Check out this article on how I built a custom made DIY Heavy Duty Garden Hose Holder with Storage box. Read more to find out Ideas and tips on how to build one for yourself.
FABRICATION KNOWLEDGE
1 If it broke, don’t throw it away!! Most exercise equipment is made out of steel and can be repaired. My example today is a piece that broke on one of my friend’s gym equipment. Read more to see how we fixed his and find out how you can fix your own.
DIY Home Gym Equipment Repair
10 It really doesn’t take that many tools to get started welding or repairing your own projects. I wanted to prove it, so I made up a quick list of everything you need to get started welding for < $250.
Get started welding for under $250 guide
1 I made my own press brake for bending plate steel and small tubing years ago and still use it to this day. Check out this post for how you can build one for yourself.
DIY Home Made Press Brake
I learned a new term today and am super excited about it! It is called ‘Metrology’, which according to Wikipedia is “the science of measurement”. While DIY isn’t an exact science, I thought it would be useful time to review the basic measuring tools used in metal fabrication.
Metal Fabrication Measuring Tools
8 Home metal fabrication shop safety is an easy thing to overlook, but it is THE most important thing to be aware of while in the shop. Also in this post, we discuss a little known benefit of safety equipment that you might not have thought of. Here is a list […]
Home Metal Fabrication Shop Safety Gear
Picked up a new project vehicle from Craigslist the other day. Got it for cheap because among (many) other issues, the exhaust had rusted and fallen off. Check out this article for how I fixed it.
DIY Exhaust Fix – Reattaching a muffler
1 Have you been looking for a good way to make cut or weld marks on your home metal fabrication projects? Get some soapstone and start making marks like the pros!
What is Soapstone? DIY Metal Fabrication
Keep breaking off 1/2″ drive sockets? Can’t find a deep socket 3/4″ drive? The solution is easy when you know how to weld. With a 3/4″ drive socket welded to a 1/2″ drive socket, we were able to put ~400ft lbs of torque for Deuce and a Half lug nuts with […]
Sometimes the best tools…are the ones you make.
15 Hi all. It is no secret that I love tools. So I thought I would write up a quick article on my top ten favorite home metal fabrication tools.
My 10 Favorite Home Fabrication Tools
1 What leaf spring sliders are, and how you can build them in your Home Fabrication Shop.
How to Build – Leaf Spring Sliders
2 I got the chance to visit Con-Expo 2014 this year and it was probably one of the coolest things I have ever seen. It is an event that only happens once every 3 years, and the sheer quantity of construction equipment there was ridiculous. I would make a bet that […]
50 PICTURES FROM CON-EXPO 2014
I hate things that cost me money! So when my GE Dryer started ruining my clothes, it had my attention very quickly. If your clothes have started magically appearing with dark “PINCH” marks, you need to read this article!
GE DRYER “PINCHES” CLOTHES – HOW TO REPAIR
3 This is the start of my new “TOOLS OF THE TRADE!” series of articles. Today we will be starting with Tubing Benders as I just happen to be working on a project right now that requires some bent tube (article on that project to follow soon). To start off with, […]