Cars from the late-1970s and -1980s are becoming more popular builds among enthusiasts, and that's why we thought the time was right to take on a late second-gen Camaro as a project car. This era of ...

My 3D printer started as a hobby machine, but it became the repair tool I reach for when small failures threaten useful gear.

Plastic is a highly useful material, but one that can also be a pain as it ages. Owners of vintage equipment the world over are suffering, as knobs break off, bezels get cracked and parts warp, ...

When you need to fix a shelf, drawer, handle, or another broken plastic part in your fridge, you'll want to use the strongest, most longest-lasting glue possible. However, you can't just use any glue ...

We’ve all encountered the odd plastic part that is broken and unobtainable. Sure, 3D printers can print big replacement parts, but sometimes you just need to rebuild a very specific piece. [AkBkukU] ...

This article was updated May 23, 2023. It was originally published June 15, 2000. Plastics are an integral part of everyday life. They can be found in everything from packaging machine and cars to ...

Non-contact laser welding offers several advantages when it comes to joining one plastic part to another. It works on the principle of partial transmission which lets a laser’s light travel through ...

Building custom parts often means learning new skills or getting out of your comfort zone, especially if you want to create something that is really cool. While most hot rodders can fabricate brackets ...