Hot rodding has always been a culture that richly rewards those with the creativity and acumen to build their own cars. Self-taught customizers—from Dean Jeffries out west to the Alexander Bros. in ...

There's something about welding that scares most hot rodders. Despite the fact that welding is inexpensive and easy to learn, many hot rodders think it's beyond their abilities. Actually, nothing ...

Metal inert gas and the MIG welder has made it pretty dang easy for the beginner to be able to do some welding. Since these welders are a point and shoot type of design, all you have to do is pull a ...

When it comes to making changes to or installing new parts on a pickup, "bolt-on" simplicity is preferred by most truck owners who take on such projects themselves. As we saw at the 2021 SEMA Show, ...

As 2026 welding certification programs increasingly prioritize FCAW-G (Gas-Shielded) proficiency, DIY enthusiasts in Northeast Ohio are finding new ways to apply these professional techniques to their ...

Welding is only one part of metalworking. You also can cut steel, using oxygen/acetylene equipment with a special head called a cutting torch. Cutting torches come as part of many consumer-grade gas ...