Welding Basics
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 material for welding projects?” [More…]
Sheet Metal
How To & DIY
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 grinding tools he uses today. [More…]
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…]
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
Lincoln Electric Welding instructor and co-author of Full-Bore Welding, Mark Prosser shows you how to repair a hole in thin-gauge steel. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To MIG Weld Sheet Metal
How To MIG Weld Sheet Metal A two-part sheet metal welding video… [More…]
