r/HomemadeTools
10k members
r/HomemadeTools is a subreddit with 10k members. The most common kinds of discussions are ideas and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses homemade, diy, tool, tools, and making.
Post homemade tools you made, or found, or any resources related to homemade tools.
Pictures or videos are fine, and instructions or plans are a plus.
Popular Themes in r/HomemadeTools
#1
Ideas
: "I made a very large belt sander"
56 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Would anyone be able to help me figure out the joinery on this Medieval lathe? Any help would be appreciated"
3 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Drove over my test light, problem solved."
2 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "I made a vacuum cleaner starter for cordless power tools. It monitors the current being drawn from the battery and, when it detects that the tool has started, it sends a signal to an off-the-shelf remote controlled power socket it turn the vacuum cleaner on."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/HomemadeTools
#1
Homemade
: "Homemade tool i made to retrieve my dog's ball"
93 posts
#2
Diy
: "Diy wrench extender"
83 posts
#3
Tool
: "Guy makes a caliper screw Tool out of dollar store garden item"
59 posts
#4
Tools
: "I made a vacuum cleaner starter for cordless power Tools. It monitors the current being drawn from the battery and, when it detects that the tool has started, it sends a signal to an off-the-shelf remote controlled power socket it turn the vacuum cleaner on."
39 posts
#5
Making
: "First time Making something with metal ... if you don't look too closely at the fit of the head, it didn't turn out too bad :)"
36 posts
#6
Woodworking
: "Just finished my budget 2x72 belt grinder"
30 posts
#7
Inventions
23 posts
#8
Gadgets
17 posts
#9
Lathe
: "Does this count? I don't own a Lathe but I need to make some tuning pegs"
15 posts
#10
Build
: "My first towable backhoe Build.."
15 posts
Member Growth in r/HomemadeTools
Yearly
+1k members(18.0%)
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Last updated: June 14, 2026