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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

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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. Mini lathe - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 14, 2024 05:08 PM
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  2. Swingarm metal bender - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 14, 2024 05:10 PM
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  3. 3-point linkage - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 14, 2024 05:12 PM
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  4. Rotating bench vise - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 14, 2024 05:12 PM
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  5. Drill-powered belt sander - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 15, 2024 07:49 PM
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  6. Snowcat - videos

    Started by Jon, Oct 31, 2023 01:40 PM
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    Mar 15, 2024, 07:52 PM Go to last post
  7. Improving the Pro Lathe Gage centering device

    Started by Guy Marsden, Mar 15, 2024 07:27 AM
    lathe accessories, lathe alignment, lathe centering
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    Mar 16, 2024, 03:32 AM Go to last post
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  8. Lathe sand paper holder.

    Started by mr_modify1, Mar 15, 2024 05:38 PM
    lathe sandpaper holder
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    Mar 16, 2024, 03:41 AM Go to last post
  9. Lead Screw Nut

    Started by Improvised DIY, Mar 16, 2024 02:02 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    Mar 16, 2024, 03:46 AM Go to last post
  10. Planishing hammer - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 15, 2024 07:49 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 382
    Mar 16, 2024, 08:16 PM Go to last post
  11. Husky Cabinet Drawer Extender.

    Started by mr_modify1, Mar 16, 2024 10:36 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    Mar 17, 2024, 04:06 AM Go to last post
  12. Moved: Making 4 in 1 Bucket for Skid Steer Loader

    Started by darus627, Mar 16, 2024 01:02 PM
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  13. Jigsaw table - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 14, 2024 05:12 PM
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    Mar 17, 2024, 09:57 AM Go to last post
  14. HANDY HOMEMADE CLAMP FOR CARPENTERS

    Started by orioncons36, Mar 17, 2024 10:29 AM
    clamp, clamping jigs, clamps
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    Mar 18, 2024, 04:03 AM Go to last post
  15. Making cross table

    Started by Made in Garage, Mar 17, 2024 09:54 AM
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  16. Making a Bait Lcauncher + Test

    Started by Metalgeria, Mar 18, 2024 01:00 PM
    bait launcher, homemade
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    Mar 18, 2024, 01:00 PM Go to last post
  17. Shaper gear cutting attachment - videos

    Started by Jon, Mar 12, 2024 04:36 PM
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    Mar 18, 2024, 03:19 PM Go to last post
  18. DIY motorcycle wheel alignment tool

    Started by hotdog0627, Mar 3, 2024 06:23 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    Mar 18, 2024, 11:18 PM Go to last post



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