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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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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Month - $250 monthly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 15, 2024 07:21 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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  1. Tool Post Dial Indicator Holder

    Started by Catfish, Dec 23, 2014 01:29 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    Dec 28, 2014, 04:08 PM Go to last post
  2. Machinist Layout Table

    Started by Captainleeward, Oct 25, 2014 04:05 PM
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    Dec 28, 2014, 04:06 PM Go to last post
  3. Submit your feedback for a free t-shirt!

    Started by kbalch, Sep 29, 2014 12:37 PM
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    • Views: 4,131
    Dec 26, 2014, 03:57 PM Go to last post
  4. Bench

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Dec 18, 2014 03:02 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,210
    Doc
    Dec 26, 2014, 02:36 PM Go to last post
  5. Moved: Homemade rifling tool for barrels

    Started by Clinton, Dec 8, 2014 08:57 AM
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  6. socket extentions with handles

    Started by sossol, Dec 22, 2014 11:58 PM
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    Dec 25, 2014, 06:36 AM Go to last post
  7. C-Clamp English Wheel

    Started by KustomsbyKent, Dec 20, 2014 06:30 AM
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    Dec 24, 2014, 04:13 PM Go to last post
  8. Homemade Cast Iron Anvil

    Started by Paul Jones, Dec 23, 2014 10:14 PM
    anvil, cast iron, casting, green sand molding
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    Dec 24, 2014, 03:18 PM Go to last post
  9. Watch and Clock Oiler

    Started by Paul Jones, Dec 23, 2014 05:43 PM
    clocks, oiler, oils & lubes, watches
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    Dec 24, 2014, 03:17 PM Go to last post
  10. R53 MINI Cooper S serpentine belt tensioner tool

    Started by sossol, Dec 22, 2014 12:07 AM
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    Dec 23, 2014, 08:43 PM Go to last post
  11. Lathe Carriage Stop Digital Indicator

    Started by MetalDesigner, Dec 18, 2014 09:12 PM
    • Replies: 11
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    Dec 23, 2014, 07:27 PM Go to last post
  12. Lightbulb Router table fence.

    Started by Powless Design, Dec 21, 2014 05:04 PM
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    Dec 22, 2014, 02:35 PM Go to last post
  13. Hammer handle

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Dec 18, 2014 02:17 PM
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    Dec 22, 2014, 02:06 PM Go to last post
  14. Vacuum nozzle - the small one

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Dec 11, 2014 12:27 PM
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    Dec 22, 2014, 07:33 AM Go to last post
  15. Luthier knives

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Dec 18, 2014 02:32 PM
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    Dec 21, 2014, 01:56 PM Go to last post
  16. Lining clamps for violin making

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Dec 18, 2014 09:24 PM
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    Dec 21, 2014, 08:31 AM Go to last post
  17. QCTP Bracket for Test Indicator Holder Arm

    Started by Paul Jones, Dec 18, 2014 08:58 AM
    dial test indicator, lathe, measurement, qctp
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    Dec 19, 2014, 10:44 AM Go to last post
  18. Tenon saw

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Dec 17, 2014 08:10 AM
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    Dec 18, 2014, 12:40 AM Go to last post
  19. Table saw sled

    Started by Christophe Mineau, Dec 17, 2014 09:35 AM
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    • Views: 2,987
    Dec 17, 2014, 07:44 PM Go to last post
  20. Thumbs up Congratulations captainleeward, #1 tool builder!

    Started by Jon, Dec 1, 2014 02:44 PM
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    Dec 17, 2014, 09:36 AM Go to last post



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