How To & DIY
Metal Forming, Tools and Uses Explained By Gene Winfield
The legend — Gene Winfield — gives a metalworking demonstration at the SEMA Show. This is a “must watch” for newbies and veterans alike. [More…]
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How To Hammer Form a Speed Blister with Simple Hand Tools
Learn how to make a “Speed Blister”, a common Hot Rod sheet metal detail for clearance and cool factor, with simple hand tools [More…]
How To & DIY
Planishing Hammer Basics with Ron Covell
Master Metalworker Ron Covell explains the Planishing Hammer and demonstrates its use and basic techniques. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Metalshape Fender Compound Curves
Learn to form a compound curved fender: paper pattern making, dissecting panels, shrinking, stretching, English wheeling, and TIG welding. [More…]
How To & DIY
English Wheel Metal Forming Techniques with Ron Covell
Master Metalworker Ron Covell demonstrates basic English Wheel techniques, highlights from the ‘English Wheel Techniques’ DVD. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Fabricate a Custom Hot Rod Dashboard
Matt goes over how to build a custom hot rod dash using nothing more than a bead roller, punch/bead dies, and a shrinker stretcher. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Bead Roll Sheet Metal Without Warping
Basic tips to combat distortion for beginners and the more advanced but proper technique to eliminate warping altogether. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Motorize A Bead Roller For Under $40
Broke Bastard Garage shows how to motorize a bead roller for under $40 using an inexpensive drill and good ideas. [More…]
DIY Projects
How to Build a Custom Transmission and Driveshaft Tunnel
Matt’s Ford Model A gets a custom transmission and driveshaft tunnel. He’ll show you how to create these tunnels using tools from Eastwood. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Fabricate and Install Floor Pans
Matt fabricates sheet metal floor pans for his Model A project and offers several tips to keep the metal moving where you want it to. [More…]