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 ...
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10 easy ways to cut metal fast

There’s nothing wrong with using a good, old-fashioned hacksaw, but there are faster, easier ways to cut metal. We’ll show ...
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 ...
It doesn’t matter if you are just getting into your first Jeep or fabricating a frame for your tenth, we all need some way to cut metal for our projects. Choosing the right tool for the job is ...
My favorite tools for accurately cutting sheetmetal are aircraft shears. These are available in most hardware or big-box stores, and are quite affordable. They come in left (red), right (green), and ...
If you've taken a few metalworking classes or have a long-standing interest in the practice, you may be wondering what it takes to set up shop at home. While it may seem like a daunting task, ...
Likes: Compact and powerful, the Makita was the only saw that made it through two-inch conduit—and with a little room to spare. Its spindle lock is smooth and easy to use. Dislikes: We’re nitpicking, ...
Cutting metal panels on site is a part of installing metal roofing and wall panels. However, the right tools and methods must be used to ensure the panels remain protected from damage and their ...