11 Best Ways to Cut Metal with or Without Power Tools
There are over 100 elements on the periodic table that are considered “metal.” For the most part, fabricators and construction personnel only work with a few of the most common …
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How to Use a Reciprocating Saw
While working on a construction or demolition site, you’ve likely noticed that there are a lot of saws to choose from. With all of those options available to you, you …
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How to Use a Screwdriver Correctly and Safely
Everyone knows how to use a screwdriver, right? Apart from a hammer, it’s one of the simplest tools to understand in principle. But what if I told you that many …
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How to Clean Power Tools: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
No matter whether you go with a relatively affordable Ryobi tool or a top-of-the-line Hilti hammer drill, to maximize its lifetime, you should routinely clean it. You should, of course, …
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MIG vs. TIG vs. Stick Welding: What Are the Differences?
If you need to decide which type of welding to choose for your next project – or if you are trying to figure out which technique you should start learning …
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How to Attach and Use a Drill Press Vise: A Step-by-Step Guide
One of the first accessories you will get to go with your drill press will likely be a drill press vise – a tool that will hold your workpiece securely …
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Welding vs. Soldering vs. Brazing: Which Method Should You Use?
Welding, soldering, and brazing – just like riveting – should be in every metalworker’s arsenal. Whether you need to put a stringer on a lap joint to hold a trailer …
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What Is Cam Out and How to Avoid It?
If you ever stripped a Phillips screw or had a driver slip out of the screw drive, you surely know what a cam out is. In this article, I will …
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8 Easy Ways to Fix a Screw Hole That Is Too Big
Did you make the mistake of choosing the wrong drill bit and making your screw hole too large? If so, don’t worry – there are multiple ways, some easier than …
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