When it comes to making changes to or installing new parts on a pickup, "bolt-on" simplicity is preferred by most truck owners who take on such projects themselves. As we saw at the 2021 SEMA Show, ...

Almost anyone can learn the craft of welding, Andrew Pearce argues in his straightforward and handy guide to do-it-yourself metal work, Farm and Workshop Welding (Fox Chapel Publishing, 2012). In this ...

Welding. There’s something almost supernatural about being able to melt metal and use it to glue other pieces of metal together. It’s an experience you must have if you’ve never done it before.

01]Set the flow of pure argon shielding gas to 16 to 18 cubic feet per hour (CFH) for aluminum that's up to 0.500 inch thick. A percentage of helium can be added for thicker aluminum parts to increase ...

If you want to weld aluminum, you might think skill-intensive TIG welding is the only way. However, if you already own a MIG welder, an add-on spool gun is a viable option. Retailing for $276, Miller ...

Steve Martin had a bit that was like a fake infomercial where he says, “You can be a millionaire and never pay taxes!” The instructions were, “First, get a million dollars. Then,…” [Brandon’s] ...

I needed to get my feet a little bit more into the welding water and it just so happened this was the perfect DIY at the perfect time for my little injury. Today we are slowing down before I speed on ...

A rolling welding cart makes transporting your welder around the shop a much easier task and secures all of your welding gear in one place. Welding projects shouldn't be limited to your welding table.