Free 186 More Best Homemade Tools eBook:  
Get 2,000+ tool plans, full site access, and more.

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 $100 weekly prize. Tool tips and tricks should go in the Tool Tips and Tricks subforum.

Sub-Forums Threads / Posts  Last Post

  1. 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: 280
    • Posts: 2,167

    Last Post:

    Thread dial indicator for... Go to last post

    by

    May 15, 2024, 11:17 AM

  2. 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: 510
    • Posts: 1,726

    Last Post:

    Making counter sink nuts Go to last post

    May 16, 2024, 04:16 PM

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 55,796
    Feb 25, 2022, 02:24 AM Go to last post
  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 29, 2017 02:49 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 35,227
    Jon
    Jul 29, 2017, 02:49 PM 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: 22,216
    Jon
    Feb 26, 2020, 12:29 PM Go to last post
  1. Cool Metal benders -Free Plans

    Started by daniels1186, Aug 25, 2023 04:05 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,224
    Sep 4, 2023, 12:08 PM Go to last post
  2. Tire hammer - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 4, 2023 12:48 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,379
    Jon
    Aug 30, 2023, 03:57 PM Go to last post
  3. Vise-grips - videos

    Started by Jon, Aug 9, 2023 02:59 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,420
    Jon
    Aug 15, 2023, 01:57 PM Go to last post
  4. Rock tumbler - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 10, 2023 12:56 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 921
    Aug 15, 2023, 10:53 AM Go to last post
  5. Driveshaft shortening and alignment jig - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 11, 2023 12:41 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,314
    Aug 21, 2023, 12:07 AM Go to last post
  6. Moved: Jay bolt safety dogs

    Started by Frank S, Aug 19, 2023 11:35 PM
    •  
    •  
  7. Forming and finishing custom fasteners - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 31, 2023 02:48 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,134
    Sep 4, 2023, 09:32 AM Go to last post
  8. Drill and Hex wrench extension

    Started by hemmjo, Aug 13, 2023 01:14 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 705
    Aug 14, 2023, 09:08 AM Go to last post
  9. Large metal vise - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 14, 2023 12:52 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 730
    Aug 14, 2023, 07:29 PM Go to last post
  10. Engine monitor and control system - videos

    Started by Jon, Aug 14, 2023 12:53 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 903
    Aug 15, 2023, 07:14 AM Go to last post
  11. Slow speed carbide grinder - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 1, 2023 01:54 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 973
    Sep 3, 2023, 09:18 AM Go to last post
  12. Lathe and belt sander combo - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 16, 2023 01:32 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,025
    Jon
    Aug 29, 2023, 12:59 PM Go to last post
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,456
    Jul 31, 2023, 10:19 PM Go to last post
  13. Mobile sawmill - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 17, 2023 01:49 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,468
    Aug 17, 2023, 11:07 PM Go to last post
  14. Hand thread tap - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 3, 2023 12:02 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,257
    Aug 4, 2023, 09:30 AM Go to last post
  15. Disc sander - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 22, 2023 03:22 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 533
    Aug 22, 2023, 05:28 PM Go to last post
  16. Thumbs up This Oscillating Hoe is the Best!

    Started by liberal, Sep 10, 2023 06:14 AM
    hand hoe, oscillating hoe
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,435
    Sep 12, 2023, 09:20 AM Go to last post
  17. Moved: Anyone else here not work from plans and drawings?

    Started by th62, Aug 21, 2023 06:13 PM
    •  
    •  
  18. Jewelry jigsaw made of titanium. Homemade

    Started by My MiniCrafts, Aug 6, 2023 12:54 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 684
    Aug 12, 2023, 12:18 PM Go to last post
  19. Epoxy granite CNC mill - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 25, 2023 03:46 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,052
    Sep 3, 2023, 06:32 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
  •