There is lots to observe at this years Winter Olympic games. One fabrication blog takes on the unique metal fireplace screed seen on NBC’s Today Show…

It takes time, effort and energy to learn how to do something new. A recent post prompted reader, Sylvia, to write in and ask if I could do some posts on simple welding projects and share a few tips. Sylvia has taken on the task of learning to weld at the wonderful age [...]

Dave recently sent this picture in via our facebook page, while he was on vacation on the east coast. His question for Tom had to do with the type of weld used on this underwater exploration vehicle.
Tom thought the machinery looked like it was built out of steel with an aluminum or zinc paint [...]

Sometimes the only way to fabricate a custom metal handrail is on the job site. This handmade handrail was welded partially in the shop and finished off at the custom home.
There are several things to remember when considering on site welding. It is best to be well prepared before leaving your shop. [...]

Tom uses a compact bender to fabricate metal handles.

Most auto body shops have small covered anchor pots with a removable chain feature installed into the floor. It is easy to incorporate anchor pots into a concrete floor while constructing a new shop. Tom included several anchor pots into the new addition of his machine and welding shop.

Having sled dogs is a popular past time in Wyoming. One of our neighbors brought in a dog sled that he uses frequently with his dogs. The sled had a malfunctioning break that made it difficult for the owner and dogs to maneuver the sled properly. Not knowing much about dog sleds, [...]

An easy and attractive way to attach metal stair rail to a concrete or stone wall.

View various metal handrail designs along Boulders Pearl Street Mall.

Tom repairs the bottom of a metal tank so it drains better.

Tom builds new metal roof finials to match antique finials.

Check out designer metal handrails.

Tom and Karen show you how to build a large metal table. Part two describes fabricating the table top and other finishing touches.

Tom and Karen build a large metal table for their outside patio.

What to remember when hiring a contractor for metal handrail.

Tom builds a custom screen and topper for an outdoor chimenea.

Brother-in-law, Dave, was in town over the weekend and filmed Tom welding up a few metal posts for Summit Structures out of Laramie WY. Summit will use these posts to help support structural beams for a house they are building.
The metal posts are designed to rest on the top of a concrete footer. The bottom plate fastens into [...]

In this episode of “Sparks Fly”, Tom fabricates small trailers for portable toilets. The portable toilets belong to Honeywagon Sanitation. Honeywagon Sanitation is owned and operated by Heber and Jennifer Richardson of Laramie Wyoming. The red and blue portable toilets are a common scene at construction zones, job sites and special events [...]

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It is that time of year again when all thoughts turn to warmer weather. Even though we have at least two months before we can even begin to think about backyard bbq’s, Tom is looking ahead. The one thing lacking on our party patio is a good fire ring. In this article we will share [...]

This video shows how Tom built his dream shop/house.  The shell of the building was ordered through Fast Trac Buildings, Inc. in Colorado.  Much of the interior of the shop and home was purchased as was needed through local building supply houses and stores like Builders Square, Lowes, and Home Depot.
The two and a half [...]