Through a welding mask, the world is a dim place. A few minutes ago, the sliding door of Nick Wicks’s metal shop outside Portland, Maine, was wide open. Sun streamed in through a light rain. But now, ...

Take a close look at your current operating procedures to find out what works — and what doesn't. Metal fabrication is integral to manufacturing, which is why so many shops and plants seek to ...

Traditionally, the best-selling issues of Car Craft are those with a paint and body theme. As much as we like to read about engine builds or suspension upgrades, a lot of that stuff is assembly.

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

In this video, I demonstrate how to build a post vise stand using mostly found and recycled materials. My friend Craig, a ...