Metalworking Basics Simple Metal Shaping with a Shrinking Stump, Hammers, and Dollies January 23, 2022 Roadkill CustomsKarl demos shaping a simple speed blister using a shrinking stump made from a fence post and his homemade tucking and shrinking hammer. [More…]
Metalworking Basics Hot Rolled vs Cold Rolled Steel Differences and Which You Should Use August 25, 2021 Roadkill CustomsWhat’s the difference between hot and cold rolled steel? Andy explains cold and hot rolled steel and what the best uses are for each. [More…]
How To & DIY Beginner English Wheel Basics ~ Build, Buy or Modify and How To Use August 9, 2021 Roadkill CustomsKarl Fisher overviews English wheels and shows you how to use an English wheel to Planish, Stretch, and Form sheet metal. [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 DIY Multi-Use Tool Stand for Basic Metalworking Tools April 4, 2020 Roadkill CustomsDIY Multi-Use Tool Stand for Metalworking Tools ~ Bead Roller, Shrinker/Stretcher, Shear, Planishing Hammer. [More…]
How To & DIY Plywood Fixture for Hand Shaping a Sheet Metal Dome February 28, 2020 Roadkill Customsvia The Garage Vlog ~ A wooden fixture is created to shape 20 gauge sheet metal into a dome by hand. [More…]
How To & DIY Speed Square Hack for Every Welder November 28, 2019 Roadkill CustomsTurn your generic speed square into a welders speed square in 5 minutes. Here’s how. [More…]
Metalworking Basics 9 Fabrication Tips/Tricks In 9 Minutes November 12, 2019 Roadkill CustomsJustin Voss demonstrates nine fabrication tricks/hacks in nine minutes. [More…]