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: 304
    • Posts: 2,254

    Last Post:

    Plans for building forging... Go to last post

    by
    Jon

    Yesterday, 03:43 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: 713
    • Posts: 2,091

    Last Post:

    The REAL reason your joints... Go to last post

    Jun 10, 2026, 12:48 AM

  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: 9,671
    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: 31,313
    Jon
    Feb 26, 2020, 12:29 PM Go to last post
  1. Scissor jack from motorcycle chain - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 17, 2022 02:22 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 2,495
    Mar 21, 2022, 05:32 PM Go to last post
  2. Mini lathe add-ons and upgrades - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 11, 2022 04:00 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,803
    Mar 21, 2022, 03:37 PM Go to last post
  3. Heavy Duty Weed Removal Tool

    Started by projectswithrich, Mar 17, 2022 09:26 AM
    weed puller, weed pulling tool, weed removal tool, weed remover, weeder tool
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,004
    Mar 21, 2022, 01:13 PM Go to last post
  4. Moved: Troubleshoot a small gas engine.

    Started by Marsh, Mar 21, 2022 12:24 PM
    •  
    •  
  5. Cool Drill Press Sanding Drum Dust Extraction

    Started by SculptyWorks, Mar 21, 2022 03:37 AM
    drill press, drill press accessory, drill press improvements, drum sander, dust collection
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,812
    Mar 21, 2022, 05:17 AM Go to last post
  6. Bender for small rods

    Started by katy, Mar 20, 2022 11:01 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,014
    Mar 21, 2022, 05:05 AM Go to last post
  7. MAKING UNIQUE NUTCRACKER!!!

    Started by orioncons36, Mar 20, 2022 09:28 AM
    diy nutcracker, homemade, nutcracker
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,000
    Mar 21, 2022, 05:02 AM Go to last post
    •  
    •  
    •  
    •  
    •  
    •  
  8. Rotary broach - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 16, 2022 05:08 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,265
    Mar 21, 2022, 03:17 AM Go to last post
  9. to motorize transversal lathe BV25

    Started by Massimo P, Mar 6, 2022 01:25 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,197
    Mar 20, 2022, 11:47 AM Go to last post
    •  
    •  
  10. Drill press vise

    Started by bouboulas, Mar 19, 2022 01:05 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,525
    Mar 20, 2022, 05:08 AM Go to last post
  11. segatrice a nastro nebes 105 upgrade

    Started by Massimo P, Mar 19, 2022 12:53 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,866
    Mar 20, 2022, 05:04 AM Go to last post
  12. Moved: DIY Sliding Table Saw part1

    Started by Metalgeria, Mar 11, 2022 03:11 AM
    •  
    •  
  13. Spanner socket

    Started by Frank S, Mar 9, 2022 06:18 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,872
    Mar 20, 2022, 12:17 AM Go to last post
  14. Harbor Freight mini mill improvements - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 15, 2022 02:39 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,691
    Mar 19, 2022, 03:22 PM Go to last post
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,860
    Mar 19, 2022, 09:18 AM Go to last post
  15. Homemade A Mobile Electric Crane For Workshop

    Started by fawabros, Mar 18, 2022 07:01 AM
    crane; electric crane
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,199
    Mar 19, 2022, 05:58 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
  •