Howdy! Join me for a quick discussion on shop layouts and what I found to be the best methods for keeping it flexible. We go through a couple of different ways of organizing and moving around toolboxes, workbenches, and desks.
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I got a 2015 Ford Expedition EL about 6 months ago. I absolutely love it but ever since I got it, I have had nowhere to put my tools that I usually carry with me. Most of the solutions I found were either really expensive or not practical for what […]
Ford Expedition Custom Rear Toolbox
Getting the new plasma cutter set up! Had to figure out how to get my air compressor up 8ft onto the mezzanine (it was interesting for sure). I also got the plasma table fixed and added a video for knowing which kind of proximity switch to buy PNP or NPN […]
Part 2 2×2 CNC Plasma Cutter
Midwest Krawlers grouped together and built an awesome lunch/hangout shelter then did some wheeling! Had a great wheeling trip earlier this month after an initial hiccup while loading up that was almost bad.
2021 Kansas Rocks – New Shelter Built by Midwest Krawlers
So it begins. A new chapter in the shop saga. I have wanted a CNC plasma FOREVER and recently found one on Marketplace and drug it home! Check out the full post for more details on the process and what it took to get it working.
Part 1 2×2 CNC Plasma Cutter
Cinder blocks are good for starters, but eventually it is nice to move on to real, sturdy beehive stands. This is the second version of hive stands for my friend that has bees as a hobby. Check out this post to see how I built a batch of them with […]
How to Build a Metal Beehive Platform with Folding Legs ...
Today we are building a steel beehive stand for Langstroth style hives with adjustable height legs and large foot pads so it doesn’t sink into the ground. Also included is a bonus at the end of how to build a frame holder that can be moved from side to side.
DIY Steel Beehive Stand with Adjustable Legs and Frame Holder
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 Today we go through the process of installing a 2″ coil spacer lift kit on my 2003 Suzuki Vitara ‘PJ’. Read more for details and pics on how it went!
DIY Installation Tracker/Vitara 2″ Suspension Lift Kit
Part 4! Now that everything is hooked up, time to (finally) start building the tank enclosure from scratch with a sheet of 14 gauge steel and way too many man hours.
Part 4 – DIY Gas Tank Lift for Offroad Clearance ...
In this article we finish the plumbing and relocate the fuel filler neck. I took a rather large diversion of adding a partial roll cage during my fuel tank relocation project but now I am back to working on the fuel tank itself.
Part 3 – DIY Gas Tank Lift for Offroad Clearance ...
Here we finish up the roll bar with an X and some rear kickers for support. in the back of my Suzuki Vitara ‘PJ’.
Building an Interior Roll Cage for Vitara/Tracker – Part 2
Read more to see how I built an interior roll cage for my Suzuki Vitara. What started out as a gas tank relocation project got out of hand in a hurry!
Building an Interior Roll Cage for Vitara/Tracker – Part 1
2 Check out the details for part 2 of relocating the gas tank in the rear of my Vitara to gain about 7″ of ground clearance behind the rear tires!
Part 2 – DIY Gas Tank Lift for Offroad Clearance ...
Check out the details and pics of how I relocated my gas tank in the rear of my Vitara/Tracker to gain about 7″ of ground clearance behind the rear tires!
Part 1 – DIY Gas Tank Lift for Offroad Clearance ...
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!