Thinking about bringing this beauty to home, any suggestions and obvious don'ts?5mo ⋅ pitpaat ⋅ r/metalworking
Whenever my supervisor isn't looking..... I make belt buckles. My collection so far.4yr ⋅ mikebaker1337 ⋅ r/metalworking
A great photo of just part of our selection of Mosaic Pins for knife handle constrution.4yr ⋅ CKK_GORDON ⋅ r/metalworking
Apprenticeship school project from March. Probably my favorite piece I’ve done.3yr ⋅ Edocsil89 ⋅ r/metalworking
Let's see some hood posts today, this big boi was easy compared to some of our most recent projects, stainless steel body with polished stainless bar and rivets.4yr ⋅ ARandomFireDude ⋅ r/metalworking
Made this metal water balloon. Let me know what u guys think! I'm going to make another only this time have it look like it's poping5yr ⋅ jdubalubadubdub ⋅ r/metalworking
Hated my wooden railings, so I made some metal ones with 2x2 and 1x1 tubing. Haven't installed the handrail yet, but it matches the steps. Not perfect, but after seeing the pricing for these, they're 15/10 for diy.3yr ⋅ Wi1dHare ⋅ r/metalworking
Little score of free elevator weights today. What should I make with them?1yr ⋅ G7TMAG ⋅ r/metalworking
Bought this for $10 it says scarfing machine(1914) but it works great for sheet metal.3yr ⋅ Canaris1 ⋅ r/metalworking
Designed and built this belt grinder for my son. He owes me a knife.6yr ⋅ ptkeillor3 ⋅ r/metalworking
Made the frame with my bender, CNC cut the axle tabs on my plasma table, made seat brackets, drilled the neck, engine plate, brake hangers... some other stuff.3yr ⋅ MeGoingFast ⋅ r/metalworking
Here is my lp forge I have been building. Everything was made from scratch2yr ⋅ jrdnplm ⋅ r/metalworking
I made a brass sunflower for Ukraine. There is a build video on my youtube as well. 🌻2yr ⋅ FireHeartProjects ⋅ r/metalworking
A gauntlet I made in hopes of scholarships so I can afford to go to SCAD.4yr ⋅ macaroni___addict ⋅ r/metalworking
How can I attach this hardened steel part into the copper part so that it doesn't rotate or slide up/down?1yr ⋅ Space_Floof ⋅ r/metalworking
These historic wall sconces (a mirrored pair) took forever to recreate! Rubber molds taken off of the originals, then wax, ceramic shell, then bronze.1yr ⋅ _Areola51 ⋅ r/metalworking
first time welding today. Haven't had experience before. how did I do?2yr ⋅ jordandtb ⋅ r/metalworking
Tried casting pewter with a kinetic sand mold. Used my 3D printer to create the object to mold.4yr ⋅ fishingfreak00 ⋅ r/metalworking
Why does this keep happening? Fresh mig tip, I run the wire all the way through and out the tip, test it, and the moment I go to weld it happens again. Haven’t changed power or wire speed the whole project without issue. Last few welds and this has happened 3 times in a row.1yr ⋅ VariousConditions ⋅ r/metalworking
Finished just in time for Xmas Nephew likes it 🤞🤞I know the face is rough lol1yr ⋅ IanPaice260776 ⋅ r/metalworking
A piece I did for a customer, I used 2 sheets of 14 gauge steel, layered them and painted them.1yr ⋅ awindel93 ⋅ r/metalworking
I'm not a metal worker. I used a butane torch to change the hardware on my bike's seat collar to gold to match it better.4mo ⋅ TheBlack_Swordsman ⋅ r/metalworking
A co-worker of mine made a rover for his neighbor who was the planetary scientist who picked where NASA should land the rovers on Mars4yr ⋅ Infectedtea ⋅ r/metalworking
Best chemical for cosmoline grease removal that won’t damage the table?1yr ⋅ Helpful_Jonny ⋅ r/metalworking
