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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: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 29, 2017 02:49 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: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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  1. Micro metal lathe powered by cordless drill - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 8, 2024 06:17 PM
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  2. Laser engraver/cutter from old 3D printer.

    Started by tonyfoale, Nov 29, 2023 03:23 PM
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    • Replies: 10
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    Mar 9, 2024, 02:59 AM Go to last post
  3. Moved: Smart Plier Hack-Masterful Tip for DIY Success

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Mar 10, 2024 03:57 AM
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  4. Cutoff Tool Holder

    Started by hersch_tool, Mar 8, 2024 03:03 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Mar 10, 2024, 04:15 AM Go to last post
  5. From an old spark plug to a glass cutting tool

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Mar 9, 2024 05:39 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    Mar 10, 2024, 04:20 AM Go to last post
  6. Angle grinder straight cutting guide

    Started by Classic Bodywork, Mar 10, 2024 12:30 PM
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    Mar 11, 2024, 05:08 AM Go to last post
  7. anvil accessory - cone mandrel

    Started by Philip Davies, Mar 11, 2024 12:11 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Mar 12, 2024, 05:06 AM Go to last post
  8. Slender bick for forging

    Started by Philip Davies, Mar 11, 2024 12:27 PM
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    Mar 12, 2024, 05:09 AM Go to last post
  9. Harbor Freight anvil modifications - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 12, 2024 04:35 PM
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  10. Moved: how to fix a broken plastic door handle for fiat ducato

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Mar 13, 2024 02:36 PM
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  11. Toe clamps - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 13, 2024 06:14 PM
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  12. Wide format angle grinder stand - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 13, 2024 06:15 PM
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  13. Lathe from trim router - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 13, 2024 06:15 PM
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  14. Small hand plane - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 13, 2024 06:16 PM
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  15. Tailstock die holder - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 13, 2024 06:20 PM
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  16. Cool DIY Giant Bench Block / Bench Anvil

    Started by Catfish, Mar 12, 2024 11:18 AM
    bench anvil, bench block, gunsmiting
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    Mar 13, 2024, 09:02 PM Go to last post
  17. Toe Clamps

    Started by Improvised DIY, Mar 13, 2024 04:38 AM
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    Mar 13, 2024, 09:08 PM Go to last post
  18. CNC spindle interface adaptation for laser head

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Mar 3, 2024 04:31 PM
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    Mar 14, 2024, 04:21 AM Go to last post
  19. Moved: Broaching without a broach.

    Started by tonyfoale, Mar 9, 2024 05:23 PM
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