self-madetool

noun
UK /ˌself meɪd tuːl/
US /ˌself meɪd tuːl/

A tool that someone builds by themselves.

He fixed the bike using a self-madetool from his garage.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who built their own success without help.

The self-madetool started with nothing and built a big company.

3. A simple device made for one special job.

She made a self-madetool to open the tight jar.

4. Something created by hand rather than bought in a store.

His self-madetool looked rough but worked perfectly.