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Ron Covell's Tips for Using Aircraft Snips
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Ron Covell’s Tips for Using Aviation Snips

January 22, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Ron Covell shows the details of using aircraft snips with ample demos of how they are used to make clean cuts without distorting the metal. [More…]
How To Remove Mill Scale
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How To Remove Mill Scale

January 12, 2021 Roadkill Customs
You need to remove mill scale prior to welding. Mill scale is a pain to get off without impacting the material beneath it. [More…]
Plasma Cutting 101
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Plasma Cutting 101 ~ Introduction to Plasma Cutting

December 20, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Plasma Arc Cutting machines are so affordable now that even a lot of home hobbyists have started using them in their home garages. [More…]
How to use a hacksaw and select the right blade
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How To Use A Hacksaw and Select the Right Blade

August 11, 2020 Roadkill Customs
A hacksaw is a fine-toothed saw made for cutting metal, plastics and other materials that can’t easily be cut with ordinary saws. [More…]
Can you REALLY Read a Tape Measure?
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Can you REALLY Read a Tape Measure?

February 27, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Whether you’re a professional just getting started, reading a tape measure correctly is key to parts that fit and solid results. [More…]
How To Choose The Right Twist Drill Bit For The Job
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How To Choose The Right Twist Drill Bit For The Job

January 16, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Andrew Harnett on twist drill selection, pros and cons of high-speed steel, cobalt, carbide, plus coatings, drill point, flute geometry, and more. [More…]
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Who Says Real Mechanics Don’t Wear Gloves?

January 14, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Mechanics should consider wearing gloves — and not just to keep their hands clean — automotive work can lead to some nasty chemicals. [More…]
Essential Fabrication Tools ~ Plate Dog and Wedge
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Essential Fabrication Tools ~ DIY Plate Dog and Wedge

January 10, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Every Fabricator should have a plate dog and wedge in their toolbox. If you don’t, here’s how to build some from nothing but scrap material. [More…]
An Insanely Easy Torch Cutting Hack For Perfect Cuts
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An Insanely Easy Torch Cutting Hack For Perfect Cuts

November 6, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This quick and easy cutting hack will help you make perfect oxy/acetylene torch cuts. [More…]
The Full Guide to Oxy Fuel Cutting
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The Full Guide to Oxy Fuel Cutting

August 26, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Choosing the appropriate cutting tips; Setting pressures; Cutting hacks for more consistent cuts; Scarfing; Rose Buds and more. [More…]
Metal Fabrication Tools
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6 Tools All Beginning Metal Fabricators Must Have

August 18, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Going over the 6 most important and affordable tools all beginning metal fabricators must have in their garage. [More…]
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13 Tips and Tricks for Drilling Metal

July 16, 2019 Roadkill Customs
YouTuber AvE brings you an Advanced Drilling Skill Builder: 13 Tips and Tricks for Drilling Metal. [More…]
Best DIY Garage Floor Coatings
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Best DIY Garage Floor Coatings

April 19, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Best DIY solutions for garage flooring and workshop flooring options and alternatives. [More…]
Quick Tip ~ Take A Few Extra Minutes and Do Things Right
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Take A Few Extra Minutes and Do Things Right

April 16, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Stacey David talks about the importance of taking the time to do things right the first time and not settling for “it works fine”. [More…]
Tapping Essentials ~ Every Machinist Needs to Watch This
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Tapping Essentials ~ Every Machinist Needs to Watch This

April 8, 2019 Roadkill Customs
In this Tip of the Day video, Mark goes deep into the art of tapping, giving you valuable insight into which tap to use, and when to use it. [More…]
5 Must-Have Metalworking and Welding Tools for Beginners
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5 Must-Have Metalworking and Welding Tools for Beginners

March 18, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Top five must-have tools for metalworking — these will get you started and will be used no matter how much gear you add to your arsenal. [More…]
Essential Tools for the Home Mechanic
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Essential Tools for the Home Mechanic

March 11, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Popular Mechanics associate auto editor Ben Wojdyla shows us his recommendations for the essential tools in anyone’s set in this episode of Saturday Mechanic. [More…]
Uses And Applications For Screws And Rivets
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Uses and Applications for Screws and Rivets

February 8, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Power Nation goes over various types of screw and rivet fasteners available, touching on use and application. [More…]

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