Couldn’t find the meat tenderizer but had a lightly used auto-body kit with a “Meat Hammer”4yr ⋅ Jesus_Died_LOL_84 ⋅ r/metalworking
I made the frame, handle bars, bunch of other parts, in my garage with a bender, CNC table, welder, grinders, etc. Modded the engine too.2yr ⋅ MeGoingFast ⋅ r/metalworking
Dad's oldest tool box he made in Uncle Edgie's tin shop, 1930's Palestine, Texas.3yr ⋅ ptkeillor3 ⋅ r/metalworking
My grandpa gave me this knife a while ago, does anyone know what metal it might be made of?11mo ⋅ Fast_Land_1099 ⋅ r/metalworking
How to get rid of the rust, and any fire resistant paint I can use?1yr ⋅ RemixHipster ⋅ r/metalworking
I wanted to learn electro-etching so I made myself this corny looking logo. Also made a 5 min tutorial about it. I used water/vinegar + salt and a laboratory power source.3yr ⋅ Garage_Knight_YT ⋅ r/metalworking
Armor I made a dozen years ago. The brass came from the gun turret of an old WWII battleship.4yr ⋅ salvagedsword ⋅ r/metalworking
Just a small sample of what I do for a living and couldn't love it more.2yr ⋅ Top_Technology3638 ⋅ r/metalworking
My first real project. Welded this basic picnic table frame. Stained some cheap pine and added a layer of polyurethane.4yr ⋅ TheeBeeDeeGee ⋅ r/metalworking
My first commission. It was way harder than I Anticipated but i got it done!3yr ⋅ Mazzaroppi ⋅ r/metalworking
Wife wanted hexagons, I had 1.5 inch flat stock laying around. Yes dear4yr ⋅ Wi1dHare ⋅ r/metalworking
I continue to make various things from metal, it is made of brass, plated with gold.3yr ⋅ Vivaldi_Antonio ⋅ r/metalworking
Is it possible to do this handrail without sagging ? My instinct tells me the handrail will sag. That looks like more than 5 feet between the posts. I like the look but afraid it might sag.2yr ⋅ otap69 ⋅ r/metalworking
Making a lamp for my brother because he just moved into his first home. Here’s the first mock up, what do you think?2yr ⋅ Aa_ronbmx8 ⋅ r/metalworking
Anyone know of the best way to stiffen this up? You can push it by hand and it sways, and it needs to hold up 3,000lbs1yr ⋅ Academic_Pangolin378 ⋅ r/metalworking
Got given an old upright mill to complement my lathe. I dont know much about these and wonder if its worth cleaning up and buying some tools for it? Everything works as it should just dirty. Moslty going to be doing aluminium, brass and light steel work. Any idea what it might be?5mo ⋅ guerd87 ⋅ r/metalworking
Mostly hand carved with hand files out of Aluminium. Maori pendant.3yr ⋅ OhadElbazDesigns ⋅ r/metalworking
My first ever attempt at casting something. It went better than expected for my first attempt.1yr ⋅ Rydirp7 ⋅ r/metalworking
Table we made for client. Steel frame without finish and burnt wood planks.2yr ⋅ elansx ⋅ r/metalworking
My 4yo and I made this bookmark for my wife. It’s made from an old French copper pan (you can see two of the rivet holes), and was re-hammered. The pan was unserviceable so I gave it a new life.2mo ⋅ Web_Cam_Boy_15_Inch ⋅ r/metalworking
Made a new arm for my drill press, really pleased by the way it turned out.4yr ⋅ haemhorrhoidian ⋅ r/metalworking
My husband made me this when we first started dating. All the guys at his work were making fun of him at first until he was done and then they wanted him to make them one for their girlfriends. I just wanted to share his talent somewhere.4yr ⋅ PieceOfFancyFeastxo ⋅ r/metalworking
I forged this from a car coil spring. Purple heart handle with copper and brass bolsters.3yr ⋅ Rhein_Forged ⋅ r/metalworking
5 pound 3.8 ounce aluminum bronze hammer cast from melted scrap wire, finished in the forge.3yr ⋅ RandoCreepsauce ⋅ r/metalworking
made a little bird bath with a feeding bowl for the little birds out of spare parts. hope its high enough to keep cats out though1yr ⋅ King0fthewasteland ⋅ r/metalworking
Even though it’s a HF special this has been one of my best purchases of all time. So much nicer than a chop saw9mo ⋅ heydjturnitup ⋅ r/metalworking
Bought a clone of Baileigh Shrinker/stretcher, it came with a photocopy of the Baileigh instructions1yr ⋅ Toxicscrew ⋅ r/metalworking
First attempt at roses for some Christmas presents. Was wondering if anybody had some ideas on finishing. I was thinking about heating up, bronze wire brush, then some beeswax. Also maybe just a clear coat3yr ⋅ j-souza ⋅ r/metalworking
