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Project Binky Update: lt’s Back And It’s Badass, But Has Had To Have Some Tweaks
Despite being the most well thought out car build I’ve ever seen online, and also being finished to a much more show car level than anyone ever expected at the beginning of this whole project....
Metal Fabrication How To: Fitzee Builds A Bitchin Roll Pan For A Datsun Pickup
Fitzee builds some cool stuff and is the man when it comes to simple and stout sheet metal fabrication and repair. He’s a bad ass when it comes to rust repair, but the best thing about Fitzee...
Everyone Sucks At TIG Welding The First Time They Do It, But Here Are Three Tips That Will Help You Not Suck For Long
With rare exceptions, you kinda suck at everything you do for the very first time. Trying to ride a bike? Yep, you suck. But you did have mom and dad there with you giving you tips and tricks in an...
FJ45 Rock Crawler Project: Cutting And Wedging The Bed On This Unicorn Almost Makes Me Cringe…Almost.
If you know old Toyota Land Cruisers then you know that an FJ40 is an iconic off-roader. Like a Jeep CJ, it’s a short wheelbase little utility ride that can be built into anything. The FJ60 on the...
Iron Trap 1933 Ford Project: The Channeled Coupe Gets A Full Custom Flat Floor
Matt at Iron Trap does some really cool stuff and is always fun to watch. His builds always make me want to build a 1930’s or 1940’s ride and this one is no different. This 1933 Ford is one that...
How To Make A Muffler: Paul Brodie Works His Magic
Paul Brodie’s videos that I usually look at are about brazing and bicycle building, not muffler making. With that said, Paul is a bad ass and makes some super cool stuff so when I saw that he...
This Trike Project Looks Like An Absolute Riot, Although Mom Might Want To Pre-Dial 911
I’ve shared videos from Workshop From Scratch before, and love his creativity. His lifting and lowering welding table, and his automated vice, are just two that I really dig and that...
Model A Ford Chop: Tips, Tricks, And Secrets To Doing It Right The First Time!
I can’t get enough of other people chopping the tops on hot rods and customs. Maybe this is because I’ve never chopped a top myself, although it is definitely on the list of must-do mods. I will...
Weld Anti Spatter Spray Testing: Welding Spatter Can Be A Real Pain, Which One Of These Pro And Hack Products Works Best To Stop It?
Finishing up a weld project only to find you’ve got tiny balls of spatter all over your work, the welding table, or both, is not a fun way to become familiar with weld spatter. Sometimes...
Harbor Freight Trailer Build: Fenders And More As This Thing Really Comes Together
Here’s the next installment of the trailer build, so check it out below, where fenders are designed and installed, and the fold-down table position is finalized. And if you missed the last videos,...
Step By Step Beginner Guide To Beadrolling: How To Beadroll Artwork
I’ve only got limited experience using a bead roller, and have never used one to make “artwork”, but I certainly think it would be cool to make cool stuff to hang on the wall in my...
DIY Shop Tools: Building An Arbor Press From A 1972 Popular Mechanics Magazine Plan
Building tools and equipment in your garage is always fun, and every time you use a tool you made yourself it’s a better experience than if you only use tools you buy. I’ve got lots of...
Model A Ford Chop Top How To: Taking 4 Inches Out Of The Top Of A Model A Just Might Make It Perfect
I can’t get enough of other people chopping the tops on hot rods and customs. Maybe this is because I’ve never chopped a top myself, although it is definitely on the list of must do mods....
