After I completed my first table saw, a carpenter who back then made built-in wardrobes told me this tool wouldn’t be able to handle demanding, high volume carpentry work – and he was right. But I don’t think he realised that not all jobs have to involve big projects.

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By the same token, the table saw he’d bought wouldn’t be able to supply a multinational furnishings business with enough furniture. It would also be a waste to buy one for a small scale operation such a small model workshop.

It all depends on what you want to build! There are carpenters who make a living without electricity, using only their hands.

Logically, these tools may not be as precise or sturdy as those developed by big-name brands, widely available on the market and tested by a multitude of users. But as I said, it depends on how you approach your projects.

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This kind of homemade tools can be used for a variety of purposes. For example, they can be used in home projects such as making small furniture for our house.

Also, to make models, wooden toys or, in my case, musical instruments. As I said earlier, you can do it for the love of it or for professional purposes. It’s all up to you, of course!

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Some of this website’s users use these homemade machines for their daily work and as their livelihood. In this thread you can see some examples of the tools they have built. If you’ve just completed yours, share your work to help more people.

 

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