Classic truck restoration often means fixing old parts. Keeping the vehicle original or doing an actual "matching numbers" kind of buildup, there are times when you must restore an existing casting or ...

Soldering, brazing, and welding are all methods of joining two or more pieces of metal and selected other materials. They are also methods used to fill gaps in metal parts. In welding, the two metals ...

This article was updated March 7, 2023. It was originally published Dec. 9, 2004. Engineers have an impressive array of ways to join two pieces of metal including adhesives, nuts and bolts, and a long ...

Welding refers to a wide variety of processes in which metals are joined by fusion. The metal at the interface of two or more parts is melted or fused by application of intense, localised heat. A ...

Welding gives an enthusiast the ability to join separate pieces of metal, making them one. It is the ultimate fabrication art. Skilled craftsmen spend years perfecting their technique, while on the ...