In the past we've presented metal-shaping articles that proved the average inexperienced Joe can create just about anything from a flat sheet of steel, provided he has access to the right tools. The ...

HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) - Sheet metal shaper Patrick Brubaker is in high demand as an instructor. But his profession is slowly going the way of the buffalo. It’s a paradox that puzzles the 31-year-old ...

Shaper tools were, at one time, a necessary tool for any machine shop. With a shaper and a lathe, you can rebuild or manufacture almost anything. At the very least, you can make the tool to ...