2,500+ Tool Plans. 13 Years Strong.
30-Day Guarantee.

You get instant access to everything: 2,500+ detailed tool-building plans, 22 expert-written eBooks, and full access to our private builder forum. No delays, no drip content, just everything, right away.

Yes. You can download and print as many plans as you want. No restrictions. If you don't have a printer, you can pick one up for around $50 online; it'll pay for itself after your first build.

No hard feelings. Cancel anytime through your member profile. If it's within 30 days, we'll refund you in full, no questions asked.

Sure. Some members join just to grab a specific plan or eBook, then come back later for more. Totally fine with us. That's how flexible access should work.

We're based in Boulder, Colorado. Our company, Buildthreads, Inc., was founded in 2012 and is Better Business Bureau Accredited with an A+ rating. Most members are in the U.S., Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

Nope. We've never taken a dime from tool brands or manufacturers. We're 100% independent, no ads, no bias, just builders helping builders.

Not with our plans. Many include a Bill of Materials, Build Guides, and links to reference videos or patent drawings. We've done the research, you just follow the steps and build.

Ask in the forum. You'll get answers from builders who've been there. It's one of the most helpful and respectful DIY communities online.

Absolutely. We've got tons of plans for jigs, tool upgrades, and improvements — especially for Harbor Freight tools. You'll also get access to our Best Harbor Freight Tool Mods eBooks (Volumes I & II).

Honestly? Probably not.

If you've never used hand tools or built anything before, our library may feel overwhelming. But if you've built or repaired even a few things, you're ready to dive in — and we'll help you get where you need to be.

Not at all. Many of our members are experienced machinists and fabricators. You'll find CNC projects, custom lathe accessories, Arduino integrations, and builds you won't see anywhere else.

For example, our 2,500+ plans include over 403 lathe accessory builds alone.

We went further — we curated the largest online collection of homemade tool plans from across the internet.

Instead of one or two plans, you get access to thousands, including multiple build styles for the same tool. We organize everything so you can focus on building.

Yes, the site works fine on mobile. But many members pick up a cheap shop laptop (~$50-100) for convenience. Add a $7 keyboard cover and you're ready to work without messing up your main gear.

Nope — it's all digital. You can download and save everything to your computer. Some builders print out drawings to use in the shop — that's up to you.