How to clean this - if possible? Made about 40yrs ago in Boy Scouts. Metal.2yr ⋅ LeggyBrynn ⋅ r/metalworking
Murder hornet, the stuff that nightmares are made from, well made from brass, steel, and African blackwood. I hope there's not too much wood evolved.3yr ⋅ ioanese ⋅ r/metalworking
Can't get over the joy of titanium, so smooth and colorful. Parts anodized prior to welding, then you can see the HAZ very clearly. 0.063 6AlV44yr ⋅ iamnotatigwelder ⋅ r/metalworking
A Spoon Rest from a broken Zildjian B20 Crash Cymbal. I'd been trying to figure out what I could do with a few trashed cymbals I've inherited.4yr ⋅ TeraSera ⋅ r/metalworking
Stainless steel with metal patina and wallnut panel accent I made4yr ⋅ ericthecarpenter ⋅ r/metalworking
Cool aluminum casting of a guy pouring into a mold box. Also I think it’s a bottle opener there on the left side. (Not my work was a gift)4yr ⋅ LaRoyM ⋅ r/metalworking
Yes they are both made of metal. 🙋♂️ The only plastic is the vaccuformed PETG canopy on Slave I5yr ⋅ WorksByAHurst ⋅ r/metalworking
Don’t really know where else to ask but what would cause this to happen?7mo ⋅ Pudgedog ⋅ r/metalworking
Yoo metal bros help me out here, what ya all think about this would you wear it?2yr ⋅ thiswasalrdytaken ⋅ r/metalworking
help guys I need advice my drills keep burning up. We use these drills on installs and have never had a issue with them but the ones we use in the workshop keep dying. After one job they get that smeel like they are burning up and get real hot. I'm not covering the vents or pushing hard. any ideas2yr ⋅ P3rrin_Aybara ⋅ r/metalworking
Who doesn't love a good dimple die job. Not exactly aerodynamic but on a Farmall Cub with a top speed of 12MPH, it's not an issue. (Made during covid furlough times because welding and metal work)4yr ⋅ iamnotatigwelder ⋅ r/metalworking
Does anyone know what tools this is? Seller says it's metal lathe but I have doubts, anyone know what the brand is?2yr ⋅ Steampunkrule ⋅ r/metalworking
Finish that'll survive beibg dragged across the ground (Literally) - Doesn't need to look good9mo ⋅ ChairmanSunYatSen ⋅ r/metalworking
Need to drill 1/4 inch diameter holes in 1/8 inch thickness steel. What is the most efficient way of doing it?8mo ⋅ Verkona ⋅ r/metalworking
Made my girlfriend a little statue of our Labsky for her birthday.4yr ⋅ Theycallmestretch ⋅ r/metalworking
Update: After much (not really) consideration, I bought myself the (rebranded) Sieg C2 Mini Lathe. Now I only have to learn how to actually use a lathe :D2yr ⋅ shorty_luky99 ⋅ r/metalworking
Made this little watering can for my houseplants this week! wire soldered brass4yr ⋅ usandtheblackvoid ⋅ r/metalworking
This took me the better part of a day to make and weld in. But there's plenty of opportunity to improve, at least a dozen more rust holes to repair on this car4yr ⋅ MannyDantyla ⋅ r/metalworking
What is this type of coating (that can be found on a lot of old enclosures) called ?2yr ⋅ Witzmastah ⋅ r/metalworking
Any idea what type of metals will give this effect of black with goldish/bronze coming through?6mo ⋅ Active_Savings_8960 ⋅ r/metalworking
How can I remove these inner burrs? One hole is 5mm (1/5) and the other is 20mm (25/32)6mo ⋅ Any-Communication-73 ⋅ r/metalworking
I just finished a pair of these. They are made from a chunk of car coil spring. What do ya think?4yr ⋅ Rhein_Forged ⋅ r/metalworking
