Hey, not sure if this is the right sub, but was wondering if there is a way to repaint my memorial brand and keep the engraving readable still. Thanks1yr ⋅ Retired_alligator ⋅ r/metalworking
any idea what metal this is? tarnishing green, but also peeling off to reveal a yellowy metal.2yr ⋅ Truffles_Stabbing22 ⋅ r/metalworking
Clean and protect this metal plate. I was gonna use a metal brush on my angle grinder, but not sure on what product to apply to protect as it’s gonna get stepped on a lot.2yr ⋅ mileg925 ⋅ r/metalworking
I was sent a 12 lb box of bicycle parts. So I did what any rational person would do and made an octopus4yr ⋅ WorksByAHurst ⋅ r/metalworking
Can I tap this? First half of the threads are ruined, can’t screw anything in. Any advice would be great.2yr ⋅ ColoradoStrong ⋅ r/metalworking
Had to wake up at 1am to watch one of the products we build going down the road.5yr ⋅ Tewpawn ⋅ r/metalworking
[QUESTION] Is there a name for this type of rust/patina/corrosion? The rust seems to grow and have long squiggly trails under the clear coat.4yr ⋅ ajmeeh6842 ⋅ r/metalworking
The view from my office window. And there’s a torch so it fits in this sub5yr ⋅ Tallowpot ⋅ r/metalworking
.060 aluminum sea turtle I made a few years back. Shaping is so much fun4yr ⋅ umphreak32091 ⋅ r/metalworking
What metal is this? It’s hard as a rock, doesn’t spark when grinding. Weighs a ridiculous amount.1yr ⋅ Borderlineadam ⋅ r/metalworking
Help, screw tapping impossible, always does this, any advice? Thanks2yr ⋅ Landot_Omunn ⋅ r/metalworking
Stainless steel vent hood with brass trim I made a couple weeks ago. Who else hates working with stainless?2yr ⋅ notfunnynotfunny ⋅ r/metalworking
How to make curved flanges? I built a smoker a few years ago and make food for coworkers a few times a year. Several have asked if I could build them smokers. How would I make this curved flange to fit the profile of a 55gallon drum?9mo ⋅ cheesyoperator ⋅ r/metalworking
Not quite metalworking on the level I see in here, but thought I'd share.4yr ⋅ Shoe326 ⋅ r/metalworking
Need advice about how to get this cast in metal. My son passed at birth, and I want to get this made of metal both life-sized and as a charm for a necklace. Don’t know the process or how to find someone that does this.2yr ⋅ __kattttt__ ⋅ r/metalworking
I’ve just started working with copper and I’m super excited about how blue I was able to make this using all natural ingredients3yr ⋅ impeesa75 ⋅ r/metalworking
Here's some jeep diff covers we make for our website. Laser cut, bent, and welded all in our shop in Victor, Montana!3yr ⋅ RedSummitMchwrks ⋅ r/metalworking
I work in a metal shop and decided to try making something of my own. I'm new to all the tools so it was a learning process throughout. There are things I would change next time but this model rocket launch pad will get the job done!2yr ⋅ Rowan_River ⋅ r/metalworking
Fun railing finally finished today, goes up and down 1 more level.2yr ⋅ jinblyfirefly ⋅ r/metalworking
Maple Coffee Table: steel plate, rod, tube w/ clear finish (more pics in comments)4yr ⋅ hhworkercoop ⋅ r/metalworking
Older brother was upgrading so I took the old one. “New” band saw after clean up!2yr ⋅ TheZilk ⋅ r/metalworking
Just saw that there are some other folks here who build custom range hoods, thought I'd share one of our recent builds!5yr ⋅ ARandomFireDude ⋅ r/metalworking
is this disc dangerous? I am new to angle grinders and want to be safe1yr ⋅ Compost_Worm_Guy ⋅ r/metalworking
How to bend this? 50x50x3mm. I tried using a hammer on the triangular pieces (I want them to bend inwards to form a point) but no luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated!1yr ⋅ pyrokinetic666 ⋅ r/metalworking
Made a dice tower and box as part of my reddit secret Santa gift.4yr ⋅ EternityOfDeath ⋅ r/metalworking
Carved and formed out a very old drift punch that belonged to my grandfather. Starts to do that weird uncanny valley thing; very satisfying to handle, but also kinda cringy to look at👌 Anybody else memorialize meaningful materials into beautiful objects???4yr ⋅ 1_forger_1 ⋅ r/metalworking
Fully hand forged 3 pound rounding hammer. Steel is 4140. Handle is hickory and 16” long4yr ⋅ GuardedDig2 ⋅ r/metalworking
Polished stainless wheel cover for a bus/coach. 2 hours to weld, 3 hours to grind and polish. 0.060” SS 3044yr ⋅ Sapperstryker66 ⋅ r/metalworking
