I weld for myself. Only got into welding because I obtained the metal to build some firewood racks. I got a guy in town to weld them for $10 each. after spending $40 , I decided I could do this on my own if I had a welder. I maybe have welded something for another person twice in 50+ years.
ICE PICK
I have been working on resealing driveway cracks. Found that using an ice pick with the tip bent at 90 degrees helps get the **** out of the crevices. the only problem was i hit a snag a couple of times and the pick came out of the handle. I tried several times making a new handle but...
start with an old microwave. Some people toss it out as is. Some like myself, take it apart to save different pieces. I save the turntable. i use it to mix auto-body filler on. I save the 2 magnets. they usually end up on the refrig unless the kids steal them. finally the discharge capacitor is...
a cover for the utility trailer coupler and lock from an empty plastic dishwasher pod container and a cover for the chain lock on the trailer from a piece of old tractor tube.