This bottle opener is my wife's family heirloom. As you can see, it's very worn out and almost not working any more. Is it possible to repair it? I believe it's made of brass.2yr ⋅ FoolishBalloon ⋅ r/metalworking
Had this guy contact me to fabricate a gate, all was normal until this - is this a scam?2yr ⋅ Liketowrite ⋅ r/metalworking
What do you call this stuff and what is one piece valued at? Very thick heavy gauge metal. About 22 inches by 12.5 feet? Thanks1yr ⋅ river4river ⋅ r/metalworking
I’m a brand new brake operator. Made this dust pan for our team yesterday (with help from our welder friends)2yr ⋅ alilheavyT ⋅ r/metalworking
Any advice on how to get rid of flaking in such tight crevices? Trying to get it ready for primer and paint4mo ⋅ Queasy_Major6536 ⋅ r/metalworking
2 steps back 1 forward today on the torso. Shortened the belly and sternum added some of the legs . Still long way to go but I’m happier with it now.😊3yr ⋅ IanPaice260776 ⋅ r/metalworking
Worked with metal so much, my hands now look like this. What do i do?2yr ⋅ Bacalitza ⋅ r/metalworking
Salvaging Stainless 304- had a labourer clean up solid 2” square bar with a steel wire wheel, the material is a nightmare to ship up to Canada so I am looking to see if there is any way this can salvaged? Tried grinding and polishing one with no luck.1yr ⋅ Tricky-Pomegranate-9 ⋅ r/metalworking
Started playing around making rings out of silver and crushed opals, needs some improvement but I'm really pleased how my first one turned out!4yr ⋅ Themightyplum ⋅ r/metalworking
I keep getting splits in the damascus when I expand it while cherry red. Any tips to keep it together?1yr ⋅ Swampgator_4010 ⋅ r/metalworking
Cross Section of Extreme Porosity in a Copper Ingot/ My New Beer Coaster1yr ⋅ TheBirdmann ⋅ r/metalworking
What is this metal? I got it from a makit&bakit kit, it melted under a butane torch pretty fast. Given that it came from a cheap kid's toy, I can rule out lead and silver, and it can't be aluminum or iron, because my torch can't melt aluminum, and it isn't magnetic.3yr ⋅ bomba1749 ⋅ r/metalworking
Little Christmas present I made for the grandparents a couple of weeks ago. Aluminum. mig welded. The lid is removable. (new to this stuff) \m/4yr ⋅ BroncosFizzan19 ⋅ r/metalworking
Is this plate antique brass or antique bronze? Want to purchase a matching deadbolt.5mo ⋅ htownnwoth ⋅ r/metalworking
Hi all. I work in an art foundry by day and make heavy metal flower arrangements by night2yr ⋅ FMFlora ⋅ r/metalworking
The curved washers are discontinued and I need to bend these flat ones (left) so they conform to the posts. 15mm diameter, 1 mm thick 304 steel. Pole radius is 30 mm (6 cm dia), need approx 1 mm deflection. How would you go about doing about 50 of these?6mo ⋅ FlixFlix ⋅ r/metalworking
Officially the largest thing I've ever cut, coming in at 50 feet long and 500lbs abd needing a crane to even get it in the band saw. I love my job1mo ⋅ BlueCollarLesbian ⋅ r/metalworking
Second piece I ever made and last project I got to make before getting laid off at work. Had a blast making this boom box.4yr ⋅ slipslip666 ⋅ r/metalworking
What’s the best way to fix this rusting on my six year old railing?2yr ⋅ OatmealNinja ⋅ r/metalworking
My brother-in-law made this smoker from a water heater. I am so impressed, had to bring the Reddit brag.4yr ⋅ estiface ⋅ r/metalworking
Casted my first ever pieces yesterday, with an electric foundry I made myself!4yr ⋅ schmitty67 ⋅ r/metalworking