Designers typically qualify clamp force of a bolted joint by the amount of torque applied to fasteners holding it, either as they're tightened or after the fact. The approach may be adequate for many ...

Like many of you, doing my own car maintenance is a big part of my life. Not only does it offer some financial advantages, it also gives a little relief from, well, everything else. Call it automotive ...

Any major B-Body restoration will involve the meticulous alignment and spot-welding of major sheetmetal panels. We show how it's done. When you think of a front end alignment, you are likely imagining ...

This is a simple, homemade clamp that is very effective for holding large panels securely, providing the precise alignment and rigidity needed for butt-welding. I do a lot of top chops, hood pie ...