How To & DIY
How To Make a Fan Shroud for Electric Fans with Basic Tools
Fitzee’s Fabrications walks you through making a simple aluminum fan shroud for dual electric fans with basic tools. [More…]
Aluminum
Products & Reviews
Alumaloy ~ A Cheap Alternative To Expensive Aluminum Welding
Imagine being able to repair anything made of Aluminum, Pot Metal and Galvanized Steel using a simple propane torch. No flux! No special training. [More…]
Products & Reviews
Best “No Welder” Aluminum Welding Rods? Alumiweld vs Hobart vs Bernzomatic
Todd tests the top brands of low-temperature aluminum welding or brazing rods for melting point, tensile strength, and other bonding characteristics. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Choose The Right Aftermarket Connecting Rods
Aftermarket connecting rods come in various designs, materials, and lengths, and picking the right combo will come down to five key factor [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Weld A Cast Aluminum Bolt Hole Without Damaging Threads
Cast aluminum weld repairs are hard. Welding around a bolt hole w/o damaging threads is even more difficult. This trick may help your repair. [More…]
DIY Projects
Making A Custom Aluminum Modern Bomber Seat From Scratch
The Fab Forums is making some aluminum seats from scratch that have a hot rod bomber seat feel, but with some modern touches. [More…]
Welding Basics
Does Material Surface Prep Matter? TIG Carbon, Stainless, Aluminum
A variety of preparation methods for carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum are tested to see what difference it makes when TIG welding. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Pattern, Shape, Gas Weld and Polish Aluminum Panels
Chris Runge demonstrates the process in shaping, gas welding and polishing aluminum beginning with pattern making. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Polish Aluminum Wheels to Look Like Chrome
How to remove years of oxidation and corrosion on aluminum Mag wheels the quick and easy way using a Mag Wheel Restoration Kit. [More…]