dorkpunch Garage

Motorcycles, metal working, sheet metal, welding, TIG, MIG, education, cafe racers, old trucks, mendelmax 2.0 3D printer, vintage, technology and design, custom hand made Hot Wheels, old John Deere, stationary, hit and miss engines. A little bit of everything in the garage.

Monday, November 30, 2015

Custom Hot Wheels- Steampunk 2-4-2 #3

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And in the category of trying something new, why not spin some walnut wheels up for it on the lathe! First attempt at the skinny sets....

Sunday, November 29, 2015

Custom Hot Wheels: Steampunk 2-4-2 #2

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Steampunk. Copper, right? Lets see what we can find in the scrap bin. Look like some useable bits here. Start with the boiler.

Saturday, November 28, 2015

Custom Hot Wheels: Steampunk 2-4-2 #1

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Starter pic. Started out as a decent looking old Chevy. I've noticed that there are a few "standard" cars that people use ...

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Winter's here.

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So after like 2 years of dealing with the stupid buggy ignition switch, I finally got fed up with it and swapped it out. Also borrowed th...

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

This Old House #10: Winters on it's way.

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Few more items checked off the list. Been busy with the roof so I haven't had time to work on the leaf situation... Spent Saturday va...

Monday, November 23, 2015

Custom Hot Wheels: Lickety Split #8

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Final pics. And done. This was a way fun build. Very challenging and very rewarding. Tried lots of new things and they en...

Sunday, November 22, 2015

50 Miles West of Nowhere.

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Took the scouts camping this weekend. We went to Government Cave, which is almost exactly 50 miles West of Blackfoot. I'd been there o...

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dorkpunch: I am a full time teacher and part time small engine guru in South East Idaho. I teach the best subjects possible- Tech and Design, Metals and Leathers, and Small Engine and Bicycle Repair. Mr. T's Mobile Small Engine Repair is my summer job- which is helping me be able to afford to be a teacher! I have a wide range of expertise and experience that customers can benefit from.

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