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Homemade Tool Dep’t: C clip pliers

I won’t mention what car these were made for (it’s a little “off-topic” as they say on the HAMB), but the results should be universal. The goal was to remove a huge C clip that was holding a pooched bearing in place. I didn’t have anything large or sturdy enough to squeeze the two holes [...]

Custom Grab Handles

Grant is on a role here… he just sent some pictures of a pair of grab handles he added to a bike frame using two pairs of Welder Series alternator mount tensioners!

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Alternator mount tensioner, #23822

What it looks like on [...]

Mustang II Sway Bar

I just received an email from Grant Schwartz (say “shh-warts”) of Schwartz Welding with some pictures of a Welder Series universal sway bar being used in a Mustang II [...]

Hand made ‘32 frame rails

I came across this thread by SamIyam on the HAMB on how he hand build a set of ‘32 Ford frame rails from a length of 2×6 [...]

Tig welding tip: how I hold the filler

I know, I know, the title in the video says something about gloves. Let’s just say that’s a little teaser for a future video

This video shows a few suggestions on holding and advancing the filler rod when you’re tig welding.

Custom hi-tech hubcap remover

With painted wheels, there is a finite number of times the hubcaps can be removed before the inevitable scratch occurs. Hopefully this little tool will decrease the [...]

How I removed clearcoat from aluminum wheels

I have recently been trying to refinish a set of wheels because the previous owner thought it would be handy to know that he was right up against the curb. The wheels are polished aluminum with a thick clear coat. Because they had been curbed so badly, water and salt had started to seep under [...]

Welding Video: setting a base

In this video, I talk about keeping the torch steady by setting up a ‘tripod’ with your wrist. I also give some reasons for my affection towards my skinny [...]

Mustang II frame width min/max

Dear Welder Series…Hello, I’m inquiring about the Mustang II crossmember kits. A couple of questions specifically related to the 56″ track width. What is the minimum and maximum frame width measured on the inside? When using the 56″ crossmember do I purchase a narrower rack and pinion?
Thanks in advance for your [...]

Step-by-step rear C notch

This is a great photo tutorial on C notching the rails for rear axle clearance… and he just happens to be using Welder Series [...]

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