94 Simple Homemade Tools

[Jon]

We have lots of complex and intricate homemade tools listed here on HomemadeTools.net, but we also love the simple "Why didn't I think of that?" tools.

Here's a selection of 94 simple homemade tools made by HomemadeTools.net forum members. For more of our best homemade tools, see here: Must Read Homemade Tools.

Adjustable Pushrod Length Checker by Cobalt327

tags: push rod

Transmission Filler by Dave W

tags: transmission, funnel

Oil Pump Pickup Installation Tool by Cobalt327

tags: oil pump

Trolley Jack Extensions by brightspark

tags: floor jack

12v Audible Circuit Tester by ltlvt

tags: tester, continuity tester

Clevite Cord Hanger by ltlvt

tags: cord, bearing

Air Tank Quick Fill Attachment by ltlvt

tags: air tools

Piston TDC Stop by ltlvt

tags: hand tools, piston, camshaft

Pinion Depth Checker by ltlvt

tags: rearend, hand tools

SDS Scutch Chisel by brightspark

tags: chisel, power hammer

Dolly by nonhog

tags: autobody, dolly, hand tools

Striking Plate for Arc Welder by brightspark

tags: arc welder

Emissions Sensor Removal Tool by redsilo

tags: welding, specialty socket

Cordless Drill Holder by dwcoffey

tags: cordless, drill, holder

Log Center Finder by Patrick

tags: marking, centering

Pipe Alignment and Welding Clamp by EclecticNeophyte

tags: alignment, C-clamp, welding

Helping Hand by nortin

tags: engine, rearend

Engine Timing Aid by nortin

tags: engine, distributor

Magnetic Pickup by naughtyboy

tags: magnet, pickup tool

Wire Stripper by naughtyboy

tags: wire stripper, hand tools

Metal Marker by naughtyboy

tags: marking, hand tools

Reduced Shank Drill by naughtyboy

tags: drill, turning

Allen Key Extender by naughtyboy

tags: wrench, hex, hand tools, welding

Drill Chuck Adaptor by naughtyboy

tags: chuck, drill, turning, adaptor

Tapping Guide by naughtyboy

tags: tapping, guide

Fibonacci Gauge by ColWA

tags: gauge

Magnetic Note Holder by naughtyboy

tags: magnet, clip

Flexible Magnifier by naughtyboy

tags: magnifier, loc-line

Drill Bit Organizers by naughtyboy

tags: drill bit, organizer

Engine Jack by 1951sms

tags: engine, jack

Screwdriver Modifications by Alien

tags: screwdriver, hand tools, modification

Water Drill by TERBPA

tags: drill, fitting

Bandsaw Brush by akaalan225

tags: bandsaw, brush, dowel

Strobe Disc Tachometer by wormil

tags: lathe, tach, disc

Clamp Blocks by naughtyboy

tags: clamp, welding

Chip Booth by Catfish

tags: milling, booth, chip guards

Hole Saw Drilling Guides by astroracer

tags: guide, hole saw

Ball Bearing Holder by strube1369

tags: vise-grips, pliers, welding

File Handle by woodstockva

tags: handle, file, hand tools

High-Pressure Air Wand by pursang

tags: air tools, valve, fitting, sprayer

Oil Pump Primer by pursang

tags: oil pump, distributor

Bumper Installation Aid by pursang

tags: floor jack, C-clamp

No-Spill Oil Cans by Catfish

tags: soldering, oil

Bandsaw Modifications by pursang

tags: bandsaw, modification, caster(s)

Breaker Bar by otp57

tags: ratchet, hand tools, welding

Swarf Magnet by Colin70

tags: hanger

Air Tool Holder by kjohnson

tags: rack, tool holder

Unclogging Wires by Christophe Mineau

tags: storage, cleaner, cyanocrylate

Drill Buffer Conversion by Liquidhandwash

tags: buffer, drill, conversion

Inch-to-MM Converter by Christophe Mineau

tags: calculator, conversion, adaptation

Reading Tool by Christophe Mineau

tags: reading, book prop

Grinder Shield by Captainleeward

tags: grinder, safety, shield

Shop Vacuum Nozzle by Christophe Mineau

tags: shop-vac, vacuum

Vacuum Hose Hook by Christophe Mineau

tags: vacuum, hose

Lining Clamps by Christophe Mineau

tags: clamp, luthiery

Rib Clamps by Christophe Mineau

tags: clamp, luthiery

Socket Extensions by sossol

tags: socket, hand tools

Bandsaw Warning Sign by Christophe Mineau

tags: bandsaw, safety

Centering Jig by Christophe Mineau

tags: jig, jigsaw blade, centering

Clamp Hanging Rail by Christophe Mineau

tags: rack, clamp

Bandsaw Nut Fix by Captainleeward

tags: bandsaw, fence

Snow Shovel by jere

tags: hand tools, shovel

Curved Sanding Sticks by Christophe Mineau

tags: luthiery, sanding block

Miter Saw Spark Diverter by Captainleeward

tags: saw, miter, welding

C-Clamp Modification by Manitoba Man

tags: C-clamp, modification

Receipt Spindle by jere

tags: spindle

Hook by The Fe Factor

tags: hooks, cutting torch, plasma

Drill Bit Forest by Christophe Mineau

tags: drill bit, tool storage

Bench Vacuum Nozzle Box by Christophe Mineau

tags: vacuum

Bottle Openers by scorch

tags: magnet, forging, bottle opener

Copper Soft Jaws by Paul Jones

tags: vise, soft jaws

Rotating Workstand by nortin

tags: workstand

Bridge Clamps by sandalogue

tags: clamp, luthiery, welding, guitar

Flat Bottom Drill Bit by Christophe Mineau

tags: drill bit, luthiery, modification

Tubing Cutoff Jig by astroracer

tags: tubing, jig, clamp

Round Tubing Layout Jig by astroracer

tags: tubing, jig, layout, caster(s)

Beam Compass by Christophe Mineau

tags: compass

Cherry Hook by Christophe Mineau

tags: hooks, harvesting, fruit

Center Finder by morsa

tags: centering, turning

Lathe Dogs by mklotz

tags: lathe

Lead Screw Cleaner by mklotz

tags: cleaner, toothbrush, lead

Fishtail Gauge Alignment Method by mklotz

tags: gauge, alignment, V-block

Tweezer Modification by mklotz

tags: tweezer

Cut Nail Tools by mklotz

tags: chisel, scraper

Sawzall Sanding Blade by peteco

tags: sander, sanding block

Welder's Helper by leversole

tags: welding

Sorting Tray by mklotz

tags: sorting

Skiving Knife by GBrackett

tags: knife, leather

All Weather Notepad by Keith William Knull

tags: writing

Tool Belt Notepad by Keith William Knull

tags: writing

Tool Holder by Captainleeward

tags: table saw, tool holder

Light Hanger by Paul Jones

tags: light, hanger

Shepherds' Crooks by Philip Davies

tags: farm tools

Deburrer and Polisher Dust Collector by the.hogman

tags: dust collection, bench grinder