*Click here for more metal forming machinery. A plasma cutter isn’t exactly a tool that sheet metal workers can carry around in their pockets — as nice as this model from Advance Cutting Systems is.

Description: Klein Tools released a complete line of duct and sheet metal tools, including the new Duct Cutter with Wire Cutter, Snap Lock Punch, HVAC Hand Notcher, 5-Blade Duct Crimper, Tin Snips, ...

How many times have you wanted to fabricate something (like a transmission tunnel cover or inner fender panel) out of sheetmetal but didn't have the proper tools to do the job? Well, don't feel like ...

If you work on cars, you will eventually have to make a bracket, gauge panel, or other useful item out of sheet metal or aluminum. If you're like us, layout procedures and all of those time-saving ...

For years, many fabricators chose to retire their turret or rail-type punch press and opted instead for a laser cutting ...

A motor mount. A sturdy enclosure. A 43.7° bracket. The average hack requires at least one angled metal part, and the best tool to make one is still the good ol’ press brake. Bending parts requires a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are a lot of different kinds of power saws out there, and choosing the right one for the job can be a challenge if you aren't familiar ...

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 ...