Metalworking Basics
Simple Metal Shaping with a Shrinking Stump, Hammers, and Dollies
Karl demos shaping a simple speed blister using a shrinking stump made from a fence post and his homemade tucking and shrinking hammer. [More…]
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Metalworking Basics
Metalworking Basics
Hot Rolled vs Cold Rolled Steel Differences and Which You Should Use
What’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
Karl 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
A 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
You 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
Fitzee 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
DIY 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
via 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
Turn 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
Justin Voss demonstrates nine fabrication tricks/hacks in nine minutes. [More…]