Category Archive: Metal Fabrication, TECH, Tech Stories
Metal Fabrication Tech: How To Make A QUICK + EASY Circle Cutting Guide For Your PLASMA CUTTER!!
Sometimes some of the best projects are the ones that make tools, templates, and jigs that you can then use in the future to make new parts for your projects. Sure, it’s fun to make parts for...
Sheet Metal Tech: How To Grind Welds On Sheet Metal Without Ruining All Your Hard Work
People are often intimidated by the thought of welding sheet metal, but with the right settings and some practice, you can become proficient enough for just about any repair. When you spend the time...
DIY Tech: Build Your Own Steering Wheel, Or Just Watch Superfast Matt Do It. Whichever.
I’ve seen a few steering wheels made in my time, and they always take a ton of work and some serious wood and metalworking skills. But the truth is, it’s 2021 and there are a bunch of...
How To MIG Weld Thin Sheet Metal – GMC G10 Boogie Van Rust Repair ( PT 2 )
In Part 1 Karl showed us how to make the big ol’ rolled quarter panel and rocker for a bitchin GMC G10 Boogie Van and in this video he’s going to go over how to install the thing using...
Ron Covell Sheet Metal How To: Beautiful Bends from Faceted Forms
Ron Covell is one of the metal shapers that inspires every hot rod builder, and his classes and lessons are some of the best anywhere. He’s always showing great ways to make metal do what you...
Metal Work: How To Convert A 1960-1966 C10 To A Big Back Window
When the C10 truck was first introduced for the 1960 model year, they were available with two different back windows. The small window came standard and was found in most trucks, so you can...
Top Chop Timelapse: Chopping 3 Inches Out Of A 1937 Ford’s Roof One Step At A Time, All Done In Timelapse
I’ve always wanted to chop the top on something, but have always been afraid of ruining something good. But since I can’t afford anything too good, I figure I’m going to get myself...
Sheet Metal Fabrication: How To Make Complex Shapes With Simple Tools At Home
When Fitzee shows us how to do sheet metal repair and fabrication we come out as better people. Not only does he show great techniques, but he does so without the use of fancy tools and while also...
Sheet Metal Tech: How To Spot Weld In Bead Rolled Floor Pans With Your TIG Welder
Hereis the latest video from Karl Fisher at Make It Kustom and, as usual, this kid impresses us. Not only does he make rad bead rolled floor pans for this Model A Project, but he shares the methods...
DIY Tool Tech: Check Out This Great Pivoting Base For Your Vice That You Can Make At Home!
Making your own tools is one of the coolest things you can do in your garage or shop. I say this because there is a satisfaction that you get each and every time you use that tool, knowing that you...
Rust Repair: Learn How To Make A Rolled Quarter Panel Or Rocker At Home Part 1
Making sheetmetal panels can be so daunting, but thanks to guys like Karl at Make It Kustom we can all be inspired and learn how to do this kind of fabrication ourselves. In this video Karl is going...
Sheet Metal Fabrication How To: Filling Holes in Sheet Metal EASY with This Simple Tool YOU Can Make At Home!!
There are several ways to fill holes in sheet metal, and several ways to make the patches themselves. When the holes are perfectly round, filling them is certainly easier than if they are a weird...
Metal Fabrication Tech: Shaving the Windshield Posts And Filling Holes On The 1931 Model A Roadster Build
The 1931 Model A Roadster that is being built on Make It Kustom is going to be an ultra cool ride, and luckily we’ve been able to watch a ton of the fabrication happening so that we can all be...
