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. [...]

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 [...]

Build Yourself a DIY Press Brake

Posted on 7, Dec

Are you interested in building yourself a small DIY press brake for use around the home? I’m quite sure some of you are. Anyway, here are some plans from 1958 in the form of a pdf which shows you how to go about it. And here are the specs of the thing as specified on [...]

MIG Welding – The DIY Guide

Posted on 18, Apr

I know there’s quite a few of you who come here looking for DIY welding advice and tips. Well, maybe this new site might be of some help: MIG Welding – The DIY Guide If you know of a similar resource, or actually write something along these lines that may be of some use, please [...]