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January 22, 2021
Learn what factors into market metal prices. Fluctuations with global supply and demand often dictate the prices for base and ferrous metals. Find out more.
January 22, 2021
Learn what factors into market metal prices. Fluctuations with global supply and demand often dictate the prices for base and ferrous metals. Find out more.
August 10, 2020
Discover the specific requirements, methods, equipment and techniques for welding copper metals, while preserving their material characteristics.
August 10, 2020
Discover the specific requirements, methods, equipment and techniques for welding copper metals, while preserving their material characteristics.
June 15, 2020
There are more ways to connect metal than through welding. Learn the process of tapping to master a safer, quicker version of reinforcing metal.
June 15, 2020
There are more ways to connect metal than through welding. Learn the process of tapping to master a safer, quicker version of reinforcing metal.
May 21, 2020
Wondering how to solder brass or copper tubing? We'll tell you what tools to use, how to apply those tools, and more techniques here.
May 21, 2020
Wondering how to solder brass or copper tubing? We'll tell you what tools to use, how to apply those tools, and more techniques here.
March 29, 2020
Only certain marine metals and metal combinations can withstand the conditions of the sea. Use our guide to figure out which ones are the best and why.
March 29, 2020
Only certain marine metals and metal combinations can withstand the conditions of the sea. Use our guide to figure out which ones are the best and why.
March 29, 2020
Metalsmithing tools and techniques include heating metal, soldering pieces together, and decorating it with patterns and textures. Learn more here.
March 29, 2020
Metalsmithing tools and techniques include heating metal, soldering pieces together, and decorating it with patterns and textures. Learn more here.
December 17, 2019
‘Tis the season for giving great gifts. And what could be more appreciated than a piece of custom DIY jewelry!
Don’t worry if you don’t yet know how to make jewelry. This short guide to copper jewelry making should give you the confidence to get started.
December 17, 2019
‘Tis the season for giving great gifts. And what could be more appreciated than a piece of custom DIY jewelry!
Don’t worry if you don’t yet know how to make jewelry. This short guide to copper jewelry making should give you the confidence to get started.
July 15, 2019
Expanded metal is a sheet of metal fabricated with a regular pattern of diamond-shaped openings. These openings reduce the weight and cost of the sheet...
July 15, 2019
Expanded metal is a sheet of metal fabricated with a regular pattern of diamond-shaped openings. These openings reduce the weight and cost of the sheet...
March 27, 2019
Industrial furniture style makes for great DIY metal fabrication projects. From mirror polished stainless steel to aged and oxidized copper tubing, metal, in... March 27, 2019
Industrial furniture style makes for great DIY metal fabrication projects. From mirror polished stainless steel to aged and oxidized copper tubing, metal, in... February 11, 2019
Dial calipers, digital calipers, and digital micrometers are used to measure the dimensional characteristics of all metals. This article will discuss how to use... February 11, 2019
Dial calipers, digital calipers, and digital micrometers are used to measure the dimensional characteristics of all metals. This article will discuss how to use... January 31, 2019
Metals are some of the most important materials on Earth. Check out these fun facts about metal.
- The periodic table consists of 118 known elements,...
January 31, 2019
Metals are some of the most important materials on Earth. Check out these fun facts about metal.
- The periodic table consists of 118 known elements,...
April 20, 2018
Rigidized®, or embossed metals, pioneered in the 1940s by the Rigidized Metals Corp. of Buffalo, New York, are an attractive way to add value... April 20, 2018
Rigidized®, or embossed metals, pioneered in the 1940s by the Rigidized Metals Corp. of Buffalo, New York, are an attractive way to add value... April 02, 2018
Etching is an ancient craft that's been practiced for centuries to produce beautifully decorated items, such as jewelry, weapons and armor. It's also a way...
April 02, 2018
Etching is an ancient craft that's been practiced for centuries to produce beautifully decorated items, such as jewelry, weapons and armor. It's also a way...
