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What Kind of Metal is Rebar and What Can I Use it For?

You'll hardly find a scrap metal more common than rebar. From spindly little rods to beefy cylinders, it's accessible and dirt cheap. So what kind of metal is rebar? Usually standard rebar is...

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link to The Hobbyist’s Guide – How to Cut Aluminum Plate

The Hobbyist’s Guide – How to Cut Aluminum Plate

I felt compelled to write this article because I've seen so many people struggle with cutting aluminum plate. I may or may not have been among these people. As a general rule of thumb, anything...

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link to What Grade of Steel is Railroad Track? Uses and Tips

What Grade of Steel is Railroad Track? Uses and Tips

If you're anything like me, when you see a chunk of metal laying around you're instantly wondering what you can make from it. Railroad tracks are very solid chunks of steel. So what kind of steel are...

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I've been involved in metalworking in its various forms for the past 14 years. On this website, I share some of the really cool things that I've learned while working in all kinds of different shops.

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