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DIY Tools Web Site

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This site has different homemade tools by members from all over the world.
I got this from Hotroddertech tips email.

http://www.homemadetools.net/

Some beautiful tools on here, drum sander, belt sander, even a skookum bench vise!
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interesting site, liked the homemade hot tank for cleaning cast iron engine parts
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nice one!
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I've always loved all things mechanical. Cars, planes, motorcycles, guns, watches, cameras, pens, etc. Anything that demonstrates the ingenuity of the human mind and its ability to create elegant solutions to engineering problems.

I've built an airplane and am currently completing the restoration of a 1969 Triumph Bonneville T120R. I work for a homemade tools website and would be glad to be a resource for any or all of these topics.

Ken
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Post by HomemadeTools »

Hi Guys,

I noticed the mention of our site in this thread and just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Ken and I'm the Managing Editor for HomemadeTools.net.

We've currently got over 2,000 tools in our database, covering a wide range of interests, and we're adding new entries every day. Please feel free to check out our site (always free to users) at: HomemadeTools.net

If I can ever be of assistance in any way, please don't hesitate to contact me, either by PM or direct email.

Best Regards,
Ken
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Post by hansgoudzwaard »

Thanks Ken;

I have had your site BM'd for a while now. Excellent source for DIY'ers. I check it regularily.
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I've always loved all things mechanical. Cars, planes, motorcycles, guns, watches, cameras, pens, etc. Anything that demonstrates the ingenuity of the human mind and its ability to create elegant solutions to engineering problems.

I've built an airplane and am currently completing the restoration of a 1969 Triumph Bonneville T120R. I work for a homemade tools website and would be glad to be a resource for any or all of these topics.

Ken
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hansgoudzwaard wrote:Thanks Ken;

I have had your site BM'd for a while now. Excellent source for DIY'ers. I check it regularily.
That's great to hear. If there's anything you'd like to see us include (tool category, website functionality, etc.), we'd always appreciate feedback from a regular site user.

Thanks for all!

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FROM HOMEMADE TOOLS, a well designed lift. Lift the bike with an air or electric drill.

http://bultaco.proboards.com/index.cgi? ... thread=296
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I made one of those when I couldn't afford a good one It worked great only don't use a cordless drill to lift a big twin it will cook it quick but a regular ratchet is quick enough and make the bottom plate wide if your using on a table that clamps the front wheel it makes the jack want to twist and slide out learned that one the hard way but I do still use it from time to time
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Post by dirtbag »

I browse that site once in awhile..have built a few things from ideas inspired from there..great site...next up is a big belt sander
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This from CW site. Steve does not post much any more.

http://www.chopperweb.info/forum/showth ... elt+sander
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I started a project build there " File and Fit." I paln to continue that when I go back home in Dec. 2011. I first joined the board when Gary W had it in the year 2005. That was the time I really gained an interest in building chops. I have a long way to go, compared to some here.

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Post by hansgoudzwaard »

curt wrote: learned that one the hard way but I do still use it from time to time
There are quite a few variations on this style. Lots of used jacks and spare metal around.
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Post by dirtbag »

Thats a great one to study thanks hans
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I started a project build there " File and Fit." I paln to continue that when I go back home in Dec. 2011. I first joined the board when Gary W had it in the year 2005. That was the time I really gained an interest in building chops. I have a long way to go, compared to some here.

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http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showt ... ?p=8292207

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SELF INTRODUCTION: Hi,

I've always loved all things mechanical. Cars, planes, motorcycles, guns, watches, cameras, pens, etc. Anything that demonstrates the ingenuity of the human mind and its ability to create elegant solutions to engineering problems.

I've built an airplane and am currently completing the restoration of a 1969 Triumph Bonneville T120R. I work for a homemade tools website and would be glad to be a resource for any or all of these topics.

Ken
Contact:
Contact HomemadeTools

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railroad bob wrote:This site has different homemade tools by members from all over the world.
I got this from Hotroddertech tips email.

http://www.homemadetools.net/

Some beautiful tools on here, drum sander, belt sander, even a skookum bench vise!
Ken here from HomemadeTools.net.

I know this thread is an old one, but thanks for the link and the kind words! :)

To celebrate our 20,000th homemade tool, we made a new ebook featuring our top 50 homemade tools. You guys are welcome to it for free:

http://download.homemadetools.net/50MustReadTools.pdf

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