Think you need a TIG welder to weld aluminum? Think again! A MIG welder equipped with a spool gun can handle a lot of basic aluminum welding projects. In this article, we’ll introduce you to a simpler, more accessible approach to welding aluminum. Whether you’re a seasoned welder or a […]
For a lot people who make the jump to a CNC plasma cutter, one of their first projects is often a piece of decorative artwork like a sign. The risk is low, the reward is often high, and the learning curve is just steep enough to be a real lesson. […]
Multi-process welders are like Swiss army knives for serious welders and fabricators. The ability to weld with MIG, TIG, stick, or even flux-core processes makes them exceptionally versatile. After all, why have two or three machines taking up shop space if one can do it all? Shopping for a multi-process […]
You don’t have to have a shop full of tools to build a custom exhaust for your project. In this video, our product manager Cody walks you through the process of creating a system from scratch using a builder kit consisting of pre-bent, pre-flared tubing and aftermarket mufflers. Cody gets […]
We live in a time when so much information is available to us instantly on request and for free. Between YouTube, Wikipedia, and Chat GPT, it’s easy to feel confident about knowing a lot about, well, a lot. We should know – after all, we create a ton of how-to […]
When it comes to removing rust, there are so many options available these days including both mechanical and chemical methods. While mechanical solutions are often best reserved for large-scale and structural pieces, sheet metal usually requires a different approach. To preserves as much metal as possible without altering the original […]
While Adam had the bed off his C-10 for chassis refinishing, he decided to overhaul his old brake lines. The original equipment brake lines were rusting from the inside and showing signs of fatigue from past work. The original flares were leaking as well, and the heads of the fittings […]
Tungsten Inert Gas welding – aka, TIG welding – is at once an exceptionally useful skill to learn and a bit perplexing. The challenge of learning to TIG comes down to patience, a steady hard, and extraordinary eye-hand coordination. Many an experienced welder has fallen short when it comes to […]
Like many other tools, CNC plasma cutters were once used primarily by businesses. And just as user-friendly design software and consumer-grade hardware have made 3D printing more accessible, the same basic technology transfer has now taken place for CNC plasma cutting. In fact, many a resourceful hobbyist has designed and […]
