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: 303
    • Posts: 2,251

    Last Post:

    Torque wrench Go to last post

    by

    Jun 3, 2026, 07:04 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: 710
    • Posts: 2,088

    Last Post:

    349. Meet the Card... Go to last post

    Today, 12:36 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: 9,607
    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: 31,251
    Jon
    Feb 26, 2020, 12:29 PM Go to last post
  1. Make A Folding Drying Hanger At Home

    Started by Kwandotechnic, Oct 12, 2020 05:52 AM
    drying hanger;
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,560
    Oct 13, 2020, 02:14 AM Go to last post
  2. A Torque Wrench to Adjustable Wrench Adapter

    Started by rgsparber, Oct 8, 2020 03:27 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 5,324
    Oct 12, 2020, 04:58 PM Go to last post
  3. Exclamation 3 ways to make T-Slots

    Started by Mazay, Oct 11, 2020 07:33 AM
    t slot, t-slot bit, t-slot track, t-track
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,725
    Oct 12, 2020, 04:35 AM Go to last post
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,977
    Oct 12, 2020, 04:30 AM Go to last post
  4. Stop using handles with your clamps!

    Started by Make Things, Oct 11, 2020 07:30 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,860
    Oct 12, 2020, 04:24 AM Go to last post
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,405
    Oct 11, 2020, 04:30 AM Go to last post
  5. Homemade Hydraulic Puller

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Oct 9, 2020 01:59 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,149
    Oct 11, 2020, 04:26 AM Go to last post
  6. DIY EMERGENCY LIGHTING

    Started by mariost, Oct 9, 2020 12:38 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,681
    Oct 11, 2020, 04:22 AM Go to last post
  7. Moved: How To Use The New YouTube #Shorts App on Android

    Started by sams wood creations, Oct 10, 2020 08:55 PM
    •  
    •  
  8. Thumbs up Micro Sheet Bending Machine

    Started by universal scale models, Oct 8, 2020 10:02 PM
    sheet bending machine
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,161
    Oct 10, 2020, 08:28 AM Go to last post
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,330
    Oct 10, 2020, 08:18 AM Go to last post
  9. Hitch Pin Removal Tool and Backup Pin

    Started by rgsparber, Sep 28, 2020 07:49 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,657
    Oct 10, 2020, 08:12 AM Go to last post
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,212
    Oct 8, 2020, 04:37 PM Go to last post
    •  
    •  
  10. Moved: Cutting short stock in the bandsaw

    Started by mklotz, Sep 1, 2015 09:05 AM
    •  
    •  
  11. Arrow Wiring Sawing Machine Motor

    Started by HandmadeCreativeChannel, Oct 7, 2020 12:30 AM
    handmade, homemade, motor, sawing machine, wiring
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,638
    Oct 7, 2020, 09:39 AM Go to last post
  12. Lightbulb Cordless Hot Glue Gun and Stand - No Battery - DIY

    Started by RCTURKA, Oct 4, 2020 05:21 PM
    cordless, cordless hot glue gun, hot glue gun
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,863
    Oct 7, 2020, 05:24 AM Go to last post
  13. Make A Simple Wood Lathe Machine

    Started by fawabros, Oct 6, 2020 05:47 AM
    lathe machine, wood lathe
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,129
    Oct 7, 2020, 04:15 AM Go to last post
  14. Moved: Honing discs for bench drill

    Started by Philip Davies, Oct 5, 2020 06:50 AM
    •  
    •  
  15. Moved: VERY EASY TO MAKE WELDING TOOL

    Started by orioncons36, Oct 4, 2020 09:16 AM
    •  
    •  



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
  •