FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE

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

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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The Ultimate Guide to Auto Darkening Welding Helmets 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

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