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Homemade DIY Wooden Slapper for Metalwork
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How To Make a Wooden Slapper ~ DIY Metal Shaping Tool

March 2, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Wray Schelin from ProShaper Workshop demonstrates how to make a leather-faced wooden slapper for metalwork and shaping. [More…]
Everyone Can Use A Third Hand In The Shop
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Could You Use A Third Hand In The Shop? DIY Part Holder

January 13, 2021 Roadkill Customs
We’ve heard it called many things; a third hand, a grasshopper — whatever you call it, you need to make one for your shop. Period. They come in very handy, will often save you in a pinch, and cost almost nothing to make… [More…]
DIY Drill Powered Spray Paint Can Shaker
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DIY Drill Powered Spray Paint Can Shaker

January 4, 2021 Roadkill Customs
This DIY Spray Paint Can Shaker takes just minutes to make and couldn’t be any easier. There is no welding, no special tools, just simplicity! [More…]
Easy DIY Homemade Jack Stand Ideas
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Easy DIY Homemade Jack Stand Ideas

March 24, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Jack stands are important and building them yourself is cheap and you can make them fit your exact applications. [More…]
Homemade Louver Press
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How To Make a Simple Louver Press

January 31, 2020 Roadkill Customs
How to make a very simple louver press for punching louvers, and it works really well even on large panels… [More…]
Homemade Metal Working Tools by Halfass Kustoms
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Homemade Metal Working Tools by Halfass Kustoms

January 15, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Halfass Kustoms’ shows homebuilt metalworking tools including power hammer, louver press, CNC plasma table, and jig used to drop Model A axles. [More…]
Bad Chad's Homemade DIY Louver Press
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Bad Chad’s Homemade DIY Louver Press

November 9, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Hot rod style louvers were needed in hood sides for a build — as you’d expect, Bad Chad creates a DIY Louver Press in a true hot rodder way. [More…]
DIY Homemade Striking Anvil with Hardy Hole
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$20 DIY Homemade Striking Anvil with Hardy Hole

November 8, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Make an inexpensive striking anvil with a hardy hole for stake tool use out of scrap mild-steel… [More…]
Homemade Mini Chopper
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Homemade Lawn Mower Engine Mini-Choppers

July 16, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Homemade Lawn Mower Engine Mini-Choppers — Compilation with original engines sound + Mini Bikes, Projects and Parts For Sale. [More…]
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Wild Homemade Motorcycles

July 2, 2019 Roadkill Customs
With a work-with-what-you-have attitude, these Wild Homemade Motorcycles were built and compiled into this video. [More…]

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