Top 20 Metalworking Forums in 2025

1. Reddit » Metalworking

Forum https://www.reddit.com/r/metalworking/ + Follow
This subreddit contains almost every aspect of metalworking. This includes but is not limited to welding, machining, casting and general fabrication.
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2. MIG Welding » Metal Forming

Forum https://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/forums/me.. + Follow
This section offers space to exchange information on bending, rolling and swaging, wheeling, and panel beating. Anything to do with getting that metal into shape. MIG Welding is for getting information on TIG welding, arc welding, welding different types of steeland more.MORE View Recent Threads

3. All MetalShaping

Forum https://www.allmetalshaping.com/ + Follow
All MetalShaping is a forum to ask or answer basic metal shaping questions, discuss metal shaping tips & techniques, post information about opportunities for metal shaping gatherings or classes, Shop design, shop layout information, flow patterns, and more.MORE View Recent Threads

4. Metal Work Forums

Forum https://metalworkforums.com/ + Follow
Discussion Forums for everything to do with metalworking and allied trades, crafts, and arts. Get buying and selling advice for metalworking tools, machinery, equipment, and more.
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5. Metalworking Fun Forum

Forum http://www.metalworkingfun.com/ + Follow
Metalworking Fun Forum is a forum for all types of metalworkers. Get how-to's, tutorials, reviews of metalworking products, experiences with suppliers/vendors, metalworking and machinery history.MORE View Recent Threads

6. Canadian Hobby Metal Workers

Forum https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/ + Follow
Canadian Hobby Metal Workers is a community to discuss all forms of metalworking, sourcing metals, all things pertaining to CNC machines and conversions, and more.
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7. Sawmill Creek Community » Metalworking

Forum https://sawmillcreek.org/forumdisplay.php?59-.. + Follow
Discuss general metalworking, restoration, motorization, advice on ways to cut a saw plate, asking questions regarding annealing copper, cutting railroad rail, and more.
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8. Houzz Forums » Metalworking Forum

Forum https://www.houzz.com/discussions/metalworking + Follow
Houzz Forums is a place to get help for your projects, share your finds, and show off your Before & After. In this section, one can discuss all forms of metalworking, like casting aluminum furniture repair, bolts to anchor post-mount, Lead toxicity in metal stair spindles, and more.MORE Facebook Followers 2.9MTwitter Followers 307.9K View Recent Threads

9. CNC Zone » MetalWorking

Forum https://www.cnczone.com/forums/metalworking/ + Follow
CNC Zone is the largest forum for discussing CNC machining, woodworking, laser cutting, RFQs, and much more. This section of the forum is for discussing problems, tips, and techniques for machining metal, casting metals, bending, forging, extrusion techniques, and mold making.MORE Facebook Followers 22.5KTwitter Followers 2.3K View Recent Threads

10. AR15 Forum » Metal Working

Forum https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Metal-Wor.. + Follow
AR15 Forums is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types. This section of the forum is for discussing metal working tutorials, FAQs, metal sharpening, recommendations on machinist tools and more.MORE Twitter Followers 70.4K View Recent Threads

11. Tools in Action » Welding/Metal Working

Forum https://forum.toolsinaction.com/forum/97-weld.. + Follow
Tools in Action is a community to chat and exchange information on power tools, hand tools, and information on tests, measurements, levels, and other specialty tools. This section is for discussing welding, metalworking, and fabrication.MORE View Recent Threads

12. Green Tractor Talk » Metalworking & Fabrication

Forum https://www.greentractortalk.com/forums/metal.. + Follow
This section is a place to exchange information on welding, fabrication, machining, and any other metalworking-related question/project. Green Tractor Talk is a forum community dedicated to John Deere tractor owners and enthusiasts.MORE View Recent Threads

13. Mad Modder » Metal Stuff

Forum https://www.madmodder.net/index.php/board + Follow
This section is for discussing the casting of a model Westinghouse, casting a lathe chuck backing plate, petrobond molding sand, small core boxes, ring shank design, and more. Mad Modder is a community to discuss how-to's, tutorials, model engineering, electronics & IC programing, radio control models and more.MORE View Recent Threads

14. Practical Machinist » General

Forum https://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/general.. + Follow
Practical Machinist is the world's largest manufacturing technology community, where metalworking professionals learn, share and live online. This section is for metalworking, machine tool, and woodworking machinery discussions, ask questions, and discuss common challenges with your peers.MORE Facebook Followers 183.8KTwitter Followers 3.5K View Recent Threads

15. Hobby Talk » Metal Working

Forum https://www.hobbytalk.com/forums/metal-workin.. + Follow
Discussion on machining, finishing, metal frames, metal shaft advice, anodizing Aluminum parts, and more. Hobby Talk is a place to exchange information on die cast, models, slot cars, radio control vehicles, and more.MORE View Recent Threads

16. Polytech Forum » General Metalworking

Forum https://www.polytechforum.com/metalworking/ + Follow
This section is for discussing general metalworking, which deals with all aspects of working with metal. This is an online community for engineers and metalworking enthusiasts.
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