Challenges & Techniques

When I first tried to solder galvanized steel wire, I thought it would be just like working with any other metal. As you probably guessed, galvanized steel has its quirks. …

Let’s talk about something a lot of people wonder but don’t always get a straight answer to — can copper be soldered to aluminum? You might be in your garage …

Welding thin metal can be a real challenge, especially when you’re just starting out or even if you’ve been welding for a while but haven’t had to deal with delicate …

Welding chrome plated steel isn’t something I recommend jumping into without some careful planning. I remember the first time I tried it. Let’s just say it didn’t go as planned. …

When someone asks me how to weld aluminum to aluminum, I smile because I remember the first time I tried it. It looked easy at first glance, I quickly realized …

Let me guess—you’re standing there, looking up at that shiny galvanized metal roof, wondering how in the world you’re supposed to get paint to stick to it. Galvanized metal is …

If you’ve ever tried soldering stainless steel wire and found yourself frustrated, you’re not alone. I remember the first time I attempted it — I thought it would be like …

If you’ve ever found yourself holding two steel rods and wondering how to join them together securely, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, with sparks flying, gloves on, helmet down, …

If you’ve ever found yourself holding a cracked cast iron cylinder head in your hands, wondering if it’s salvageable or ready for the junk pile, you’re not alone. I’ve been …

Painting galvanized metal can be tricky if you don’t prepare the surface properly. If you’ve ever tried to paint galvanized metal without the right prep work, you probably noticed the …