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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. Under bench steel storage

    Started by pursang, Feb 8, 2014 04:45 PM
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  2. Adjustable support stands

    Started by pursang, Feb 8, 2014 05:05 PM
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  3. Parts/Supplies storage

    Started by pursang, Feb 8, 2014 05:37 PM
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  4. MPS gaz/Oxygen Tote

    Started by pursang, Feb 8, 2014 05:53 PM
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    Started by pursang, Feb 8, 2014 06:13 PM
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  6. Wooden tool blocks

    Started by pursang, Feb 8, 2014 06:24 PM
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  7. Soft jaws for bench vise

    Started by pursang, Feb 8, 2014 06:56 PM
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    Feb 10, 2014, 05:23 PM Go to last post
  8. Drillpress Accessories

    Started by pursang, Feb 9, 2014 03:03 PM
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  9. Angle grinder wrench

    Started by pursang, Feb 8, 2014 06:43 PM
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  10. High pressure air wand

    Started by pursang, Feb 9, 2014 03:18 PM
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  11. News print dispenser

    Started by pursang, Feb 9, 2014 04:01 PM
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  12. Bumper installation aid

    Started by pursang, Feb 9, 2014 04:17 PM
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  13. Leg vise

    Started by pursang, Feb 9, 2014 04:52 PM
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  14. Soft Jaws for Kurt Vise

    Started by Catfish, Feb 10, 2014 01:09 PM
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  15. Disc Brake Caliper tool

    Started by hemifan, Feb 9, 2014 03:33 PM
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  16. Vice Stand

    Started by cbdave, Feb 10, 2014 03:23 AM
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  17. Need help putting flange on steel panels

    Started by Old Fool, Jan 31, 2014 08:46 PM
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  18. Motorcycle Trailer.

    Started by pursang, Jan 24, 2014 07:47 PM
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  19. Poll Poll: Official Contest Thread - Final Voting Poll

    Started by kbalch, Jan 22, 2014 10:40 AM
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  20. Homemade pocket knife sharpener

    Started by jvander68, May 16, 2012 09:33 PM
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