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: 2,163

    Last Post:

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

    Apr 27, 2024, 11:19 PM

  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: 503
    • Posts: 1,703

    Last Post:

    locking spring at a direct... Go to last post

    Yesterday, 09:05 AM

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

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 55,580
    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: 35,115
    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: 22,010
    Jon
    Feb 26, 2020, 12:29 PM Go to last post
  1. Lightbulb Space Heater Conversion!!!!!

    Started by hugh hmch, Mar 18, 2015 01:51 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,000
    Mar 22, 2015, 08:12 PM Go to last post
  2. An ER-20 Collet Holder Plate

    Started by rgsparber, Dec 29, 2015 10:11 AM
    collet holder, er-20, expanded pvc, step drill
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,000
    Dec 30, 2015, 12:15 PM Go to last post
  3. Moved: zinc plating

    Started by celsoari, Jul 1, 2023 04:57 AM
    •  
    •  
  4. Ice Dispenser Chute Extender

    Started by rgsparber, Aug 24, 2020 10:18 AM
    kitchen tool
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 999
    Aug 26, 2020, 05:27 AM Go to last post
  5. Moved: 52100 Field Craft knife

    Started by will52100, Sep 1, 2017 06:34 PM
    •  
    •  
  6. Router table trenching jig

    Started by Philip Davies, Sep 1, 2022 05:23 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 998
    Sep 2, 2022, 05:24 AM Go to last post
  7. Moved: Make A Welding Table From Pieces Of Thick Metal

    Started by fox craft, Feb 18, 2021 12:32 PM
    •  
    •  
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 998
    Nov 14, 2019, 07:45 PM Go to last post
  8. Lightbulb Welding table from scrap 25mm steel plate

    Started by craig9, Aug 11, 2022 12:36 AM
    plate steel, rust removal, salvage, welding bench, welding table
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 997
    Aug 11, 2022, 05:51 AM Go to last post
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 997
    Dec 31, 2022, 02:03 AM Go to last post
  9. Push countersink tool - video

    Started by PaulsGarageProjects, Aug 31, 2023 02:18 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 997
    Sep 1, 2023, 03:20 AM Go to last post
  10. Angle grinder adjustable sanding support - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 27, 2023 02:15 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 997
    Jon
    Apr 27, 2023, 02:15 PM Go to last post
  11. Large sawmill - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 23, 2023 11:50 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 997
    Aug 23, 2023, 08:53 PM Go to last post
  12. Oscillating spindle sander - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 11, 2023 03:12 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 996
    Jon
    Jan 11, 2023, 03:12 PM Go to last post
  13. Compass - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 2, 2023 12:34 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 996
    Jon
    Mar 2, 2023, 12:34 PM Go to last post
  14. 3D printed wagon vise - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 9, 2023 02:57 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 996
    Jon
    Aug 9, 2023, 02:57 PM Go to last post
  15. Moved: Old motor = New Belt Sander?

    Started by Rommel, May 24, 2016 01:51 PM
    •  
    •  
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 996
    Oct 27, 2021, 06:27 PM Go to last post
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 996
    Apr 1, 2023, 02:41 AM Go to last post
  16. Moved: DIY Portable Plywood Panel Support (FREE PLANS)

    Started by Downeast Thunder, Aug 10, 2018 06:01 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
  •