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It’s True, Real Men Sew!

March 28, 2018 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Real men sew. We've always known that. But it seems Hot Rod Network is only now realizing it. … [Read more...] about It’s True, Real Men Sew!

How to Make Your Own Hog Ring Pliers

February 14, 2018 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - How to Make Your Own Hog Ring Pliers

Lost your hog ring pliers? Ran out of hog rings? Don't sweat it. … [Read more...] about How to Make Your Own Hog Ring Pliers

Meet the Trimmers Behind Auto Kustoms

January 5, 2018 By Tech Help

The Hog Ring - Meet the Trimmers Behind Auto Kustoms

Although our "Meet the Trimmer" series typically focuses on one trimmer, we decided to widen our latest installment to include all three craftsmen behind Auto Kustoms. … [Read more...] about Meet the Trimmers Behind Auto Kustoms

Meet Sean Scott of Inspire Automotive

December 20, 2017 By Tech Help

The Hog Ring - Meet Sean Scott of Inspire Automotive

Sean Scott of Inspire Automotive has only been trimming cars for five years, but his work bears the hallmarks of a seasoned pro with decades of experience. … [Read more...] about Meet Sean Scott of Inspire Automotive

Meet Shane Lile of Sewn Tight Custom Interiors

November 29, 2017 By Tech Help

The Hog Ring - Meet Shane Lile of Sewn Tight Upholstery

Shane Lile, owner and operator of Sewn Tight Custom Interiors, didn’t take the usual route to the craft of auto upholstery. Instead, he worked for 10 years in corporate America before quitting to open his shop (and grow a killer mohawk). … [Read more...] about Meet Shane Lile of Sewn Tight Custom Interiors

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