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: 9,605
    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: 31,250
    Jon
    Feb 26, 2020, 12:29 PM Go to last post
  1. Moved: Calibrated inline boring bar

    Started by thehomeengineer, Nov 20, 2022 08:32 AM
    •  
    •  
  2. Making a Mitre Gauge

    Started by hwmrob, Nov 22, 2022 02:00 PM
    mitre gauge, mitre slide
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,464
    Nov 22, 2022, 02:49 PM Go to last post
  3. A USEFUL ACCESSORY FOR OUR LATHE

    Started by mariost, Nov 21, 2022 03:50 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,885
    Nov 22, 2022, 02:42 PM Go to last post
  4. 160mm Backplate for the HQ800 Lathe

    Started by Improvised DIY, Nov 21, 2022 05:20 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,087
    Nov 22, 2022, 02:36 PM Go to last post
  5. Making core plugs for marking out.

    Started by thehomeengineer, Nov 12, 2022 12:22 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,201
    Nov 22, 2022, 01:30 PM Go to last post
  6. Scissor jack - video

    Started by Jon, Nov 22, 2022 01:29 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,236
    Jon
    Nov 22, 2022, 01:29 PM Go to last post
  7. Circular saw from angle grinder - video

    Started by Jon, Nov 22, 2022 01:28 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,547
    Jon
    Nov 22, 2022, 01:28 PM Go to last post
  8. Moved: How to Build a Wooden Kids Swing at Home

    Started by ercaneverything, Nov 21, 2022 05:32 AM
    •  
    •  
  9. Moved: Homemade Gas Burner for Locomotive

    Started by Mr. Factotum's Workshop, Nov 20, 2022 09:40 AM
    •  
    •  
  10. Solid brass Xacto blade holder for my big hands

    Started by Guy Marsden, Nov 19, 2022 07:35 AM
    mini lathe, mini mill, xacto
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,059
    Nov 20, 2022, 03:25 AM Go to last post
  11. Bullnose Wooden Smoothing Plane

    Started by e_m_maker, Nov 18, 2022 04:27 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,332
    Nov 19, 2022, 02:57 AM Go to last post
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,683
    Nov 19, 2022, 02:53 AM Go to last post
  12. But wait; more box truck saga

    Started by Toolmaker51, Nov 2, 2022 02:32 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 2,055
    Nov 18, 2022, 04:17 PM Go to last post
  13. Free-rotating cutting jig - video

    Started by Jon, Nov 18, 2022 01:43 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,974
    Jon
    Nov 18, 2022, 01:43 PM Go to last post
  14. Mini lathe compound slide lock - video

    Started by Jon, Nov 18, 2022 01:42 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,171
    Jon
    Nov 18, 2022, 01:42 PM Go to last post
  15. Mini mill fly cutter - video

    Started by Jon, Nov 9, 2022 02:34 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,123
    Nov 18, 2022, 11:05 AM Go to last post
  16. Air Suspension valve, leak tester

    Started by Peter Sanders, Nov 17, 2022 01:43 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,714
    Nov 18, 2022, 08:23 AM Go to last post
  17. Securing my Multitool On my Belt

    Started by rgsparber, Nov 17, 2022 04:15 PM
    multitool, sewing
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,573
    Nov 18, 2022, 03:31 AM Go to last post
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,570
    Nov 18, 2022, 03:25 AM Go to last post
  18. Slab flipper - video

    Started by Jon, Nov 17, 2022 04:15 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,722
    Nov 17, 2022, 08:51 PM Go to last post



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
  •