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Category Archive: FORD, Metal Fabrication, Project Cars, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos

Introducing The Mangled Mercury Project: Part 1 – The 1939 Mercury Gets Some Love – The Iron Trap Garage Crew Is Chopping This Bad Boy And So Much More!

The Iron Trap Garage crew are never without projects, but this one is special because it feels like it has been forever since they chopped or channeled anything. But that is all about to change with...

Ultimate Flap Disc Test: Walter All Steel Turbo And Ezarc Metal Master Face The Extreme Grinder Test Rig To See Which One Survives Best In Round 9.

A couple days ago we shared the video from Fireball Tool where Jason was building the ultimate grinding disc test rig in preparation for the ultimate grinding wheel test we’ve ever seen. And now it...

What On Earth Is A 481X? Is It Just A Fancy Big Block Chevrolet? Pete At HED Gives Us A Tour And He Puts On Together!

Pete at HED is one smart engine builder and tuner, and after being asked all the time about the 481X engine, he decided to put out a video explaining how this thing is similar and not similar to...

The Best of 2024: Torque Test Channel Shares Their Top Tools of 2024. What Tools Will Be On The List, And Which Ones Do You Need?

I love the end of the year because we get all the Top 10, Best Of, etc. Whether it is your favorite tool tester like Project Farm or Torque Test Channel, or your favorite action video creators, there...

Ultimate Flap Disc Test: Blue Sali and Combat Abrasives Face The Extreme Grinder Test Rig To See Which One Survives Best In Round 8.

A couple days ago we shared the video from Fireball Tool where Jason was building the ultimate grinding disc test rig in preparation for the ultimate grinding wheel test we’ve ever seen. And now it...

HOW TO MAKE SUPERCHARGED LS POWER! FULL DYNO RESULTS. JUNKYARD VORTECH 4.8L, 383 6-71 & 6.2L WHIPPLE

Which supercharger is best for your LS engine? Do you want a modern style Whipple or Magnuson? How about a centrifugal like a Vortech or ProCharger? And what about all of us who love the look of an...

Beginner Metal Shaping: How To Make Compound Curves EASY With No Power Tools. Shrinking Stump, Sand Bag, English Wheel Only!

Karl Fisher at Make It Kustom does some awesome metal shaping, and often with cool machines. But he also does a lot of hand shaping, and even teaches classes on the subject at metal shops around the...

How Does Walmart’s Hyper Tough Cordless Impact Gun And Impact Driver Compare To The Big Boys?

The cordless tool game just keeps on getting tougher and tougher as the various brands are constantly improving performance while trying not to change pricing. Or in some cases, while continuing to...

Custom Land Rover Discovery Feature Video: Ian Johnson Builds A Land Rover Like You’d Never Expect

Ian Johnson is one of those guys that you almost never find behind the wheel of anything “average”. He’s more likely to be driving something with some rock rash and personality. So...

Ultimate Flap Disc Test: CGW And Warrior Face The Extreme Grinder Test Rig To See Which One Survives Best In Round 7.

A couple days ago we shared the video from Fireball Tool where Jason was building the ultimate grinding disc test rig in preparation for the ultimate grinding wheel test we’ve ever seen. And now it...

How To Install Freeze Plugs At Home: Squarebody Stuff Gets Started On Their 454 Big Block Chevy For Project Creampuff.

If you have never built an engine at home, then you might want to check this out! We’re following along as Chad from Squarebody Stuff starts the 454 build for his project truck they call...

Liggett’s Vintage Lund Jet Boat Needs Some Love: Repairs Include Steering Cable, Fuel Lines, & More. Vintage Boat Goodness.

When Liggett sold his old boat and was able to score this awesome vintage Lund, I was excited. This boat really stands out because it is so clean and original for its age. When you see this thing in...

Ultimate Flap Disc Test: Pukamam and Ovation Attacker Plus Face The Grinder Test Rig To See Which One Survives Best In Round 6.

A couple days ago we shared the video from Fireball Tool where Jason was building the ultimate grinding disc test rig in preparation for the ultimate grinding wheel test we’ve ever seen. And now it...

Edd China Bought The Cheapest Ferrari In Europe. Now What’s He Going To Do With It?

I’m often blown away by folks who find dirt cheap deals and are brave enough to jump at them. Maybe 2025 is the year I’ll try that out as well, but in the meantime I’ve got plenty...