If you've taken a few metalworking classes or have a long-standing interest in the practice, you may be wondering what it takes to set up shop at home. While it may seem like a daunting task, ...

Jimmy Diresta is one of the most skilled and riveting DIYers around with projects on his YouTube channel that range from a steel and wood bench seat to an aluminum axe. His 10 DIY bottle openers ...

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, ...

Last month, we took a look at the Metal Machine from Williams Lowbuck Tools and I have to tell ya, I was impressed as heck. As a matter of fact, I hit my local steel supply house and bought the ...

Starting a home metalworking shop doesn’t have to be overwhelming — the right tools can set you up for success from day one. From welders to grinders and safety gear, each piece plays a vital role in ...

Perhaps the biggest hurdle to starting a home blacksmithing operating is the forge. There’s really no way around having a forge; somehow the metal has to get hot enough to work. Although we might be ...

As we’ve seen over the years, it’s possible to bootstrap your own metalworking shop using little more than a pile of scrap steel, a welder, and an angle grinder. With time and dedication, you can ...

A. Pullmax is the trade name for an electric reciprocating machine made in Sweden. They have been around for decades, and have a broad range of uses. First, let's make a distinction between the ...

As a military occupational specialty (MOS) 91E (allied trades specialist), I fabricate, repair, and modify both metallic and nonmetallic parts. Nine years ago, I was trained to use manual lathes and ...

The shop is equipped with multiple tools such as belt grinders, MIG welders, Oxy-Acetylene tanks, and a CNC Plasma Cutter, among others. The shop is primarily designed for use of ferrous metals, ...