DIY Sheet Metal

DIY CO2 Laser Cutter For Sheet Metal

Posted on 23, May

Would you like to build a CO2 laser cutter similar to this? That can cut things like this: Instructables has an exceptional step-by-step guide as to how to go about it. As the introduction states: The general idea of this CO2 laser system is that a beam is directed down to a part for cutting. [...]

Meccano Daleks and the Golden Spanner

Posted on 27, Apr

DIY Sheet Metal

Is there a metalworker alive that hasn’t cut their tinbashing teeth on Meccano when they were a pup? Or, a tinbasher that hasn’t lived vicariously through their pups by slipping a Meccano set into a stocking one Christmas? In true tinbashing style you’ve got the drawings, pre-cut and pre-drilled holes, nuts, bolts and other miscellaneous [...]

Hammering out a tune on your own steel drum

Posted on 26, Mar

With the Cricket World Cup in full swing, The Tinbasher is happy to help you capture the mood of cricket in the Caribbean. No, I’m not suggesting a game of Cluedo but instructions on how to make your own steel drum. Or, to be more precise, a Dudup. This site explains how to make a [...]

Make Your Own Metal Dominoes

Posted on 20, Feb

During the latter half of winter you tend to see quite a few job shops quiten down. You could be forgiven for thinking that this would lead to your average tinbasher going a little stir crazy as the nights remain long and the arthritis flares with every sub-zero sheet handled. Oh no, Sir. Rather than [...]

Simple Bending Jig

Posted on 25, Jan

Here’s a simple bending jig I’ve come across by David W. Wilson: David W. Wilson’s Bending Jig Bending Jig Parts Dimensions A thick steel plate and large bolts will handle heavier bending. However, a plywood base may be used for lighter bends. The steel plate base is easily assembled if the holes are threaded. But [...]

Homemade Milling Vise (or vice)

Posted on 16, Jan

Interested in how to make a milling vise/vice for your jobshop?

DIY Tube Bender

Posted on 10, Jan

Whilst this guy doesn’t have any exact plans in relation to building said tube bender form scratch, he does have plenty of pictures, information and is more than happy for you to ask any questions via email. As he points out: There are No Plans for this bender, none now, and none later. I want [...]