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CNC Plasma Cutter Baileigh PT-22 — 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

October 12, 2021 in TOOLS OF THE TRADE! tagged 2×2 / 4×4 / 4×8 / Baileigh / CNC / Custom / Cutter / DIY / Fabrication / Metal Fabrication / Plasma / PT-22 / PT22 / Repair / Setup / Shop / Table / Water Table by Paul

LS to TH400 adapter — 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

June 8, 2019 in FABRICATION PROJECTS / MISCELLANEOUS / OL' BLUE tagged 5.3 Chevy Engine / 5.3 Swap / BBC to LS / Custom / Fabrication / LS Swap / Metal Fabrication by Paul

DIY Receiver Hitch Snow Plow – In Action — 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

November 25, 2018 in FABRICATION PROJECTS / MISCELLANEOUS tagged action / Custom / DIY / Driveway Plow / Fabrication / Home built / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Plow / Receiver / Snow Plow by Paul

Deuling Design Handmade Paneling & Sheetmetal Fabrication — 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

January 2, 2017 in FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE / Shop Tours! / TOOLS OF THE TRADE! tagged Adam Deuling / Bead Roller / Deuling Design / Dimple Die / Metal Artwork / Metal Fabrication / Rivet Fan / Throatless Shear by Paul

DIY Magnetic Steel Desktop Projector Mount — 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

July 17, 2016 in FABRICATION PROJECTS / MISCELLANEOUS tagged Custom / DIY / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Office / Projector Mount / Steel by Paul

Receiver Hitch Snow Plow — 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

July 9, 2016 in FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged Custom / DIY / Driveway Plow / Fabrication / Home built / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Plow / Receiver / Snow Plow by Paul

Rusty Fire Pit Rebuild Part 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

June 18, 2016 in FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged DIY Fire Pit / Fabrication / Fire Pit Repair / Fire Pit Rust / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Welding by Paul

Receiver Hitch Snow Plow — 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

February 5, 2016 in FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged Custom / DIY / Driveway Plow / Fabrication / Home built / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Plow / Receiver / Snow Plow by Paul

Receiver Hitch Snow Plow — Part 3! We fabricate a swivel mount for the plow and craft cutting edges from HDPE

DIY Receiver Hitch Snow Plow – Part 3

January 16, 2016 in FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged Custom / DIY / Driveway Plow / Fabrication / Home built / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Plow / Receiver / Snow Plow by Paul

Receiver Hitch Snow Plow — 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

January 4, 2016 in FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged Custom / DIY / Driveway Plow / Fabrication / Home built / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Plow / Receiver / Snow Plow by Paul

Receiver Hitch Snow Plow — 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

December 24, 2015 in FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged Custom / DIY / Driveway Plow / Fabrication / Home built / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Plow / Receiver / Snow Plow by Paul

DIY A/C Unit Cage — 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

November 28, 2015 in FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged A/C Cage / Air Conditioner / Copper Theft / Custom / DIY / Fabrication / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Theft by Paul

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

November 14, 2015 in FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged DIY / Handle / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Mower / Mower Repair / Welding by Paul

Adding Toolbox and Jack to tongue of Trailer — 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

October 26, 2015 in FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged Custom / DIY / Hitch / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Receiver / Trailer / Welding by Paul

DIY A/C Unit Cage — 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

October 26, 2015 in FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged A/C Cage / Air Conditioner / Copper Theft / Custom / DIY / Fabrication / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Theft by Paul

DIY Air Conditioner Cage — 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 […]

DIY A/C Unit Cage – Part 1

October 13, 2015 in FABRICATION PROJECTS tagged A/C Cage / Air Conditioner / Copper Theft / Custom / DIY / Fabrication / Metal Fabrication / Mig Welding / Theft by Paul