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How To Tie a Steel Rod in a Knot
Here are two examples of how to tie a solid steel rod in a knot which could make a cool shift knob, handle, or other accessory detail. [More…]
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DIY Projects
How To Turn Railroad Track into a DIY Homemade Anvil
A short stretch of railroad track is turned into an anvil. The basic shape was cut with an angle grinder and file, then sanded and blued. [More…]
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Make a DIY Rat Rod Door Lock with Combination
How to make a simple DIY slide latch with a combination locking mechanism that could easily up the security on your rat rod. [More…]
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Next Best Thing To A Dyno ~ DIY Engine Run Stand
This DIY engine run stand setup is the perfect thing for people who build an engine or two a year or are obsessive perpetual tinkerers. [More…]
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Make a Steel Bomber Seat with Really Simple Tools and No Welding
This video and accompanying plans show how you can make a Steel Bomber Seat with a very simple set of tools, and with no welding. [More…]
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How To Make Your Own Shrinking Stump for Metal Shaping
Karl takes you step-by-step through an easy DIY build of a shrinking stump made with dimensional lumber in place of a hardwood tree stump. [More…]
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How To Make and Use a Tucking Hammer for Shrinking Sheet Metal
Karl makes a heavy-hitting DIY nylon-tipped hammer that is perfect for shrinking sheet metal quickly with a beater bag or shrinking stump. [More…]
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Making a DIY Dimple Die Punch Tool to Countersink Screws in Sheet Metal
Karl demonstrates how to make a dimple die punch tool to countersink flat or oval head screws with a tapered underside into sheet metal… [More…]
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Making A Simple DIY Hydraulic Finger Press Brake
Make a capable finger press brake with simply shaped plate steel, angle iron, bar stock, rod stock, a couple of springs, and nuts and bolts. [More…]
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Installing 220v Outlets in the Shop ~ It’s Easier Than You Thought
Jonathan Katz-Moses installs 220v outlets in his shop and demonstrates that it is likely easier than you thought. [More…]
