Welding & Metalworking Archives

GALVANIZED PIPE THREADER: See Amazing (and Super-Strong)...

Published on May 4th, 2023

Need to create threads on the ends of steel pipe I've got two videos to help In this week’s two-video episode,...Continue Reading

How to Drill Holes in Thick Steel

Published on April 21st, 2023

Got some thick steel to drill holes in Success comes down to the right kind of bit and cutting oil The video lesson...Continue Reading

FORGING STEEL: Working With Iron, Hammer & Anvil

Updated on March 16th, 2023

Forging metal is different than welding, and is not a mainstream hobby That said, there are still thousands of...Continue Reading

AUTO-DARKENING WELDING HELMET: See Exactly Why These Thi...

Updated on March 8th, 2023

Watch and learn why auto-darkening welding helmets have caught on so completely with both amateur and professional...Continue Reading

PORTABLE WELDERS: A Convenient, Inexpensive 120 Volt Opt...

Updated on February 10th, 2023

Earlier this week I got an email from a subscriber named Michael, wondering about getting started with MIG welding at...Continue Reading

SETTING UP A MIG WELDER: See The Simplest, Easiest Weldi...

Published on January 20th, 2023

Have you ever wanted to weld It's a powerful home workshop skill and MIG welding is the simplest of all the welding...Continue Reading

METALWORKING: See What Water Jet Cutting Can Do

Published on January 20th, 2023

Water jet cutting is a computer-controlled process that can create crisp, intricate cuts in metal of all kinds A few...Continue Reading

WELDING WEBINAR: Visit in My Shop for a Free, 53 Minute ...

Updated on December 24th, 2022

Join me in my Manitoulin Island, Canada workshop as I teach a 53-minute introductory lesson on MIG welding in the home...Continue Reading

HAND-HELD TORCHES: See Why I Like This Great Model

Published on December 23rd, 2022

Hand-held torches are one of the handiest tools to have in the shop, and that’s why I’ve made it my business to try...Continue Reading

TUBE NOTCHER: How to Shape Steel Pipe Ends for Building ...

Published on November 17th, 2022

Want to weld up some great projects using black iron pipe It's an excellent material for metal fabrication of all kinds...Continue Reading

Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Do I Cut Threads in Ste...

Published on November 11th, 2022

Q: What’s the best way to make threads in steel for small bolts I know there are tools for this, but I’ve never...Continue Reading

THE AMAZING PLUG WELD: Watch This Simple Trick for Joini...

Published on November 4th, 2022

Plug welds offer a simple way of joining two pieces of metal when you don't want a visible weld bead You can see a...Continue Reading

Category Archives: Welding & Metalworking