Hot Metalworking Posts
How To: Tack and lay a weld bead while mig welding
This video welding tutorial shows the basic operation of the MIG welding process. Here the demonstrated goes about mig welding by tacking first then laying a weld bead. Watch this instructional video and learn how to tack and lay a weld bead while mig welding.
How To: Strike an arc with a welding electrode
In order to properly strike an arc with a welding electrode, the idea is to make contact between the metal of the arc being welded and the electrode that is doing the welding. While practice is the best way to learn how to weld, some tips can give a solid beginning. Watch this video welding tutorial and learn how to strike an arc with a welding electrode.
How To: Put an edge on a metal tool and twist steel
The town of Westville hosts a blacksmith conference in this video metalworking tutorial. One of the smithies demonstrates how to put an edge on a tool and how to twist steel. Watch this instructional video and learn how to craft metal tools and how to twist steel.
How To: Make a wire bowl from a spiral wire bound notebook
In this tutorial, Michelle shows us how to make a lovely and functional wire bowl out of the spiral wire spines of old notebooks. This is a great eco-friendly project for the summertime, when the kids are done with their school notebooks. This bowl can be used to hold fruit or as a funky planter. Watch this how to video and you can make this cool wire bowl in no time at all.
How To: Make a paper towel holder
What's old is new again. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make a paper towel stand using items found around your home. You will need a candle stick and a threaded rod.
How To: Make a recycled kaleidoscope out of a CD case
Watch to learn how to make a kaleidoscope out of an old CD case.
How To: Make a luxury brass case for an MP3 player
Make a luxury brass case for an MP3 player. When a design is made, draw it on a section paper. Stick the paper on a brass plate with glue, and cut the brass plate along the line on the paper with a jigsaw.
How To: Build a forge
Check out this video to learn to make a homemade forge lined with sand and clay.
How To: Make a homemade forge
This is our homemade forge that we made in order to make our very own knifes for the first time.
How To: Start a coal forge
Watch this video to learn how to start a coal forge.
How To: Forge a Marci Chandelier out of tube steel
Check out this series of metalworking videos showing blacksmithing techniques to create a hand crafted fiber optic lighted chandelier. This video shows the forging and hot bending of the arms for the chandelier.
How To: Make a mobile phone holder
Check out this video to learn how to make a mobile holder from CDs and a candle. Make a mobile phone holder.