I’ve had this vintage steel cooler sitting in my shed for the last 10 years, daring me to do something with it. I originally scooped it up when our former blogger Matt Murray decided it wasn’t worth his time and tossed it. The classic Coleman icebox form the early ‘70s […]
Installing a mini notch is an easy way to lower the rear end of a pickup truck without having to lift the bed. It involves cutting a small notch in the frame to allow the rear axle greater upward movement. Of course, the frame also needs to be reinforced to […]
We’re just like you – always looking for the next project. We recently discovered a website that helps people sell their parts cars, car parts, and abandoned projects. The company is called Liquidate My Yard, and we couldn’t help searching their site to find something new for the garage. Naturally, […]
We’ve reached a milestone with our Range Rover restoration project: the frame is now in primer. This was a long journey that started by getting the body off the frame, removing the entire driveline, and stripping it down to just the welded steel essentials. Once everything was off, we were […]
Every car project seems to start out with a ton of ambition and a grain of hope. It’s no secret many projects stall out long before they’re finished, often because the process spirals out of control. Having done several aspirational builds over the years, I’ve found that occasionally you need […]
A backyard fire pit is a project the whole family can build together and enjoy. If you have a welder and a plasma cutter, this is an easy half-day project. Start it after breakfast, finish it after lunch, and spend the afternoon gathering firewood and S’mores fixings. Tools Eastwood Versa […]
A great way to get started with metal fabrication is to build a simple, functional project that uses several basic techniques. This portable fire pit grill makes a perfect first project, combining cutting, welding, and metal forming techniques. The great thing about this project is you can make it out […]
The centerpiece of any great workshop is a sturdy workbench. And when you work with metal, you don’t want to count on a flimsy lightweight bench from the local big-box store. The same goes for the old 2×4 and plywood workbench in the corner of your garage. To do heavy […]
A classic bomber-style seat is one of the most eye-catching details you can add to a show car. Whether you’re building an old-school hot rod or going for a stripped-down, basic performance aesthetic, nothing really compares. Anyone can buy a ready-to-install bomber seat from numerous venders, but you can also […]
