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 ...

“For $125 you can bolt it to a work bench, cut flat sheet steel up to 3/16-inch, and pretty much retire your tin snips,” says Phil Heck, owner of Woodward Fab, which offers an amazing variety ...

Mark the sheet metal where you'd like to cut it with a carbide-tipped scribe, pencil, or marker. Use a piece of wood clamped down as a straight-edge guide for the saw to stay on course.

Ron Covell reviews several metal-cutting tools & share's opinions on ... Saber saws can be used to cut metal sheet and plate as long as they are fitted with a fine-toothed blade designed for metal.

If you’re cutting thicker or stronger material, like sheet metal or extra-thick plastic, you’ll probably want to go with a heavier-duty option like the DeWALT DW890 Metal Shear or the Makita ...

Cutting metal flashing or sheet metal with tin snips need not be a bloody job, nor leave ragged, warped metal edges. A pair of leather gloves prevents bloodshed, and using the right tin snip for ...

Choosing laser cutting for sheet metal cutting project is one of the best ways to keep your budget in check. Laser cutting utilises computer numerical control (CNC) for cutting sheet metal. CNC is an ...

Corpus Christi, Texas (Aug. 7, 2012) -- Nobody works on more Army helicopters than Corpus Christi Army Depot, so when it comes to repair and overhaul, they cut a lot of metal. Gone are the days of ...