1 So this is part 2 of my garage lighting experience. I of course decided that the 4 new lights weren’t enough, so it was time to install two more. Read more to check out the completed project.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE!
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Drill bits are expensive and I tend to be somewhat abusive to them. It is cheaper to sharpen them than to replace, especially for the larger drill bits. Read more to check out my experience with a Drill Doctor Drill Bit Sharpener.
Tools of the Trade! – Drill Doctor Bit Sharpener
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
5 Hooray for Christmas and Happy New Year! I got a set of 4 sweet new LED overhead lights for my garage for Christmas. Read more to see what I got and how I hung them up!
DIY – How to Install LED Garage Lighting
2 I haven’t been able to weld since we recently moved about 8 months ago because there are no 220V outlets in the new garage. Read more to see how we ran wires through the finished basement to the other side of the house to run my welder and air compressor!
Running 220V to Garage for Welders and Compressors
2 Just got back from Western Farm show 2017 looking at some cool tools, attachments, and tractors! In case you aren’t local to Kansas City or missed it, here are 50 pictures I took at the event.
50 PICTURES FROM WESTERN FARM SHOW 2017
2 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
1 I am always looking for a better/cheaper way to store my tools. I think I finally figured out the best way to cost effectively store my bulky tools! Click to find out more.
DIY SUPER CHEAP Tool Storage!
12 As a DIY Welder and Metal Fabricator, you should at least be familiar with the different common types of welding machines and processes. Check out this post for common welding acronyms and what they mean in plain english.
Welding acronyms defined and explained
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
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 […]