Despite the many uses for metal, it can be a difficult material to work with, so most DIYers avoid jobs that involve metalwork. However, almost every type of metal can be cut. It's just important to ...

Look around you. Is there anything – anything – within a 25- to 30-foot radius that could catch on fire if, say, a shower of sparks were to land on it? Are you sure? What are you wearing? Does your ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Metal isn’t hard to cut, and a hacksaw isn’t difficult to use. That’s not our opinion ...

There’s nothing wrong with using a good, old-fashioned hacksaw, but there are faster, easier ways to cut metal. We’ll show ...

Don't throw away that metal! Learn how to make a super cutting tool instead in this video. You'll never waste metal again after watching this! Don't throw away that metal - make a super cutting tool ...

When a person learns how to cut metal and weld they open a new world of possibilities. The past articles in this series covered the most popular methods for welding, and now we'll look at some of the ...

There’s no reason to use a hacksaw in a modern farm shop. Cutting metal on a farm often used to involve either an oxy-acetylene torch, a hacksaw or tin snips. If a shop was “high-tech,” it might have ...

Cutting metal flashing or sheet metal with tin snips need not be a bloody job, nor leave ragged, warped metal edges. A pair of leather gloves prevents bloodshed, and a few tips about the different ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Pity the poor cold chisel. Misunderstood. Neglected and dull. Left to rattle around, ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...