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How to Make Hole in Metal

Drill materials Many inexpensive twist drills are made of carbon steel. These are quite adequate for making holes in soft metals, wood and plastics, but they will blunt quickly on…

Jason Prickett January 13, 2010

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How to Rivet Metal

Riveting is a method for making permanent joints. A rivet is basically a short metal rod with a head on one end. The head may be domed or countersunk. To…

Jason Prickett January 12, 2010

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How to Bend Metal

The technique for bending in metal fabrication is much the same fo liker most metals, but the metals may require different pre-treatment. Thin sheets of mild steel can be bent cold;…

Jason Prickett January 8, 2010