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Scotty's 52 F3 · 12-20-2025, 12:45 AM

I do ALL my work short of engine machine work and the sewing of upholstery. If I can't get a part or I don't like the price, I fix or fabricate it. Same for tooling. I'm not buying what I can make. I have an old manual lathe and mill and watch youtube a lot. I have MIG and TIG welders, Plasma cutter, tubing bender, etc. Same goes for home projects. Contractors want too much.

Often I really don't feel like doing certain jobs. Once I get a few quote quotes to farm it out, I'm usually shocked at the price and just do it myself.

I worked as a mechanic/welder in the Navy, mining and construction and my last mechanic job was 15 years at a Caterpillar dealership. Learned a LOT working there.

12-20-2025, 12:45 AM	#35
Scotty's 52 F3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Marana, AZ. Posts: 482	Re: How many of you do your own work? I do ALL my work short of engine machine work and the sewing of upholstery. If I can't get a part or I don't like the price, I fix or fabricate it. Same for tooling. I'm not buying what I can make. I have an old manual lathe and mill and watch youtube a lot. I have MIG and TIG welders, Plasma cutter, tubing bender, etc. Same goes for home projects. Contractors want too much. Often I really don't feel like doing certain jobs. Once I get a few quote quotes to farm it out, I'm usually shocked at the price and just do it myself. I worked as a mechanic/welder in the Navy, mining and construction and my last mechanic job was 15 years at a Caterpillar dealership. Learned a LOT working there.