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Monthly Archives: May 2015

Weld Repair Total Gym — If it broke, don’t throw it away!! Most exercise equipment is made out of steel and can be repaired. My example today is a piece that broke on one of my friend’s gym equipment. Read more to see how we fixed his and find out how you can fix your own.

DIY Home Gym Equipment Repair

May 12, 2015 in FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE / FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged Custom / DIY Fabrication Tools / Fabrication / Gym Equipment Repair / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Welding by Paul

Ten Favorite Home Metal Fabrication Tools — It really doesn’t take that many tools to get started welding or repairing your own projects. I wanted to prove it, so I made up a quick list of everything you need to get started welding for < $250.

Get started welding for under $250 guide

May 11, 2015 in FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE / Shop Safety / TOOLS OF THE TRADE! tagged Beginner Metal Fabrication / DIY Fabrication Safety / DIY Fabrication Tools / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Welding by Paul

DIY Press Brake — I made my own press brake for bending plate steel and small tubing years ago and still use it to this day. Check out this post for how you can build one for yourself.

DIY Home Made Press Brake

May 4, 2015 in FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE / TOOLS OF THE TRADE! tagged Bend Steel / Custom / DIY Press Brake / Fabrication / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Welding by Paul