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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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  2. Post your tool tips and tricks in here. The best tips are awarded a $100 prize. Videos and images of your tool tips are nice, but not necessary.

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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: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    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. Moved: BBQ Restoration

    Started by Workshopshed, Jul 26, 2013 09:55 AM
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  2. Cross Drilling Center Finder

    Started by rgsparber, Jul 25, 2013 05:04 PM
    center finder, drilling, layout, mill
    • Replies: 1
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    Jul 26, 2013, 08:26 AM Go to last post
  3. Manual Numerical Control Ball Turning Program

    Started by rgsparber, Jul 14, 2013 12:51 PM
    cnc, lathe, manual numerical control, software, ti-83 plus
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,251
    Jul 19, 2013, 08:19 AM Go to last post
  4. hammerhead anvil/ domestake holder

    Started by naughtyboy, Jul 18, 2013 03:23 AM
    • Replies: 2
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    Jul 18, 2013, 06:39 PM Go to last post
  5. rd stock clamp and v-belt installer

    Started by naughtyboy, Jul 16, 2013 04:42 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    Jul 16, 2013, 08:52 AM Go to last post
  6. small parts clamp plate

    Started by naughtyboy, Jul 14, 2013 08:24 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    Jul 15, 2013, 08:34 AM Go to last post
  7. Cool Shop Press.

    Started by aametalmaster, Feb 16, 2013 07:51 PM
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    Jul 11, 2013, 03:46 PM Go to last post
  8. light and magnifier

    Started by naughtyboy, Jul 11, 2013 06:23 AM
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    Jul 11, 2013, 08:41 AM Go to last post
  9. 3 bits

    Started by naughtyboy, Jul 9, 2013 03:43 AM
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    Jul 9, 2013, 08:37 AM Go to last post
  10. magnetic chip guard

    Started by naughtyboy, Jul 8, 2013 10:15 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    Jul 8, 2013, 10:41 AM Go to last post
  11. Powehammer

    Started by Geoff Keyes, Jul 4, 2013 02:58 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    Jul 6, 2013, 10:36 PM Go to last post
  12. Big Bench Vice out of scrap

    Started by Ed, Jun 27, 2013 05:03 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    Jul 4, 2013, 02:57 PM Go to last post
  13. cross stitch holder

    Started by naughtyboy, Jul 2, 2013 09:46 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    Jul 3, 2013, 08:24 AM Go to last post
  14. lathe light/magnifier

    Started by naughtyboy, Jul 2, 2013 09:37 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,455
    Jul 3, 2013, 08:23 AM Go to last post
  15. lathe coolant supply

    Started by naughtyboy, Jul 2, 2013 04:55 AM
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    Jul 2, 2013, 08:35 AM Go to last post
  16. 3 Wheel steadies & string steady

    Started by ColWA, Jun 29, 2013 09:25 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Jul 1, 2013, 09:31 AM Go to last post
  17. Wood Turning Tools

    Started by ColWA, Jun 29, 2013 08:50 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,183
    Jul 1, 2013, 09:27 AM Go to last post
  18. Vice softjaws

    Started by Workshopshed, Jun 29, 2013 10:05 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 992
    Jul 1, 2013, 09:24 AM Go to last post
  19. ford truck cab dolly

    Started by jniolon, Jun 29, 2013 09:40 AM
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    Jul 1, 2013, 09:21 AM Go to last post
  20. Set of wood carving chisels.

    Started by Ed, Jun 27, 2013 04:47 PM
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    Jun 28, 2013, 11:09 AM Go to last post



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