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GRM+ | Welding , Shop Work , From the Archives
8 tips for welding like a pro | From the Archives

Good welding isn’t magic; it’s really just a matter of discipline and practice. We’ve found that by teaching some pretty simple techniques, bad and ugly welds quickly turn into good …

Shop Work | CAD | Technical Drawing
Technical drawings: The first step in making precision parts at home

Perform professional-level machining at home? You can do this. First step: drawing some plans.

Tom Suddard
Honda | Civic | Shop Work | Si
Sorting a project: The final step between good enough and perfect

While this nearly finished 2008 Honda Civic Si looked great, it still had some minor issues we needed to address during the sorting phase.

Carl Heideman
Shop Work | Lathe | Making stuff
What you need to know before buying a lathe

Thinking about buying a lathe? First, a few things to consider.

Tom Suddard
Shop Work | Bridgeport mill | Making stuff | Mill
How to renovate a new-to-you milling machine

We bought this old Bridgeport mill. Now to make it operational in our home shop.

Tom Suddard
GRM+ | Shop Work
15 questions about fasteners to ask yourself | From the Archives

We share the technology and design behind fasteners, especially engine component fasteners so you can choose the right ones.

Staff Writer
garage | Shop Work | Project car | Work Space
How I turned a two-car garage into an efficient work space

Don't have the space for a dedicated workshop? Here's how Associate Editor Chris Tropea maximized the space in his two-car garage.

Chris Tropea
tires | wheels | Shop Work | fitment | Wheels & Tires
Fitting tires and wheels when an off-the-shelf option isn’t listed

Our MR2 needed new tires, but first we had a question to answer: How would we fit a modern setup under those now-vintage fenders?

J.G. Pasterjak
wheels | Shop Work | Wheels & Tires
Tips for making your wheels and tires fit better

Getting ready to roll some fenders or considering downsizing your tires? Read this first.

Staff Writer
3d printing | Shop Work | 3d printer
3D printing: What you need to know to get started

3D printers are more affordable and more accessible than ever. Here’s how to get started.

Tom Suddard
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