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.
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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 Tour
22 Part 3 of our DIY Wheelchair Transfer Platform build! Click to check out pictures of it completely assembled and in use!
DIY Wheelchair Transfer Platform – Final Product!
1 Click to read more about Part 2 of this wheelchair platform build! In part 1 we got the platform and ramps built, Now it is time to build the adjustable and fold-able legs.
DIY Wheelchair Transfer Platform – Part 2
1 Click to read more about Part 1 of this wheelchair platform build! This was a really satisfying project because I got to build something that directly makes somebody’s life easier.
DIY Wheelchair Transfer Platform – Part 1
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!
1 I recently moved into an office at work. Remembering that I had an old projector in the basement at home gave me an idea. I could use my projector at work, but didn’t have anywhere to mount it and couldn’t really drill holes in the desk or wall. Read more […]
DIY Magnetic Steel Desktop Projector Mount
1 Yes, I realize it is the middle of summer. But if you want to plow this winter, you gotta get ready while it is nice out! Now that we know the plow works, it is time to improve it. First up on the list is to add an easy way […]
DIY Receiver Hitch Snow Plow – Part 5
2 Check out part 2 of our Rusty Fire Pit Rebuild where I finally get it mostly finished and get to have a fire in it!
Rusty Fire Pit Rebuild Part 2 – First Fire
6 Working with metal is LOUD. Be sure to use ear protection. Read more to see how you can protect yourself cheaply and effectively.
Home Metal Fabrication Safety – Ear Protection
2 Don’t have a shop, space, or tools of your own? No problem! Just check out HammerSpace KC! DIY Metal Fabrication got the privilege of an all access tour to get you the scoop. Click for more info and lots of pics!
HammerSpace KC – Shop Tour
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 2016
Part 4 We build a steel snow plow frame to attach to the receiver hitch lift. After painting, skinning, and assembling we actually got to plow some snow!
DIY Receiver Hitch Snow Plow – Part 4
Part 3! We fabricate a swivel mount for the plow and craft cutting edges from HDPE
DIY Receiver Hitch Snow Plow – Part 3
Check out Part 2 of our DIY Receiver Hitch Snow plow! It is time to weld some mounts for the winch to hook to, paint it, and wire it up so we can try it.
DIY Receiver Hitch Snow Plow – Part 2
For years, I have always wanted to make my own snow plow. Normally snow plows are huge heavy blades mounted on the front of heavy duty trucks. My unique problem is that I plan to mount it up to the receiver hitch of my little 3,000lb Honda Accord. Read more […]