TOOLS OF THE TRADE!
Today we unbox and test the Abestorm DecDust 1,100CFM shop air filtration system in my 30×48′ pole barn shop! I do a little bit of everything in this shop from woodworking to welding, painting, 3d printing, and more. Sometimes it gets pretty smoky and smelly in the shop. In the […]
New Automatic Shop Air Filtration Unit With Built In Air ...
Ever wonder how to test your CNC Plasma cutter without wasting any materials?? Check this video out for a nearly free way to do it!
How to Test your CNC Plasma Cutter and Designs without ...
Fix that gnarly trailer tailgate of yours already! If this applies to you, check out this video for some tips, tricks, and tools for getting it done correctly BEFORE somebody gets hurt on it.
How to Repair Expanded Steel Trailer Tailgate DIY
In today’s video, we cover everything horizontal band saw related! How to use it, fluid type, common repairs, blade types, and some other handy tricks and tips! Also, bonus full list of all parts used!
All About Horizontal Metal Band Saws
Getting the new plasma cutter set up! Had to figure out how to get my air compressor up 8ft onto the mezzanine (it was interesting for sure). I also got the plasma table fixed and added a video for knowing which kind of proximity switch to buy PNP or NPN […]
Part 2 2×2 CNC Plasma Cutter
So it begins. A new chapter in the shop saga. I have wanted a CNC plasma FOREVER and recently found one on Marketplace and drug it home! Check out the full post for more details on the process and what it took to get it working.
Part 1 2×2 CNC Plasma Cutter
Mobility is key when setting up a shop. I don’t want to be stuck with a certain shop layout. Recently I discovered how awesome scaffold wheels are and how useful they are on workbenches and tables around the shop. Check out the post to see how easy it is to […]
Why Scaffold Wheels are Awesome and How to Add them ...
A quick writeup today on a broken Wilton vice that a buddy gave me. Apparently it was headed for the scrap pile because it was broken. Turns out it was just a 5 minute fix. Read more to find out what it was and how you can fix yours.
How to Fix a Vice that won’t Tighten or Swivel
This was a tough one to figure out. The first place I started was calling pole barn builders. Seems like the logical place, right? Well it turns out there is a lot more to it than just getting a builder because they aren’t the general contractor…YOU ARE!
Part 2 Building a Pole Barn – Who is responsible ...
1 Check this post out for the ultimate guide to selecting and purchasing an auto darkening welding helmet. Welding helmets are critical for the safety of any DIY metal work, whether you are welding or plasma cutting. Without a good welding helmet, you can cause eye stress, skin burns or even […]
The Ultimate Guide to Auto Darkening Welding Helmets
2 Time to add more reinforcement and an aluminum skidplate to our custom DIY winch bumper build! We also discuss lot of tips and tricks along the way.