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

Page 3 of 26 FirstFirst 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 LastLast
Threads 41 to 60 of 514

Forum: Tool Tips and Tricks

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.

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Tool Tips and Tricks

    Started by Jon, Feb 10, 2023 06:11 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,836
    Jon
    Feb 10, 2023, 06:11 PM Go to last post

  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Tool Tip of the Month - $100 monthly award

    Started by Jon, Mar 10, 2023 08:29 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,847
    Jon
    Mar 10, 2023, 08:29 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: 9,090
    Jon
    Feb 26, 2020, 12:29 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 12,657
    Jon
    Feb 26, 2020, 12:27 PM Go to last post

  1. 207. Thin strip planer jig: less snipe

    Started by Make Things, Feb 15, 2024 06:11 PM
    planing, snipe, thin strip
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 388
    Make Things
    Feb 15, 2024, 06:11 PM Go to last post

  2. Metal storage rack

    Started by mr_modify1, Feb 11, 2024 07:55 AM
    storage rack, vertical storage
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 388
    mr_modify1
    Feb 11, 2024, 07:55 AM Go to last post

  3. 193. Six plugging tips for exposed holes

    Started by Make Things, Dec 5, 2023 03:31 PM
    drill plug, plugging holes, plugs
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 396
    Make Things
    Dec 5, 2023, 03:31 PM Go to last post

  4. frozen ball valves

    Started by rgsparber, Dec 24, 2023 08:09 AM
    plumbing
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 398
    uv8452
    Jan 2, 2024, 07:14 PM Go to last post

  5. Spring Clamp Storage Rack

    Started by HENRY!, Apr 24, 2024 06:41 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 412
    HENRY!
    Apr 24, 2024, 06:41 AM Go to last post

  6. A New (to me) Use for a Vacuum Sealer

    Started by rgsparber, Sep 6, 2023 06:07 PM
    vacuum sealer
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 413
    rgsparber
    Sep 6, 2023, 06:07 PM Go to last post

  7. 60. Glue ups 101: Surface Area (shorts tip)

    Started by Make Things, Oct 26, 2022 06:19 AM
    glue, glue ups, gluing, mtbitesize, surface area
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 419
    Make Things
    Oct 26, 2022, 06:19 AM Go to last post

  8. 144. This Marking gauge is one of a kind (shorts tip)

    Started by Make Things, Apr 18, 2023 03:29 PM
    gauge, marking, tool
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 429
    Make Things
    Apr 18, 2023, 03:29 PM Go to last post

  9. KIDS DICE COLOUR PENCIL STORER

    Started by ranald, Jun 12, 2019 05:18 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 434
    ranald
    Jun 12, 2019, 05:18 PM Go to last post

  10. Another tip collection

    Started by Occasional machinist, Apr 10, 2024 03:03 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 441
    Occasional machinist
    Apr 10, 2024, 03:03 PM Go to last post

  11. 79. These cracks are unhealthy (shorts tip)

    Started by Make Things, Dec 14, 2022 06:11 AM
    cracks, oil, protect, workbench
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 447
    Make Things
    Dec 14, 2022, 06:11 AM Go to last post

  12. 202. Steady rests are lifesavers

    Started by Make Things, Jan 16, 2024 05:43 PM
    lathe, steady rest
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 447
    Make Things
    Jan 16, 2024, 05:43 PM Go to last post

  13. Cutting rads on a rotary table the easy way.

    Started by Mook, Feb 24, 2024 01:09 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 460
    Mook
    Feb 24, 2024, 01:09 AM Go to last post

  14. 188. Bent wood hold downs are easy diy

    Started by Make Things, Nov 2, 2023 09:15 AM
    bent wood, clamping, clamps, hold downs
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 462
    Make Things
    Nov 2, 2023, 09:15 AM Go to last post

  15. 197. Taming miter saw cuts with zeros

    Started by Make Things, Dec 20, 2023 07:16 AM
    miter, miter saw, zero clearance
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 464
    Make Things
    Dec 20, 2023, 07:16 AM Go to last post

  16. Ballpoint pens savings

    Started by Philip Davies, Nov 19, 2023 05:54 AM
    ballpoint pens, salvage 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 466
    Jon
    Nov 19, 2023, 12:54 PM Go to last post

  17. Tip for machining a square on the end of a long rod in one go.

    Started by Mook, Mar 14, 2024 01:54 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 467
    Mook
    Mar 14, 2024, 01:54 PM Go to last post

  18. How To Setup AC Servos with CNC Mach3 USB RNR Board

    Started by GBWM, Mar 3, 2024 05:15 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 470
    michaelmacnz
    Mar 5, 2024, 04:56 PM Go to last post

  19. Tips on single point turning

    Started by Occasional machinist, Jan 10, 2024 12:55 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 471
    Occasional machinist
    Jan 10, 2024, 12:55 PM Go to last post

  20. Drilling Centered Holes for Mounting Plates

    Started by rgsparber, Jan 28, 2024 08:17 AM
    drilling fixture
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 474
    rgsparber
    Jan 28, 2024, 09:03 AM Go to last post


Page 3 of 26 FirstFirst 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 LastLast

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
  •  

Forum Rules