Quite literally, books have been written on the topic of bending sheetmetal to form useful shapes. We don’t intend to duplicate all that knowledge here, but rather give you, the home fabricator and ...

Discover the most effective techniques for bending metal at home without breaking the bank. Learn how to master precise curves and angles with tools you already have or simple DIY solutions. Perfect ...

In the first article of this series we gave an overview of metallurgy and looked at the most fundamental tools for doing metalwork: hammers and dollies. This time we'll show you how to use these ...

Through a welding mask, the world is a dim place. A few minutes ago, the sliding door of Nick Wicks’s metal shop outside Portland, Maine, was wide open. Sun streamed in through a light rain. But now, ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A workshop isn’t complete until it has a bench vise. Without it, you’ll find yourself ...