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.
FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE
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Let’s talk clamps. Specifically those used for DIY home welding projects. Here is a list of 6 different types, what they are, and how to use them.
6 Types of Clamps for Home Metal Fabrication
1 It is tough when you have a mower that still runs good but is starting to rust out. This mower was still working fine, but the deck had a couple of large holes in the front due to rust. Read more to see how we got it fixed and back […]
DIY Mower Deck Repair – Fixing Rust and Patching Holes
2 Check out a step by step guide to rewiring a trailer end to end with new lights, wires, and a junction box. LOTS of pics included.
Step by Step: How to Rewire a Trailer with Lights ...
1 We all have that ‘thing’ that we don’t know where to store in our vehicles. Whether it be a fire extinguisher, shovel, lug wrench, rifle, etc. In my case I needed to relocate my scissor jack. Quick Fist clamps to the rescue! Rubber clamps in just about any size to […]
How to Mount Anything Anywhere Using Quick Fist Clamps
Every once in a while you find a tool that you think ‘wow, that job would have sucked without that tool’. This Rivet nut tool is one of them! I recently (almost) finished my fuel tank enclosure from 14 gauge sheetmetal that I assembled exclusively with rivetnuts. As of now […]
What is a RivetNut / Nutsert tool and how do ...
I am always looking for better and safer ways to do things. I came across these Diamond 4.5″ metal cutting wheels and thought I would try them out. Read more to see how they performed!
Tools of the Trade! – Diamond Cutoff Wheels
Traction offroad is the name of this game and nothing adds more traction than differential lockers. Today we go through a how-to add a ‘welded’ rear locker to any rig that is technically ‘free’ if you are willing to put in the sweat equity.
How to weld “Lock” Rear Differential Vitara Tracker
2 Cutting out complex shapes in sheetmetal is challenging. Luckily some specialty tools are available to help us out! Read more for details on sheetmetal nibblers, how they work, and full write-up with pictures of how to use them!
Tools of the Trade: Sheetmetal Nibblers
1 EVERY shop struggles with organization and cleanliness. Here is a motivational story on how I cleaned my DIY Metal Fab shop up and got organized so I can rock some projects in 2019!
Year End Shop Cleaning Plus How to Install Retractable Cord ...
16 I am definitely not perfect but I always try to take any extra safety precautions that I can think of before doing any potentially dangerous tasks, and you should too. When I sit down and think about it I realize I have a lot to lose and there is no shortcut […]
Safety Tips for Using Metal Fabrication Tools
4 What is the difference between a grinding and cutting wheel? Masonry wheels? Diamond wheels? Flap disks? Fiber Disks? Read more to find out!
DIY Guide to Grinding, Cutting, and Sanding wheels
4 One way to tell your blades need sharpening is by looking at the cut ends of the blades of grass. Read more to see how you can do it yourself quickly and cheaply.
DIY – Sharpening Mower Blades
4 There are many different kinds of welding gloves for different welding processes. Read more to make sure you are using the right ones!
Tools of the Trade! – Welding Gloves
5 Welding pliers are a must-have for anybody with a MIG welder. Read more for lots of pictures and explanation on how they work.
Tools of the Trade! – MIG Welding Pliers
2 Center punches will help you more accurately mark and drill holes so they are right the first time. Read more to learn about center punches and how they will improve your projects!