by Paul | Jun 29, 2018 | Arts & Crafts, Contests & Giveaways, Fabrication
This video is the third part of a series and shows the fabrication of the rear crankshaft/axle assembly, front wheel spindles, and tie rod. Next week I will begin the body construction (Part 4). I purchased plans to build a 1920’s scaled down replica of a Bugatti,...
by Paul | Jun 22, 2018 | Arts & Crafts, Fabrication, Promotions
This video is the second part of a series and shows the fabrication of the wheels. Next week will cover the fabrication of the drive train, rear axle/crank assembly, front wheel spindles, steering gear, and so on. This is not my own design, and I purchased the plans....
by Paul | Jun 15, 2018 | Arts & Crafts, Fabrication, Promotions
I purchased plans to build a 1920’s scaled down replica of a Bugatti, open wheel, grand prix race car, in the form of a kid’s pedal car. I’m building and donating the pedal car to the Woman’s Health Resource Library ( https://www.whrl.org ) for their annual...
by Paul | Apr 4, 2018 | Building Projects, Farm & Homestead, Tools & Equipment
My shop is a complete mess, and it’s well beyond the point of where I need to completely clean it out, and design/renovate a complete new layout. All new cabinets are needed, along with much more. I drew the floor plan in CAD to help with planning purposes, but...
by Paul | Nov 2, 2017 | Tools & Equipment
FastCap makes many unique tools for wood workers and other craftsmen that simplify and speed up the job. The FastCap KISS™ Drill Bit Index is no exception. Being long on time, and short on money at the time, I decided to make my own version. It came out okay and...