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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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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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  1. Moved: M shape bridge for wood feeding on the table saw

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Jun 28, 2015 02:50 PM
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  2. R8 pin locator

    Started by rgsparber, Jun 22, 2015 07:35 AM
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  3. Simple beam compass

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Jun 28, 2015 03:47 PM
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  4. Moved: saw homemade

    Started by ederangelo, Jun 27, 2015 02:33 PM
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  5. Moved: Cylinder Square

    Started by rossbotics, Jun 28, 2015 09:08 AM
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  6. Moved: Small Machinist Jack

    Started by Paul Jones, Jun 27, 2015 09:39 AM
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  7. Locking Tool tappet of valve.

    Started by Hotz, Jun 25, 2015 07:54 PM
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  8. Installer seals Valves

    Started by Hotz, Jun 25, 2015 06:24 PM
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  9. Vernier Tool Box and Custom Swivel Hinge

    Started by Catfish, Jun 25, 2015 12:54 PM
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  10. Moved: Homebrew CNC Engraver

    Started by kd8wdave, Jun 21, 2015 06:24 PM
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  11. Moved: SCR Motor Speed Control made from salvaged parts

    Started by Paul Jones, Jun 25, 2015 09:13 AM
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  12. Moved: Mini Lathe Cross Slide DRO

    Started by DaveInPA, Jun 22, 2015 08:52 AM
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  13. How to upload photos...

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  14. Moved: Least favorite shop visitor comment?

    Started by kbalch, Jun 22, 2015 03:33 PM
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  15. Table Saw and Jointer Dolly

    Started by Paul Jones, Jun 21, 2015 07:33 PM
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  16. Measuring an End Mill's Effective Diameter

    Started by rgsparber, Jun 21, 2015 07:05 PM
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  17. Moved: CNC 3 axis mill question is this the right place to ask?

    Started by Bill Dancliff, May 28, 2015 09:29 AM
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  18. Red face Front hub remover hydraulic

    Started by ederangelo, Jun 16, 2015 08:39 AM
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  19. Small Hole Deburring Tools

    Started by Paul Jones, Jun 18, 2015 08:24 AM
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  20. Moved: My Homemade 18" Band saw

    Started by mr95gst, Jun 12, 2015 02:02 PM
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