1 Everybody loves tools right? Well, maybe you don’t but I bet there is a father in your life that does! Check out my list for the top 10 tool gifts for Father’s Day 2018! (Reminder, it is June 17th!) Top 10 Father’s Day Tool/Garage Gifts 2018June 2, 2018 in MISCELLANEOUS / TOOLS OF THE TRADE! / Uncategorized tagged 2018 / Fathers Day / Gifts / June 17th / Man / Metal / Tools by Paul
1 So this is part 2 of my garage lighting experience. I of course decided that the 4 new lights weren’t enough, so it was time to install two more. Read more to check out the completed project. DIY – How to Install LED Garage Lighting Part 2May 20, 2018 in MISCELLANEOUS / Shop Safety / Shop Tours! / TOOLS OF THE TRADE! / Uncategorized tagged Amazon / Fluorescent replacement / Garage Lights / Hykolity / LED Shop Lights / Lumens / Motion Sensing Switch / Shop Lighting by Paul
Drill bits are expensive and I tend to be somewhat abusive to them. It is cheaper to sharpen them than to replace, especially for the larger drill bits. Read more to check out my experience with a Drill Doctor Drill Bit Sharpener. Tools of the Trade! – Drill Doctor Bit SharpenerMay 14, 2018 in FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE / TOOLS OF THE TRADE! tagged DD350X / DD500X / DD750X / DIY Drill Bit Sharpening / Drill Doctor / Home Sharpening / Sharpen Drill Bits / Split Point by Paul
6 So if you work in any kind of garage or shop that is not a barn, there is likely a lot of concrete. The best way to take care of concrete is to clean and seal it periodically. Read more to see how I sealed mine. DIY – How to Seal Garage FloorMarch 16, 2018 in FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE / MISCELLANEOUS / TOOLS OF THE TRADE! tagged Concrete / DIY / EasySeal / Epoxy / Garage Floor / GhostShield / Natural Look / Polyurea / Sealer / Silane / Siloxane by Paul
1 One big part of getting yourself out in the garage is making it easier to do work. One of the things I truly hate in the garage is rolling out and winding back up air-hoses. Air hose reels make life a lot easier, but take some up front work to […] DIY – How to Install Garage Air Hose ReelFebruary 23, 2018 in FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE / FABRICATION PROJECTS / TOOLS OF THE TRADE! tagged 1/2" Air Hose / Air Compressor / Air Hose Reel / Air Supply Line / DIY / Maxline / Menards Xtreme Garage / Rapidair by Paul
5 Hooray for Christmas and Happy New Year! I got a set of 4 sweet new LED overhead lights for my garage for Christmas. Read more to see what I got and how I hung them up! DIY – How to Install LED Garage LightingJanuary 1, 2018 in MISCELLANEOUS / Shop Safety / Shop Tours! / TOOLS OF THE TRADE! tagged Amazon / Fluorescent replacement / Garage Lights / Hykolity / LED Shop Lights / Lumens / Motion Sensing Switch / Shop Lighting by Paul
2 I haven’t been able to weld since we recently moved about 8 months ago because there are no 220V outlets in the new garage. Read more to see how we ran wires through the finished basement to the other side of the house to run my welder and air compressor! Running 220V to Garage for Welders and CompressorsDecember 23, 2017 in FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE / MISCELLANEOUS / Shop Tours! / TOOLS OF THE TRADE! tagged 100A / 220V / Air Compressor / Dryer Plug / Plasma Cutter / Power Outlet / Sub Panel / Welder by Paul
2 Just got back from Western Farm show 2017 looking at some cool tools, attachments, and tractors! In case you aren’t local to Kansas City or missed it, here are 50 pictures I took at the event. 50 PICTURES FROM WESTERN FARM SHOW 2017February 25, 2017 in FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE / MISCELLANEOUS / TOOLS OF THE TRADE! tagged CONSTRUCTION / EXPO PICS / Fabrication Ideas / Farming / Western Farm Show by Paul
2 This one is more of a ‘feature’ than a tour, but I’ve gotta give props for good work when I see it. Adam Deuling of Deuling Design has started his own small business building some beautiful hand made panels and signs from sheetmetal. Deuling Design Sheetmetal Fabrication – Shop TourJanuary 2, 2017 in FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE / Shop Tours! / TOOLS OF THE TRADE! tagged Adam Deuling / Bead Roller / Deuling Design / Dimple Die / Metal Artwork / Metal Fabrication / Rivet Fan / Throatless Shear 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
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
1 I had two John Deere mower decks come in to me from family and friends this spring with multiple cracks. Instead of buying new decks, we were able to fix them and put them right back into service. Read more to see how we did it. John Deere DIY Mower Deck RepairJuly 27, 2015 in FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE / FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged Crack / Deck / Fabrication / Lawn Mower Deck Cracked / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Mower / Mower Deck Repair / Welding by Paul
I had a buddy ask me about fixing up his smoker. It is the classic discussion of fixing what you have vs. buying a new one. He decided to have me fix it, so read more to check out how we upgraded his Char Broil Smoker! CharBroil DIY Smoker Rack UpgradeJuly 23, 2015 in FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE / FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged BBQ / Custom / DIY Fabrication Tools / Fabrication / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Smoker / Welding by Paul
12 As a DIY Welder and Metal Fabricator, you should at least be familiar with the different common types of welding machines and processes. Check out this post for common welding acronyms and what they mean in plain english. Welding acronyms defined and explainedJune 29, 2015 in FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE / TOOLS OF THE TRADE! tagged FCAW / GMAW / GTAW / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / SAW / SMAW / Tig Welding / Welding by Paul
Check out this article on how I built a custom made DIY Heavy Duty Garden Hose Holder with Storage box. Read more to find out Ideas and tips on how to build one for yourself. DIY Garden Hose Holder with StorageJune 21, 2015 in FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE / FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged Custom / DIY Hose Holder / Fabrication / Large Hose Holder / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Welding by Paul
1 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 RepairMay 12, 2015 in FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE / FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged Custom / DIY Fabrication Tools / Fabrication / Gym Equipment Repair / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Welding by Paul