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Hi all, Happy to say I'm in the home-stretch of my shop build. It took about 5 years from the blueprints to final inspection. Took lots of pics during the build, which would appear boring to view, unless I add captions and a storyline. Here's the approach before and after shots. The...

Hi all! I've been searching for an anvil for the past 10 years, but those things are quite rare here in Hawaii. Especially after the sugar plantation era has ended and all blacksmith shops fell by the wayside. A fellow in the neighborhood stopped by and offered up an anvil he bought...

Hi all, Been doing some TIG welding on stainless at my job site (rum factory) and building a prototype distilling (still) condenser and column. I save the stainless steel strips from worn out windshield wiper blades just for times like these. I try to make the joints fit without any gaps...

Hi all, I wanted to share a handy tip I learned while working at a chain-link fencing company as a welder. I was primarily a shop fabricator/welder but sometimes had to do field installations for gates, dog kennels, and handrails. We had a hydraulic notching machine that did 1-3/8", 1-5/8"...

Hi folks, Just wanted to drop in and say I'm happy to link up with this site. First time home owner and in the process of designing my future garage/workshop. The plans are being drawn up for a 20'X40' cinder block (hollow tile as we Hawaiians call it) building with a 20' wide roll up door...