You all showed so much love for the T. Rex skull that I thought I’d share this aluminum owl sculpture from last summer. This was my first sculpture and was built out of one sheet of 14 gauge aluminum4yr ⋅ boguard ⋅ r/metalworking
Just finished my Heavy King Bed frame from scrap 4” aluminum left over from a job. Must weigh 4-500lbs. Kids for scale. Maple wood headboard, footer, caps and post bottoms later.2yr ⋅ sleightclub ⋅ r/metalworking
Etched copper I did about 8 years ago from an unfinished project. Muriatic acid and peroxide etch.1yr ⋅ bluerush1 ⋅ r/metalworking
As a side hobby, I collect old machinist indicators. I thought to myself that they should be on display, and easy to access to use them in the shop. So I picked up a shadow box and this is the result of the first one I've put together. How many of the indicators can you name?9mo ⋅ spykethebassist ⋅ r/metalworking
Made a quick little art deco house number from off cuts. My favorite kind of project.4yr ⋅ karusu88 ⋅ r/metalworking
I fixed the rusted out cab corner on my truck. Its not pretty but it’ll work.1yr ⋅ Rydirp7 ⋅ r/metalworking
Just finished this pickle! Hammered out of 2 pieces of 20ga and welded them together. It will be the handle to a can crusher I made.2yr ⋅ King_Diamond_666 ⋅ r/metalworking
My husband makes beautiful shit like this when he's bored at work. 👨🏭😱4yr ⋅ edna_a_la_mode ⋅ r/metalworking
Making an infinity cube end table made me realize I need a more precise cutting method. Lots of filled gaps, and only looks good from this angle.4yr ⋅ Wi1dHare ⋅ r/metalworking
A damascus perfect fit style screw driver that I just made! These are fun one day builds!2yr ⋅ Stalkertron ⋅ r/metalworking
How do i fix this dent in my microwave that looks suspiciously like a fist?8mo ⋅ vpaander ⋅ r/metalworking
Fingerprint on dog tag...this is my dad's...my son wants one of me. Who the heck do I contact to do something like this, and how in the hell did they do it in the first place?3yr ⋅ barefoot_yank ⋅ r/metalworking
I need a shop to re-create the Altasphere from American Gladiators. I have a budget to do it. Any suggestions on who can accomplish it?11mo ⋅ B666B ⋅ r/metalworking
Cheapest way to continually make 6mm x 14mm rectangular holes in 16 gauge aluminum?8mo ⋅ You_Dumb_Bitch ⋅ r/metalworking
We used the same bit for anchor holes on handrails for 6 years. This was just before we retired it.2yr ⋅ mycoiron492 ⋅ r/metalworking
TN river map, casted inlay into pine for an upcoming craft fair. I was really nervous about it filling all those small channels. Sn-Bi alloy.2yr ⋅ steelederp ⋅ r/metalworking
15yo wannabe engineer here. I hand machined this lil machinist hammer on a sherline lathe and mill out of bronze, 6061, and the soft end was 3d printed. It was designed in fusion. What do you guys think? If you really want one i am selling them on etsy.2yr ⋅ TheRealAwesome8 ⋅ r/metalworking
A bench I finished today. Just missing a metal fish smirking at the tangled lines!4yr ⋅ scifigi369 ⋅ r/metalworking
Say hello to rhe biggest fucking beam I've ever seen, a W14X8084yr ⋅ AzazelCumsBuckets ⋅ r/metalworking
What would you guys build with 55 gal steel open top drums if you had a resource that provides you with them for free!1yr ⋅ Acti-Verse ⋅ r/metalworking
Friend wants me turn this to a smoker/grill. I’ve done it with barrels but nothing like this. This thing is just steel, correct? The paint is the only chemical thing about it? Thanks.1yr ⋅ Lookalikemike ⋅ r/metalworking
The crucible on the left has over 30 bronze firings, 1 year old. The one on the right has 6 silver melts, 3 weeks old. For this reason I can no longer recommend furnaces that only use graphite crucibles.2yr ⋅ printcastmetalworks ⋅ r/metalworking
Another insect to join my other weird creatures. All joints bolted or riveted the tops of the legs are ebony (old piano keys), the rest clocks, saw blades, copper tube and patience.4yr ⋅ ioanese ⋅ r/metalworking
Spent my weekend restoring a drill press older than my grandmother... They truly don’t make em’ like they used to... (more pics in comments)4yr ⋅ Jesus_Died_LOL_84 ⋅ r/metalworking
Could I use a round lathe tool to cut a thin channel at the end of the material or is there a better way?1yr ⋅ wireforce ⋅ r/metalworking
Self isolating, so I spent a day teaching my girlfriend how to make rings4yr ⋅ Themightyplum ⋅ r/metalworking
Formed a 30” tall funnel set on a 30 year old press , it came out alright.3yr ⋅ jbsoriginality ⋅ r/metalworking
