Top 20 Metalworking Forums in 2024

1. Reddit » Metalworking

This subreddit contains almost every aspect of metalworking. This includes but is not limited to welding, machining, casting and general fabrication.
Forum reddit.com
Facebook Followers 1.9M Frequency 6 posts / day View Recent Threads

2. MIG Welding » Metal Forming

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.
Forum mig-welding.co.uk
Frequency 2 posts / month View Recent Threads

3. All MetalShaping

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.
Forum allmetalshaping.com
Frequency 10 posts / week View Recent Threads

4. Metal Work Forums

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.
Forum metalworkforums.com
Frequency 5 posts / day View Recent Threads

5. Metalworking Fun Forum

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.
Forum metalworkingfun.com
Frequency 2 posts / week View Recent Threads

6. Canadian Hobby Metal Workers

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.
Forum canadianhobbymetalworkers.com
Frequency 6 posts / day View Recent Threads

7. Sawmill Creek Community » Metalworking

Discuss general metalworking, restoration, motorization, advice on ways to cut a saw plate, asking questions regarding annealing copper, cutting railroad rail, and more.
Forum sawmillcreek.org
Frequency 3 posts / quarter View Recent Threads

8. CNC Zone » MetalWorking

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.
Forum cnczone.com
Frequency 10 posts / week View Recent Threads

9. AR15 Forum » Metal Working

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.
Forum ar15.com
Facebook Followers 105.4K Frequency 1 post / week View Recent Threads

10. Tools in Action » Welding/Metal Working

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.
Forum forum.toolsinaction.com
Frequency 1 post / week View Recent Threads

11. Green Tractor Talk » Metalworking & Fabrication

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.
Forum greentractortalk.com
Frequency 2 posts / month View Recent Threads

12. Mad Modder » Metal Stuff

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.
Forum madmodder.net
Frequency 9 posts / week View Recent Threads

13. Practical Machinist » General

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.
Forum practicalmachinist.com
Facebook Followers 177.6K View Recent Threads

14. Houzz Forums » Metalworking Forum

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.
Forum houzz.com
Frequency 1 post / month View Recent Threads

15. Hobby Talk » Metal Working

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.
Forum hobbytalk.com
Frequency 1 post / quarter View Recent Threads

16. Polytech Forum » General Metalworking

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.
Forum polytechforum.com
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