DIY Projects How To Tie a Steel Rod in a Knot September 28, 2022 Roadkill CustomsHere 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…]
DIY Projects How To Turn Railroad Track into a DIY Homemade Anvil September 21, 2022 Roadkill CustomsA 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…]
DIY Projects Make a DIY Rat Rod Door Lock with Combination March 30, 2022 Roadkill CustomsHow to make a simple DIY slide latch with a combination locking mechanism that could easily up the security on your rat rod. [More…]
DIY Projects Next Best Thing To A Dyno ~ DIY Engine Run Stand March 6, 2022 Roadkill CustomsThis 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…]
DIY Projects Make a Steel Bomber Seat with Really Simple Tools and No Welding January 25, 2022 Roadkill CustomsThis 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…]
DIY Projects How To Make Your Own Shrinking Stump for Metal Shaping January 20, 2022 Roadkill CustomsKarl 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…]
DIY Projects How To Make and Use a Tucking Hammer for Shrinking Sheet Metal January 13, 2022 Roadkill CustomsKarl makes a heavy-hitting DIY nylon-tipped hammer that is perfect for shrinking sheet metal quickly with a beater bag or shrinking stump. [More…]
DIY Projects Making a DIY Dimple Die Punch Tool to Countersink Screws in Sheet Metal January 11, 2022 Roadkill CustomsKarl demonstrates how to make a dimple die punch tool to countersink flat or oval head screws with a tapered underside into sheet metal… [More…]
DIY Projects Making A Simple DIY Hydraulic Finger Press Brake January 9, 2022 Roadkill CustomsMake 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…]
DIY Projects Installing 220v Outlets in the Shop ~ It’s Easier Than You Thought January 7, 2022 Roadkill CustomsJonathan Katz-Moses installs 220v outlets in his shop and demonstrates that it is likely easier than you thought. [More…]