Let's take a look at a paper clip. A typical paper clip is made up of 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 atoms of iron. These atoms are tightly packed and in a crystalline structure, a regular arrangement ...

A metal is comprised of many individual crystals, or grains. These crystals are held together by electrons in the same way that electrons hold the atoms within each crystal together. For more on this ...

Explore the basics of metalworking by melting and shaping metal into useful tools or artistic objects. This project covers essential safety tips, heating techniques, and shaping methods for beginners ...

A few months ago, I had the pleasure of traveling to the headquarters ofClassic Trucksmagazine to give a private workshop for Ryan Manson, the editor, and his assistant, Christian Arriero. I've been ...