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

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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  3. 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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  1. Bass Drum Dust Collection Cyclone

    Started by Nunley, Aug 20, 2013 07:43 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    Aug 20, 2013, 11:09 AM Go to last post
  2. clamp stud adaptors

    Started by naughtyboy, Aug 19, 2013 01:19 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Aug 20, 2013, 11:07 AM Go to last post
  3. Laser Printing to Powder Coated Plate

    Started by rgsparber, Aug 19, 2013 08:06 AM
    label making, powder coating, printing on metal
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,590
    Aug 19, 2013, 09:26 AM Go to last post
  4. Engine- Motor jack

    Started by 1951sms, Aug 17, 2013 08:35 AM
    • Replies: 4
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    Aug 19, 2013, 09:22 AM Go to last post
  5. tap holder for lathe

    Started by naughtyboy, Aug 18, 2013 06:24 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    Aug 19, 2013, 09:17 AM Go to last post
  6. drill bit holder/organizer

    Started by naughtyboy, Aug 17, 2013 09:29 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    Aug 19, 2013, 09:15 AM Go to last post
  7. Chip Breaker for a Diamond Tool HoldersŪ

    Started by rgsparber, Aug 8, 2013 02:43 PM
    chip breaker, diamond tool holdersŪ, lathe
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    Aug 15, 2013, 03:03 PM Go to last post
  8. Violin Fiddle Bridge Fitting Fixture

    Started by Nunley, Aug 14, 2013 01:23 PM
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    Aug 15, 2013, 02:48 PM Go to last post
  9. Press

    Started by riaanras, Aug 15, 2013 03:36 AM
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    Aug 15, 2013, 08:00 AM Go to last post
  10. Dril

    Started by riaanras, Aug 15, 2013 03:27 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    Aug 15, 2013, 07:58 AM Go to last post
  11. tube holding jig

    Started by naughtyboy, Aug 11, 2013 10:47 AM
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    Aug 12, 2013, 08:27 AM Go to last post
  12. bike frame jig

    Started by naughtyboy, Aug 10, 2013 10:09 AM
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    Aug 12, 2013, 08:25 AM Go to last post
  13. iPod Touch(r) holder for photography

    Started by rgsparber, Aug 5, 2013 03:06 PM
    expanded pvc, mill, smart phone
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    Aug 6, 2013, 11:43 AM Go to last post
  14. Made a heavy G clamp

    Started by Ed, Aug 4, 2013 03:53 AM
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    Aug 5, 2013, 11:15 AM Go to last post
  15. Stepped Fingers for Harbor Freight 3 in1 Brake

    Started by astroracer, Aug 4, 2013 04:33 PM
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    Aug 5, 2013, 11:14 AM Go to last post
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    • Views: 3,250
    Aug 5, 2013, 11:12 AM Go to last post
  16. A "security" compression spring die

    Started by Okapi, Aug 4, 2013 05:24 PM
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    Aug 5, 2013, 11:10 AM Go to last post
  17. TIG Torch Holder

    Started by Workshopshed, Jul 28, 2013 03:10 AM
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    Jul 29, 2013, 08:47 AM Go to last post
  18. bike jig bushes

    Started by naughtyboy, Jul 27, 2013 08:35 AM
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    Jul 29, 2013, 08:45 AM Go to last post
  19. mini to small spot welder

    Started by romac, Feb 14, 2013 06:19 PM
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    Jul 28, 2013, 12:51 AM Go to last post



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