Free 186 More Best Homemade Tools eBook:  
Get tool plans

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 2,000 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: 285
    • Posts: 2,182

    Last Post:

  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: 545
    • Posts: 1,776

    Last Post:

  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: 1,042
    Jon
    Jul 15, 2024, 07:21 PM Go to last post
  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 57,303
    Feb 25, 2022, 02:24 AM Go to last post
  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 23,638
    Jon
    Feb 26, 2020, 12:29 PM Go to last post
  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 29, 2017 02:49 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 36,492
    Jon
    Jul 29, 2017, 02:49 PM Go to last post
  1. Thumbs up Multi Size Dowel Maker

    Started by liberal, Aug 1, 2020 02:38 PM
    dowel maker
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,287
    Aug 2, 2020, 05:55 PM Go to last post
  2. Moved: It works! - DIY Coaxial Indicator

    Started by theeddies, Aug 1, 2020 12:48 AM
    •  
    •  
  3. Homemade Shopsmith drumsander

    Started by makin sawdust, Jul 31, 2020 08:50 PM
    drumsander, luthier, shopsmith, thicknesser
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,138
    Aug 1, 2020, 05:11 AM Go to last post
  4. Homemade drill depth stop collar

    Started by engineer steve, Jul 31, 2020 06:05 AM
    collar, depth, drill, stop, tool
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,764
    Aug 1, 2020, 03:40 AM Go to last post
  5. 2 in 1 Track saw & Crosscut Circular Saw Jig

    Started by Didpoolhall, Jul 31, 2020 04:09 PM
    circularsaw, crosscut sled, plywoodworking, track saw
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 536
    Jul 31, 2020, 04:09 PM Go to last post
  6. Moved: Making Hydraulic Lift Table

    Started by warsztatOdZera, Jul 30, 2020 01:22 PM
    •  
    •  
  7. Moved: Welding Pulse Monitor

    Started by chy_farm, Jul 27, 2020 08:23 PM
    •  
    •  
  8. Moved: 5 ways to make Wooden Dowels with DIY Jigs

    Started by Mazay, Jul 19, 2020 12:42 PM
    •  
    •  
    •  
    •  
  9. Hex-Triangle Fixture for Rounds

    Started by gatz, Jul 29, 2020 05:39 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,200
    Jul 30, 2020, 06:18 AM Go to last post
  10. Machinist jack p2

    Started by ttmrj, Jul 28, 2020 06:28 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,774
    Jul 30, 2020, 03:09 AM Go to last post
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,393
    Jul 30, 2020, 12:14 AM Go to last post
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,708
    Jul 30, 2020, 12:11 AM Go to last post
  11. Moved: Belt Sander Thicknesser Jig

    Started by Make Things, Jul 25, 2020 10:24 AM
    •  
    •  
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,541
    Jul 29, 2020, 02:39 PM Go to last post
  12. Homemade Sheet metal Pressing Tool

    Started by fawabros, Jul 29, 2020 07:11 AM
    sheet metal bender brake
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,911
    Jul 29, 2020, 11:32 AM Go to last post
  13. 2x72 Belt Grinder Tracking Prototype

    Started by House_Work, Jul 18, 2020 02:29 PM
    2x72, 2x72 belt grinder, belt grinder
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,808
    Jul 29, 2020, 11:26 AM Go to last post
  14. Optical Centre Punch - #TMC2020

    Started by MachineNZ, Jul 20, 2020 11:04 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,734
    Jul 29, 2020, 11:13 AM Go to last post
  15. Stirring made easy

    Started by garage nut, Jul 25, 2020 10:56 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,374
    Jul 29, 2020, 09:04 AM 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
  •