There is lots to observe at this years Winter Olympic games. One fabrication blog takes on the unique metal fireplace screed seen on NBC’s Today Show…

Tom uses a compact bender to fabricate metal handles.

Check out designer metal handrails.

Tom and Karen show you how to build a large metal table. Part two describes fabricating the table top and other finishing touches.

What to remember when hiring a contractor for metal handrail.

Tom builds a custom screen and topper for an outdoor chimenea.

A metal bending ring roller is a great tool for metal shops. See how the Shop Outfitters #238 Ring Roller works.

Tom built a custom metal handrail for his friends at Summit Structures. The job held a challenging element in that the metal handrail was formed on a raduis staircase.

Tom was doing a little window shopping a few years back in Taos New Mexico. As he surveyed some of the shops and art galleries he noticed a theme of “metal art”. Of course, when he returned home he began to think how he could duplicate some of the tables and art work he saw. [...]

Tom often gets requests to build custom metal handrails from both residential builders and commercial companies. His various projects will be posted to this site as they are completed. I thought it might be handy to review a few steps to consider as you begin a handrail fabrication project.
Tom’s years spent as a building inspector [...]

Tom and crew pour a slab of concrete for his new building addition using the TTI Screedright Pro.  The TTI Screedright Pro utilizes a wooden 2X4 as a screed bar.  A wooden 2X4 allows for better screeding with no expensive screed bars to purchase.  A wooden board can be cut to any length for a [...]

Tom builds this unique spinning pot rack using a Shop Outfitters ring roller.

A metal wood ring is easy to make if you have the correct tools.  This wood rack was made using the Ring Roller from Shop Outfitters.
The Ring Roller Tom used was a 238 Ring Roller.  It is made for a maximum of 2″ wide by 3/8″ steel stock.  First, figure out the desired ring size.  [...]

The 20/20 Compact Bender is a versatile metal bending tool.  The compact bender is designed to bend round, square, and flat strap hot rolled steel.  Optional tubing dies are available for both round and square tubing.  Dies come in sizes ranging from 1/2″ to 1 1/4″.  If you want to bend 1″ or 1 1/4″ [...]