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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DIY Projects
How To Make and Use a Tucking Hammer for Shrinking Sheet Metal
Karl makes a heavy-hitting DIY nylon-tipped hammer that is perfect for shrinking sheet metal quickly with a beater bag or shrinking stump. [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 Easily Remove Plasma Cutter and Torch Cut Slag
Here are some quick ways to get rid of that slag so you don’t waste a bunch of time after a plasma or torch cut. [More…]
Shop Basics
Body Hammer Use, Shapes and Designs Explained
What the different shapes of Body Hammers are used for, the intended uses of each, as well as alternative uses for some of them. [More…]