Free 186 More Best Homemade Tools eBook:  
Get 2,500+ 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 $250 monthly prize. Tool tips and tricks should go in the Tool Tips and Tricks subforum.

Sub-Forums Threads / Posts  Last Post

  1. Download over 2,000 plans for homemade tools.

  2. 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: 289
    • Posts: 2,188

    Last Post:

    HF benchtop metal lathe New... Go to last post

    by

    Jan 4, 2025, 03:47 PM

  3. 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: 585
    • Posts: 1,827

    Last Post:

    276. Compasses make better... Go to last post

    Jan 4, 2025, 09:16 AM

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Month - $250 monthly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 15, 2024 08:21 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,302
    Jon
    Jul 15, 2024, 08:21 PM Go to last post
  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 01:29 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 24,600
    Jon
    Feb 26, 2020, 01:29 PM Go to last post
  1. Anvil bridge

    Started by Philip Davies, Jan 12, 2022 09:33 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,996
    Jan 17, 2022, 08:52 AM Go to last post
  2. Motorcycle scissor box lift - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 7, 2022 06:38 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,748
    Jan 17, 2022, 07:13 AM Go to last post
  3. Lightbulb An idea for using a chisel

    Started by RCTURKA, Jan 12, 2022 08:42 PM
    chisel, chisel handle
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,243
    Jan 17, 2022, 06:58 AM Go to last post
  4. Moved: Build the fireball Tool Super-Vise!

    Started by Marsh, Jan 13, 2022 12:48 PM
    •  
    •  
  5. DIY METAL BENDER FOR BENCH VISE!!

    Started by orioncons36, Jan 16, 2022 07:22 PM
    bender, diy metal bender, metal bender, metal bending
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,936
    Jan 17, 2022, 03:48 AM Go to last post
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,353
    Jan 17, 2022, 03:43 AM Go to last post
  6. Spring Loaded center finder

    Started by bouboulas, Jan 11, 2022 10:02 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,914
    Jan 16, 2022, 07:29 PM Go to last post
  7. DIY Belt Grinder - Simple and Powerful

    Started by GBWM, Jan 15, 2022 07:21 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,531
    Jan 16, 2022, 08:50 AM Go to last post
  8. Easy cut chainsaw stand - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 11, 2022 06:34 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,290
    Jan 16, 2022, 07:39 AM Go to last post
  9. Motorcycle Lift Table

    Started by bouboulas, Jan 15, 2022 01:59 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,781
    Jan 16, 2022, 03:24 AM Go to last post
  10. Mill quill shaft nut

    Started by Frank S, Dec 13, 2021 10:55 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,303
    Jan 15, 2022, 08:38 PM Go to last post
  11. Fixture plate for the shaper.

    Started by Rustinox, Jan 8, 2022 10:48 AM
    fixture, fixture plate, key ways, shaper, slotting
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,580
    Jan 15, 2022, 04:34 PM Go to last post
  12. Dust extraction - sizing

    Started by andrew mcgregor, Jan 4, 2022 05:31 PM
    3 Pages
    1 2 3
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 3,764
    Jan 15, 2022, 04:17 PM Go to last post
  13. 3 Very Useful Homemade Ideas

    Started by Mr.DK DIY, Jan 15, 2022 09:04 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 542
    Jan 15, 2022, 09:04 AM Go to last post
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,481
    Jan 15, 2022, 02:01 AM Go to last post
  14. Build Your own Belt Grinder!

    Started by Marsh, Jan 14, 2022 10:25 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,382
    Jan 15, 2022, 01:51 AM Go to last post
  15. CNC Wood lathe

    Started by winkys workshop, Jan 13, 2022 11:19 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,322
    Jan 15, 2022, 01:41 AM Go to last post
  16. Maker stamp - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 14, 2022 06:51 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,851
    Jon
    Jan 14, 2022, 06:51 PM Go to last post
  17. Snow plow for lawn tractor - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 12, 2022 05:38 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,582
    Jan 13, 2022, 11:14 AM Go to last post
  18. Moved: Vise for irregular shapes

    Started by Made in Garage, Jan 12, 2022 12:43 PM
    •  
    •  



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
  •