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: 279
    • Posts: 2,165

    Last Post:

    Wink What can I do with an SDS... Go to last post

    May 7, 2024, 09:22 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: 506
    • Posts: 1,715

    Last Post:

    218. Sanding with PVC pipes Go to last post

    Yesterday, 02:59 PM

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 29, 2017 02:49 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 35,183
    Jon
    Jul 29, 2017, 02:49 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: 55,703
    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: 22,143
    Jon
    Feb 26, 2020, 12:29 PM Go to last post
  1. How to make your own Special Cage Nuts

    Started by kess, Aug 4, 2016 09:27 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,559
    Aug 27, 2016, 08:31 PM Go to last post
  2. Bevel cuts over 45° by a 45° disk saw machine

    Started by kess, Jan 1, 2016 02:28 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,055
    Jan 6, 2016, 07:02 AM Go to last post
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,581
    Feb 3, 2016, 05:10 AM Go to last post
  3. DIY a simple Can Crusher

    Started by kess, Feb 10, 2016 11:16 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,500
    May 26, 2016, 01:06 PM Go to last post
  4. How to Tow Bar Electrics Peugeot 206

    Started by kess, Aug 2, 2016 06:23 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,665
    Aug 4, 2016, 07:17 AM Go to last post
  5. Moved: Taps & Dies Useful Tables

    Started by kess, Dec 28, 2015 01:57 PM
    •  
    •  
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,774
    Jan 28, 2016, 03:21 AM Go to last post
  6. Adjustable Stands.

    Started by kess, Jun 27, 2016 08:52 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,192
    Jul 1, 2016, 06:55 AM Go to last post
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 8,021
    Jan 28, 2016, 03:17 AM Go to last post
  7. Moved: DIY Metal Bender

    Started by kess, Feb 5, 2016 01:26 PM
    •  
    •  
  8. Moved: Sheetmetal Brake full set plans & materias

    Started by kess, Feb 22, 2016 11:26 AM
    •  
    •  
  9. Convert a towbar and fit it on Peugeot 206

    Started by kess, Jun 23, 2016 06:54 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 7,653
    Jun 30, 2016, 01:11 AM Go to last post
  10. SS Circle Center Finder Tool

    Started by kess, Mar 9, 2016 12:52 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,900
    Mar 12, 2016, 02:53 AM Go to last post
  11. Support Footings & Columns

    Started by kess, Jan 17, 2016 12:12 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,837
    Mar 7, 2016, 06:42 AM Go to last post
  12. Stainless Steel Barbecue with double layer bottom

    Started by kess, Jun 10, 2016 12:30 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,576
    Jun 11, 2016, 07:01 PM Go to last post
  13. Moved: DIY Threaded insert (Helicoil)

    Started by kess, Dec 29, 2015 08:31 AM
    •  
    •  
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,609
    Feb 1, 2016, 02:34 PM Go to last post
  14. Moved: Ring Roller Bender with Hydraulic Assist (DIY)

    Started by kess, Jan 30, 2016 01:14 PM
    •  
    •  
  15. Moved: Sheet Metal Bender Brake Part3 (DIY) Fully Modified

    Started by kess, Dec 30, 2015 01:05 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
  •