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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.

GRM+ | 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
aluminum | Welding | Shop Work
How to best join aluminum: Fasteners, brazing, soldering or welding?

What's the best way to join two pieces of aluminum? It often depends on the situation.

J.G. Pasterjak
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
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
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
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
Shop Work | ECU | Buyer's Guide | GRM+
How to make the move to an aftermarket ECU

When you’ve gone a bit custom, you might well benefit from a standalone ECU.

J.G. Pasterjak
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
brakes | tech | Shop Work | Brake Duct
Building bargain brake ducts from Porsche GT3 parts

As it turns out, late-model Porsche GT3 front brake ducts can be adapted to a wide variety of cars.

J.G. Pasterjak
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