r/HomemadeTools
10k members
r/HomemadeTools is a subreddit with 10k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and pain & anger, 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
Solution Requests
: "1/4 driver with regular or T-handle options with bit storage."
6 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "When you need a press brake but you can't afford a press brake"
1 post
#3
Ideas
: "Router dog-hole table (step by step/materials/plans website in the description)"
1 post
#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
: "My Homemade pedal power bandsaw… you can see I lack female supervision 🥳"
93 posts
#2
Diy
: "Diy wrench extender"
83 posts
#3
Tool
: "I used pulleys to take the annoying gravity out of using my favorite Tool."
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
36 posts
#6
Woodworking
: "Just finished my budget 2x72 belt grinder"
30 posts
#7
Inventions
23 posts
#8
Gadgets
17 posts
#9
Lathe
: "converted my mini Lathe to a oiled headstock"
15 posts
#10
Build
: "Slot cutting jig for Dewalt DCW600b"
15 posts
Member Growth in r/HomemadeTools
Yearly
+1k members(17.2%)
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Last updated: September 8, 2026