FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE

Thoughts, tips, and tricks on how to make better and more advanced projects for yourself.

Wiring the Pecron Alternator Charger From Truck to Travel Trailer
In this video I walk you through how I wired up the Pecron 500W alternator charger all the way from my truck’s battery, down the frame, through the floorboard, out to the receiver hitch, and all the way to the back of my travel trailer and a real world test […]

Wiring the Pecron Alternator Charger From Truck to Travel Trailer ...

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New tools are like caffeine for your creativity—and this week, I’ve got a few to unbox. These aren’t just impulse buys; they’re upgrades that fuel better builds, faster setups, and maybe even fewer curses in the shop. 🎥 Watch the video here: What You’ll See: These tools aren’t shelf ornaments—they’re […]

New Video: Real Gear for Real Projects (Amazon Unboxing)

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I’m excited to share a brand new video on my blog where I dive into my first experiences with the Bamboo P1S 3D printer, and how it’s completely transformed the way I work in my shop! After years of struggling with cheaper printers like the Ender, upgrading to the Bamboo […]

My First Impressions of the Bamboo P1S 3D Printer – ...

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Don’t go to the hardware store yet! You might be able to do this yourself. I am always working in the shop after hours and the hardware stores are closed anyways. I have found quite a few workarounds over the years and decided to start sharing some of them. Here […]

How to Shorten Bolts in a Pinch and Skip a ...

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New Automatic Shop Air Filtration Unit With Built In Air Quality Monitor
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 ...

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CNC Plasma Whiteboard Testing Setup and Designs
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 ...

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CNC Plasma Cutter Baileigh PT-22
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

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