 20, 2023 04:18 PM
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  11. Engraving chisel - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 20, 2023 04:19 PM
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  12. Forged scythe anvil - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 20, 2023 04:20 PM
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  13. Ratchet wrench - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 21, 2023 03:22 PM
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  14. Lathe carriage lock made with 3D scanner - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 13, 2023 03:12 PM
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  15. Pocket hole jig - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 14, 2023 04:24 PM
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  16. Oscillating spindle sander - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 14, 2023 04:24 PM
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  17. Rack and pinion gear for homemade lathe - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 14, 2023 04:25 PM
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  18. Tooling ball - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 14, 2023 04:26 PM
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  19. Moved: What do flared holes do?

    Started by Occasional machinist, Jun 15, 2023 03:04 PM
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  20. Bowl swage block - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 15, 2023 03:25 PM
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