Replacing brake lines or fuel lines is never fun. One of the most frustrating challenges of making new lines from scratch is getting a good flare on the end. And without a good flare, you’re practically asking for future leaks. There are all kinds of tools to make flares, but […]
Tag: Fabrication
The DIY Fabricator’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Looking to set up your shop for some heavy duty fab projects? Or maybe just add that one tool you’ve always wanted? We’ve gathered up a selection of fabricators’ favorites priced for any budget. Take advantage of holiday specials for yourself, or put this list in front of someone who […]
The Welder’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2023
If you have a welding project on your list, this might be the year to make it happen. Check out these customer favorites priced for any budget, and don’t be afraid to share the list with those who want to put a smile on your face this season. UNDER $100 […]
The Truth About TIG Welding
Yesterday I sat down with Cody, one of our product managers who’s also a talented engineer, so that he could teach me how to get rolling with TIG welding. I have MIG welded previously, admittedly with mixed results, but was hoping to expand my skills to include TIG welding. My […]
Why is Sheet Metal Measured by Gauge Instead of Inches?
Have you ever wondered why carpenters get to work with 1/2″ drywall but metal fabricators have to specify sheet metal thickness in terms of gauge? It’s a legitimate question that a lot of folks who are new to metal fabrication wrestle with. To make matters more confusing, the range of […]
Project Sunny – Episode 6: Bending Sheet Metal into Patch Panels
As our Range Rover restoration project moves along, we’ve reached a point where we have to make some repair panels for the rear floor. The main floor panel, which we’ve already cut out, rests on a perimeter lip that has almost completely rotted away. There are aftermarket replacement panels for […]
Prototype to Product – How a Sketch on a Bar Napkin Launched DIY Powder Coating
How many times have you heard of some legendary idea that first came to life on a bar napkin? Rumor has it Discovery Channel’s Shark Week was first scribbled out on a cocktail square, as was the former points system for NASCAR. Porsche routinely retells its story of how Max […]
Project Sunny – Episode 5: Stripping the Hood
In the latest installment in our Range Rover restoration project, we finally got that rear crossmember in place, at least temporarily. The body mounts we were waiting on showed up just in time to make the cut for this episode, but just barely. There is still more work to do […]
Restoration Colleges Take a Different Approach to “Teaching the Classics”
The new school year is now well under way, and across the country high school seniors are making plans for their next phase of life. For many, that means applying to a university, a community college, or a tech school to continue their education with a specific career goal in […]