22 Part 3 of our DIY Wheelchair Transfer Platform build! Click to check out pictures of it completely assembled and in use! DIY Wheelchair Transfer Platform – Final Product!November 2, 2016 in FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged Steel Platform / Transfer Platform / Wheelchair Transfer Platform by Paul
1 Click to read more about Part 2 of this wheelchair platform build! In part 1 we got the platform and ramps built, Now it is time to build the adjustable and fold-able legs. DIY Wheelchair Transfer Platform – Part 2October 29, 2016 in FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged DIY / Steel Platform / Transfer Platform / Welding / Wheelchair Transfer Platform by Paul
1 Click to read more about Part 1 of this wheelchair platform build! This was a really satisfying project because I got to build something that directly makes somebody’s life easier. DIY Wheelchair Transfer Platform – Part 1October 14, 2016 in FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged Steel Platform / Transfer Platform / Wheelchair Transfer Platform by Paul
1 I am always looking for a better/cheaper way to store my tools. I think I finally figured out the best way to cost effectively store my bulky tools! Click to find out more. DIY SUPER CHEAP Tool Storage!September 13, 2016 in FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE / TOOLS OF THE TRADE! tagged Bulky Tools / Cheap / DIY Tools / Shop Storage / Storage / Tool / Tool Protection / Toolbox by Paul
1 I recently moved into an office at work. Remembering that I had an old projector in the basement at home gave me an idea. I could use my projector at work, but didn’t have anywhere to mount it and couldn’t really drill holes in the desk or wall. Read more […] DIY Magnetic Steel Desktop Projector MountJuly 17, 2016 in FABRICATION PROJECTS / MISCELLANEOUS tagged Custom / DIY / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Office / Projector Mount / Steel by Paul
1 Yes, I realize it is the middle of summer. But if you want to plow this winter, you gotta get ready while it is nice out! Now that we know the plow works, it is time to improve it. First up on the list is to add an easy way […] DIY Receiver Hitch Snow Plow – Part 5July 9, 2016 in FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged Custom / DIY / Driveway Plow / Fabrication / Home built / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Plow / Receiver / Snow Plow by Paul
2 Check out part 2 of our Rusty Fire Pit Rebuild where I finally get it mostly finished and get to have a fire in it! Rusty Fire Pit Rebuild Part 2 – First FireJune 18, 2016 in FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged DIY Fire Pit / Fabrication / Fire Pit Repair / Fire Pit Rust / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Welding by Paul
6 Working with metal is LOUD. Be sure to use ear protection. Read more to see how you can protect yourself cheaply and effectively. Home Metal Fabrication Safety – Ear ProtectionJune 4, 2016 in Shop Safety tagged DIY Fab Shop Safety / DIY Fabrication Safety / Ear Muffs / Ear Plugs / Ear Protection / Home Shop Safety / Metal Shop Safety / Shop Safety Equipment / Welding Safety Equipment by Paul
2 Don’t have a shop, space, or tools of your own? No problem! Just check out HammerSpace KC! DIY Metal Fabrication got the privilege of an all access tour to get you the scoop. Click for more info and lots of pics! HammerSpace KC – Shop TourApril 30, 2016 in Shop Tours! tagged Community Workshop / HackerSpace / HammerSpace / KC / Rent Tools / Rent Welder / Rent Workshop / Workshop Membership by Paul
I’m always looking for new ideas of stuff to build out of metal. One great (and cheap!) source for metal working ideas, machines, and tools is the Western Farm show that occurs yearly in Kansas City. 50 PICTURES FROM WESTERN FARM SHOW 2016April 1, 2016 in FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE tagged CONSTRUCTION / EXPO PICS / Fabrication Ideas / Farming / Western Farm Show by Paul
Part 4 We build a steel snow plow frame to attach to the receiver hitch lift. After painting, skinning, and assembling we actually got to plow some snow! DIY Receiver Hitch Snow Plow – Part 4February 5, 2016 in FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged Custom / DIY / Driveway Plow / Fabrication / Home built / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Plow / Receiver / Snow Plow by Paul
Part 3! We fabricate a swivel mount for the plow and craft cutting edges from HDPE DIY Receiver Hitch Snow Plow – Part 3January 16, 2016 in FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged Custom / DIY / Driveway Plow / Fabrication / Home built / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Plow / Receiver / Snow Plow by Paul
Check out Part 2 of our DIY Receiver Hitch Snow plow! It is time to weld some mounts for the winch to hook to, paint it, and wire it up so we can try it. DIY Receiver Hitch Snow Plow – Part 2January 4, 2016 in FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged Custom / DIY / Driveway Plow / Fabrication / Home built / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Plow / Receiver / Snow Plow by Paul