Building a solid tool collection can take a lot of time and money, especially if you're only just getting started in a career. While home improvement enthusiasts and DIYers can get by with less ...

Any shop teacher will tell you: Use a tool only for its intended purpose. But I confess—I often use a belt sander for jobs other than sanding wood. It works great to scour dried gunk off putty knives ...

Beginning metalworkers are often surprised at just how cheap steel can be. It’s a commodity made by the gigaton, and there are always plenty of extra pieces and scraps left over from big projects that ...