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meanwhileinthegarage and his vertical/horizontal belt grinder
meanwhileinthegarage and his vertical/horizontal belt grinder
celsoari and his adjustable slip roll
celsoari and his adjustable slip roll

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tonyfoale and his bandsaw built from motorcycle wheels
tonyfoale and his bandsaw built from motorcycle wheels
WE'VE BEEN THROUGH IT ALL

DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?

  • You have projects that you're ready to build, but first you need some specific tools.
  • You can't afford all the tools that you want (nobody can).
  • You've had your fill of plans for picnic tables, garden benches, bird feeders, and birdhouses. You're a man, not a bird.
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Don't Know Where to Start

Lack of Skill or Confidence

Limited Access to Plans

Not Enough Time

High Cost of Tools

Lack of Support

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2,500+ Tool Plans

Step-by-step plans to help you build practical homemade tools.

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Create high-quality tools without spending a fortune.

DIY Inspiration

Fresh inspiration and exclusive designs, delivered regularly.

Large Community

Connect with like-minded tool builders and get insider knowledge.

A COMMON PROBLEM

We started this website 12 years ago because we saw this same problem on internet forums for metalworkers, machinists, woodworkers, and hobbyists of all kinds. Overly expensive tools that make building any project more expensive than just buying it brand-new!

KarlMetalworks and his forging press with quick-change dies
KarlMetalworks and his forging press with quick-change dies
h7eh7e and his double disc sander
h7eh7e and his double disc sander

THE HUSTLE

Tool companies will be happy to sell you the tools to build your projects. And not just the tools, but all the upsells too. Accessories. Add-ons. Jigs. Consumables.

OUR WAY

By the time you buy all their tools and add-ons, you haven't saved any money by building your project instead of just buying it new. If you're not made of money, we know the best way to get your projects completed, while actually saving money.

lucia workshop and her welding positioner
lucia workshop and her welding positioner

WE DO

  • Respect each other

  • Have a wealth of experience

  • Have real experts with decades of experience

  • Fully tech-focused

WE DO NOT

  • We don't sell tools

  • We don't sell advertising

  • We don't have sponsors

  • No internet drama

ALL WE DO IS HOMEMADE TOOLS, ALL THE TIME

  • We don't write "unbiased" reviews of products that we also coincidentally advertise.
  • We don't have inexperienced internet know-it-alls on our forum.
  • Most of us are over 40 years old. Many are retired. We have real experts with decades of experience in their fields.
  • People on our forum are respectful, helpful, and tech-focused. Browse our forum and see for yourself. We don't deal in internet drama, and we don't have algorithms that encourage conflict to boost page views (Facebook - we're looking at you).
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CHECK OUT OUR FORUMS AND SEE FOR YOURSELF

This is where websites usually insult your intelligence by displaying enthusiastic 5-star reviews of their products, from a "real" person whose photo is also available on a stock photo website.

fake 5-star reviews

JUST 1 OF THE HUNDREDS OF BEFORE/AFTER IMAGES OUR COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO POST

Build tools fast and cheap, with detailed plans made by fellow enthusiastic and passionate tool builders, working on projects similar to yours

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  • 2,500+ homemade tool plans

  • Large & passionate community

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HOW THIS WILL HELP:

  • Unlock tool plans for ANY project

  • Stop spending on overpriced tools

  • Master any tool

  • Build smarter, not harder

  • Get inspired with frequent plan updates

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YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, WE HAVE ANSWERS

I'm a complete beginner. Is this site for me?

Short answer: no. This site is meant for hobbyists at an intermediate and higher skill level. We are a friendly and helpful bunch, but if you just bought your first set of hand tools, then you should get a few projects under your belt before you start building your own tools. If you've already built or fixed a few things (and made some mistakes along the way!), then you're ready to start building tools. We can help you build basic woodworking tools like clamps and jigs, basic metalworking tools like sheet metal brakes and metal benders, and plenty of basic hand tools. And then we can show you how to use those tools to work on your projects, and to build more tools.

I'm an advanced woodworker, metalworker, or machinist. Is this site too basic for me?

Our target audience is intermediate to advanced hobbyists. Our most advanced tool builders build their own machines like lathes and mills, print circuit boards, create machining fixtures and jigs, and devise unique work practices to make their tools more efficient and enjoyable to use. If you have a decade or more of experience in your hobby, and are looking to expand to using new processes and tools, then you're probably a good fit for us.

Can you help me with modifying existing tools?

Yes, we like to modify existing tools. This generally means making attachments and jigs for existing tools, and also making improvements to store-bought tools. In particular, we like to modify Harbor Freight tools (these days the same old Harbor Freight tools are on Amazon.com), and we even published two Best Harbor Freight Tool Modifications eBooks.

Will you help with tool reviews for buying new tools?

We do sometimes talk about buying new tools, especially tools that we're going to modify, but no, we don't really review new tools.

Did you write all the tool building plans yourselves?

Instead of just writing a few sets of tool plans ourselves, we created the single largest repository of homemade tool plans from all over the internet. While other sites offer you a single download of one set of tool plans, often for more than the price of one month's membership, we give you access to over 2,500 different downloadable tool plans from many different tool builders, all organized in one place for easy access. Not only is this the largest collection of tool plans on the internet, but we're constantly adding more tool plans to it.

Are you sponsored by any tool companies?

No, we aren't sponsored by any tool companies, or any tool manufacturers, or anyone in the tool industry. We're an independent online community.

Do I get everything up front?

Yes, you get instant access to everything as soon as you sign up.

What if I don't like the membership?

You can easily cancel your membership at any time. If you cancel within 30 days, you can get a 100% refund.

What if I just want to download one set of plans or one eBook for this one tool that I want to build. Can I do that and then cancel?

Sure, no problem. And when you want to use that tool to build another tool, you can always re-join. Some guys occasionally cancel and re-join, and there's no problem with that.

Do I get anything in the mail?

No, all of our plans collections, eBooks, build guides, and member-only content are digital. You can download all of our content to your computer and save it. Sometimes guys like to print out paper copies of plans drawings as they work, and you're welcome to do that.