Metalworking

Whether you are creating intricate jewelry or repairs on large machinery and vehicles, metalworking can help make your projects come to life. But it’s not enough to just have the right equipment; knowing a few tips and tricks of the trade will take your creations to the next level! In this blog post, we’ll be discussing some essential metalworking tips that all makers should know in order to perfect their craft.

Making a Bench Vise/Clamp Thingy with This Old Tony

Making a Bench Vise/Clamp Thingy with This Old Tony

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Machine shop wiz, This Old Tony, fashions a beautiful little hand vise/bench clamp out of steel stock.

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A Wu Tang Pizza Cutter from a Saw Blade

A Wu Tang Pizza Cutter from a Saw Blade

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Graz makes a pizza cutter out of a blade he stole from Jimmy DiResta.

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Casting Aluminum Parts from 3D Prints

Casting Aluminum Parts from 3D Prints

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Using 3D printing and a sand mold for casting homemade metal parts.

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Graz Makes a Knife Bevel Grinding Jig

Graz Makes a Knife Bevel Grinding Jig

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Making a jig for smooth, even grinding of a knife bevel.

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This Old Tony Builds a Pasta Machine for Alex French Guy Cooking

This Old Tony Builds a Pasta Machine for Alex French Guy Cooking

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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One well-known YouTube maker creates a custom-designed pasta machine for a fellow YouTuber.

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Alex Makes His Own Chef’s Knife

Alex Makes His Own Chef’s Knife

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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One of our favorite cooking geeks forges his own knife from a coil spring.

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