Hello from the UK

Hi guys I'm Gaz from England,I am not a professional like a lot of you so I can't contribute a lot but I do take a interest in anything that can be made from junk,always keen to save a bob or two

Gaz you will find that here the skill level has little to do with one's ability to contribute

Hi cannyfixit - welcome to HomemadeTools.net :welcome:

Yup, even the professionals here sometimes post very simple but useful tools.

What tool builds are your favorite? If you'd like ideas for your next build, feel free to start a new discussion in the Tools in Progress subforum: Tools in Progress

cannyfixit;
great user name! And a clever smidgen of double entendre.
In agreement; educated or complicated aren't instant qualifiers; can be a hindrance too. Both induce ''inside the box'' thinking as often they might create anew. All that can be what is 'handed down'; to be trumped by experience, creativity, and some assertive energy.
It is incalculable how many revolutionary devices were created by backyard mechanics. What is important; retain then utilize what works, and develop from that. Even the most complicated machinery is just made up from a lot of smaller, simpler, mechanisms. It does pay to learn specifics that suit interests you'll pursue; hardware, circuitry, welding, drafting, paints, woodworking, blacksmithing; usually the basics indicate paths, while some only reveal themselves after desperate failure! We all have that happen - bringing success that little bit closer.
Whether regarded as fun or challenge, I'm positive that HMT.net member subscribers would poll that it is addictive!