Thinking of posting a Craigslist ad seeking someone to tig weld my ring back in one piece. How much compensation should I offer? (Finishing work being sanding and polishing only, no re-grooving).2mo ⋅ guilcol ⋅ r/metalworking
My dad has created a WW1 soldier from scrap metal. Commissioned by the school he works in.1yr ⋅ a1thirteen ⋅ r/metalworking
Finally got scammed on Reddit. I sent my fathers metals to someone from r/metalworking to make a memorial for my dead father. This is just a rant now I suppose for being out several hundred dollars, and the last remaining physical belongings I had of my dads. (See thread for details)1yr ⋅ slphubby ⋅ r/metalworking
Finally attempted to make my first set of armor. I think it turned out fairly well. Aluminum metal, with brass rivets.1yr ⋅ GreyOran ⋅ r/metalworking
1st year welding student. Made this lamp in my free time as a gift for my father. Thanks for looking.1yr ⋅ Wobley_World ⋅ r/metalworking
Big steel D20 work in progress. Looking for advice/suggestions for etching methods when I eventually get around to adding the numbers.1yr ⋅ i_wotsisname ⋅ r/metalworking
How difficult would it be to turn this 62 pound CFS cube into a sphere?2mo ⋅ Saito720 ⋅ r/metalworking
Finally got around to making a timascus bolt action pen. All manually machined1yr ⋅ qtrain23 ⋅ r/metalworking
A metal statue method I've been working on for a while. This after a muriatic acid bath and patina for overnight rust.1yr ⋅ 42Fab_com ⋅ r/metalworking
I made these signs for my wife and then switched out the last word after a while. She hasn't noticed yet.1yr ⋅ CountryBoyCanSurvive ⋅ r/metalworking
I’m the 6’5 guy. Just finishing school and happy to show my work.1yr ⋅ Bread__Foster ⋅ r/metalworking
I made a gate for a wedding present. Just wanted to share as I’m proud of this one.1yr ⋅ eatgoodneighborhood ⋅ r/metalworking
made myself a drinking cup in stainless steel that holds 2 liters. no need for refills1yr ⋅ King0fthewasteland ⋅ r/metalworking
I melted a stainless steel pot by accident. Should I worry about the fumes???2mo ⋅ Myzora ⋅ r/metalworking
Just a quick little dozer I made for my boss as a little farewell gift1yr ⋅ Bonsonk95 ⋅ r/metalworking
I need to make 16 perfect circles from quarter inch steel. How should I do it?1mo ⋅ stephruvy ⋅ r/metalworking
I’ve always been a fan of fabricating and welding, stopped by the local hobo freight and picked up this lathe for $250. Do you guys have any YouTubers to follow with learning the machine?3mo ⋅ Only_uses_emojis ⋅ r/metalworking
Scrap Bin Boat Anchor So I Don’t Cry When I Get It Stuck and Have to Leave It1yr ⋅ amitymachine ⋅ r/metalworking
Just learned how to use the water jet at my school. Excited to do more1yr ⋅ BigRonKillerRon ⋅ r/metalworking
Would conduit be safe to use for a motorcycle surfboard rack similar to this one?5mo ⋅ groveler ⋅ r/metalworking
Probably not as cool as some of the stuff seen on here but I'm still proud2wk ⋅ LtDrebinNh ⋅ r/metalworking
TIG weld day . For the fact that I learned it myself, I don't think it's bad at all.1yr ⋅ Kwerfeld ⋅ r/metalworking
Stalled out on this project till I can source some more utensils.10mo ⋅ dreadpirate_metalart ⋅ r/metalworking
I fabricated this Star Wars fire pit during the lockdown last year.2yr ⋅ Mindless-Profile-637 ⋅ r/metalworking
400,000 People.. That's a lot! Welcome to r/Metalworking, I hope we can learn and grow together!1yr ⋅ MuskratAtWork ⋅ r/metalworking
I used Wright’s Copper Cream to polish my copper backsplash. What did I do wrong and how do I fix it?5mo ⋅ htownnwoth ⋅ r/metalworking
My 5 year old daughter collects shell casings and asked if we could do an art project with them. We glued magnets to it and stuck it on the shop fridge.1yr ⋅ paulreddit ⋅ r/metalworking
Made a helmet from alluminium for my next Larp. What are your tips for working alluminium?1yr ⋅ kenicolo ⋅ r/metalworking
Currently unemployed and honestly lack experience so I decided to do some practice with this heart of steel3yr ⋅ Erniiiii ⋅ r/metalworking
Wire Girl. Was suggested to post here as it might be appreciated. Hope it's allowed.3yr ⋅ Browndog888 ⋅ r/metalworking
Hold onto your grinder kids, especially when a cutting disc is mounted! Got lucky with this one, not a scratch.1yr ⋅ Icy_Life_293 ⋅ r/metalworking
First attempt at forging a karambit - steel salvaged from an old lawnmower blade, african mahogany scales, brass pins. Painted just for asthetics1yr ⋅ Vaethund ⋅ r/metalworking
I’ve been teaching my nephew the art of machining recently, this afternoon he milled a turners cube, I’m quite impressed with the results, and it’s great having an enthusiastic young fella in the shop, It’s easy to take what we do for granted but his enthusiasm gets me excited about the craft 😁2yr ⋅ Dr_Madthrust ⋅ r/metalworking
All metal T-rex skeleton I finished a few months back. Over 500 hours sunk into this bad boy, but it made for a quarantine project!3yr ⋅ boguard ⋅ r/metalworking
It is with great sadness that I must report the death of a friend.1yr ⋅ Moist-Cut-7998 ⋅ r/metalworking
Parents were going to buy a metal turtle for the front of their house..thought, eh, I could make one. Approx 3’x3’. Cuts are a little rough, but looks great from the street!1yr ⋅ 911Dougm ⋅ r/metalworking
Question: is it possible to polish mild steel like this? and then spray with clear coat?1yr ⋅ MannyDantyla ⋅ r/metalworking
What could be more fitting to calm your nerves than my new creation. The F-Bomb! What do you guys think?3yr ⋅ Nightfoxx21 ⋅ r/metalworking
How many clients do you think I would loose if you're pulled up with this painted on my work van?2yr ⋅ Grimblore ⋅ r/metalworking
I want to start learn how to use this thing, any tips and will it kill me?8mo ⋅ Bulletproofjezus ⋅ r/metalworking
I love the feeling of getting a knurl tool dialled in just right 😁2yr ⋅ Dr_Madthrust ⋅ r/metalworking
this little guy I made for a friend's birthday. First time trying this stuff went fairly well.1yr ⋅ Ok-Butterscotch-9043 ⋅ r/metalworking
My doom mask is scuffed and has pitting. And the edges are too sharp and they cut my nose. How can I make this better? I have zero budget.1yr ⋅ AngryBastardFox ⋅ r/metalworking
Finished a bench in my metalworking II class, figured you guys might find it cool1yr ⋅ SuBrutal ⋅ r/metalworking
Some people might say that $3,000 worth of mill, Work holders and tooling are overkill, but my pepper shaker was too stingy for my liking and I am not, in essence, a practical man.3yr ⋅ mechtonia ⋅ r/metalworking
Helped install a public sculpture this week. 2.5” square tubes bolted together. About 20’ tall.1yr ⋅ chobbes ⋅ r/metalworking
