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Following an illustrious 35-year career with Popular Mechanics, he imparts his wisdom on life and all things DIY.

Watch the incredible process of making a 6-seater passenger rickshaw, starting with raw steel sheets. Through expert molding, ...

Consider what welding equipment and training you want, and why, and use this SEMA Show overview to get started.

Discover the process of manufacturing a tractor rear wheel rim, starting with molding a steel plate into a round shape and welding the sides securely. The rim then undergoes pressing to achieve the ...

The tool can accommodate both Stick and Live TIG welding, allowing you to take it on the go to accomplish all manner of metal ...

The Construction Industry Council sends seven competitors to participate in WorldSkills Lyon 2024, where they win two medallions for excellence - achieving the best ever results by Hong Kong ...

Getting started with welding doesn't have to be intimidating or expensive. I've found some great welders, some under 200 bucks.

When you think about child labour in Bangladesh, your mind might first drift to the sights of children toiling in ...

Welding will afford that opportunity for you ... which trained him as a stick welder. He makes $21 an hour, which helps toward his education. “I’m hoping to go to law school,” he says.

The bench is a 7-ft.-long by 2-ft.-deep mini-replica of the much-larger 782-ft.-long bridge. It is made from 2- by 2-in.

In the long run, we expect Lincoln Electric will continue to generate operating margins in the mid- to high teens, and we model an approximately 18% operating margin for our midcycle assumption. We ...