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!
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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 Hey everybody. With the blizzard we got in KC I finally got enough snow to really test my receiver hitch snow plow out. Read more for results and lots of pics so you can build one too!
DIY Receiver Hitch Snow Plow – In Action
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 Floor
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 Reel
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 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
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 […]
DIY Receiver Hitch Snow Plow – Part 1
Finally, part 3 where we create the anchoring system, paint the cage (again…) and get this project installed.
DIY A/C Unit Cage – Part 3
I recently came across a FREE Toro mower on Craigslist! Great news! but, there was a reason that it was free… Read the rest of the article for how I fixed it in my own garage with a welder in about an hour.
Welding to Fix Push Mower Handle
I recently bought a 4×8 mesh bottom trailer off of craigslist and quickly realized I needed to add a jack and place to store straps. Check out the rest of the article to see what I came up with.
Adding Toolbox and Jack to tongue of Trailer
Part 2 of out A/C unit cage build where we build the side protection and paint it.