Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. In its simplest form, a bench vice is a mechanical equipment to secure an object to be worked on tightly. It features two parallel jaws that work to lock a piece of wood or metal sheet … Read more
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. A drill press for metal allows you to drill into metallic objects precisely and quickly and is the key part of any workshop. While the primary function of your drill press is to make holes in … Read more
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. Ask any metalworker about the one machine they can’t live without, and most will tell you their trusty lathe. The easy-to-use turning machine allows you to shape, carve and cut metal with pinpoint precision in a … Read more
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. Have you ever wondered what treasures might lie at the bottom of your local river, lake, or harbor? As items are dropped and sunken over countless years, these valuables will undoubtedly accumulate, leaving quite the bounty … Read more
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. Despite their power, convenience, and versatility, milling machines come at a hefty price tag, making them out of reach for most people. Fortunately, you can get a smaller version of milling machines at a more affordable … Read more
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. Not all pants are created equal. This is especially true when it comes to the pants we work in. Here at 911Mettalurgist, we work from our workshops and on-site, and we need pants that will not … Read more
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. If you want to cut metal, you will need a hacksaw. It uses a fine-toothed blade and is designed to cut metals vs other saws are designed and aimed at those working in wood. Hacksaws look similar … Read more
Whether it’s redecorating with a spray painter, crafts, carpentry, or even fixing up your car with an air ratchet, pneumatic tools will allow you to complete twice as many jobs while saving you half the time. But to fire up these tools and start crossing things off your DIY to-do list, you’ll need an air … Read more
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. Drilling into brickwork or concrete using a basic rotary drill could cause it to burn out, or the drill bit will start to heat up and the tip will disintegrate. A regular drill just won’t cut … Read more
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. A knee pad is a protective pad gear that you wear around the knee to protect you at home or the workplace. It is essential gear for anyone looking to spend time on the floor and … Read more
