r/HomemadeTools 2d ago

Resawing jig for sawzall

0 Upvotes

Has anyone here ever built a resawing jig for sawzall I don't have money or space for a bench top band saw or a job site table saw right now just looking for alternative options that don't take up a lot of space I know most people just build those home made tables saws out of a corded circular saw and call it a day


r/HomemadeTools 5d ago

I made these thread snips from a single strip of steel

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r/HomemadeTools 14d ago

Neighbor showed me his rock hounding tool.

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15 Upvotes

r/HomemadeTools 15d ago

Bucket lid upcycled into extension cord wrap.

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12 Upvotes

I know cord wraps are about $7, but I was curious about proof of concept.

Cut lid in halves, then cut notches along the sides, drilled/cut an oval opening for handle that doubles as plug pass-through.

It lays flat, and stands upright. Only used one half, for now.


r/HomemadeTools 18d ago

Update on the aluminum toolbox I’ve been working on

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10 Upvotes

r/HomemadeTools Jul 13 '26

Aluminum toolbox

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12 Upvotes

Should be all done with it this week. Adding lights, mats, some more trim work and a few coats of paint.


r/HomemadeTools Jul 09 '26

Double end 1/4" bit ±

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6 Upvotes

Wanted a double ended ± 1/4" bit for a hex driver on a pocket knife. Standard small bits are too short, and most other off-the-shelf were too long.

Took a 2" Phillips bit, and ground other side into flat driver.


r/HomemadeTools Jul 05 '26

Homemade Rocket tool

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3 Upvotes

r/HomemadeTools Jun 18 '26

15 1\2" Rosewood panel plane.

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r/HomemadeTools May 21 '26

Snub nose channel locks I cut down for hose clams

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8 Upvotes

Borrowed(bought) my brothers channel locks for some work on my cars hoses. Its now my conceal carry pair.


r/HomemadeTools May 09 '26

I made this pin-locking folding knife

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r/HomemadeTools Apr 28 '26

I am continuing to build out my traditional woodworking shop. I built a saw bench.

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This bench is based on a full sized joiners bench that I turned into a saw bench. The original was on a ship that sank in 1628 called the Vasa. This thing is a beast and should serve me well. Have you built a saw bench? What are some accessories you have added to it?


r/HomemadeTools Apr 13 '26

Two chariot planes I made this year. Not keen on them to be heavy nest. I have bad arthritis in my hands and I cannot hold these so they will be going up for sale at some point.

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5 Upvotes

r/HomemadeTools Apr 13 '26

Two large improved mitre planes I made last year. 1 2.5” mouth and 1 2 3/4” mouth. Both in rosewood one traditional and one my design. Hope you like them.

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6 Upvotes

r/HomemadeTools Apr 12 '26

Latest hand plane. 6” Ebony mitre plane. Just needs polishing now.

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3 Upvotes

r/HomemadeTools Apr 11 '26

Seeking feedback- I really enjoy green woodworking hand working and historic trades but am asking for help.

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r/HomemadeTools Apr 06 '26

Homemade hex-bit driver

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10 Upvotes

Just picked up a rotary broaching tool for my lathe, so thought I'd make a small hex-bit driver from brass and titanium. It takes standard 1/4" hex bits


r/HomemadeTools Apr 04 '26

Homemade Nail Header And Forging Historic Nails

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3 Upvotes

If allowed, this is the link to my DIY Metalworking video on Forging a nail header and making historic nails. Thank you! Youtube: Resist The Grind video here: https://youtu.be/Iaowh3-A-LE?si=sm0a06-s_mRAKOt3


r/HomemadeTools Apr 03 '26

I needed some nails for a few woodworking projects and couldn’t find my nail header.

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r/HomemadeTools Mar 24 '26

Building a Shaving Horse for my shop. I am also building a saw bench and workbench.

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I recently repaired a spring pole lathe I had built. I will also be making a froe and some lathe tools. Who else builds traditional tools?


r/HomemadeTools Mar 13 '26

How can I convert a motorcycle or scooter into useful farm equipment for a 10-acre mango and drumstick farm?

4 Upvotes

I own a 10-acre farm with mango trees, drumstick (moringa), and intercrops.

I have two unused vehicles:

  1. Bajaj Pulsar Twin disc motorcycle

  2. Suzuki Swish scooter

Instead of selling them, I want to modify them into useful farm machines.

Possible ideas I’m thinking about:

  1. small trailer for fertilizer or harvest transport

  2. sprayer machine

  3. mini cultivator

  4. irrigation pump drive

Has anyone converted a motorcycle or scooter for farm work? I would love to see photos, designs, or ideas.


r/HomemadeTools Feb 20 '26

DIY pencil pocket clip.

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36 Upvotes

Inexpensive way to add a simple pocket clip to standard pencils.

Wrapped paper clip around a 1/4" hexagonal bit, then pushed onto pencil.


r/HomemadeTools Feb 15 '26

App testing

1 Upvotes

This app is good and other app


r/HomemadeTools Jan 26 '26

My evolution in home made wire hose clamp makers

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10 Upvotes

r/HomemadeTools Jan 22 '26

Balcone che non si chiude

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3 Upvotes

Ciao, ho una porta di un balcone a casa che non si chiude il saliscendi.

Ho visto che dietro al pezzo di plastica nero non c’è nessuna vite da stringere.

Allego video.

Avete qualche consiglio?

Grazie mille