Metals How-To's

Article on metalworking projects that can be done using old metal railroad spikes. Includes photos, instructions and plans for many interesting objects people have made.

Metalgeek.com shows that you do not need expensive machinery or heat to bend metal. Bending can be done with nothing more than ordinary shop tools, manual handwork, and ingenuity.

Robert Woodhead, Producer of Metal Munching Maniacs demonstrates how to make your own metal combat robot in eight days. Inlcudes component costs and sources for all the parts used.

If you are thinking about a power hammer, MetalSmithingHowTo.com has an article demonstrating how to making one. It is relatively inexpensive, simple, and easy to build.

With the price of gold soaring, many companies are looking for ways to get their hands on your unwanted gold. Most companies ask you to send your scrap gold pieces to them for analysis. Once they determine a value, you are then sent payment. But before you mail away your gold, you may want to determine for yourself what the melt value - the...