Hello from the UK

[cannyfixit]

Hi guys I'm Gaz from England,I am not a professional like a lot of you so I can't contribute a lot but I do take a interest in anything that can be made from junk,always keen to save a bob or two

[Frank S]

Gaz you will find that here the skill level has little to do with one's ability to contribute

[Jon]

Hi cannyfixit - welcome to HomemadeTools.net

Yup, even the professionals here sometimes post very simple but useful tools.

What tool builds are your favorite? If you'd like ideas for your next build, feel free to start a new discussion in the Tools in Progress subforum: Tools in Progress

[Toolmaker51]

cannyfixit;
great user name! And a clever smidgen of double entendre.
In agreement; educated or complicated aren't instant qualifiers; can be a hindrance too. Both induce ''inside the box'' thinking as often they might create anew. All that can be what is 'handed down'; to be trumped by experience, creativity, and some assertive energy.
It is incalculable how many revolutionary devices were created by backyard mechanics. What is important; retain then utilize what works, and develop from that. Even the most complicated machinery is just made up from a lot of smaller, simpler, mechanisms. It does pay to learn specifics that suit interests you'll pursue; hardware, circuitry, welding, drafting, paints, woodworking, blacksmithing; usually the basics indicate paths, while some only reveal themselves after desperate failure! We all have that happen - bringing success that little bit closer.
Whether regarded as fun or challenge, I'm positive that HMT.net member subscribers would poll that it is addictive!