Metalwork

7 Places to Buy Metal for Welding Projects

When learning to weld or working a metal fabrication project, one of the first questions is "Where do you buy… Read More

3 years ago

How To Make a Wooden Slapper ~ DIY Metal Shaping Tool

Wray Schelin from ProShaper Workshop demonstrates how to make a leather-faced wooden slapper for metalwork and shaping. [More...] Read More

3 years ago

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… Read More

3 years ago

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… Read More

3 years ago

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… Read More

2 years ago

Project Pictorial: Making Bomber Seats and Frames

Owen Jeancart's photo journal of Bomber Seats crafted from .063 aluminum for Warhawk, a 1931 Model A inspired by WWII… Read More

3 years ago

1947-54 Chevrolet 3100 Widebody Stretch / Chevy SSR Chassis Swap

1947-54 Chevy / GMC Advance Design 3100 truck body is cut down the middle and widened 5 full inches to… Read More

4 years ago

Scratch-Building Hot Rod Floor Pans

Working with a hand crank bead roller, Dan churned out some top quality panels in a matter of minutes from… Read More

4 years ago

Hand Forming Model T Door Patch Panels

With a little practice and careful hammering, even the most rotten doors can be saved on the cheap with patch… Read More

4 years ago

Panel Forming and Chop Tops for Traditional Hot Rods

It doesn't take laser-guided machines or years of practice. With just a marker and press this hot rod rookie turns… Read More

4 years ago