I have no clue if this belongs here but here’s my first finished project with metal4yr ⋅ Autiflips ⋅ r/metalworking
First metal etch didn't become deep enough. Tips for ink/color that won't come off in the shallow grooves?1yr ⋅ wireforce ⋅ r/metalworking
Table base I bent and welded together. I'm just waiting to find the right top for it now2yr ⋅ lathemaster810 ⋅ r/metalworking
Chinesium vise gave its all for the cause. What brands should I look at for a replacement?2yr ⋅ goatharper ⋅ r/metalworking
Newbie Blacksmith here, Made my first ever pair of tongs today! First time using my new Propane forge as well...3yr ⋅ Pixelmanns ⋅ r/metalworking
Started learning metal working like 2 weeks ago. First major project completed - workbench4yr ⋅ adentranter ⋅ r/metalworking
Bada$ pic the tech nerds caught of me working door gaps. Anyone building anything cool on the auto side??2yr ⋅ Top_Technology3638 ⋅ r/metalworking
Does cutting two big holes count as metalworking? My valet box built out of an Apple II floppy drive4yr ⋅ Apropos-of-Something ⋅ r/metalworking
Just got a welder and want to know what’s the easiest and cheapest way to get a 16amp power supply at 230V AC in my garage (UK)1yr ⋅ GoodGrouch ⋅ r/metalworking
From old copper pipes to a solid copper cross for my local church. Handmade using sand casting and a lot of sanding / shaping.1yr ⋅ Borderlineadam ⋅ r/metalworking
Cast some aluminium bronze today, didn't get nearly hot enough but a fun experiment!3yr ⋅ onlyrocker ⋅ r/metalworking
Forged a straight razor out of an old coil spring. Thoughts?3yr ⋅ unkownuser---___--- ⋅ r/metalworking
Hi all, is there an easy way to protect this relic from rust? This will basically go inside a sealed glass container with plants which means there’ll be constant precipitation and humidity. I’m not even sure what the metal is so I need help. Are there any anti rusting products I could use for it?1yr ⋅ timewaved ⋅ r/metalworking
How do I clean the limestone scales off my aluminium Bike frame? The bike was stored in garage for a while and got this.1yr ⋅ vino8855 ⋅ r/metalworking
Need help, learning how to tig weld recently my machine does this. Is it the gas? 1mo ⋅ ganguspangus ⋅ r/metalworking
5_Leaf_Prototype: client wants a giant maple leaf to hang on a wood shed; thinking of building it like this - what do you think?4yr ⋅ hhworkercoop ⋅ r/metalworking
Been wanting to make a forge and got this awesome old firebrick to do it6mo ⋅ HairyStart4276 ⋅ r/metalworking
Finally finished melting down all the lead weights I collected. 119.5lbs4yr ⋅ pyroboy7 ⋅ r/metalworking
Maybe a little obscure but this, I was told, was impossible to fold in our 46mm V2yr ⋅ PoppinFlesh ⋅ r/metalworking
My gf loves the band blink 182. So I made her this sign. It was designed in CAD and it was cut on a TorchMate plasma table. Then finished and powder coated.4yr ⋅ americaman1819 ⋅ r/metalworking
I posted this in r/metalart but there's not many in that group. I figured it'd get more love here. This is a coffee table I made for my dad years ago, one of my first big metal art projects5yr ⋅ merzdawg ⋅ r/metalworking
Messing around with 3d printed die for godzilla swapped 67 fastback tunnel.1mo ⋅ Connect-Drive7027 ⋅ r/metalworking
Hammered out a filigree pattern on the firewall for my hot rod today. Pretty happy with it.4yr ⋅ ZippyDoop ⋅ r/metalworking
I need some help with my lighter engraving, shiny layer came off after a long time, I did polish it but it went completely black in 2 weeks, what could I do to prevent it from blackening after a polish? this is stainless steel1yr ⋅ ManOfChaos199932 ⋅ r/metalworking
Since yall liked the last ring I posted I figured I would show yall another one. This one is a titanium band with a Hawaiian Koa and copper inlay. It's fun to take raw materials and work it towards something like this.4yr ⋅ LS2VetteGuy ⋅ r/metalworking
Can anyone explain how spraying simple green on my hot purple and blue TIG welds turned them red? What chemical is in simple green to cause this?2yr ⋅ Psychological-Idea38 ⋅ r/metalworking
Titanium Jewelers Saw Frames I make. I also make the handles out of recycled wood.4yr ⋅ dutchgolddigger ⋅ r/metalworking
I'm surfacing a railroad anvil, are there any better discs for a 4.5 grinder than a flap disc for this?2yr ⋅ _Krilp_ ⋅ r/metalworking
