When cutting sheet metal, it's crucial to use the correct methods to get the best results while staying safe. You may need to know how to cut sheet metal while working on DIY craft projects, gutter ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

There’s nothing wrong with using a good, old-fashioned hacksaw, but there are faster, easier ways to cut metal. We’ll show you power tool tips and techniques for cutting the types and thicknesses of ...

It doesn’t matter if you are just getting into your first Jeep or fabricating a frame for your tenth, we all need some way to cut metal for our projects. Choosing the right tool for the job is ...

Recycling aluminum cans into flat sheets of metal is gaining popularity among DIY enthusiasts and sustainability advocates. Aluminum’s lightweight, durable, and corrosion-resistant properties make it ...

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 ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Pity the poor cold chisel. Misunderstood. Neglected and dull. Left to rattle around, ...