50 Must Read Tools
50 Must Read Tools
50 Must Read Tools
Homemade Tools
Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer
Mini Dozer Mini Dozer Mini
Dozer Mini
By dozerbuilder01
Dozer Mini
Dozer Mini
Dozer Mini
By Paul Jones
Speed Control SCR Motor Speed Control SCR Motor Speed Control SCR Mo- Homemade SCR motor speed control
tor Speed Control SCR Motor Speed constructed from salvaged rack-mount
Control SCR Motor Speed Control SCR electronics. Vintage unit utilizes a
Motor Speed Control SCR Motor Spee 2N3669 SCR rated for 16A at 200V.
Nut Driver
Nut Driver Nut Driver Nut
Driver Nut
Nut Driver
Driver Nut
Nut Driver
Driver Nut
Nut Driver
By Rick Sparber
Homemade nut driver fashioned from
scrap " mild steel rod.
Disc Sander
Disc Sander Disc Sander
Disc Sander
Disc Sander
Disc Sander
Disc Sander isz model. Features a pivoting table sysDisc Sander tem.
Disc Sander
Disc Sander
By Christophe Mineau
Aluminum Foundry
Aluminum Foundry Aluminum Foundry
By scorch
18 Bandsaw 18 Bandsaw 18
Bandsaw 18
Bandsaw 18 Bandsaw
18 Bandsaw 18 Bandsaw 18
Bandsaw 18
Bandsaw 18 Bandsaw
18 Bandsaw 18 Bandsaw 18
Bandsaw 18
Bandsaw 18 Bandsaw
18 Bandsaw 18 Bandsaw 18
18 Bandsaw
By mr95gst
Homemade 18" bandsaw constructed
from wood, steel, aluminum, and MDF.
Powered by a surplus treadmill motor.
Inspired by the designs of John Heisz
and Matthias Wandel.
Bandsaw 18
Bandsaw 18 Bandsaw
Thermo-Forming Machine
Thermo-Forming Machine
Thermo-
By backyard cnc
Machine
Supply ReguRegulated
Supply ReguRegulated
Supply
By knoba
Homemade regulated bench power supply adapted from an ATX computer
power supply. Outputs 24Vdc, 12Vdc,
5Vdc, 3.3Vdc, and USB 5Vdc.
By Liquidhandwash
Dovetailing Bench
Dovetailing Bench
Dovetailing Bench
Dovetailing Bench v
Dovetailing Bench
By Brendon
Homemade dovetailing bench handmade from Goncalo Alves and Marblewood. Features a Moxon vise.
Dovetailing Bench
Dovetailing Bench
Belt Sander
Belt Sander Belt Sander
Belt Sander
Belt Sander
By hardtail69
elt Sander
Belt Sander
Belt Sander
Belt Sander
C-Clamp Modification
C-Clamp Modification C-Clamp Modification C-Clamp Modification C-Clamp
Modification C-Clamp
By Manitoba Man
Modification
C-Clamp
Modification
Rotary Table
Rotary Table Rotary Table Rotary Table
Rotary Table Rotary Table Rotary Table
Rotary Table Rotary Table Rotary Table
Rotary Table Rotary Table Rotary Table
Rotary Table Rotary Table Rotary Table
Rotary Table Rotary Table Rotary Table
By Astro
Homemade rotary table utilizing a rightangle wormbox with an 80:1 reduction.
Features a 10" diameter top plate.
By Paul Jones
Lathe
Lathe Lathe
Lathe Lathe
Lathe Lathe
Lathe Lathe Homemade lathe constructed from reLathe Lathe purposed wood, a surplus pillar drill,
Lathe Lathe
Lathe Lathe
Lathe Lathe
By Terry1967
Slitting Saw Arbor Homemade slitting saw arbor fabriSlitting Saw Arbor cated from 4140 steel and featuring an
By rossbotics
Back Saw
Saw Back
Back Saw
Saw Back
Saw Back
Back Saw
Saw Back
By rob streeper
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By Catfish
Table Chuck
Chuck Mount Ro-
Toolmakers Vise
Toolmakers Vise Toolmakers Vise ToolBy rossbotics
Vise Tool-
Vise Tool-
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Slide
Dial Indicator
Cross
Slide Dia
l Indicator
Cross Slide
Dial Indicator
Slide Dial
Cross
Indicator
Lathe Tail-
Lathe Tail-
By Paul Jones
ing Lever
Lathe Tail-
tapped 3/8-16.
Lathe Tail-
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Press
Brake
Press
Brake
Press
Brake
Press
Brake
Press
Brake
Press
Brake
Press
Brake
Press
Brake
Press
Brake
Press
Brake
Press
Brake
Press
Brake
Press Brake
By jniolon
Homemade press brake fabricated from
steel and powered by a 20-ton bottle
jack. Capable of bending " steel plate.
Sheetme-
Sheetmetal Flange
By Eagle_view
Flange Bender
Bender Sheetme- Homemade sheetmetal flange bender
Sheetmetal Flange constructed from steel and utilizing
Flange Bender .875" bearings. Intended to facilitate
Bender Sheet- the process of creating right-angle weld-
Flange Bender
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Swing
Arm Radius Sanding Jig Swing Arm Radius Sanding Jig Swing Arm
By immortalx
Radius
Sanding Jig Swing Arm Radius Sanding Homemade swing arm radius sanding
Jig Swing Arm Radius Sanding
Jig jig constructed from square steel tubSwing Arm Radius Sanding Jig Swing A ing.
