Best Tool Tip of the Month - $100 monthly award

In February 2023, we started this contest to award the best tool tip or trick of the month. The current monthly prize is $100 cash, payable via PayPal, Amazon Gift Card (US-only) or bitcoin.

Winning tool tips are chosen based on Thanks votes by members, as well as originality, ingenuity, and utility.

Here are all winning Tool Tip of the Month tools, in date order. This post is updated monthly with new winners. To see the winners of all awards from HomemadeTools.net, click here.


February 2023: Accurate Long Drilling Method by thehomeengineer
March 2023: Electronic Caliper Measurement Method by mklotz
April 2023: Inlaying Square Nuts by Make Things
May 2023: Multi Manual Belt Sander by Mr. Factotum's Workshop
June 2023: Instant Vise Alignment by Lets Roger That
July 2023: Compilation of Machining Tips by Occasional machinist
August 2023: Drilling Accurate Holes in Sheet Metal by Mark Presling
September 2023: Poly Pipe Leak Repair by Frank S
October 2023: Vise Bench Appliance by Make Things
November 2023: Router Template Making Method by Carmonius Finsnickeri
December 2023: Compilation of Plastic Machining Tips by Occasional machinist
January 2024: Equilateral Marking Method by Make Things
February 2024: Extended Vise Jaw Spreaders by tonyfoale
March 2024: Cleaning Clogged Cutting Tools by tonyfoale