Look around you. Is there anything – anything – within a 25- to 30-foot radius that could catch on fire if, say, a shower of sparks were to land on it? Are you sure? What are you wearing? Does your ...

Many of us are comfortable using an oxy-acetylene torch, but sometimes we’re dissatisfied with our cuts. Here are things to check, and tips to improve torch performance: 1. Generic regulator setting ...

CHARLOTTE — A garage caught fire in northeast Charlotte due to the improper use of an acetylene torch, according to reports from the Charlotte Fire Department. The incident occurred just before 4 a.m.

If your shop comes complete with a MIG welder, an acetylene torch, and an air hammer, then you have more options than most when it comes to removing broken bolts. In this short video [Jim’s Automotive ...

When a person learns how to cut metal and weld they open a new world of possibilities. The past articles in this series covered the most popular methods for welding, and now we'll look at some of the ...

Broken, rusty parts are common fare for classic trucks. Rust penetrates the pores of older metal, and even with glass-beading and acid dips, rust remains chemically embedded in badly oxidized metal.

Does one tool work best in every application? A hammer can pound any nail in the house, but a pneumatic nail gun gets the roof shingled faster. For the HVACR technician, the right tool for soldering ...

If Syracuse-based artist Arlene Abend had to choose between cooking and welding as a pastime, she says it would be an easy choice. She'd pick welding. It was more than five decades ago that Abend, 85, ...

Does one tool work best in every application? A hammer can pound any nail in the house, but a pneumatic nail gun gets the roof shingled faster. For the HVACR or plumbing technician, the right tool for ...

SAN ANTONIO – A two-alarm fire was reported Monday afternoon on top of the Rivercenter parking garage in downtown San Antonio. San Antonio Fire Chief Charles Hood said the fire was reported around 1 p ...