In Episode 4, we tackle how to fix broken metal parts. We use Alumaloy and Castaloy, as well as learn a little about welding using a wire feed welding machine. We went down to the hardware store and rented the … Continue reading →

Okay! let’s talk for a minute on other projects going on at the Garage. Project 1- First, the sailboat mast. I have been slowly restoring a sailboat besides the one I have in the water, and it is nearly finished. … Continue reading →

Projecteers! Oh my goodness the year has start off with a bang! Today I thought I would let you  in on happenings in the Garage, and status of the project and related items. Where to begin?! I guess we will … Continue reading →

In Episode 3, we will  remove  rust from all the pieces, now that we are organized and disassembled. Follow along as we cover some different techniques for handling rust.

First of all, MERRY CHRISTMAS from The American Garage! I can’t believe we are already here! We have just released Episode 2, which focuses on tear-down and project organization. So let me let you in on a secret- folks have … Continue reading →

In episode 2 we start the tear-down process on the David Bradley Garden Tractor project.

Hello Projecteers! As you have no doubt just enjoyed the first episode of TAG, I thought I would give you a little more info about the project we have acquired. There are a few little details that we did not … Continue reading →

Hey projecteers! As of today, we have launched the first episode of The American Garage. I guess you could say this is our debut. As you can see, the first project is the restoration of a David Bradley garden tractor. … Continue reading →

Hello project fans! This week, I took one good look around the garage, and decided it was time to de-clutter and organize. It is sooooo easy to collect so much stuff that you can’t hardly work. This is going to … Continue reading →

In September The American Garage announced the creation of its show and website launch.  The company announced today a release date for its 1st episode.  The show will air via the website, http://www.theamericangarage.net, on December 1, 2011.  Tag is  currently … Continue reading →

Well, we are having another great week in the Garage, and the weather is beautiful. It has finally dropped out of the 90′s, but after a solid summer over 100, the 90′s felt pretty nice. This week I am going … Continue reading →

The American Garage would like to offer a chance to win a free all expenses paid trip to Texas.  That is right, 100% free, we will provide food, lodging and even a transportation budget.  But, that is not all! You … Continue reading →

Since the launch of our website and the recent release of our commercial, we have experienced a large amount of traffic.  The response to our idea has been overwhelming and we could not be more excited.  We have had many … Continue reading →

This week we shot more video and finished shooting the footage needed to complete our episode on sanding and priming all our pieces. We also shot what we needed for sandblasting. We don’t have any sandblasting equipment, but luckily I … Continue reading →

This week I have been ‘harvesting’ materials out of an old couch I did not want anymore. It sat too low, it had oversized paisley polished cotton material that was torn and faded- and was basically out of style. Why … Continue reading →

Product Name: Steelaloy Purchased From: Bradshaw Consulting, Inc. Website: http://www.steelaloy.com Used On: David Bradley Project Episode: 4 Air Date: tba Description: Steelaloy is a stainless steel alloy used to repair stainless steel products. The physical properties of Steelaloy are very … Continue reading →

Product Name: Castaloy Purchased From: Bradshaw Consulting, Inc. Website: http://www.castaloy.com Used On: David Bradley Project Episode: 4 Air Date: tba Description: Castaloy is a cast iron alloy used to repair cast iron products.  The physical properties of Castaloy are very … Continue reading →

Product Name:  Alumaloy Purchased From:  Bradshaw Consulting, Inc. Website:  http://www.alumaloy.org Used On:  David Bradley Project Episode:  4 Air Date:  tba Description: Alumaloy is an aluminum alloy used to repair aluminum products.  The physical properties of Alumaloy are very unique.  One … Continue reading →

This week on The American Garage- I will call it TAG for ease of writing from time to time- we are working on some of the metal pieces that are not in great shape, or broken in some way. On … Continue reading →

Earlier this week our website launched and we announced our brand new TV show. The response to this news has been overwhelming and everyone here is so happy that our idea has been received so well.  We have had a … Continue reading →

Our website is almost ready for launch. Once launched we will post a tentative schedule of our show air dates. A press release with this information will be published under the blog section of this website. Subscribe to our rss … Continue reading →

The American Garage will be opening soon! Created by 3d Houston and Bradshaw Consulting, Inc. this program takes a look at the spirit in all of us to get out there and get things done. We look forward to showing … Continue reading →