People have been working metal for so long that the list of tips and tricks is now nearly infinite. So it’s always a joy to pick up a new trick, especially one as simple as putting a hardened edge on ...

When building a kit car, like our Factory Five '35 Hot Rod Truck, one of the most time-consuming single processes is the sheet metal work. It's not hard, but there's a lot of holes to drill and rivet!

Drilling into metal may seem intimidating, but with the right tools and techniques, it’s a job that DIY enthusiasts can tackle with ease. However, there are some subtle differences that you should be ...

Lightning Rod drill rods feature a quick-change male and female rod and is designed to work in surface drill and blast applications. With a diameter range of 33 to 60 mm, and lengths ranging from 8 to ...

Remember the column Lil' John Buttera wrote (HRM April '85) about making parts with machine tools that will last you a lifetime? You know, the one about using a band saw, a drill press, and a belt ...

A hole is nothing. Or more precisely, it’s the absence of something—wood, metal, concrete, or any number of different materials. Since holes are nothing, why do we care about them and how to make them ...