# Non Automotive Builds **URL:** https://thefabforums.discourse.group/c/non-automotive-builds/6.md [Latest](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/categories.md) --- ## [About the Non Automotive Builds category](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/t/about-the-non-automotive-builds-category/11)
**Author:** [@thefabforums](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/u/thefabforums)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 2:19pm UTC](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/t/about-the-non-automotive-builds-category/11 "2026-04-30T14:19:48Z")
This category is for non automotive builds. Custom smokers Mini bikes & go karts Shop equipment Anything that isn’t automotive related To start your own thread select the “New Topic” button in the upper left (on the w… --- ## [Just a small update](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/t/just-a-small-update/58)
**Author:** [@Mikeef100](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/u/Mikeef100)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/t/just-a-small-update/58 "2026-10-06T16:24:05Z")
I have been very busy with life, work side work, some more truck progress and the house progress. Be honest I forgot about the forum in all of it so I’ll just wanted to show the area around my shop. The house pad area is… --- ## [Motorized car wheel mount](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/t/motorized-car-wheel-mount/56)
**Author:** [@TAMELESS281](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/u/TAMELESS281)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/t/motorized-car-wheel-mount/56 "2026-09-01T17:47:33Z")
Hey, I had old car wheels just collecting dust but now have them on rotation! Wondering if something like this could be on the market, an electric powered hub you can mount to a wall to show off or do something with an o… --- ## [Jagermeister Cage Gift Build](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/t/jagermeister-cage-gift-build/45)
**Author:** [@thefabforums](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/u/thefabforums)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/t/jagermeister-cage-gift-build/45 "2026-08-06T22:25:53Z")
A buddy of mine is a big Jagermeister & Redbull fan so I decided to make him a birthday gift. It started off with two 1/4 inch thick plates and some 1/4 inch rods. Side note - This was an empty b… --- ## [Starting my shop](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/t/starting-my-shop/49)
**Author:** [@Mario123](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/u/Mario123)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/t/starting-my-shop/49 "2026-07-24T19:59:58Z")
Hi there everyone! It has always been a dream of mine to start my own shop, My father used to let me help around his garage back when I was a kid. I recently filed for retirement and am planning to start that dream. m… --- ## [1964 Chevy c10 Truck Fire Pit Build](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/t/1964-chevy-c10-truck-fire-pit-build/42)
**Author:** [@thefabforums](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/u/thefabforums)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/t/1964-chevy-c10-truck-fire-pit-build/42 "2026-05-22T13:40:09Z")
I wanted to build a fire pit that looked like a slammed 1964 Chevy c10. I started off by designing all the sides on the plasma table. I had to make a few changes to the scale in some areas to get these two dimensional pa… --- ## [SWAG Off-Road Harbor Freight Roll Bender Upgrades](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/t/swag-off-road-harbor-freight-roll-bender-upgrades/39)
**Author:** [@thefabforums](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/u/thefabforums)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/t/swag-off-road-harbor-freight-roll-bender-upgrades/39 "2026-05-12T16:20:15Z")
When bending tubing there are two ways to do it. The most popular way is with a bender that draws the tubing over a die. These type of benders are used when building roll bars and chassis. Sometimes you need a much large… --- ## [Shop build and the reboot to my life](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/t/shop-build-and-the-reboot-to-my-life/24)
**Author:** [@Mikeef100](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/u/Mikeef100)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 1:07pm UTC](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/t/shop-build-and-the-reboot-to-my-life/24 "2026-05-02T13:07:09Z")
After the COVID-19 pandemic, I went through a difficult divorce that turned my life upside down. As a result, I inherited some family land and decided to start building. Since my priorities were clear, I immediately f… --- ## [Custom Reverse Flow Smoker Build (fridge style)](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/t/custom-reverse-flow-smoker-build-fridge-style/20)
**Author:** [@thefabforums](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/u/thefabforums)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/t/custom-reverse-flow-smoker-build-fridge-style/20 "2026-05-01T15:45:00Z")
Here is a custom reverse flow smoker I built for my house a few years back. I don’t have as many build pictures as I probably should but I do have a full length video of the build that I will post at the end. The idea… --- ## [Custom trailer smoker build](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/t/custom-trailer-smoker-build/12)
**Author:** [@thefabforums](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/u/thefabforums)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://thefabforums.discourse.group/t/custom-trailer-smoker-build/12 "2026-04-30T15:13:01Z")
I started with a 320 gallon propane tank. With the length of these tanks I figured I would just cut out a section to be used as the fire box. After cutting out the section I wanted to use as the fire box, I wel…