Designing a COMPUTER CONTROLLED MILLING MACHINE, small, very precise, and specialized to one type of task. Help me understand the bits and drills that will do the actual carving of the metal. [more inside]
posted by StickyCarpet on Feb 23, 2009 - 24 answers

I am trying to duplicate a unique trophy any way possible. [more inside]
posted by Flying Saucer on Sep 28, 2008 - 9 answers

What can you tell me about soldering? Not the electronic kind, but more for crafty/domestic purposes. Bonus if you know anything about metalwork. [more inside]
posted by pineapple on Oct 7, 2007 - 9 answers

Metal Working Filter: My kids found a destroyed watch that is made of 925 silver. Is the metal soft enough for us to melt down to create an ingot or something? Perhaps pour it into a mold? [more inside]
posted by snsranch on Sep 5, 2006 - 9 answers

Adventures in computer case modding for someone who's never done anything remotely close to it... [more inside]
posted by richter_x on Jul 7, 2006 - 2 answers

Where can I find stainless steel for outdoor garden use and how do I buy it? [more inside]
posted by mathowie on Jun 29, 2005 - 12 answers