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.
Fabrication
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
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
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 Adapting an LS engine to a TH350/TH400 is not only possible, but quite easy to do. Read more to see how with lots of pics!
How to adapt LS Engine to TH350 or TH400
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
16 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
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
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
Part 2 of out A/C unit cage build where we build the side protection and paint it.
DIY A/C Unit Cage – Part 2
2 I have a buddy that recently got into rental houses and wanted to figure out a relatively cheap way to secure the outside Air Conditioning Unit. This is not only one of the most expensive parts of the rental house, but is also the easiest to steal during times when it […]