The Chop Shop Articles
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MillerMatic 251 Product Review
Shopping for a welder is a lot like shopping for anything else; you look for features/performance, quality/durability, price, etc. But there are a few more specific things to consider that will help you find the right machine.
Introduction to Common Welding Processes
Let’s be honest, these days you can’t even install most bolt-on components without a welder. A good welder is an essential part of a growing collection of tools that it seems like we need to acquire in order to work on our vehicles. Behind basic hand tools and maybe an angle grinder, I’d say that it’s one of the most essential tools to have in your garage if you plan on building almost anything for your off-road vehicle.
Working with Angle Grinders
I don’t really like working with grinders. The mess and abrasive dust they make is pretty awful. I only tolerate the black boogers because it would take an entire workshop full of expensive tools to replace my 4” Makita angle grinder. It’s a good makeshift substitute for a chop saw, band saw, plasma cutter, reciprocating saw, bench grinder and belt sander.
Welcome to The Chop Shop
This new monthly column on Off-Road.Com is dedicated to tools and fabrication. We’ll be publishing articles on a wide range of topics, from product reviews to in-depth interviews with top fabricators and discussions about fabrication techniques, tips and tricks.