Mig Welding

Today we unbox and test the Abestorm DecDust 1,100CFM shop air filtration system in my 30×48′ pole barn shop! I do a little bit of everything in this shop from woodworking to welding, painting, 3d printing, and more. Sometimes it gets pretty smoky and smelly in the shop. In the […]
New Automatic Shop Air Filtration Unit With Built In Air ...

Fix that gnarly trailer tailgate of yours already! If this applies to you, check out this video for some tips, tricks, and tools for getting it done correctly BEFORE somebody gets hurt on it.
How to Repair Expanded Steel Trailer Tailgate DIY

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

There are many different kinds of welding gloves for different welding processes. Read more to make sure you are using the right ones!
Tools of the Trade! – Welding Gloves

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

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

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

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.