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: 55,806
    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: 35,231
    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: 22,223
    Jon
    Feb 26, 2020, 12:29 PM Go to last post
  1. DIY Slider Miter Saw Using Miter Saw

    Started by Didpoolhall, Nov 1, 2019 03:09 PM
    circular saw, miter saw, slider miter saw
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,833
    Nov 1, 2019, 03:53 PM Go to last post
  2. Moved: DIY Spindle Sander Oscillating Machine

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Oct 29, 2019 05:00 PM
    •  
    •  
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,092
    Nov 4, 2019, 03:00 AM Go to last post
  3. Helical pile adapter hex to square

    Started by PB Machines, Oct 24, 2019 04:10 AM
    custom metal fabrication, footings, helical pile, machining
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,653
    Oct 24, 2019, 07:34 PM Go to last post
  4. Small propane forge for light duty "blacksmithing".

    Started by sandho, Oct 24, 2019 08:56 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,365
    Oct 24, 2019, 03:27 PM Go to last post
  5. How To Fix Cheap Miter Saw and Add Laser Guide

    Started by Didpoolhall, Oct 24, 2019 02:20 PM
    laser guide, miter saw, plywoodworking
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,733
    Oct 24, 2019, 07:41 PM Go to last post
  6. Moved: Panel cutting bandsaw

    Started by Frank S, Nov 3, 2019 08:34 PM
    •  
    •  
  7. Industrial style lamp

    Started by Eloy Workshop, Oct 25, 2019 03:28 PM
    lamp, lathe
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,327
    Oct 25, 2019, 06:27 PM Go to last post
  8. The world's cheapest parting off blade holder

    Started by xynudu, Oct 25, 2019 03:29 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,813
    Oct 25, 2019, 06:32 PM Go to last post
  9. table for miter circular saw

    Started by Eloy Workshop, Oct 25, 2019 03:33 PM
    table saw, table saw box joints, table saw support
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,564
    Oct 25, 2019, 06:38 PM Go to last post
  10. Crucible Tongs (made from clamps!)

    Started by SculptyWorks, Oct 26, 2019 01:47 AM
    clamps, crucible, forge, furnace, tongs
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,633
    Oct 26, 2019, 02:22 PM Go to last post
  11. Foot Switch - Very simple

    Started by garage nut, Oct 26, 2019 10:47 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,452
    Oct 27, 2019, 02:18 PM Go to last post
  12. Homemade Heavy Duty C Clamp

    Started by Kwandotechnic, Oct 29, 2019 06:07 AM
    c clamp; quick clamp
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,750
    Oct 29, 2019, 01:23 PM Go to last post
  13. DIY. Homemade Bow Sander. Sanding Bow

    Started by Michael Paley, Oct 29, 2019 06:32 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,120
    Oct 29, 2019, 01:27 PM Go to last post
  14. Sandblasting Cabinet

    Started by thinkbackwards, Oct 29, 2019 07:54 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,700
    Oct 29, 2019, 01:32 PM Go to last post
  15. TIG Welder Foot Pedal

    Started by Crusty, Oct 29, 2019 10:46 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,520
    Oct 29, 2019, 01:43 PM Go to last post
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,141
    Oct 30, 2019, 05:55 PM Go to last post
  16. bead roller dies and first test

    Started by thehomeengineer, Oct 30, 2019 05:08 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,254
    Oct 30, 2019, 05:49 PM Go to last post
  17. Homemade saw blade cleaning kit

    Started by DIYTheArtofWood, Oct 30, 2019 07:22 PM
    blade cleaning, saw blades, shop projects, tool maintenance, woodworking
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,037
    Oct 31, 2019, 12:27 AM Go to last post
  18. Broken clock arm up-cycled

    Started by thehomeengineer, Oct 31, 2019 04:02 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,588
    Oct 31, 2019, 06:27 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
  •