Look around you. Is there anything – anything – within a 25- to 30-foot radius that could catch on fire if, say, a shower of sparks were to land on it? Are you sure? What are you wearing? Does your ...

There’s no reason to use a hacksaw in a modern farm shop. Cutting metal on a farm often used to involve either an oxy-acetylene torch, a hacksaw or tin snips. If a shop was “high-tech,” it might have ...

When a person learns how to cut metal and weld they open a new world of possibilities. The past articles in this series covered the most popular methods for welding, and now we'll look at some of the ...

If you're working on a classic truck, sooner or later you'll need to cut metal. There are lots of tools designed for these tasks, and many beginners don't know which tools are essential and which ones ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Cutting metal flashing or sheet metal with tin snips need not be a bloody job, nor leave ragged, warped metal edges. A pair of leather gloves prevents bloodshed, and a few tips about the different ...

Cutting metal panels on site is a part of installing metal roofing and wall panels. However, the right tools and methods must be used to ensure the panels remain protected from damage and their ...