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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. Bench grinder stand

    Started by 1dmaxpwr, Nov 3, 2013 08:20 PM
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  2. Lightbulb Swivel Mounted Hose Reel

    Started by cbdave, Oct 31, 2013 11:56 PM
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  3. Sander Stand

    Started by Steve, Oct 27, 2013 04:07 PM
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  4. Panel Joggler

    Started by richthemechanic, Oct 20, 2013 12:16 PM
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  5. CV axle puller

    Started by Ole Nasty, Oct 17, 2013 07:38 PM
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  6. clamp blocks

    Started by naughtyboy, Oct 15, 2013 04:55 AM
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    Oct 15, 2013, 08:27 AM Go to last post
  7. 90 Degree Corner Brace

    Started by Alien, Oct 14, 2013 08:37 PM
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    Oct 15, 2013, 08:26 AM Go to last post
  8. universal crankshaft pulley holder / automotive

    Started by blknblu, Oct 14, 2013 07:52 PM
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  9. Spot welder

    Started by robert62, Oct 13, 2013 10:23 AM
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  10. Alaskan style slabbing mill

    Started by Ed, Oct 11, 2013 12:50 AM
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    Oct 11, 2013, 07:51 AM Go to last post
  11. Made a wood lathe

    Started by Ed, Oct 9, 2013 03:23 PM
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  12. Smile Palm size router plane

    Started by wormil, Oct 4, 2013 09:39 PM
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    Oct 6, 2013, 06:37 PM Go to last post
  13. Smile Carbide tools for wood lathe

    Started by wormil, Oct 4, 2013 09:34 PM
    carbide tool, lathe tool
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  14. Smile Chip Carving Knife

    Started by wormil, Oct 4, 2013 09:30 PM
    chip carving, knife, whittling
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  15. Digital Depth Gauge

    Started by Harvey Melvin Richards, Oct 4, 2013 11:24 AM
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  16. truck bed dolly

    Started by jniolon, Oct 3, 2013 02:28 PM
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  17. ball turning/radius tool

    Started by riaanras, Sep 29, 2013 05:32 AM
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    Oct 2, 2013, 09:26 AM Go to last post
  18. Washing macine fix.

    Started by Podzak, Oct 1, 2013 09:24 AM
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