In this episode of Eastwood’s Internet Café project, JD digs into some metal fabrication to make a custom electric equipment tray for the chassis. He gets the tray roughed in and welded up, then paints it in preparation for later installation.
Tag: Fabrication
Mark’s Trans Am – Episode 2: Removing a Lead Seam and Making a Patch Panel
In this episode of the Trans Am project, Mark cuts out the factory lead seams in the B-pillars and fabricates a replacement panel using 18 gauge sheet metal formed on a bench brake and shrinker-stretcher. At the same time, he also fabs a patch for the sunroof drain channels that […]
Project Internet Café – Episode 2: Building a Custom Frame Hoop
In this episode of Eastwood’s Internet Café project, JD fabricates a custom rear frame hoop to replace the factory rear seat support and encounters a common problem that occurs when heat from welding warps the work pieces.
How to MIG Weld Sheet Metal Without Warping!
Oil canning is the enemy As you MIG weld, you’re moving electrons in the substrate. The electrons don’t exactly like to do this. This electrical resistance is what causes panels to heat up. That heat causes metal to expand and contract. All welds cause a little bit of heat expansion […]
MIG90 or MIG180? Which is the better welder?
Here is some basic stats on both the welders to help you understand where I’m coming from here. See the end of the article for a full stat breakdown of both machines. Differences:  Price: The MIG180 costs double, but has double the capability.  Input Voltage: The MIG180 can run on […]
How to Make a Pattern of Complex Shapes
When restoring or customizing a vehicle it can be difficult to make a patter of a complex or compound shape on the car with simple hand tools. Most vehicles have compound curves that have shape in all directions and can dip and dive and change shape drastically over a short […]
Top 5 Shop Tools you Never Knew you Needed
5 Must Have Tools for the DIYer Having the proper tools you need in the garage is a must for when you are at home working on projects. However, everyone has come across a time when they were in the garage and did not have the specific tool that they […]
Plasma Cutter Troubleshooting- How to fix Plasma Cutter
In this article we’d like to discuss plasma cutters since they are growing rapidly in popularity as the preferred cutting tool in garages across the world. We live, breathe, and eat plasma cutters and welders and we’d like to share some tips and tricks to keep your plasma cutter running […]
Top Ways to Get More out of Your Folding Work Stand
A folding work stand or “fender stand” has been a staple in most garages and auto body shops since they’ve been invented. These stands are highly adjustable and allow you to support large or bulky items and put them at a comfortable work height. When not in use they fold up fairly flat and can be stored easily. These stands can hold a lot of items, but we’ve recently found some accessories that will make your life much easier. Read below as I list our favorite fender stand accessories.Â