Welding Basics 7 Places to Buy Metal for Welding Projects August 16, 2021 Roadkill CustomsWhen learning to weld or working a metal fabrication project, one of the first questions is “Where do you buy material for welding projects?” [More…]
DIY Projects How To Make a Wooden Slapper ~ DIY Metal Shaping Tool March 2, 2021 Roadkill CustomsWray Schelin from ProShaper Workshop demonstrates how to make a leather-faced wooden slapper for metalwork and shaping. [More…]
How To & DIY Basic Tools of Metal Finishing ~ How To Use a Hammer and Dolly February 21, 2021 Roadkill CustomsA hammer & dolly are basic tools for bumping, peening, and finishing metal. Here’s how to use them together to straighten auto body sheet metal. [More…]
How To & DIY How To Remove Mill Scale January 12, 2021 Roadkill CustomsYou need to remove mill scale prior to welding. Mill scale is a pain to get off without impacting the material beneath it. [More…]
How To & DIY Sheet Metal Cutting and Grinding Tools with Fitzee’s Fabrications January 3, 2021 Roadkill CustomsFitzee discusses and demos sheet metal tools he’s used for 30 years, as well as the 21st Century cutting and grinding tools he uses today. [More…]
DIY Projects Project Pictorial: Making Bomber Seats and Frames December 30, 2020 Roadkill CustomsOwen Jeancart’s photo journal of Bomber Seats crafted from .063 aluminum for Warhawk, a 1931 Model A inspired by WWII Curtiss P-40 Fighters. [More…]
Builds and Examples 1947-54 Chevrolet 3100 Widebody Stretch / Chevy SSR Chassis Swap July 6, 2020 Roadkill Customs1947-54 Chevy / GMC Advance Design 3100 truck body is cut down the middle and widened 5 full inches to facilitate a Chevy SSR chassis swap. [More…]
DIY Projects Scratch-Building Hot Rod Floor Pans April 30, 2020 Mad Scientist GarageWorking with a hand crank bead roller, Dan churned out some top quality panels in a matter of minutes from paper templates. [More…]
DIY Projects Hand Forming Model T Door Patch Panels April 24, 2020 Mad Scientist GarageWith a little practice and careful hammering, even the most rotten doors can be saved on the cheap with patch panels in a few hours. [More…]
Builds and Examples Panel Forming and Chop Tops for Traditional Hot Rods April 5, 2020 Mad Scientist GarageIt doesn’t take laser-guided machines or years of practice. With just a marker and press this hot rod rookie turns steel into a work of art. [More…]