Metal working tools

Worlds Simplest Drill Bit Sharpener: Do you want to give your old dull bits another life? Then I suggest to take a look at this instructable.

Are all 1-2-3 blocks made equal? Read how an experienced machinist uses them and which type are recommended.

Electroplating is a process used to coat one metal with that of a separate metal. There are many objects in our everyday lives that have been plated with other metals: gold-plated jewelry, nickel and copper plated coins, etc. The process...

Texan builds machine tools from car parts to save the world.

DO NOT THROW AWAY OLD SAWS ON WOOD I Have a Great Idea: So don’t be in a hurry to throw away old unnecessary tools because you can make useful #DIY out of them.

A bench grinder is probably not a tool you’ll use every day. However, if it’s available and set up correctly, you’ll be surprised how often it comes in handy for everything from sharpening tools to rounding over thread ends on a cutoff bolt. We’ve assembled these tips to help you get the most out of your grinder.

For most do-it-yourselfers, there will likely come a time when you'll have to drill a hole through a piece of metal. The tools and methods used to do it are almost as varied as the different types of metals out there. Here are 12 tips to make the task fast, easy and safe.

Discover how specialized work stations can keep your shop organized and improve productivity. Learn more at CNCCookbook.com.

Following is the list of 29 different types of saws used in the workshop. Explained with pictures and download the PDF file of this article.