A quick writeup today on a broken Wilton vice that a buddy gave me. Apparently it was headed for the scrap pile because it was broken. Turns out it was just a 5 minute fix. Read more to find out what it was and how you can fix yours.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE!
This was a tough one to figure out. The first place I started was calling pole barn builders. Seems like the logical place, right? Well it turns out there is a lot more to it than just getting a builder because they aren’t the general contractor…YOU ARE!
Part 2 Building a Pole Barn – Who is responsible ...
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
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.
Part 5 – Front Winch Bumper Build with Receiver Hitch ...
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
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
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 ...
12 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
2 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
4 Welding pliers are a must-have for anybody with a MIG welder. Read more for lots of pictures and explanation on how they work.