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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 $250 monthly prize. Tool tips and tricks should go in the Tool Tips and Tricks subforum.

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    Started by Christophe Mineau, Jan 28, 2016 11:35 AM
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  2. Handy Home Made Sheet Metal Folder

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  12. Kerosene Transfer Pump

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  14. A small hole cutter for my Victor 2460 torch

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