In this episode I share some tips and ideas you can use to start your home workshop. Whether its woodworking or welding, getting a home workshop going can be overwhelming at first glance. Don’t think you need a ton of…
Cheap, portable, and easy to use, the flux core welder is a hotly debated topic in the welding and metalworking space. When beginners are looking for their first welding machine, opinions often clash between those that believe a stick welder…
Everyone knows that carpenters and woodworkers use pencils to mark wood, but what about making marks on metal? Having several metal marking tools on hand to cover a variety of situations that may arise when working with metal is important.…
This is a project that came out of necessity. I needed a work glove organizer for the garage, and I needed it fast. Something simple, cheap, and easy to make quickly. You see, my workshop is in the garage. The…
Portable band saws are great tools. Band saws are quiet, quick, and fairly clean. They become even more useful when used with a portable band saw table. Using a table with your saw will unlock its full potential for accurate cuts and…
Metal cutting tools play a huge role in metalworking. When starting out you may have to decide on one or two tools until funds allow you to expand your metal cutting arsenal. We are going to break down 6 common…
What are garage hobbies? Simply put, they are hobbies that can be done in your garage. What is typically thought of as a place to park cars and store lawn equipment can be turned into an amazing hobby space to…
If you’re like me, there is almost always something playing on the garage stereo system. Over the past several years I have grown to appreciate audio quality more than I once did. I spend a lot of time in my…
Shop air filtration is a topic that is rarely at the front of most people’s minds, especially in a garage setting. Unfortunately, it is one of the most important things that should be budgeted for and thought about when planning…
Buying new steel for small welding projects can really start to add up. If you are building on a budget, you may be wondering where to find scrap metal for small (or maybe even large) projects. Fortunately, it isn’t as…