Vacuum
Testing Ma-
chine Vacuum
Machine
Testing
Vacuum Test-
ing Machine
Testing
uum Testing
Vacuum
Machine
Testing Ma-
Vacuum Testing
Machine
Vacuum Test-
ing Machine
Vacuum
By Hotz
Vacuum
Machine Vac-
chine
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By rossbotics
Tool Holder
Lathe
Spindle
Knob
By Paul Jones
Knob Lathe
tapped 3/8-16.
Lever Knob
Control Lever
Spindle
Knob
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Cylinder Square
Cylinder Square Cylinder Square Cylinder Square Cylinder
By rossbotics
Square Cylinder
Cylinder
Cylinder
Cylinder
CNC Engraver
By kd8wdave
Engraver
CNC Engraver CNC Engraver CNC En- Homemade CNC engraver constructed
graver CNC Engraver CNC
Engraver from black iron pipe and utilizing an ArCNC Engraver CNC Engraver CNC En- duino module running Grbl software.
graver CNC Engraver CNC Engraver C Controller cards and stepper motors
serve to position the Dremel cutting
head.
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CNC Router
CNC
Router CNC
Router
CNC Router
CNC
Router CNC
Router
CNC Router
CNC
Router CNC
Router
CNC Router
CNC
Router CNC
Router
CNC Router
CNC
Router CNC
Router
CNC Router
CNC
Router CNC
Router
CNC Router
By baskarz
Homemade CNC router constructed
from 32mm square steel tubing and utilizing surplus photocopier stepper motors. Powered by an Ozito 850W router
and driven via Mach3 software.
Pig Roaster
Pig Roaster
Pig Roaster
Pig Roaster
Pig Roaster
Pig Roaster
Pig Roaster
Pig Roaster
Pig Roaster
Pig Roaster
By Razz
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Driver
Power
Supply
Driver Homemade cordless driver power supPower ply powered by an 18v 27.8 amp power
X-Y Backlash
Reduction
By Rick Sparber
Method X-Y
X-Y Backlash
Reduction
nuts.
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Extension T-
By mr95gst
tension T-
Extension T- Homemade T-square fence and table exExtension T- tension constructed from angle iron,
xtension T- melamine, and repurposed steel tubing
sourced from a treadmill. A HF toggle
clamp was utilized as a hold down.
Stick Welder
Stick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder
Stick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder
By scorch
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Frame Jig
Frame Jig Frame Jig Frame Jig
Frame
Jig
Frame
Jig Features positionable saddles to proFrame vide a level, flat, and square surface
Jig wherever needed.
By hardtail69
Frame
Quill Backlash
Reduction
Backlash
By Rick Sparber
Reduction
Backlash
to the pinion.
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Retractable Threading
Retractable Threading Tool
Holder Re-
Retractable
Retractable
Retractable
Retractable
Retractable
Tool Holder
By Captainleeward
Homemade retractable threading tool
holder adapted from a mini lathe tool
holder. Intended to speed the process
of thread cutting by enabling the cross
feed screw to be withdrawn to a measured and marked location.
By Paul Jones
Bar Holder
Bar Holder
Bar Holder
Bar Holder
Bar Holder
Bar Holder
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Machinist Jack
By Paul Jones
Machinist Jack Machinist Jack Machinist Jack Machinist Jack Machinist Jack
Push Block
Push Block
Push Block
Push Block
Push Block
Push Block
Push Block
By Christophe Mineau
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Engravers Bowl
Engravers
By Christophe Mineau
gravers Bowl Vise Engravers Bowl Vise Homemade engraver's bowl vise conEngravers Bowl Vise Engravers Bowl structed from wood, a repurposed stainVise Engravers Bowl
Bowl Vise Engravers
gravers Bowl Vise Engravers Bowl Vise miniature bench dogs to secure the
Engravers Bowl Vise Engravers Bowl V workpiece.
Spokeshave
Spokeshave Spokeshave
Spokeshave
Spokeshave Spokeshave
Spokeshave
Spokeshave Spokeshave
Spokeshave
Spokeshave Spokeshave
Spokeshave Spokeshave
Spokeshave Spokeshave
Spokeshave wax. Features brass screws and a carSpokeshave bon steel blade.
Spokeshave Spokeshave
Spokeshave
Spokeshave Spokeshave
Spokeshave
Spokeshave Spokeshave
By Christophe Mineau
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Machine Injec-
tion Molding
Machine Injec-
tion Molding
Machine Injec-
tion Molding
Machine Injec-
tion Molding
Machine Injec-
tion Molding M
achine Injec-
tion Molding
Machine Injec-
tion Molding
Machine Injec-
tion Molding
Machine Injec-
tion Molding
Machine Inject
Stick Welder
Stick Welder Stick Welder Stick Welder
By scorch
ing current.
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Marking Gauge
Marking Gauge Marking Gauge Marking
Gauge Marking Gauge Marking Gauge
By Brendon
By Clinton
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Atmospheric Water
At-
Generator
By Captainleeward
Water-
erator Atmopheric
Water
Generator
Atmospheric Wa-
ter Generator
At-
mospheric Water
Mill CNC
Mill CNC
RF-30 Mill
Mill CNC
RF-30 Mill
Mill CNC
By Rick Sparber
Homemade RF-30 Mill CNC setup comprised of stepper motors and electronic
components in a wall-mounted enclosure.
CNC Setup
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