Well, after a good run since 2011 I finally got rid of Ol’ Blue so I could move on to a new project. Read more to see what I got and some of my future plans.
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 explained
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 Storage
1 Ol’ Blue my ’71 LS powered offroad truck has been giving me some bad driveshaft vibrations over 50 mph while decelerating. Looking into it further, I discovered that my pinion angle needed adjusting. Read more to see how I fixed it.
DIY Driveshaft Vibration Fix
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 Repair
10 It really doesn’t take that many tools to get started welding or repairing your own projects. I wanted to prove it, so I made up a quick list of everything you need to get started welding for < $250.
Get started welding for under $250 guide
1 I made my own press brake for bending plate steel and small tubing years ago and still use it to this day. Check out this post for how you can build one for yourself.
DIY Home Made Press Brake
I learned a new term today and am super excited about it! It is called ‘Metrology’, which according to Wikipedia is “the science of measurement”. While DIY isn’t an exact science, I thought it would be useful time to review the basic measuring tools used in metal fabrication.
Metal Fabrication Measuring Tools
8 Home metal fabrication shop safety is an easy thing to overlook, but it is THE most important thing to be aware of while in the shop. Also in this post, we discuss a little known benefit of safety equipment that you might not have thought of. Here is a list […]
Home Metal Fabrication Shop Safety Gear
This is part 2 of our build up of a tube bumper and winch mount for ‘Ol Blue. Today we Gusset the frame and add tube reinforcement, then mount and wire the winch!
Custom Tube Front Bumper with Winch Mount for ‘Ol Blue ...
Finally the payoff for all the work I have put into Ol’ Blue over the last couple of years. We took a day trip to Kansas Rocks and had a blast! Check out the gallery for 50+ cool offroad pics.
LS Swap Payoff – KS Rocks Offroad Trip
Picked up a new project vehicle from Craigslist the other day. Got it for cheap because among (many) other issues, the exhaust had rusted and fallen off. Check out this article for how I fixed it.
DIY Exhaust Fix – Reattaching a muffler
10 Now that I have my LS Swap done and running. I am ready to start off-roading this bad boy. Check out this post for Part 1 of my custom front tube bumper with winch mount!
Custom Tube Front Bumper with Winch Mount for ‘Ol Blue ...
I already have two monitors at work for my day job, but I recently discovered that with a $10 app, I could use my iPad as a 3rd monitor! So of course in DIY fashion, I had to see if I could fabricate a mount for the iPad that attaches to […]
DIY Steel iPad Monitor Mount
Part 9 We make LED dome light from scratch, add a 3rd brake light, and reconfigure the exhaust…again.
5.3 LS ENGINE SWAP INTO OL’ BLUE 1971 CHEVY TRUCK ...
2 Need a winch at the front of your trailer to drag home those AWESOME Craigslist finds? Check out this post for some ideas on how to mount it.