How To & DIY
How To Shrink Stretched Sheet Metal with a Propane Torch
The condition known as an “oil can” is common in automotive bodywork — the panel position is bi-stable and can flop in or out. [More…]
Sheet Metal
How To & DIY
How To Make a Beater Bag ~ Poor Man’s Shot Bag
Jere Kirkpatrick shows you how to easily make a Beater Bag (or shot bag, sand bag) for shaping sheet metal for cheap. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Make Tools To Stretch Sheet Metal
Kyle Voss of The Fab Forums demonstrates a tool he made to help stretch sheet metal. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Make a Radius Bending Fixture for Sheet Metal
Ron Covell shows how easy it is to build a radius bending attachment that mounts to a workbench. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Cut Sheet Metal With Ease ~ Electric Throatless Shear
The Eastwood Electric Throatless Shear is a heavy-duty professional quality tool ruggedly designed for many years of reliable service. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Repair Thin-Gauge Sheet Metal
Welding instructor Mark Prosser, co-author of Full-Bore Welding, walks you through the steps to repair a hole in thin-gauge steel. [More…]