Free 186 More Best Homemade Tools eBook:  
New: 300+ fresh build posts/day from 275 forums → BuildThreads.com

Forum: Homemade Tools

Talk about homemade tools and ideas for homemade tools in this forum. If you post any of your homemade tools, they'll be automatically added to the HomemadeTools.net directory of homemade tools, and credited to your username. The best tools are awarded a $250 monthly prize. Tool tips and tricks should go in the Tool Tips and Tricks subforum.

Sub-Forums Threads / Posts  Last Post

  1. Download over 2,500 plans for homemade tools.

  2. Ask any questions about building homemade tools in here. Ask for plans, details on tool design and construction, information on sourcing parts and materials, or anything else.

    Forum Actions:

    Forum Statistics:

    • Threads: 303
    • Posts: 2,251

    Last Post:

    Torque wrench Go to last post

    by

    Jun 3, 2026, 07:04 PM

  3. Post your tool tips and tricks in here. The best tips are awarded a $100 prize. Videos and images of your tool tips are nice, but not necessary.

    Forum Actions:

    Forum Statistics:

    • Threads: 709
    • Posts: 2,087

    Last Post:

    Burnishing compilation with... Go to last post

    by
    Jon

    Yesterday, 05:57 PM

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Month - $250 monthly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 15, 2024 07:21 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 9,604
    Jon
    Jul 15, 2024, 07:21 PM Go to last post
  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 31,249
    Jon
    Feb 26, 2020, 12:29 PM Go to last post
  1. Reciprocating saw from hand drill - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 22, 2023 02:30 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 905
    Jon
    Jun 22, 2023, 02:30 PM Go to last post
  2. Portable workbench - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 21, 2023 03:23 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,734
    Jun 22, 2023, 02:13 PM Go to last post
    •  
    •  
  3. A Light Duty Deep Socket

    Started by rgsparber, Jun 15, 2023 10:59 AM
    deep socket
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,101
    Jun 22, 2023, 04:49 AM Go to last post
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,503
    Jun 22, 2023, 04:45 AM Go to last post
  4. Lathe drawbar to stop chuck from unscrewing - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 21, 2023 03:21 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 910
    Jun 21, 2023, 07:21 PM Go to last post
  5. Fly cutter - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 21, 2023 03:26 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 906
    Jon
    Jun 21, 2023, 03:26 PM Go to last post
  6. Ratchet wrench - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 21, 2023 03:22 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 929
    Jon
    Jun 21, 2023, 03:22 PM Go to last post
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,263
    Jun 21, 2023, 05:42 AM Go to last post
  7. Forged scythe anvil - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 20, 2023 04:20 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 778
    Jon
    Jun 20, 2023, 04:20 PM Go to last post
  8. Engraving chisel - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 20, 2023 04:19 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 755
    Jon
    Jun 20, 2023, 04:19 PM Go to last post
  9. Half nut for homemade lathe - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 20, 2023 04:18 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 800
    Jon
    Jun 20, 2023, 04:18 PM Go to last post
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,713
    Jun 19, 2023, 03:43 PM Go to last post
  10. homemade steampunk lighter

    Started by diy creative crafts, Jun 18, 2023 12:26 PM
    lighter homemade, sheet metal, welding
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,592
    Jun 19, 2023, 05:19 AM Go to last post
  11. DEBURRING IN TIGHT PLACES

    Started by mr mikey, Jun 17, 2023 12:34 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,549
    Jun 19, 2023, 05:14 AM Go to last post
  12. Moved: Homemade Locomotive Gas Burner

    Started by Mr. Factotum's Workshop, Jun 19, 2023 03:05 AM
    •  
    •  
  13. Moved: Wire Nut Drivers

    Started by rgsparber, Jun 11, 2023 12:03 PM
    •  
    •  
  14. Forging a copper soldering iron - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 14, 2023 04:24 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,204
    Jun 18, 2023, 06:08 PM Go to last post
  15. Moved: Building Outdoor Playground for my kids - Part 1

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Jun 18, 2023 03:34 PM
    •  
    •  
  16. Moved: shop tour

    Started by celsoari, Jun 18, 2023 01:48 PM
    •  
    •  



Thread Display Options

Use this control to limit the display of threads to those newer than the specified time frame.

Allows you to choose the data by which the thread list will be sorted.

Order threads in...

Note: when sorting by date, 'descending order' will show the newest results first.

Icon Legend

Contains unread posts
Contains unread posts
Contains no unread posts
Contains no unread posts
More than 15 replies or 150 views
Hot thread with unread posts
More than 15 replies or 150 views
Hot thread with no unread posts
Closed Thread
Thread is closed
Thread Contains a Message Written By You
You have posted in this thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •