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 ...

HVAC professionals working with sheet metal, ductwork, and tubing need tools proven to stand up to the test of time: tools that can gouge, drill, crimp, cut, seam, fasten — or maybe a combination ...

Lenox®, a leading manufacturer of premium power tool accessories, hand tools, torches, and band saw blades, has introduced a new line of snips and HVAC tools specially designed for HVAC installation ...

Keys to understanding this common construction practice—from field-cutting techniques and proper tools to tips for preserving metal roof and wall panel appearance and longevity. Field cutting of metal ...

There’s no easy way to cut steel. By now, we’ve cut it with every tool imaginable, including circular saws, cold chisels, band saws, hack saws, torches, jig saws, and an industrial machine called a ...

Aviation snips, also called tin snips or compound snips (even though they are different), are the best hand tools for cutting sheets of metal. Cutting in a straight line with tin snips is easy. It's ...

Milwaukee has long been a name synonymous with quality and durability in the realm of professional-grade tools. The company's rich history, dating back to its founding in 1924, has been marked by a ...

Even with all of the sophisticated equipment and techniques used in today's modern industry, the basic mechanics of forming a chip remain the same. As the cutting tool engages the workpiece, the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The key to getting the most use out of your power tools is to broaden your expectations of their applications. In simpler terms, rather than ...